Well...
As the saying goes....its not about the giver of gifts that creates the best impressions, its the thoughtfulness of the gift that really counts.
After much deliberation, I went ahead with my plans for a Mothers Day and belated Birthday gift for my ex wife...all of which had some tiny thought to it that that reflected/connected directly to some of the very good parts of our past relationship together.
I had NO expectations.....and my effort hit its intended mark of her heart.
I am pleased to say that she did reply....it was short and sweet...but she did reply!
I'm not going to make anything more out of this other than it was a positive reaction. I'm just left here wondering what might my next little move might be?

"Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly and without expectation. We don't love to be loved; we love to love."
Leo Buscaglia


M 52
W 40
D 15 (step)
S 12 (step)
Married 7, together almost 8
Separated 1 year before bomb from her "I love you, I'm just..."
BD final 8/22/12