Mutatio, we are a mixed Jewish/Christian family too, but we dropped hanukkah because I was the only one doing all the work for both and I finally realized if it didn't mean anything at all to the Jewish person in the family, why do both.

I am getting my H a present. He has asked for a men's clarisonic skin care system. A $200 skin care appliance- just perfect for a MLC. (I am terrible I know.) I got the women's version last year and I love it.

H asked me what I wanted and I said jewelry. I think I will reconsider because we will probably break up and I don't want anything sentimental. I am going to ask for tickets to go see Elton John. I can take a friend. Any volunteers?