For the last three years, I have participated in an online Secret Santa. We're all regulars of a music discussion group. That makes me laugh to say it, because normally music is not what gets discussed. It's more like, a love of music binds everyone together to discuss various and sundry topics. This group of people has - for the most part - never met each other. A few have had encounters at a concert in a distant city, and there are a few who are regular pals from some of the bigger cities. I know I've been at the same place at the same time (without knowing it) as quite a few of them. Young (teens) and old (40 somethings) and in between volunteer to send a $15 gift to some stranger from somewhere around the world (yes, we have international Santas). And yes, I know, giving your addess to random strangers on the internet could lead to your Secret Santa gift being a 57 year old flasher in a raincoat on your front stoop. On the other hand, as in the case of this bunch of folks, it could lead to some of the most fun and thoughtful and wonderfully packaged goodies you can get for the price of entry. As you may imagine, I received my Secret Santa gift this week (hey, we're rock fans... not Swiss watchmakers), and once again am amazed at the perfection of opening a little box of goodies from far away. We may not "know" each other, how we look or dress or what we drive, but somehow manage to hit the target with what we send each other. Maybe ranting and raving about music is the best way to get to know each other after all. Regardless, we've all got the warm fuzzies for our Santas, wherever they may be, and appreciate the thought that went into hunting for so much goodness in a fifteen buck box. Peace on earth, good will towards men and how!
Posted by binky at January 6, 2007 06:34 PM | TrackBack | Posted to Music