Eyes how they twinkled... dimples how merry

Christmas is about the joy and spirit of the season, the gift given to mankind, about being with family friends and loved ones, giving, charity and Peace and Good Will Toward Men.

But you got admit everyone loves presents. Whether they came from your family, a friends, or that special guy in red. And there is something about giving that special present and seeing someone's face when they open it, as a parent, a partner, a friend, your heart can't help grow a little bigger and get a little warmer.

It's Christmas Eve and quickly closing in on Christmas, and hopefully Jake and Austin have theirs all brought but if not here are some suggestions if they need to get some last minute things, I am sure that basics got covered, wonder if there is new bike gear under that tree?

Jake's gotten tea pots before but what about this tea infuse that lets the loose brew and in flip gives you the tea in your cup and all the leaves stay put.

We know that the kitchen is the heart of the home, home is where the heart is, and who has Jake's, so what about this special cutting board?

And for going green and the resident gardner? How about an indoor pro composter that has no odor, worms, bugs or fuss. What better way to say you feeling than a pro composter. ; D

Something I can totally see Austin grabbing for Jake is the Monkey Peeler. Why? Well, its orange, (go Longhorns), it's weird and just for the goofy grin Jake would get everytime he opened the drawer. And how can you go wrong with a monkey?

Or maybe spice things up with some spices from the Spice Station in Silver Lake. And we know he loves salt after talking about that book about history of salt he read so maybe some Salish alderwood-smoked salt, or Cyprus Black Lava salt or Merlot-infused sea salt from California

We all know that Jake is nursing a brokenheart, sure that if these don't ease his ache sure that Austin can find something that will.

Now Austin, a writer, cinephile, proud of his roots, and a man with a style all his own.

A subscription Granta a literary magazine that highlights new writers perhaps. Some of the best writers of the new millenium had their work highlighted first in Granta's pages. Talk about feeding that creative need.

Or hooking horns in style with Breitling Longhorn Watch for the guy who loves watches?

Now you might think of London and making Wimbledon, or that Austin said he listened to Waterloo Sunset when he was making Glory Road. But it is actually for the best record store in Austin called Waterloo Records.

Speaking of Austin, bet this globe would be a big hit at home, not for just the Austin skyline, but when you shake it the bats that have made their home under the Congress St. bridge fly around.

Something special maybe to give and receive, the Paul Newman Box set, of all of Newman's movies. Something for the cinephile for Austin and Jake have the chance to share with him about his godfather.

And after all these years how you know there are gifts to share together

Like custom antique map cufflinks or a map pendant. Of a hometown, special sentimental spot, new home, or where someone is while they're apart. And the cuff links can be from two separate places, like Wilmington and Montreal, or LA and NY, or Austin, Morocco, the options are endless.

Something appreciated like art. Maybe a lacquered photo piece from Wilmington artist from Stevie Mack or something from NY or LA.

And what about something the whole flock to enjoy.

From the smallest to the tallest.

How can you not suggest a bird feeder? A Blue Moon bird feeder for this group of bird lovers who have built quite the nest. Big and little tweets alike. Pretty and it looks like candy too.

Speaking of birds, how can you not forget this one? Big Bird. With 40 years of Sesame Street on DVD.

Or maybe the Indie Rock Coloring Book, that has pages of their favorite bands like Rilo Kiley, The Shins, MGMT, Devendra Banhart and others, something to color together and listen to their friends play and the proceeds all go to charity. And there is no judging if you go outside the lines.

Remember some of your favorite presents? Birthday, Holiday, Anniversary? Sometimes it's the memory that last so much longer than the gift itself.

So here's to a wonderful Christmas. Hope that during this holiday season that everyone finds joy, peace hope and love.

Happy Christmas to all and to all a Goodnight!