My grandmother was born in 1913. She died just a couple of years ago. In her lifetime, she saw many, many advancements in technology. Later in her life, someone asked her, "Of all the things you have seen in your lifetime, what has been the best advancement?"
My grandmother looked them square in the eye and didn't even have to think about her answer. She said, "Easy. When they put pumpkin in the can."
I always thought she was being funny. Now, I think maybe not. Because I have seen a lot of progress over my 40 some odd years, too, but the greatest invention of my time?
Yep, the gift bag. If I never wrap another present, it will be too soon!
Do you remember when department stores had a whole department dedicated to wrapping gifts? Those ladies (they were always anal-retentive, over achieving, older matrons) not only made the presents look beautiful, but every seam matched flawlessly and the bows were things to drool over. There is no way to match that. Trust me....I have been trying for the past month. My poor family is getting gifts in paper that matches the Tree of Sheba, but looks like the dog wrapped them.
Next year....gift bags!
What? My Gramma's pumpkin pie always tasted good!
3 comments:
ditto sister-- my wrapping is pretty original- uneven cutting- lots of tape, sometimes slight rips..sighhh
hahaha! you and me, both! but --- i don't care if my wrapped packages look sub-standard. that's how the kids know they are from me :)
Yeah. Whatever. My problem is that I can't manage to get the tissue paper stuffed in those gift bags fluffy and pretty. Apparently, I am capable of leaving unsightly tears in tissue wrapped gifts for a gift bag, too!
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