My Christmas Wish List

This is the gift giving season—the time of year you can either (a) tell everyone what you would really like to have by this time next month or (b) not tell them and get a lot of lame gifts, like socks. I have opted for plan (a) and decided that I would use my blog as the forum for expressing my desire for those gifts. I hope there is a gift for all of my friends to give whatever their budget. Hey, I’m looking after you during these difficult economic times.

• Shave Cream—I really like this shave cream from Jack Black. A 7 oz. jar usually last about 6 months, so this gift could last half of next year. Other Jack Black products that I use are the Face Buff and the Post Shave Cooling Gel.

• UL Shirt—I have been trying to purchase one of these at the football games this season but the guys from the bookstore seem to bring every size but the size that I wear (XL). You can purchase on-line or by visiting the bookstore on the University of Louisiana campus (it's item MA17).

• Kevin Harvick Jacket—I am not that big of a NASCAR fan, but I have followed the races this past season after a trip last fall to Daytona, where I visited the Daytona International Speedway. I chose a favorite driver (Kevin Harvick) because he drives a Chevrolet and because Shell is his sponsor—two products with which I identify. Also, because other people I know had already selected other drivers like Dale Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, etc.

• Steaks—I gave these steaks from Allen Brothers last year and heard they were great. I’m thinking that I would like to try them also.

• 007 DVD Box Set—I’ve not really tried to watch all of the James Bond movies, but I have thought about it lately. Many of these movies were made before I was born, but I think it would be interesting to watch the movies in order of release and see both the evolution of the plots and characters throughout the series.

• Hat—Every gentleman needs a hat. It completes both his business and casual attire. mrhats.com has an array of hats they sell from a downtown Memphis shop. I have identified this hat as the one I would like to begin my collection. I think I would like it in black and 7 ¾ size.

These are the gifts that I would like. If you want to get me one of these and don’t want others to duplicate your gift, post an anonymous comment and let everyone know that you have decided to get me this gift. Don’t see anything you want to give me here, then get me a tie or some socks.