and I still have amyth's in there from the year I was her secret santa.

Pang.

I was Ouise's Secret Santa one year. I sent her the Gorey Dracula paper stage set.

The WFMU lunchbox I got from Tom as my Secret Santa is prominently displayed at the new house.

The Judy Garland box I got from Laura one year is on temporary loan to a friend who was going through a tough stretch and is a huge Judy fan.

I sent amyth Hedwig earrings from her Etsy wishlist and a little compact from the New Orleans art museum.

I had just met a guy who did animal portraits at a benefit and for Secret Santa I reached out and had him do a sketch of Amyth’s Lulu, who had passed recently. I think that was my favorite Santa.

She LOVED that portrait, Brenda. Well done!!

I always remember ita's birthday because she shares it with my sister. Not the only day of the year when I think of her, but a day I always think of her. Just a couple days ago I saw a young man resting in front of a Jamaican grocery drinking a Ting, and I smiled.

The NYTimes crossword puzzle has "Ankh-carrying goddess" as a clue today, which of course made me think of ita.

I saw the photos of Harvey Guillen at the Met Gala and, at first, thought he was wearing pink gingham. I don't think he was, but he'd be a worthy addition to the Pink Gingham Junta, wouldn't he.

It wasn't pink gingham, but he did look spectacular at the Met Gala, and I think he'd be darling in pink gingham.

And we know he can do a spectacular fight scene.

Today was Frandenbuddha's birthday. Gone far too soon. Tipping my imaginary bowler hat in memory.