A Christmas Present

Sometimes giving a tangible gift doesn't do the trick. And this year especially I feel the need to toss out a handful of glitter and a Magical Christmas Wish.

Most don't really know what it is that I do for my real job. In fact I'm not sure either but I do go to an office every day for the Fifty Cent Coffee and Free Internet. This year my Christmas Wish goes out to my boss. I won't go into the details of why because it is irrelevant but he knows why and that's all that matters.

Dear Santa,

I have had the extraordinary privilege of working with Dana for Twenty years. For what ever reason I managed to convince him to give me a chance. I have pissed him off, made him proud, done what others said couldn't be done. Scheduled the appointments and sent him into never never land. Made a horrific first impression with his wife. [Blame Geoff NOT me!!] Watched him rise and fall. Supported him, gave him pep talks to get his thumb out of his arse to remember where he came from and all that he has accomplished.

In return, he has, worked with me for Twenty years. He has pissed me off, made me proud, done what others said couldn't be done. Thrown me into never never land. Made a hilarious first impression with Geoff. Watched me rise and fall. Supported me. Gave me pep talks to get my thumb out of my arse, reminding me of where I came from and all that I have accomplished.

They say you can't have the sweet without the bitter. Over time, I've come to realize that statement is very true. So during his bitter trials Santa, please help him to remember the following.

• He is married to one of the most special people I have had the chance to know. She is strong, kind, caring and supportive. Just don't cross her. That's my favorite quality! And she loves you for you.
• He has an amazing and beautiful daughter. You can read her wonderful writings here. And she loves you because your a great Dad. Because you have supported her in all the ways a Dad should.
• He has the most precious little Grand Daughter who is not "allowed" to call him Pepe` even though that is what he is now.

Even though it is going to be different this year. He has a network of people all around the world that would drop everything to help him if needed.

You have been a great Boss, Mentor and Friend to my family for all these years. If I'm half of those things to someone in my career I will feel lucky.

I don't know if you can carry those intangible things on your travels Santa. But it would mean a lot to me if you did.

Merry Christmas!!