“Would you like this gift-wrapped?” The cashier asked.
Even though the book wasn’t a present, he felt just a bit happier with the shiny package tucked under his arm.
More things should be gift-wrapped, he decided.
And he put his plan into action. He wrapped up small things around the house at first. It made everything feel more festive, so he just kept going.
When he wrapped up his wife’s car, she put her foot down.
“You don’t like it?” He asked.
“It’s not that I don’t like it, but it’s April. And I’m late for work,” she replied, exasperated.

“Gift Wrapping 13” by origamiguy1971 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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