Low Maintenance

I love it. My mom is not into diamond rings, fancy cars, Versace gowns or 10-day cruises. For her 51st birthday two weeks ago, the gift fare was decidedly more ... practical.
A birthday card with a cat on the front -- she swooned.
A gift card!! Good heavens!
The glass salt and pepper shakers she's ALWAYS wanted!! Sweet!
And for the optically challenged, an alarm clock with the world's LARGEST digital display! Holy, moly.
Yeah, it was a pretty good birthday.