Unicorn

When you have a friend who has everything she needs and who is diligently decluttering her home and life, it's a challenge to find a birthday gift that will not obligate a politely feigned delight. What none of us have is enough time together to just chat and share of ourselves. Knowing this person since she and I were crazy girls on ponies, although she no longer follows that passion, she used to introduce herself to strangers with all of her many middle names and insert "Tiddlywinks", her pony's name, into the mix before finishing with her surname. She's turning fifty-six, catching up with me, as happens each year.

I'm giving her the gift of an appointment with a Unicorn. She can hug him, groom him, ride him or simply make a wish. Sarge is the oldster at the barn and a favorite with the kids. He's pure white, except when they paint him with flowers and rainbows. He is the heart horse of the riding school owner and instructor. On special occasions he turns into a magical beast.