I’m committing to my New Year’s resolution to do less, but better, a little early this year, and I’m starting with Secret Santa gift exchanges.

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I’m not a grinch, and I don’t want to steal anyone’s holiday joy. But I am protecting myself (and others) from the pressure to hunt for, and spend money on, gifts that no one needs and are likely to be forgotten by the time every loose pine needle is finally swept up in the spring.

I’m........

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