BiTi, EmCi,
Here's my late entry for the Christmas theme, inspired by all the bright, colorful, and heart-warming pics everyone sent in. That's one advantage of being late, there's so much to inspire you.
I think all of us have reached a point in our lives where the best present is to have someone tell you "no, you're not too old to dream" and help you realize that dream.
(THg - The background is a silver bracelet my daughter Clarissa made for her jewelry class last semester. I thought of it when I saw your "ruban" watercolor.)