Yesterday, my daughter mentioned a gift she wanted, a brand of handbag. I asked her to forward me a link to retailers with details. This morning I awoke to a text from the handbag company, addressed by name. It included images of their newest handbag line. 1/x

No, the text did not come from my daughter. She hadn’t done anything yet except talk to me. I bought one of their products from a department store years in the past, so maybe it’s all a holiday season coincidence. I sure hope so. 2/2

My wife just suggested that I say aloud in vicinity of my phone, “That’s a beautiful X bag, and I’d certainly be glad to buy one if only somebody sent me a 15% discount coupon ...”