I finally broke open my last X-mas present. (I was saving the best for last). It was a Mason Pearson—the ultimate hairbrush. Opening it reminded me of the first one I ever owned, back in London in 1967. There aren’t many things in this world that I need, but a great brush is one. Alas, greatness doesn’t come cheap (think $125-150). It came from her, making it that much more valuable. But that doesn’t mean I plan to share it….