Wordie, a terrific little site deserving a post of its own, just published a list of "25 Gifts for Wordinistas". If you have a word fan on your shopping list and are looking for a little something (or a big something), check John's list. There are several items that your humble host would love to have, for example, (he says, wondering if the sound of his voice covered the thud that hint made when it hit the floor). I am particularly fond of the Typewriter Key Cuff Links, myself.

For the recently converted vegetarian in your life, the one who feels better about her soul but is still filled with an unholy craving for the taste of bacon, consider a purchase of Bacon Salt. That's right, salt that tastes just like bacon, without any of the guilt. (Okay, maybe a little guilt if you have high blood pressure; I mean, it is still salt.) According to their site "Bacon Salt is a zero calorie, vegetarian, kosher certified seasoning salt that makes everything taste like real bacon." C'mon, how great is that?

While the web is pretty solidly mainstreamed these days, we must still be honest: geeks and nerds still account for a significant percentage of the web's audience. That means that most of you reading Hidden City probably know on or two people who would appreciate the wares offered by Think Geek. Lasers, electronic toys, computer gear, snarky t-shirts, caffeine — they have every thing a geek desires except romantic companionship. (For that you could visit Real Doll, but let's not go there. You have Google; use it if you are so curious.) My current favorite in the "t-shirts guaranteed to drive away women" sweepstakes is the Wi-Fi Detector Shirt, a t-shirt with built-in lights and electronics that make it glow in the presence of a wireless signal. For pure geekiness that will be difficult to best.