The instructions were clear: Choose anything from the catalog, fill out the form, and it will be delivered to you for free. Anything from kitchen appliances to pearl necklaces. This was my landlord's way of thanking me for letting him stay in his own house for a weekend. He had already given me plenty of gifts to express his appreciation, but this one really blew my mind. How far can kindness go? The catalog had no prices written in it, either. Could I be so vain as to choose my own gift?

The catalog encouraged me to. "You'll be able to express your deepest gratitude and best wishes to yourself," it says in English. Gosh, couldn't I just write myself a thank-you note?

I have to admit though, I was relieved to see that the catalog was named "Just Heart," thus clarifying that there would be no kidneys, intestines or other internal organs involved. A bit disappointing in some ways, perhaps (after all, we could all use some new kidneys, couldn't we?), but largely -- especially large intestine-wise -- it was a relief.