Thanks for the response, dear Perna!
LOL, yes, I did tell him I was sending him one of my "treasures," but now I don't feel inclined to do so! There is nothing reciprocal in our communication...me, writing meaningful messages while he responds with news of himself. I've spent over a year doing this, thinking he would come around to replying in a meaningful way, but it hasn't happened, and now I realize it's a waste of my time and emotional energy! It's kind of pitiful, really...a symptom of my loneliness and delusion that someone from my past would ride forth romantically. Not going to happen!
He deserves no gift. He sent me nothing as well.
Patty