Tie o’ the Day is covered in holiday greenery and classic ornaments: Christmas tree balls. I love these classics most of all. And I like balls, in general. Sports balls, of course. And there’s Cinderella’s ball. And cotton balls. And cheese balls. And disco balls. Mom’s favorite balls belonged to our late dachsie, Vincent D’OGnofrio. They amused her to no end. Whenever Vinnie sped by the porch, she’d say, “His balls are so cute!” I should have painted them red and green for her for Christmas.