Then there is the other extreme in our culture. Work, career, 24-7. I don't mind talking business occasionally after hours but I mean geez, I really don't care who's at what firm and who got to try what case.
On the other hand, my one friend has his whole life wrapped up in his boat. There's a guy with priorities.
It bothers you to get a Christmas card with someone's kid on it? Seriously? I have 3 kids and sometimes send out pics, sometimes not (and usually depending on the audience) but it would never offend me if someone sent me a card with their dog or boat or even their favorite potted plant on it. I did work with someone once who gave her coworkers pictures of her kid to put on their desks. That to me was irritating.