August Sipdown Prompt – National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
I got the bonus points but I admit I had to go change clothes because I nearly forgot today’s prompt. Dress was a much too large purchase from the Salvation Army store to which I added bodice tucks to attempt to make it fit better. It didn’t work and I use it as a comfy house dress that I don’t care about which is why it never gets a stain. I also removed a pocket from Ashman’s worn out khaki pants and added it on the right side. The pocket is huge. I could smuggle puppies in it. Or movie theater snacks.
The tea was also a dilemma. I have lots of tea given by other people. Most of my tea is probably gifts from other people. But is that really secondhand? Then I remembered that I few teas left from WhiteAntlers Swedish Death Purge, and I believe those fully qualify.
Today I took special care to explore the aroma of the leaves. The most prominent note was whole black Tellicherry peppercorn. I decided to make the tea at a slightly cooler temperature this time, going with 175°F.
This was very good with my breakfast, although most people would probably consider it an afternoon tea. I drank it sans additions. A mild black peppercorn taste was noticeable but joined by fleeting florality on the swallow. The characteristic raw “green” edge of darjeeling was also noted. Next pot will be a sipdown!
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CameronB – SIGN ME UP FOR THE PUPPY SNUGGLE WARDROBE!
GMathis – I am unashamed to take all the secondhand clothing I can get! Much of what I wear was my mom’s (she died in 2007 and yes I am still wearing them) or belonged to friends or friends of friends. My favorite dress in just about ever was $3 at the Salvation Army store and I save it for best! Ha ha!
Spoken like someone who knows the difference between a good Goodwill and a bad goodwill ;) The high school just advertised its “dress up days” for Homecoming spirit week. Monday’s theme is “Vintage.” I have it covered!
Hi, I’m home now. Trying to rearrange my mental framework after experiencing several perspective changes. It might be a while before I’m ready to post here again.
I think we could all use a puppy snuggling pocket! XD
Just going to leave this here… https://www.instagram.com/p/CwFxZW1pXA5/
There’s ONLY one day for thrift shop clothes? I’m in trouble!
CameronB – SIGN ME UP FOR THE PUPPY SNUGGLE WARDROBE!
GMathis – I am unashamed to take all the secondhand clothing I can get! Much of what I wear was my mom’s (she died in 2007 and yes I am still wearing them) or belonged to friends or friends of friends. My favorite dress in just about ever was $3 at the Salvation Army store and I save it for best! Ha ha!
Spoken like someone who knows the difference between a good Goodwill and a bad goodwill ;) The high school just advertised its “dress up days” for Homecoming spirit week. Monday’s theme is “Vintage.” I have it covered!
Hello, derk! Where are you?
Hi, I’m home now. Trying to rearrange my mental framework after experiencing several perspective changes. It might be a while before I’m ready to post here again.
I can’t wait to hear more from you when you are ready!