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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Cameron B. about a year ago

I think we could all use a puppy snuggling pocket! XD

Cameron B. about a year ago

Just going to leave this here… https://www.instagram.com/p/CwFxZW1pXA5/

gmathis about a year ago

There’s ONLY one day for thrift shop clothes? I’m in trouble!

ashmanra about a year ago

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!

gmathis about a year ago

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!

ashmanra about a year ago

Hello, derk! Where are you?

derk about a year ago

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.

ashmanra about a year ago

I can’t wait to hear more from you when you are ready!

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Cameron B. about a year ago

I think we could all use a puppy snuggling pocket! XD

Cameron B. about a year ago

Just going to leave this here… https://www.instagram.com/p/CwFxZW1pXA5/

gmathis about a year ago

There’s ONLY one day for thrift shop clothes? I’m in trouble!

ashmanra about a year ago

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!

gmathis about a year ago

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!

ashmanra about a year ago

Hello, derk! Where are you?

derk about a year ago

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.

ashmanra about a year ago

I can’t wait to hear more from you when you are ready!

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I am a music teacher, tutor, and former homeschool mom (25 years!) who started drinking loose leaf tea about fifteen years ago! My daughters and I have tea every day, and we are frequently joined by my students or friends for “tea time.” Now my hubby joins us, too. His tastes have evolved from Tetley with milk and sugar to mostly unadorned greens and oolongs.

We have learned so much history, geography, and culture in this journey.

My avatar is a mole in a teacup! Long story…

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