“I’m worried about the package,” my sister told me when we Skyped on Sunday. “I had to go to a different post office and the clerk gave me trouble.”
“How so?” I asked.
“Well, I lied, as always. Instead of saying the package contained tea, I said it contained chocolate. The clerk said it was a violation of Canadian and American law to send chocolate throughout the mail. So I said it was candy. I’m worried she flagged it for inspection.”
I laughed. We are always lying to federal officials on both sides of the border, about what our packages contain. They never contain anything illegal, but we lie just in case.
When I arrived home last night, I mounted the stairs chanting my new apres-knee mantra: “Good foot up, bad foot down”. I can walk unassisted, but am using a cane for security. As I reached the top step, I looked up and saw a small package at my door stoop. Oh, to be able to run or skip! It was, of course, my illicit Advent calendar.
I sent a quick message to my sister then opened this tiny cabinet of wonders.
One tea a day until Christmas! As a naturally curious person, I had to peek at my birthday. What tea would December 23 hold?
Organic Kashmiri Chai! I resisted the temptation to peek at any others. I just have to wait patiently for 8 days, until I can open the first drawer.
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You and your sister have a close relationship. I can tell in your writing. I’m glad your sister’s package made it across the border and I bet you two aren’t the only ones who lie about what your sending. 😉 Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Dianne! I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and the other Slicers this year. 🙂
Ah! Family holiday traditions especially ones share with loved ones across miles are so special. I love your Advent tea calendar –“a tiny cabinet of wonders.” Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving, Adrienne.
What a great way to count down the days til Christmas. Enjoy your daily tea. Glad to hear you are getting around much better now. Happy Thanksgiving.
A nifty gift & a fun slice. Who knew tea constituted such a sketchy shipment??
I am absolutely green with envy over your tiny tea cabinet. And what fun to discover a new surprise every day. And like you, I would not have been able to resist peeking at my birthday tea. I, too, am a December baby…December 28th! Love the pictures, too.
Ah, a tea advent calendar – a great gift. Enjoy every sip!
I love Advent calendars. Have fun with yours! It was a fun story!
Now that is a special Advent calendar!
I love your tradition! Sending you wishes for healing for that leg. No fun!
Joann
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What a thoughtful gift! You’re so blessed.
What a great slice! Shipping across country borders is a challenge, but I am glad the Advent calendar made it there safely! They sold these in Germany and I often wanted to treat myself, but didn’t:( Silly me! Enjoy the treats! Hope you are healing well.
Well that looks excellent!! 🙂