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Oh, no, no, no. Not yet. The Christmas Market ice arena isn’t opening until November 20th, and we don’t want to hear ONE CAROL, not yet! But, it was almost like Christmas, Wednesday evening, due to the intermittent nature of the post: our friend Jackie sent us some Chicken Bones of our very own! And a lovely origami bird, and four wee leaves of Maple Sugar! We initially told her that we’d make the Chicken Bones last until we went back to California, at least … but then we opened them. Oh, my. We understand, now, why they don’t last, and why they’re so hard to find. Thank you Jackie! (There might be some for tomorrow.)
The Very Same Day, a package arrived from Farida, with Books! And artwork! And a felt calla lily finger-puppet (which has joined the Onion Blossom Flower Fairy upon the “fireplace” mantle in our bedroom.)! And original artwork from Farida’s husband, detailing the trials and travails of being a writer, along with a jeweled sword-pin (to make it through the dungeon, we suppose)! And (we think – we’re not opening it quite yet) Michelle Obama’s favorite candy (READ:chocolate)!
Yet That Very Same Day, an envelope arrived from Susan @ Chicken Spaghetti with an unexpected book and some magazines! The New Yorker, even! Since we’ve had to give up our magazine subscriptions (it’s Just. Too. Expensive.) this is a welcome treat!
It is marvelous to have friends!
All those wonderful gifts on one day? No wonder it felt like Christmas!!!
Oooo, have never had Chicken Bones but they look like something I need to have in my pantry. And although, I love the convenience and immediacy of the internet, it is delightful to have the literal mailbox be full!
And the computer just cut off my comments…..there is already a Christmas tree lot around the corner from me. WHO is buying these??
I’ve learned that if I want real mail in my mail box to order used books from Amazon. The menfolk cluster around to see what I’ve treated myself to. It’s pretty funny. Speaking of Christmas — just saw the first commercial of the season. Totally annoying!
What was the commercial? And: oh, commercials! It’s been a long time!
Truly! We got fireworks last night, though, so it’s also been feeling like the 4th of July.
Crazy people. Truly crazy people. Are they at least live?
It IS marvelous to have friends. Good friends.
Paz
Yeah! I’m in! Thank you!
In any case I’m glad that you enjoyed the chicken bones. Strange name, but you can see from where it came!