My sister Karen’s birthday is July 8. I, as usual, have been thinking about what to get her for several weeks and have not made an actual purchase. So here we are, down to the wire and resigned to the extra cost for shipping.

Maybe a watch? I’m thinking this because I want a watch. The girl lost my watch (long story) somewhere in the swamp of the common ground behind our house. It’s gone forever.

 

 I like this. But it’s $2,000. Sorry K. Not this year.

 

 

 

I’m pretty interested in supporting a cure for breast cancer, even when shopping. Philosophy has a shampoo, bath and shower gel set to “Shower for the Cure.”

 

 

That would be nice, and would support our friends, like M. and S., survivors!

 

 

 

 

 

She’s a talented, crafty gal who likes to read, so maybe a book?

 

 

She reads a lot, like I do, and it’s hard to know what’s she’s already read, or what her book club might be selecting.

 

 

 

 

Unless it’s something new, I wouldn’t really feel safe.

 

This might be it! We were both pretty into Diana during the era of the princess. My sister, in fact, sported a puffy-sleeved wedding gown, not unlike that seen at the royal wedding.

 

 

 

 

 

By the way, my sister lives in a somewhat rural area and has dial up. Here’s hoping she’s not checking e-mail until after her gift has arrived. Otherwise this whole post is a total spoiler for the sweetest 29 year old ever.

I’ve admired this necklace on many a neck, most recently a diamond version on Charlottesville’s own Beth Duffy.

 

But ruby is nice, and her birthstone.

Again, I think this is something I want.

 

 

 

 

 

Well, it’s decision time. What do you think?

Happy 4th everybody!

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