Whoo! Got home from errands today to find a nice box on the porch. Brought it in, summoned my dog, and got down to business. I was really curious to see what was in it as my gifter had given me a bit of a heads up that she wasn't much of an animal person and had gotten things from the preferences that did NOT relate to my pets. Playing hard mode! ;)

Well, Cy is an essential part of the unboxing process even if the box has nothing for him, so he had to help. See pics.

In the box was the book by Dan Fagin, titled Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation. I had a good giggle when I pulled this out because this exact book was literally JUST recommended to me two weeks ago. Several years back a chemical plant in my town (Toms River) leaked a lot of chemical waste into the ground, which ultimately affected the tap water and led to childhood cancer clusters in and around this area - it's why I grew up thinking it was normal that people everywhere just didn't drink tap water. This book is about that, the history and hows and whys and effects and recovery. I'm told it's a very good book!

There was also a smaller box within the box. Opened it up and TEABAGS! I always need unflavored black tea for those times where I just don't feel like being adventurous. This is an English breakfast tea, so it's on the stronger side (as breakfast teas are) but not so strong that it can't be enjoyed throughout the day. I have a cup in front of me right now and put just a little milk and sugar in it and it's wonderful. Really quite bold. I like it!

These things will go really well together on a rainy day! Thank you, /u/tautologist_! :)