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Happy Flannel Day from me and my sherpa-lined flannel shacket!

I’ve had this shacket for almost exactly 3 months (delivered by Amazon on Nov. 9) and it has brought me immense comfort and coziness. 

However, I didn’t even know it was a “shacket” until I heard the term come up at a neighborhood bingo outing this afternoon. When I asked, “What’s a ‘shacket’ ?” I learned it’s a cross between a shirt and a jacket. I thought, “Hmmm, that sounds like my awesome flannel shirt I was planning to blog about” so I went home and looked at the history of my Amazon orders and discovered I did indeed own a shacket!

It might seem unexpected that I have loved my flannel shacket so when the winter has been crazy warm, but it’s perfect for many mornings and evenings when it’s rather chilly, or on an afternoon when the sunroom is still a little nippy. I can see myself wearing it in the early spring on walks around the neighborhood or maybe even hiking in a park. 

Wearing my shacket is like being hugged, with no social awkwardness. As I’ve said many times, I’m no fan of cold weather or winter, but I bet I will be a little wistful when I pack my shacket away for the summer. 

In fact, as I sing the praises of my shacket, I’m getting closer and closer to ordering another one through Amazon (hey, Chad’s not around to point out that the last thing in the world I need is another item of clothing). The only thing that’s really stopping me trying to decide what color to get.