What should I get my sister for her 55th birthday? Quickly?

[baby_bear]

I haven't seen her in 15 years, but we still exchange presents regularly. I don't have a clue what to get her and I have to either order it or buy and mail it in a day or so. She is a high school math and physics teacher, liberal, loves cats. Any suggestions? I am stumped. She lives in Northern California and does love cooking and of course wine, if that helps. I got her a mandoline at Christmas.

thanks DUers!

s_m

[shockingelk]

1. A bonzai tree,

orchid or book.

This is a really good book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0140275010/

[DEMVET-USMC]

2. Send her a check and a nice card

You can`t go wrong with money she can get somethig she actually wants with it.You can`t go wrong with money as a gift. ...Oscar

[baby_bear]

3. I think she would be offended by cash/check

It's funny but true. And I have to admit I would feel the same way in return. Hard to explain, these sibling relationships...
I appreciate the advice, and it works well for my step-mother...but not my sister, I'm afraid....

cheers,
s_m

[DEMVET-USMC]

4. Alright, how about a CD of some movie she has not seen but you know she

will enjoy. ...Oscar