When I say "what we carry" I mean that literally. My service dog, Homer, has been my bearer for over 5 years and I've mostly gotten out of the habit of carrying a purse, except maybe a backpack for heavy stuff or if I leave the dog at home. He's mostly retired now, so this happens more and more, but I haven't found just the right bag yet. Got this great big velvet sack at a thrift store which is neat, but nothing beats the class of the dog bearing my stuff about town in his packs.\ Anyway, what's he carrying? My electronic organizer, with all those vital phone numbers, the appointments, for making short notations of story ideas, poem starts, etc A small notebook for much the same purpose and a big fat pen, if i can get one. A portable phone amplifier A paperback for reading at busstops & in waiting rooms ( something light, usually a mystery-- these days Patricia Moyes or Steve Allen) A slip leash and some dog biscuits, in case we meet up with a friendly stray Emergency funds of an undisclosed amount His own supplies: A small bottle of peroxide, a collapsible bowl, plastic baggies and his i.d./emergency medical card. If we're traveling in unknown territory, I may include a bottle of water for him, too. It seems a good thing I have a large dog who is very fit. I carry my own cash & id in a back pocket. I don't have enough of a financial life for more. If I'm on a writing expedition to the library or something, I'll carry my own bag, with the project file I'm working on & a larger notebook. Back Home | Index | Notification | Webcam | Dreams | Mood Swings | Tea Leaves Books | Music | Reflections | Guestbook | Postcards | Web Design Copyright © 1998 Willa G. Cline