Inspired by the lists of computers[1,2,3,4,5,6] and computer-naming[7,6,8,9,10] threads going 'round, I was going to ask the Phlogosphere, what's in your handbag? And then kvothe beats me to it[11]. Like computer names, I feel this reveals fascinating things about people's characters. First of all, glad you're feeling better than yesterday, kvothe. Second, wow, you carry a lot of stuff (compared to me). Here's what's usually in my handbag: Bifold leather wallet with coin pocket This is the third wallet I've ever owned. The first one I got rid of because it made me look like a teenager and I wasn't one anymore; the second one I stopped using when the Velcro wouldn't keep it shut. My dad has it now. Key wallet As well as keys, it contains a small pocket knife: Pocket knife One of the smallest ones, about the same length as a key. It has a knife blade, scissors, nail file, tweezers, toothpick. I think I use the nail file more than the knife blade. Nokia something-or-other telephone I don't know what model it is. It can send texts. Carry bag Yes, I keep a bag in my bag. Good for shopping. Lip balm The beeswax stuff. Paracetamol, antihistamine, menthol lozenges Not things I need every day, but things it sucks to not have when I do need them. And, optionally, my diary[12]. I don't know if that reveals anything fascinating about my character. After all, I think I'm pretty normal. (Actually, that is a lie. I don't.) [1] gopher://sdf.org/0/users/jirka/Phlog/2018_01_09.txt [2] gopher://sdf.org/1/users/tomasino/phlog/20180118-my-computers [3] gopher://sdf.org:70/0/users/jynx/dat/20180121.post [4] gopher://sdf.org/1/users/sysdharma/phlog/./2018.01.23 [5] gopher://sdf.org:70/0/users/solderpunk/phlog/too-much-stuff.txt [6] gopher://i-logout.cz/0/en/phlog/01-2018-phlog.txt [7] gopher://sdf.org/0/users/psztrnk/log/20180123.txt [8] gopher://sdf.org/0/users/pet84rik/BLOG/JAN18/Jan25-updates [9] gopher://tellus.strangled.net/0/phlog/show-me-what-you-got [10] gopher://sdf.org/0/users/solderpunk/phlog/misc-etc-01.txt [11] gopher://sdf.org/0/users/kvothe/phlog/20180130-of-faults-and-edc [12] gopher://tellus.strangled.net/0/phlog/dear-diary