In my pocket
As I wander round the house, I often find things in odd places. I usually put them in my pocket, thinking I’ll put them away where they belong, wherever that may be. Frequently, things remain in my pocket for quite a while, especially if the garment is not worn for a few days. The next time I wear it I am surprised all over again by the contents.
The finger puppet above is the sole survivor of a set of five. I’ve always liked puppets, although I’m not very adept at manipulating string puppets. Hand and finger puppets are fun for children.
We have many, many steel tape measures. A few years ago, I became so irritated by their propensity for disappearing that I bought half a dozen in bright colours and assorted sizes – 3m, 5m, 8m, 10m – and the problem was alleviated to some extent.
Button tins have a fond place in my memory. As a small child I played with my mother’s button tin, handling, sorting, grouping. Some of the buttons in my own tin came from my long-ago coats or dresses or from my children’s garments.
The collection varies from week to week.
What's in your pocket, if you have one?
The finger puppet is so cute! I have pockets...but my pockets are always on tops that I wear (of my jeans), and so just things I need when I go out such as keys, change, etc. are in those pockets. Once I get home and remove my outdoor clothing, I empty my pockets immediately. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy pockets only hold my door key and building fob, and a tiny container of hand sanitiser. I don't like bulges in pockets.
ReplyDeleteMy pocket usually has my phone and maybe glasses. Tissues. That's about it.
ReplyDeleteI am a stickler for putting things back where they belong. Carlos, on the other hand, is always misplacing things and hates it when I say, "If you put it back where it belongs, it's be there."
ReplyDeleteBut it's true.
A fencing staple, some 4" galvanized nails, dog treats, a carpenter's pencil, and some plastic rubbish I meant to put in a bin. I know exactly what you mean about tape measures developing legs and wanderlust. I kept three in a kitchen draw with same intent - one came out of a zmas cracker (a key ring ornament but it worked) . One of the other two was too tinny to be pocketed by Mr Man and the third was attached to the drawer by very strong (imaginery) elastic😀
ReplyDeleteSometimes I’ll need to take a Tylenol so I get 2 of them, place in my pocket because my water is in another room and then I forget they’re in the pocket until I wash and find mushy pills in the pocket. I guess I didn’t really need it after all.
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