Comments on: Why Is My Handbag So Much Bigger Than Yours?

By: Sheila Campbell

Sheila Campbell — Sun, 09 May 2010 11:34:03 +0000

Nancy, you are a woman after my own heart!

By: Nancy G.

Nancy G. — Sun, 09 May 2010 00:07:07 +0000

Sheila, I love this post.
I am more neurotic than you, so in addition to much of what you carry, I also always have a small flashlight with fresh batteries; hand sanitizer; tube of lotion/moisturizer; a dozen low-dosage aspirin; and an inhaler in case of asthma (not that I’ve been afflicted for 20 years). I also have a leopard-print carry bag (lined in orange) which folds into a neat little packet. Because you just never know…

By: Pat McGovern

Pat McGovern — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:26:48 +0000

Of course I had to empty my purse and take a picture of the contents. A smaller purse than yours and fewer items but that will change when I get my iPad–next generation, just like you! I never leave home without my epipen. I also have a little green case for all my coffee cards. This is Seattle after all!

By: Sheila Campbell

Sheila Campbell — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:29:34 +0000

Judy, you’re absolutely right — a very good metaphor. Makes me wonder how deep that goes through other things in my life.

And Donna, oh, a reusable shopping bag! I should have one! And of course, in Paris, I also carry the map book and a subway map — but never a guidebook.

By: Donna Morris

Donna Morris — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:21:17 +0000

I’m still jealous you have that Longchamp in that color! I haul all kinds of stuff – but in Paris particularly, I NEVER leave home without my petit parisien map, my reusable shopping bag from Monoprix and my camera (even though I forget to take pictures).

By: Judy Leaver

Judy Leaver — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:31:01 +0000

This is totally hilarious!

I am one of your friends who meets you with a tiny purse and travels with a small suitcase, no matter how long I’m going to be gone. I cannot abide schlepping in any form. Even at the risk of not having something I might need or want. You plan for every eventuality– I don’t. Who knew our bag behavior could be such a metaphor!