Chopstork

One of my childhood dogs, Lucy, had a bag that she would dawn for backpacking. Whenever we brought it out, her tail would perk up and start whipping around like a sparkler in the hands of an eight-year-old. Her bag was blue. So, I got this shiny new bag with my REI dividend. It’s also blue. It has a fancy shoulder strap that adjusts with a simple tug. It has smartly placed pockets and a Velcro flap for easy access. Did I mention that it’s blue (slate officially, but where did the color slate come from)? Now except for a few pens, a head-lamp, and other “just in case” items, I rarely have anything to stow in my bag. Strangely enough, I find myself looking for things to put in it, SO I CAN BRING IT WITH ME! Maybe the tail does wag the dog after all.