(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky. And her latest book, The Atropine Tree, is now available!)The eternal conundrum: I want a pen and notebook on me at all times, everywhere I go, BUT I am often without pockets. Or if I have pockets, they are tiny. I run into this problem the most at work, where I frequently need to write things down on the go, and I also need to carry a set of keys, a chapstick, my phone, etc.I have, over the years, tried several solutions. Overburdened lanyards (heavy on the neck and jingly). Folios with pockets (too easy to set down somewhere and walk off), cardigans with pockets (the classic librarian accessory, but sometimes it's too hot). The best solution that I and a few other coworkers have found is to carry a small work purse. I've tried a few, from store-bought mini purses to hand-sewn zipper bags. They are functional. But this Rickshaw Sinclair with a Shoulder…
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