The other day I discovered that my travel companion for many years, the Land's End canvas satchel seen above, had a very bad case of mildew as well as a few holes from many, many miles traveled. So, reluctantly, I emptied it then bid it a fond farewell. It was a treasured gift from daughter Barbara and my second of its' kind.
Together we went to London, the Netherlands, St. Petersburg, Russia, Canada, San Francisco, Maine and Florida. On several occasions it served as a pillow as I stretched out on the floor of an airport. At other times it gave me breathing room in an over crowded elevator.
It was my facilitator's tool kit, carrying the things I needed to try and work some magic among groups of diverse people seeking consensus. It carried pens, koosh balls, ear plugs, magic markers in many colors, masking tape, tissues, Excedrin PM, mouth wash, hand lotion, business cards, keys, calculator, file folders and my trusty notebook. But most important, it carried a lot of good memories of people, places and events that changed my life, and the lives of many others, hopefully for the better. Bon voyage!
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ReplyDeleteI'm amazed that you still had that bag! I remember checking to see if all your markers worked, and that you were stocked for your next business trip. Does this signify another ending of some sort? I think so. It was a good bag. RIP.
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