I have been reducing the stuff I carry in my pockets ever since the government made me stop carrying my pen knife which I used two to three times a week on average fixing things. First to go was the wad o’ keys. My house has a state of the art keyless entry as does the garage and inside garage door. Work has a keyless entry system too. The only key I carry now is my car key with entry fob.
Next to go was my watch. Clocks are ubiquitous and there’s a clock on my cell phone. I haven’t regretted that change in the 15 years since I started going watch-less. I was already five pounds lighter.
Finally I had to deal with my wallet. The sucker is a two inch brick in my pocket. Whenever I travel I winnow out as much crap as I can and still it is such a nuisance. And the sad thing is that it isn’t money there, it’s library cards, credit cards, video cards, grocery store savings cards… The list goes on and on. Every time I try to clean out the wallet, I find I needed one of the cards that I took out!
That is when I read about the Thin Wallet which is absolutely amazing. Finally a solution that could make me more comfortable and maybe even less of a target. I’ve ordered one today and hope to have it by next week. But what I really want is a biometric-based currency system that will make the wallet obsolete.
About Gandalfe
Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.
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I have been carrying around a purse since the age of 5, and have always loaded it down with needless stuff. I have to go through it every weekend, and make sure I’m not carrying around filters (photographic), memory cards (same), lighters by the dozen (gotta quit smoking at some point, I know…), kids toys, keys, etc..etc. I am just glad that I don’t have to carry around a diaper bag anymore. Now that was a pain in the … back.
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
My wife doesn’t carry a purse, wallet, or keys if she’s with me. Now that’s freedom!
My husband did away with his wallet several years ago. Does a money clip thing that has a leather flap where a few cards can go. He also carries it in his front pocket not back. Me…I am a purse lady! Love my COACH bags, have way too many of them. Oh well, shoes and handbags are my biggest indulgences :-)
I really dis-like carrying around a purse. It is true that you feel hindered in some way when carrying one. Too much stuff. And for the clam chowder… I have not ever had it in clam juice. I only have it with potatos. I like it with potatos if it is home made and thickened. Not sure my stomach could handle it in clam juice. I am leary of things sometimes. I guess I am set in my ways, so to speak. I honestly do not know what ever possed me to eat it for breakfast though!?? Very odd to say the least.
Have a great week! Take care.
Tammy~
This in a string of lightening techniques. I hope it works for us. :o)
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