A few years ago, I was part of an amazing group led by Lisa Garrigues, author of Writing Motherhood.

One of my favorite prompts from that group was “the things you carry” in which Lisa asked us to write about what we found in our purse. Much like my nightstand, I find my purse to be a most excellent example of life right here and now.

When I opened my purse this morning, I found…

2 Poland Spring water bottles

Wallet

Sunglasses

Soccer schedule

Paint samples

Nail polish

Crumpled receipts

Business card from tile store

Hair ties

Bag of pretzels

How about you?