Happy Monday. I am packing for Leigh Anne’s analog party. She invited Slicers to write about what they would take in a bag without devices. As we get more and more dependent on the darn things, I welcomed this invitation to keep the phone in my pocket and spend some time doing things that give me pleasure.
The first bag I grab whenever I am taking a long car ride or going to crochet group is my bag of crochet projects. I’m using this lovely bag that was hand stitched by my friend and writing group partner, Mary Lee Hahn.
Most recently, I am making amigurumi birds to accompany my new board book. I’m taking the bird, book, and National Geographic Kids to visit with my grandchildren.
I can’t go anywhere these days without my calendar. In retirement I’m using a paper calendar rather than the one on my phone. The squares are big enough to write what I need to do on a given day and the margins are places I write notes to myself. For example, the address of the carpenter I need to send a check to.
I like using a small notebook, easy to carry. This style comes in packs of three, one to use and three to give away.
This last little notebook is wishful thinking. Ever since I read Amy Tan’s The Backyard Bird Chronicles, I’ve wanted to sketch and paint birds. I took a class with Cornell Lab of Ornithology and bought this small sketchbook. One of these days I will settle down and paint.
Have you written about your analog bag? Here’s a link to Leigh Anne’s blog where you can read about others and add your own link.
Reflections on the Teche 
How fun to see that you used your very analogly-ML-made bag for your Analog Party Bag! In my Analog Party Bag would go a book to read, my notebook for writing, my travel roll of pens and watercolor colored pencils along with my sketch book, and whatever the current embroidery/sashiko/knitting project might be.
I am so glad you joined. Amigurumi animals/birds/creatures are adorable for adults too.
Love this collection for the party. We’ll all enjoy oohing and aahing over your new book. You may need to pack a few extra so we can buy a copy & get it autographed!
With bags like these, who needs devices?? These ideas are great. I, too, am a paper calendar user, and I am a big fan of Emily Lex’s watercolors. And your new book is enticing – along with the precious little bird. You are a busy lady!
Margaret, you’ve inspired me to get moving on my analog box. I have items all around the house, but I’m looking forward to keep them all handy in one spot. I love that you took a watercolor class and have a book to paint birds in. The bag by Mary Lee is so special !
This was a wonderful party prompt. 🙂 And, I’m intrigued with your watercolor workbook. Thanks for sharing and giving me a resource to follow up on.
Oooh, I’d love to have a painting party – – to sit home in the morning with coffee and paint birds with friends. Maybe not too far in the future I’ll have mornings free…… :). Thanks for sharing a great bag of fun things, screenless.
Fun! I’ve been thinking about attending. I need to get my analog bag done before the party is over. I’ve always preferred simple paper and pencil calendars, even though I’ve used digital devices since the 90s, Franklin planners, and Bullet Journals… I always fall back on the monthly version with squares for each day.
Yay! I knew you would somehow bring nature in a bag! And what a beautiful bag it is. I still can’t use a digital calendar–it is and probably always will be a paper one for me. Your book and crocheted animals are adorable. I bet your paintings will be beautiful too! Thanks for coming along.
I love your analog bag! I love those little crocheted birds–perfect to go with your book. So cute!