What is "The Sack O' Doom"?

I don't carry a purse.

No, let me blunt -- I REFUSE to carry a purse. It's something that's too frou-frou frilly for me. (Kinda like lace.)

But when you haul a bunch of stuff around, what are the options?

I tried a briefcase for a while, but some things just don't fit. Plus people think you're a doctor or a lawyer or some other Really Important Occupation. (Or a salesperson, LOL.)

So I opted for a good ol' shapeless tote bag. Usually canvas. Sometimes it was a giveaway promoting a store (i.e, Macy's), a Broadway musical (aka "Cats", which I've never seen), but usually it's just some pattern or design. My latest Sacks O' Doom were acquired at the Ren Faire, so they have cool stuff like dragons, mystical designs or Celtic knotwork on them.

So, why call it "The Sack O' Doom"? I think it was a name one of my friends came up with -- probably because things disappeared in it (and occasionally made their way out). Maybe it's because I have to dig through it to find stuff (or upend it entirely). Or it's like the magician's hat that you pull the rabbit out of.

Just don't call it a purse.

P.S. When I stood up in a friend's wedding, they made me a matching Sack O' Doom for my outfit.

P.P.S. Can you believe I finally broke down and started a blog? (Tee hee.) Time to unleash my wit on an unsuspecting world ...