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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Out of touch with the world 

By now, everyone should have an emergency grab-and-go bag (or box). If not, see here.

I've worked up one for emergency hospital stays. I've had too many over the past year, and too often I'd show up holding nothing or holding stuff that would need to be confiscated for "safety." So here's my current bag:

  • A book I've been meaning to read
  • A book of poetry I love
  • A blank book. Mine currently is spiral bound. I need a new one.
  • Pens. Bring several, including felt tip, in case any are confiscated. Bring Crayons, even.
  • Magazines, for reading or trading and sharing good will.
  • Stuffed animal, for hugging.
  • Soda (if you're a junkie like me) in plastic bottles. No caffeine.
  • Granola bars
  • List of phone numbers of friends, family, doctors, etc.
  • Set of cards and addressed, stamped, envelopes to write to friends and family when the phones are off limits
  • Phone card or credit card that allows calls to be charged
  • Rubber band (I have long hair)
  • Ear plugs and face mask, if you need them to sleep

    Suggestions?

  • Comments:
    Teabags. Hospitals never have good brands of tea.
     
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