When it comes to men, I don’t have penis envy, I have pocket envy. Most men’s clothes are full of pockets. A sports jacket alone has five or six pockets (including a possibly secret inside one). Pants or jeans provide another few. A man can carry all manner of things on his person, especially money (someone with a lot of it has “deep pockets”). He can carry a wallet, a handkerchief, a pen, a phone, a pocket knife, sunglasses and keys: basically wearing these things. He can have the little necessities with him all day long yet stroll around arms free.
Hi Lynda, Isn't it funny what one person notices and another does not! It's true, the lack of pockets won't stop anyone from exploring, but another female bane, violence at night, has certainly curtailed my activities. Take Back the Night!
I actually read this as I was wondering which jacket to wear for tonight's event, and the one I chose is not the one that my wife would like me to wear for looks, but rather the one that has the most pockets for practical reasons. Perfect timing. Thank you.
Pockets are so nifty...but I do enjoy having some sort of purse/small bag/fanny pack situation. Whenever I do have pockets and I put things in them, I always feel like I'm going to lose something.
You wrote about something close to my heart! (Unfortunately- not always a pocket) I really related to the disappointment of finding out a pocket was stitched down and to finding surprises in real pockets. Also jealous of men with their free swinging arms.. Big smile Miss Hiller!
Thanks so much, Joy! I look forward to a deeper exploration of pockets!
I will be noticing your jacket tonight, Francis!
Hi Lynda, Isn't it funny what one person notices and another does not! It's true, the lack of pockets won't stop anyone from exploring, but another female bane, violence at night, has certainly curtailed my activities. Take Back the Night!
Thanks, Joe!
I actually read this as I was wondering which jacket to wear for tonight's event, and the one I chose is not the one that my wife would like me to wear for looks, but rather the one that has the most pockets for practical reasons. Perfect timing. Thank you.
Excellent writing.
Your observation about men’s clothing having more pockets than women’s has never crossed my mind.
So I appreciate your novel ideas!
The freedom to stroll about the universe--arms free--is indeed precious.
The lack of pockets would never stop me from exploring the world.
ALL the women at &Wimbledon were able to put balls in their pockets
Yet another fun look at life we've noted but not thought in depth about. That was fun, Cathy. Keep um coming...hugs...t
Pockets are so nifty...but I do enjoy having some sort of purse/small bag/fanny pack situation. Whenever I do have pockets and I put things in them, I always feel like I'm going to lose something.
You wrote about something close to my heart! (Unfortunately- not always a pocket) I really related to the disappointment of finding out a pocket was stitched down and to finding surprises in real pockets. Also jealous of men with their free swinging arms.. Big smile Miss Hiller!
Love this! The history of women's pockets may interest you.
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