Duffel Bag

Day 135: Duffel Bag

How convenient! Rich decided to get rid of this duffel bag just when Abby asked me to separate out the giveaway clothes that might be good for my nieces. I can deliver the clothes inside the duffel bag. Abby won't remember this, but I was actually with her when I bought this duffel bag in the Traverse City Target. Seems like a long time ago now.

Rich is going to use my sturdier, luggage-quality duffel as a workout bag instead.

Did you know that the word "duffel" is derived from the town of Duffel in Belgium? First known use, 1677. Technically, this is probably not a duffel bag, because it is not made of course, heavy woolen material. And it can be spelled "duffle" or "duffel" (which explains why I was confused and had to look it up in the first place).

The word duffel also refers to transportable belongings. I'm starting to do a little research into poverty and need here in the State of Michigan, wondering whether, with better transportation, those of us in wealthier communities might be able to alleviate suffering in our more desperate Michigan communities. Detroit. Flint. Rural U.P.

More to follow.