Hands Free

The Queen of England is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. She is marking her 60th year as a reigning monarch. As she tours the country, I am noticing that she is always clutching her handbag. Holding it tight on her arm. What could she be carrying? Her keys to Buckingham Palace? A wallet just in case she needs money to by coffee and a doughnut? A tissue? Gum? For 60 years, she has never been hands free. I would love to walk around with an entourage and have my arms swinging in the air. Godfathers have the right idea. Even when it is raining, they let the other guy carry an umbrella over their heads. I guess that is how they differ from royalty.