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Be Sure to Put This in Your Backpack
If you spend a lot of time on the road, your backpack is probably already pretty heavy. You may not think you have room in it for anything else. But in addition to all the physical and intangible items it holds, there’re probably a few crevices you can pack with these items.

• Smiles – Whether it’s a picture of your family or friends, a favorite vacation spot, or a drawing by your favorite little kid, have something with you that brings a smile to your face. You never know when you might really need one.
   

• Connections – With cell phones, texting and e-mails there’s a way to reach almost anyone at any time. Even if you’re four time zones away from your partner, kids or parents, you can still let them know you’re thinking of them. Text a smile, send an e-card or shoot them a photo you took with your cell phone – maybe you’ll pass along a smile.
   

• Patience – Care to count the many ways you can use some of that, especially when you travel? No matter how long the line, how delayed your flight is, or how “small” your full-sized rental car just became, hang in there. Don’t lose your cool when things get hot.

They don’t take up much room, but these items sure can make a big difference when you have to spend time away from your home base of operation. Find out more about what’s in the backpack of Chief Cheetah Michelle LaBrosse in this month’s Know How Network article and this issue’s Got Room in Your Backpack? article.

They don’t take up much room, but these items sure can make a big difference when you have to spend time away from your home base of operation.