Frustration Pencils

My sister and I bought these one year before Christmas. I think I was in grade 6 or 7 and I remember it vividly. We were in Corner Brook shopping with our parents. We were at Woolworths on West Street and the store had a small Christmas tree decorated with the frustration pencils. They had a little tag attached to them with this saying: "When you're frustrated and don't know what to do, twirl me between your hands and I'll blow my top for you". We thought they were so neat.

Pencil Sharpener

Not only were these a common sight in classrooms when I was growing up, we also had one in our "nook" at home. I remember when Dad installed it, I thought it was great, especially since before that I once had the shame of going to school with a pencil that had been sharpened with a paring knife.

Wooden Pencil Box

My sister had a wooden pencil box like this, I have no idea where she got it. Maybe it was a birthday gift.

Squirrel Pencil Sharpener

I think this was my younger brother's. I don't know why I remember it but I do!