Esther Chilton

Desk Buddies – Albert, The Dinosaur

I don’t know about you, but my writing desk has accumulated all sorts of different momentoes over the years. Each one has meaning and helps me in my writing day. Over the next few weeks, I’ll take you on a tour around my desk and introduce you to my writing buddies. I wouldn’t be able to produce the work I do without them. First up is Albert, the dinosaur:

In the past, my daughter suffered from anxiety and bought some squishy toys to help reduce stress. She gave one to me, so Albert the dinosaur lives on a shelf on my desk. When I’m working on ideas and edits, he comes down from his perch and helps inspire me. 

If you have any special writing buddies, and would like them featured here, send a photo and a few words to estherchilton@gmail.com.

Esther Chilton
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33 responses to “Desk Buddies – Albert, The Dinosaur”

  1. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar
    Annette Rochelle Aben

    aw…

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      Esther Chilton

      Thanks, Annette ❤

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  2. K Morris Poet Avatar
    K Morris Poet

    I was interested to learn about Albert the dinosaur. I haden’t thouh buddies until I read your post Esther. I have a ht with a flower in it which came to me as the result of the sad death of my auntie Cath. It sits on the left hand side of my desk. I also have an oak box which I bou knocked it off several times, it now lives on the bookcase in my livin

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  3. Sharon's Writers Tidbits Avatar
    Sharon’s Writers Tidbits

    So cute!!

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thanks, Sharon 🥰

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  4. K Morris Poet Avatar
    K Morris Poet

    Sorry about my previous garbled last comment. Second time lucky!

    I was interested to read about your desk writing buddy, Albert the dinosaur.

    I haden’t previously thought about desk buddies . However, I do own a paper weight which I inherited from my auntie Cath, who sadly died a few years ago. An oak box from the National Trust shop used to sit on my desk. However, having knocked it off sever times, I thought it wise to keep it on the bookcase in my living room, where it now keeps the chiming clock company.

    Kevin

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      That’s really interesting, Kevin. All my things are kept carefully out the way after I knocked a few over!

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  5. Alethea Kehas Avatar
    Alethea Kehas

    He’s very cute 💚

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thank you, Alethea 🥰

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  6. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    He’s adorable. My desk is littered with pens, papers, a dictionary and a thesaurus. But no desk buddies.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I got a new desk last year and it has shelves – I have a dictionary and thesaurus on them as well as lots of knick-knacks or ‘tat’ as my partner calls it!

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      1. Darlene Avatar
        Darlene

        A desk with shelves sounds perfect!!

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  7. poetessadeilibri Avatar
    poetessadeilibri

    I have a mouse with a red light that I follow with the eyes around like a kitty 🐱💕imagining the shadows.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Very well put. Thanks for sharing 😊

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      1. poetessadeilibri Avatar
        poetessadeilibri

        Nice dinosaur looks around with curiosity.

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  8. Klausbernd Avatar
    Klausbernd

    I am quite different, my writing desk is empty except for a keyboard. Nevertheless, I like your dinosaur, it makes me smile. My agent has a little mouse on his desk. This was the first time I saw a little animal on a desk.

    Happy writing
    Klausbernd 🙂

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thank you for that. It’s interesting to know how everyone likes to have their writing desks.

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  9. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    Albert looks like he could do away with anxious feelings. There are no animals on my writing desk. Just chew toys that get rotated while a dogs is with me. There is a Benny bone, yak stick, and this big heavy bacon flavored thing. I do have a clock and pencil holder though. this is a great idea for those that have buddies.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thanks, John. I love that you have chew toys for your dogs on your desk.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        I have to keep them reserved so I dole them out one at a time.

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  10. joannerambling Avatar
    joannerambling

    Albert is so damn cute

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thanks, Joanne. He is rather cute.

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  11. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    aww so sweet! I’m glad you have him to inspire you!

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Thank you, Carol Anne. He is such a help.

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  12. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
    Hugh W. Roberts

    I have a rather ‘posh’ bear on my desk, Esther. He was given to me many years ago. You’ll be able to see from his name why I think he’s posh.

    He stays there all year even though he’s Christmas-themed.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      That is wonderful, Hugh! He’s gorgeous – and very posh! Would you mind if I added him to one of my future desk buddies posts?

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      1. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
        Hugh W. Roberts

        Please do, Esther. ‘Posh’ Bear will be delighted.

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      2. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        Wonderful. Thanks, Hugh, and also to ‘Posh’ Bear 😊

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  13. Gene Avatar
    Gene

    Aww how thought of your daughter, Esther, and just as thoughtful of you to cherish and treasure the gift she shared with you. Cheers to Albert the Dinosaur for helping to enhance your creative juices. Moving forward, I will be seeking out something that inspires me to write.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      That’s wonderful. And thank you for your lovely comments.

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  14. lbeth1950 Avatar
    lbeth1950

    No, just my little dog.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Aww, that’s lovely.

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  15. treehugger Avatar
    treehugger

    She’s too big to sit on my desk but my pet retriever Ruby would if she could fit .She lies at my feet when I write .Very relaxing .

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