The idea worked! Saw something sort of like this on the web, but didn't really like how the pen holder worked with the other one. But this will work - even BETTER than elastic, ribbon or whatever. The next one will be even better because the first is always a learning experience, right? I like spines on smaller things, and this one has a real spine, but it's still pliable. No board or cardboard in this one. And THREE pockets, baby! THREE! Some are hidden under the notepad, but they're there. So I think I'll go try my hand at one more of these, tweek it a little and be back posting in a couple of hours. Here we go!