Today is my third day home from a long planned and then abbreviated sojourn into the southern parts of these United States. It was a journey of discovery and adventure as travel should be, but all the way home the tune from that song in Disney’s Aladdin, “One Jump Ahead…..” kept playing over and over in my head. I was literally 24 hours ahead of New York’s Governor Cuomo’s (Andy to those of us who have a little crush on him) announcement of major steps to combat this national health crisis. More on all that later.
Now as the sky brightens and as this cold early Spring day begins I would like to share my thoughts on marketing; as in going to the market; as in grocery store; as in food, which is often on my mind, she says with a grin. As it should be.
It was initial thought that CORONAVIRUS (CV for short) was most deadly to those over 60, which I am, as I proudly announce that I am due to collect my first SS check next month. With that understanding the local markets deemed it safer to offer this senior demographic the opportunity to shop early in the morning, after stores have been cleaned and stocked and ideally with less chance of contracting CV. So last night I prepped for my mission: to wear a mask or no? Still undecided, but probably yes. Washable cotton gloves, yes. Washable, reusable grocery bags, yes, because in NY there are no more plastic bags in stores (Kudos to Andy). Into the store with a list organized by aisle for quickest in and out. Cash or card? Still undecided. Should I be lining the cart with something? A washable table cloth? Is that necessary? Helpful? Maybe. Probably.
The hours of “senior shopping” are 6AM to 7AM. As I am now fully immersed in this lovely land of retirement as illustrated by my participation in the Q-tip Migration this Winter I had to set my alarm clock for 5:15. This was a real “wake up call!” No pun intended. I had to set my alarm to go grocery shopping so as to possibly save my life or the life of those I know and love. TO SAVE A LIFE.
I did NOT set my alarm. I woke at 5:58. I made coffee. I am not ready to confront this reality. Tomorrow. Probably tomorrow. Maybe tomorrow. After all I still have coffee.
NOTE: I have decided that the reusable bags that can be washed are best. Wash them after every trip. I have made some out of old T-shirts. No sewing required. This is a nice little tutorial, however I recommend that you always cut the hems off the shirts first as it makes a nicer finish and use square knots, because who doesn’t know how to tie a square knot?! https://helloglow.co/recycle-your-t-shirt-into-a-no-sew-reusable-grocery-bag/
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