Category Archives: Shopping

My Farmer’s Market Trip

A church a half mile from home allows its property to be used on Saturdays for a farmer’s market. Various vendors drive here from points as far away as 50-60 miles north. They have been doing this for several years. … Continue reading

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Money, Money, Money!

One of my biggest weaknesses, one that became especially problematic in 2020, is frivolous spending. Perhaps it is because I was homebound a lot, restricted due to the coronavirus. Quarantined. Typically, I would have taken 3-5 small, mini trips – … Continue reading

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Dead Microwave

I went to use my microwave oven this morning and it died. It began making a bizarre sound, including a popping sound (similar to the sound made when you get or give a spanking or popping a belt just before … Continue reading

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Made A Grocery Store Run Today

I went to get some food early this morning. Though I prefer to get groceries delivered, there are some things I prefer buying myself. I figured I’d go to Sam’s Club. Didn’t think it would be too many people out. … Continue reading

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What Is This, by Will Saunders

I order so much stuff so frequently, I sometimes forget what I have ordered. That picture isn’t really mine, but it’s not uncommon for me to come home at the end of a day and find a few packages sitting … Continue reading

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Shopping Fiends

Some people are weak when it comes to shopping. I am one of those people. Not as weak as I once was, but still. I’m very weak. I did some birthday shopping recently for myself. The big day is April … Continue reading

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Aesop Has A New Beginning in Washington, DC

Aesop Has A New Beginning in Washington, DC I just heard about a new health and beauty shop that opened in DC. Just to clarify, the store isn’t new; it’s just new to DC. The store specializes in skin, hair, … Continue reading

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Amazon Local???

Why didn’t anybody tell me about Amazon Local? Apparently it’s the world’s best kept secret, as I’m just learning of it — another option for finding things near you at great prices. Amazon Local is a marketplace of local, community … Continue reading

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