I rarely go out these days. I am quite conscientious about sticking with the Governor’s stay-at-home order. About once every couple of weeks I head to the grocery store – typically when the gallon of milk has run out or … Continue reading →
I went out this morning to be at TJ’s when they opened at 9:00 am, on this 36th day of our sheltering in place. The crowd was much thinner than two weeks ago — I think most people are past … Continue reading →
After our first, not very successful foray into getting groceries delivered, we are figuring out some things that work better. Katharyn ordered from the Lunds & Byerlys in Edina, a few towns over, for pickup (she had another errand to … Continue reading →
I ventured out this morning at 9:00 to Trader Joe’s. The experience was relatively stress-free. Like many food stores and other outlets, TJ’s is reserving the first hour of opening for elders, at-risk people, and the immunocompromised. A staff member … Continue reading →
I never fully appreciated how much my mental health benefited from the simple act of shopping for fresh ingredients. Practicing a “zero waste” lifestyle over the past few years had educated and trained me into only buying what I needed … Continue reading →
