We’ve survived the initial shopping volley.
Actually, I went out yesterday and discovered it wasn’t that bad. We did our usual routine. Went by CostCo because we needed to fuel the car. Ended up with a cart load of other necessities, like tp, soup and wine. Then off to PetSmart where they were severely understocked for kitty litter and food for our (grit teeth) furry beloveds, followed by Trader Joe’s for some items (like my shaving balm), and then to Shop ‘n Kart for our produce, cheeses and essentials.
The routine nestled us with familiarity and grounded us, needed after the interlude of Thanksgiving shopping, prepping and socializing. Each born under the astrological sign of Cancer (I’m a Leo rising), we’re like hermit crabs, preferring solitude, home and routines. My wife wants to be a social queen but it empties her energy tanks and then she crumples for a few days.
Still, it’s nice to visit with others and go where everybody knows your name.
By the way, my wife despises the television show ‘Cheers’ because of their portrayal of women. I see her point but I enjoyed it back when it was on.
Michael Seidel, writer 
At this time of year, there should be a rule that anyone who can’t show a photo of their cat to prove they HAVE a cat isn’t allowed to purchase any kitty litter but the cheapest, most basic clay stuff, since non-cat people only want it for icy driveways and such.
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LOL – totally agree, Thomas. But they’d all probably just print out photos of Grumpy Cat to show as their proof.
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