New Year, New Venn

 

I Needed This Today

 

Dear Kroger Corp.

Hi! I am a regular shopper at my local Fred Meyer. I just wanted you to know that I notice when you jack up the prices on things I regularly buy.

Here we have the 18 pack of Kroger large eggs. I swear they were a couple bucks cheaper before Christmas. And even less, as low as six bucks and change last fall. The price used to be Locked In. Hmmm. Now it's just low. Either label is poppycock as far as I'm concerned.

Locked in? Seriously? A month ago the locked in price was $1.79! Glad I had a coupon! What's the shelf life for a locked in price? Five minutes? 24 hours? A week? Just be aware if I'm noticing, others are noticing, too.  

Let's Kick Off 2025...

 ...with some pure magick.

Taking Stock

Feeling a bit deja vu-ish this New Year's Day. Like eight years ago, I'm rewatching The West Wing to see how responsible grownups run our government. In anticipation of the upcoming scourge arriving in Washington. I need to find a local march to participate in. Unlike eight years ago, I'm not rereading The Handmaid's Tale. There is currently more than enough darkness rattling about in my brain. I'm certain Margaret Atwood will forgive me. Like eight years ago, I'm hoping for the best while preparing for the worst. You do the same. We have to stick together to make it through. 

  

The Non-White Christmas Eve

Sunshine. Forty-nine degrees. Possibly rain later. I am fine with this holiday weather.

 

Happy Solstice!