Category: groceries

  • Philosophy of Life

    This morning my wife mentioned that she was going out to Target. “Did I want anything”, she asked. “What do they sell at Target?”, I wondered aloud. “Well,” she said, “would you like detergent?” “What?”, I responded in confusion, “Detergent?” “Yes”, she said, “Would you like some laundry detergent for your clothes?” “You know,” I…

  • Retail, Customer Service, How Things Change

    I was born in Southeast Washington, moved to Montgomery County in the mid-50’s and that is about it for me geographically. When I was younger THE grocery store to go for ‘standard’ shopping was Giant Food. While a large organization it felt, at least in my memory, as a neighbor grocery. I will be honest…