It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. In short, life got in the way. My Grandparents have been so kind as to travel to Cleveland to help me solve some unexpected and difficult home maintenance problems. They truly are “super-human” and unbelievably service-oriented people, really an inspiration. As such they’ve made many a trip here from western Kentucky to help me out when times get extra tough. This time the downstairs toilet went kaputz (and was deemed relatively inoperable by the plumber I’d called), as did the ice maker and several previously working doors in the house. I’m sure that’s more information than you want to know, but I just thought I’d share the reason I haven’t been around for a while. Back to the main subject of this blog, one of the frequent topics of conversation during my Grandparents visit was their noting the change in the contents of our food pantry and refridgerator. My Grandmother asked me whether I’d started shopping at the health food stores, and I said, “yes.” And she said, “well isn’t it much more expensive”? I replied that yes, it was but if you make a list and get just what you need, it’s still doable on a budget. Especially if you shop at one of the larger eco-friendly stores like Wild Oats or Whole Foods versus the family owned grocery that also stocks organics. The more established chains can afford to have a sale once in a while. My Grandmother seemed to be ok with that rationale, and that made me happy – because her opinion counts an awful lot!
