Surviving the Perils of the Supermarket!

I never imagined I’d find myself in this unenviable position, but here I am, clutching my reusable shopping bag like a shield, as I prepare to enter the fray. Today, I am navigating the treacherous terrain of the modern-day supermarket, where danger and disaster lurk around every corner. It’s a battlefield, and I’m armed with nothing but my wits and a grocery list written on the back of an overdue bill. As I step over the threshold, the automatic doors hiss in a final warning, almost as if they’re urging me to turn back. But it’s too late now. The produce aisle beckons, and I dive headfirst into the challenge. In the fruit section, I face my first test: the art of choosing the perfect avocado. I gently squeeze each one in my palm, searching for that elusive balance of firmness and ripeness. After a near-death experience involving a rogue pile of grapefruit, I emerge victorious, clutching the holy grail of avocados. Little do I know, the true trials have just begun! I make my way through the supermarket labyrinth, passing towering displays of cookies and chips that whisper sweet nothings into my ear. I resist their siren song and continue onward, determined to fill my cart with wholesome sustenance. As I reach the dairy aisle, I’m hit by the stench of betrayal. The shelves are empty, void of my beloved 2% milk. In its place, an army of non-dairy alternatives has staged a coup. I brace myself and grab a carton of oat milk, hoping it won’t ruin my morning cereal ritual. <a href="https://medium.com/@mary.drummond/surviving-the-perils-of-the-supermarket-60bc034129b8">Learn More</a>