We have a slightly cooler day but the extreme heat and humidity return tomorrow.  “…the cupboard was bare…” so “old mother Hubbard” went grocery shopping. Preparing this blog message is relaxing—and I’m off my feet and legs.

Before I went grocery shopping

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I’ve heard TV news stories about the high cost of groceries—and I witnessed for myself—and thus refrained from certain items. (Yipes, a dollar for a turnip!! No thanks.) When I turned on the noon news, that was the topic (again) that greeted me. Honestly, with these high prices, how does a family manage? I’m  “conservative”: No meat, no cookies, no candy, no soft drinks, no adult beverages, etc.