I love the podcast music! And the description of the "scoop toss" of items into the grocery bag - I could see it all so clearly, and even feel it in my body. And scanners! I'd forgotten that they were actually a thing that came onboard in supermarkets, and to which we all had to adapt. I am old enough to remember when neighborhood stores all had a specialty of some sort - the bakery, the butcher shop, the deli, the pharmacy - and how remarkable it was when the A&P first showed up in our neighborhood. By today's standards it was tiny, - in its entirety perhaps the size of a contemporary produce department - but back then it was an absolute wonder for having so many different kinds of items all in one place. Thanks for spurring so many memories, and for carrying me so fully into your own.
I was a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer drinker until the "we gotta a runner" comment and the report of them stashing PBR and Steaks down there pants. I might just have to try another blue collar beer.
One more "stirred memory" from your story... is the fashion statement of a PUKA shell necklace! So, California in the 70's.
This line is SO FREAKING FUNNY!!!- It was said that the reason the Vega had a rear defroster was so you could warm your hands while you were pushing it.
I really look forward to your next installments! (BTW...this is Shelley not Betty!...I really have to get my own account)!
I love the podcast music! And the description of the "scoop toss" of items into the grocery bag - I could see it all so clearly, and even feel it in my body. And scanners! I'd forgotten that they were actually a thing that came onboard in supermarkets, and to which we all had to adapt. I am old enough to remember when neighborhood stores all had a specialty of some sort - the bakery, the butcher shop, the deli, the pharmacy - and how remarkable it was when the A&P first showed up in our neighborhood. By today's standards it was tiny, - in its entirety perhaps the size of a contemporary produce department - but back then it was an absolute wonder for having so many different kinds of items all in one place. Thanks for spurring so many memories, and for carrying me so fully into your own.
Thanks and I love this, Meg. You should write some more of your own memories of the A&P!
"RUNNER!!" Am I the only one who starts thinking of Logan's Run? (RENEW RENEW RENEW)
Ha! Yes!
The writing! The read! So good!
Thank you, Chris!
The always brilliant Mr. Kearin has done it again! Hooked on you my friend!
Thanks so much, Laura! Hooked on YOU!
Burnt ecru is now burnt into my memory.
I was a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer drinker until the "we gotta a runner" comment and the report of them stashing PBR and Steaks down there pants. I might just have to try another blue collar beer.
One more "stirred memory" from your story... is the fashion statement of a PUKA shell necklace! So, California in the 70's.
Try a Schaefer, Michael. The official beer of junior college art openings. And yes, long live the PUKA!
HAHAHAHAHA! So great! The Vega's rear defrosters true purpose! Looking forward to Part Deux.
Thanks, Kyle! Loving your Homicide stories, btw!
You got me at “Sassily tied..” 😂
And they were, Sara!
This line is SO FREAKING FUNNY!!!- It was said that the reason the Vega had a rear defroster was so you could warm your hands while you were pushing it.
I really look forward to your next installments! (BTW...this is Shelley not Betty!...I really have to get my own account)!
Thanks Shelley Not Betty. That was a running joke about the Vega...I wish I could take credit for it. Stay tuned for Part 2 very soon.