Going to the market is like going to an art store. I’m not one of those shoppers who just goes in and grabs what I need—I browse the aisles for entertainment. I look at all the wonderful products—how they are displayed, what is in what section, what’s across from it, how things are cross merchandised, what the labels and tags are on the shelf, what new products have been added, how the deli foods look—are they fresh or looking tired, the special event displays on holidays, the end aisle promotions, how the cashiers interact with customers, how long do I have to wait in line, how many people flip through magazines while they wait, what’s promoted at the check out, is it easy to find what I am l looking for or do I have to search for it. These are just a few of the things I think about while I am shopping, but you get the idea…
The biggest issue I have with stores in general is when I have diary products that need to be kept cold for freshness—they are frequently at the back of the store and then I have to stand in line while they get warm. Why don’t they have someone who will bring it to you at the end of check out? If they had a system where you would have a refrigerated, dairy or frozen item slip, it could be scanned at check out and then bagged for you just as you are ready to leave. It was in the temperature-controlled area for a reason. And, why do they ask you when you are in line, did you find everything you are looking for…uh, what am I going to say…even if I did not find something I can’t get out of line and go get it, they have already started to check my items though the scanner. After all is said and done, I still love going to the market. I find pure pleasure in unpacking my goodies. It really is an art store filled with amazing ingredients for culinary crafting. In my case, I am especially grateful for the array of choices that help me to be my very best. I could not do what I do without all of the people who shop before we shop. From grower's to grocer's…you make my life beautiful in so many ways, and I seldom get the opportunity to say that to you in person.
Today’s image is all about that. Just a small sample of the joyful you provide. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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