Went shopping and bought some fresh produce. When checking out, the clerk said, “You are clearly a budget shopper. That’s great.”

I wonder who isn’t in this economy.

I was offered free yellow onions. I took one. A woman asked if I ever baked them. I asked her to tell me what she meant and she told me to place a whole onion, not trimmed or with the peel removed, on a pan in an oven at 375 degrees for one hour. When done, slice in half and the peel will fall off. Trim the ends, put butter and salt and pepper on it. I made it.

I’m glad I took two onions.

I made arrangements a couple of weeks ago to have the carpeting cleaned in my home today. I will need to avoid walking on it afterward for a period of time. And then, the unexpected occurred which suggests it may take longer to dry.

It’s raining today.

A couple of years ago some crows attacked me, likely I was too near a nest. I became paranoid and avoided that path to walk. Now my car had a massive remnant from birds flying over it. Julie says I have an issue with birds.

We had our annual Sedar. As we read the Hagaddah, I once again was reminded that the same themes are addressed and things never seem to change. We are always appreciative of our survival and conscious and caring of those who are victimized and struggling to be free. This is a constant theme in life.

Frustrating and disappointing.

Thursday is always Walmart and Costco. Today I also got my hair cut and went to Trader Joe’s. Considering I never shopped there before, Ari must be pleased I have followed his encouragement.

I anyone counting how many times I have mentioned Trader Joe’s in my blogs?

Erik and Ari came for lunch. We were able to catch up with a lot of discussion. The two of them began to talk about AI. After some time had passed, Erik said, “I believe you have withdrawn from the conversation. He was right.

Technology is still not my thing.

Isaac takes in information and then makes his own decision based on his gut feeling. He reads, listens to those who have opinions, and contemplates. There were thoughts about studying abroad; there were options.

He is going to Denmark.

After Carrie, Adam and I finished our lunch, Edith, my grand kitten, got up on the table. I pet her and kissed her. She then decided she wanted to share my glass of water. She put her head into the glass and began to sip.

I was honored.

### Form Submission

**Blog Post Title:**

THANKS, ARI

**Blog Post Content:**

A few months ago I wrote about Ari walking me through Trader Joe’s in an attempt to get me to shop there. I bought nothing that day. But, this week I went twice. Three items the first time and one the second.

Success, Ari.

**Post Date:**

Mon 1 Jun 2026