I introduce to you.....

my new blogging series.

i have decided that I WILL NOT FORGET MY CHILDHOOD.

in order to prevent myself from forgetting important things, i will blog about places, people, events and memories that shaped my childhood. here we go.

DICK'S MARKET
i've always loved having a grocery store so close to my house. i mean seriously how convenient to jump on my bike and go get some candy in like 10 seconds flat? The best part about Dick's is that i never have to look for anything. seriously. i know the store like the back of my hand (oh thats new(robots)) anyway... The other best part about Dick's is the bakery. There is no other grocery store bakery that can compare. i have tried EVERYTHING at the bakery at least once. i'm obsessed with it. all of it. YUM. The other best part/not so best part if you're in a bad mood, is that i have never been to Dick's Market without seeing someone i know. you just have to see someone there, which is why it's never a quick thing, you always have to stop and talk and see how many grandchildren they have now, how they like school, what their parents are doing, how the divorce is going... it doesn't help that i know everyone who works there (by name) and that they're all in love with my mom (and brothers) ever noticed how EVERYONE likes my mom and only the really weird/unique people like my dad? anyway... i go to buy something and no matter who checks me out i always get a question about my mom/brothers, "oh my! you're Sally's daughter, how is your adorable mother!?" "how about those cute little black boys?" the other best thing is that it's very old fashioned (as much as they try to be all hip) my cousin from Vegas once asked why there was no self checkout and why the baggers help you out to your car. Dick's market is great. (they do not, however, nor have they ever, carry trifold posters. just fyi.)

Also when i slide on my boots and trudge through the snow in the morning to gather the eggs that the hens have laid, i make sure the rabbit has food and remind myself that i am not a farm girl.