Loblaws from above

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London, ON
May 2020
This photo originally shared on Instagram

I often forget how long it takes to shop for groceries now.

From waiting for the oblivious to extricate themselves from inside the egg fridge to waiting for the inconsiderate to listen to the staff member imploring them to get off their phone and proceed to checkout aisle #4, there's no such thing anymore as a fast trip.

Which explains why I found myself standing on the 2nd floor landing at 7:59? Because I had scheduled an 8 p.m. live radio interview. To talk about grocery shopping technology. No, really.

And while I waited for the phone to ring, I took in the scene of a store that's become, at least temporarily, a place I'd rather avoid.

It isn't the store's fault, of course. The employees are nothing short of inspirational, and I'm thankful they're still willing to put themselves at risk so dumbasses like the guy who full-contact-sniffed every cantaloupe in the pile could find The Perfect One.

For what it's worth, he wasn't wearing a mask. And he was a close-walker. I'm judgy like that.

Eventually we'll figure out a way to feed ourselves without having to hold back from keying the cars of shoppers who refuse to get with the program. Eventually, we'll be able to stop worrying about the folks who keep us fed. Who just want to keep their jobs. And not get sick from others in the process

On this night, as I waited for the phone to ring, it felt right to take in the scene and wish for better days ahead.

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