Even the thought of snow makes some people go a bit crazy.
This week’s storm, named Fern, was highly advertised and anticipated. It was on Labor Day last year that they first announced a severe snowstorm or about January 24, 2026, so you damned well be prepared. And were we ever.
Last Wednesday, I had to go to the grocery store for a few items and the parking lot at Kroger’s was jammed pack. Inside, there were no grocery carts available. I had to go outside and get one. This was midday – three days before the storm – and many of the shelves were already stripped bare. The only dairy choices were whipped cream or skimmed almond milk. I went for the whipped cream
Then it hit me. Maybe I should stock up as well? So, I bought a five-pound bag of Meow Mix and I don’t even have a cat. I bought a case of fireplace starters and I have gas logs. I bought enough dried pinto beans to give gas to everyone in Albemarle County. I picked up a fruitcake in the close-out section on Aisle 12 because you never know.
Snow Derangement Syndrome is obviously contagious, but I think Dr. Fauci has come up with a new SDS vaccine. After one – or maybe two or three shots – you will never want to horde groceries again. When that happens, I’ll be the first one in line.
