Rosie’s Ramblings – Paying more for groceries, necessities
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Rosie’s Ramblings
Rosie Morgan
Paying more for groceries, necessities
No matter where you shop, it has been my discovery that you will pay more for your groceries and everything in the store, including paper goods, than last year. Such a shame when folks are working on making a comeback from COVID-19, and some are even looking for employment.
This week I was chatting to a lady in a store and learned that an elderly gent fully vaccinated and living at Chapman’s Nursing Home had died from COVID-19. So this new strain is a violent one, especially if you are elderly or have underlying health issues, so for me it’s back to the masks again, just to be safe.
It does seem that a bargain can be had, but we’ll have to search the sale papers to find them and may have to drive a few more miles, and the gasoline has not come down, plus the much desired coffee will be going up. Doesn’t all of that make you crazy, having to contemplate so many variables? Making sure we live frugally as did our grandparents because they had to do it that way. I actually love the feeling of saving even a few pennies. Yes, my mother being raised in the Depression was frugal in every way and wasted nothing at all.
What crazy weather, too; we are told we’ll have lots of rain, and it just stays cloudy all day, after plans are changed. Then we are told about the sun all day long and end up with a late thunderstorm. I know we need the rain; I just dislike driving in it, as folks just will not slow down and be more attentive. Having a metal roof, it is a pleasure to sleep when we get quite heavy rain.
A much belated, but with many blessings, birthday greeting to Mrs. Irene Beasley of Kellyton, who celebrated her 100th birthday in June. Mrs. Irene rightly garnered the front page of “The Coosa County News” when her family arranged a surprise celebration with a beautiful cake with about 90 guests on June 19; she was born on June 23. What a lovely surprise for such a deserving, sweet, caring person like Mrs. Irene. I didn’t know her family; I knew Mrs. Irene from the Kellyton Friendly Citizens monthly luncheon meetings, and I began attending those at the urging of my historical friend, Ben Carlton. Mrs. Irene often wore her 1940s beautiful jewelry, looking lovely on her, and always had a great smile to share and a welcoming few words for everyone. The homemade lunches were always delicious, and I certainly do miss seeing the members of that group, especially Mrs. Irene; she was always full of joy, and you know how that spreads among the other members.
The Ott family had a birthday gathering in Goodwater for Peggie Lee Ott on Saturday, July 17; she was getting a special gift from her daddy, and several planned to attend, including Pete and Peggie Sue Ott.
The Kendrick Baptist Church in Nixburg had a later-than-most Father’s Day service, and all the men were presented with a gift – a great glass mug, with their name on one side, a cross on the other and cheese crackers for snacking inside it. This is such a friendly group led by Rev. Peggie Sue Ott, and she included my Ron with a fathers gift; he was very touched.
The Church in the Pines will host guest speaker Andy Wolfe, Pastor Emeritus from Trinity UMC in Birmingham, 9-9:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 25. Everyone is welcome for this gathering in the open-air A-frame structure at Children’s Harbor.
The land was logged again on Coosa County Road 4, close to Highway 9, and this time it looks like a bomb exploded out there. The loggers left many piles of what looks like good logs to me just piled up and spread out over the cleared area. The mud, since we have had so much rain over the past few weeks, has eased its way out onto our county road. It really makes our countryside look messy. There are some black-eyed susans blooming in the wild, which is a nice addition to our area.
Ron and I have not been able to manage yard work yet, but hope to do some in the next few weeks. Soon it will be the height of summer blooming outside. I got a wonderful gift of a red amaryllis that needed a few years to settle, and this year it has bloomed and is sending up the second bud; I am thrilled about that. I have been promised some elephant ears, as I have tried them from bulbs several times and they didn’t come back. So hopefully as summer comes to an end, I will have some elephant ears to find a place for among the flower garden; unfortunately, my banana didn’t get enough nurturing this year in the pot, and it did not grow this spring.
Until next week, keep smiling, and wear those protective masks to stay safe.