re: #5 A Cranky One

Was in the grocery store recently when a person in front of me in line didn’t have enough to pay for their purchase.

Old woman using the electric cart to shop. Seems she didn’t have enough money to buy the roasted chicken and beverages she wanted. Several minutes were spent trying to figure out what to take off the selections to be able to afford the roasted chicken. With no success.

Asked the cashier what the shortage was and then provided cash to cover the purchase. Also said to give the change to the woman who didn’t have sufficient funds.

For me it was no big deal, I could afford to pay for her purchases.

On the other hand, I was pissed that an elderly woman couldn’t afford a cheap meal. I mean, I mean WTF.

I’m no saint. But I was happy knowing that someone struggling was able to get a good meal. I’m blessed in that I could help with minimal sacrifice.

buying a rotisserie chicken out of a grocery store is not a “cheap meal.” it’s basically the most expensive way to buy a chicken in a grocery store other than buying a breast pack. (you can literally buy an entire freakin’ chicken cheaper than you can buy a two-pack of breasts, much of the time).