Then Pick 'n Save Now Big Lots Mind since Covid

I remember when learning to meditate there were times that my mind just wouldn't clear...pickup dry cleaning, go to ATM, errands, groceries etc.  Covid has cleared so many of those "waste thoughts" for me. I shop differently, think differently, rest differently and ironically my mind has less debris.

A thought was triggered by this nifty (old word) red tortilla holder that I used last night.  It came from either late Pick 'n Save or early Big Lots when this store truly sold buyouts, close outs, over stocks.  I remember finding my favorite perfume there, Tweed, for a stellar price.  At that time I was naive and didn't yet realize that it was being discontinued forever after launching in 1933.

Back to the tortilla warmer, it's a bright beautiful red, high quality plastic, works effectively & was sold at a cheap price.  Big Lots took over about 2002 & after a few years changed the format & prices.  Now I rarely go there sometimes only once a year.

What I noticed while writing this post is that I could look back factually without lament, or loss or judgment.  I can't help but think this is a by product of Covid.  An empty mind is a more logical mind?

Just in case you do like nostalgia and loss pulling at your heartstrings.  Check out the "History of  Southern California Retail".  Interesting easy reading chart.  Tissue, please.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pic_%27N%27_Save