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Taters Ain’t Cheap

Carol Burt

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Nothing is.

My husband just went to the grocery store for me. It’s a rare trip if he doesn’t call me at least once while shopping for me. Today, though, his call wasn’t so much a question (like usual) but an exclamation.

“Did you know these red potatoes are $1.09 a pound?” he asked.

Yes, I told him I knew, but I’ve paid more than that lately, too. He was flabbergasted. He shops…

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Carol Burt

Former print journalist, former mayor, retired law enforcement officer. Writing about politics and government along with random personal essays.