#kroger christmas hours

[miloalli14]

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What time does Walmart open? Is it open on Christmas? Store hours and locations in Ohio

[rinwellisathing]

Get to know my OCs: A Christmas themed one for fun: Their takeaway from the story of A Christmas Carol an in AU where that exists:

Jaina Thalassia:

"Idk if I care what does or doesn't happen to Mr. Scrooge, but Mrs. Krachitt is so real for standing up for her way too nice walked all over husband."

Father Ilya Barghest:

"It truly is never too late to repent and do right by your fellow mortals. We should all carry these lessons of good will towards others and be mindful to share are blessings with those who need it most! Truly a fine tale!"

Sentry Ojeda:

"Am I drunk right now? Because I swear there was actually five Ghosts, not three." He is specifically watching The Muppet Christmas Carol. He would probably really like the book actually, but this happened to be on TV while he was painting and he really enjoyed it.

Wysp Silksong:

"Actually, this feels like fantasy because no actual rich person will change their ways and care about others, it's actually a sign of irredeemable evil to have the means to help others and choose not to regardless of whether you live comfortably or not."

Jackal Silk:

"Heh heh....stupid fucker, see how happy everyone was when he died? Someone shoulda offed him though, too much natural death and not enough killing. "

Kroger of Creche K'liir :

"Well, really it's no wonder he died within the year at a fairly young part of old age for humans. His home is drafty and ill cared for, his diet is terrible, and he works long hours with no concern for rest or recuperation. These are all horrible habits to have if you want a long, healthy life."

Octavia of Creche K'liir:

*What's This? From Nightmare Before Christmas begins to play ominously as she perceives carols and decorations and holiday spirits *

[millionancientbees]

a very long list of things to be thankful for

being overly sincere is my curse but god sometimes i am just so thankful for the big and small ways people show up for me.

my friend cassidy lets me borrow their car--sometimes for weeks at a time--while they're out of town, even though I literally just hit the one year anniversary of having my license this week. it blows me away literally every time and is so incredibly kind because it means i don't have to carefully plan around my roommates to do the things i want and need to do, which always makes me feel very frustrated and trapped because i'm 29 and have never been able to just....get in the car and go without having to check with other people first. but i get to do that with their car, and it refills my tolerance and makes me feel hopeful and free. they also bought me pirate bugs to help me deal with my thrip infestation and they offered to help me replace any plants i had to get rid of, even though they were the one who gifted all of them to me in the first place and taught me how to take care of them and to trust myself to keep something alive.

my friend chris spent like six months driving 40 minutes to my house, giving me several hours of driving training, and then driving home. sometimes several times a week. they're a paramedic and have a very busy life and they still made that time for me because they knew i needed to be able to get around. and then they drove me an hour to my hometown to make me to my test because i was too nervous to test near where we live on account of having way more experience driving where i'm from. also they just?? do things?? like they went to two different places the other day to buy me a vape. and they made me a pizza and when they didn't have toppings i wanted they just...put on their shoes and went to kroger??? and got them?? i have to prepare to go to kroger for like four days and forget half of the things i wanted. i was blown away.

my friend lavender gets me a huge bag of salted cashews every time they go to whole foods because they know i'll forget to eat enough salt and protein and get dizzy if i don't have enough easy foods. they asked chris to tighten the toilet seat when i was going to be staying there for thirteen days, knowing that i don't trust most surfaces i'm sitting on and am always afraid of shifting wrong and breaking something. they took me on the first vacation i'd been on in years and specifically planned around my size and disabilities. they always want to spend time with me and are perfectly happy to just sit and listen while i talk about random shit and they think i'm a good friend and tell me all the time despite the fact that i am very hard to get ahold of and almost never respond to things.

my sister, knowing i was going to get a haircut i couldn't really afford, messaged our hairdresser and told them she was going to pay for it and didn't even tell me. she talks to me on the phone for hours at a time several times a week and texts me memes about things i like even if she doesn't know a thing about the fandom because she knows it'll make me smile. i can call her and launch into a 45 minute full detail run down of a book i'm reading and she'll just listen and crack jokes. she understands all of my references and she knows i have to get a new toothbrush every christmas or i'll cry so she always gets me one. she drives me around my own town and points out all the cool places i'd never notice on my own and then bullies me into going to them. she takes me to the art store and will spend an hour just looking at everything with me, even though we don't need art supplies and have seen everything fifty times before.

when my childhood best friend's mom found out i was having surgery she told me to call her and let her know if i wanted anything, even taco bell delivery, and she'd get it for me. sometimes i call her and she calls me her daughter (i cry every time) and she asks about my relationships and clapped when i told her i was going back to school.

my roommate asks me if i want to go with him every time he goes to the craft store because he knows i like to touch all the fabric and ogle all of the goods.

i posted a catty, passive-aggressive status the other day and when my friend found out what it was about she asked if in the future i should call her and get it out of my system or practice what i want to say to the person instead. and i was unrepentant and said sometimes i want to be mean and i meant what i said but that i was thankful that she cares about me growing as a person and living my own values and that even if i wasn't sorry this time she was right to say what she did and she said "of course, i know you'll always listen to me. I know you." she calls me while she's working on the farm and laughs with me. she once gave me a bag full of strawberry starters that were on their last legs and said "I want to see you happy" and even though the plants didn't survive I will never forget that gesture.

lake brings me food when they eat because they know i won't eat if someone doesn't remind me. they take care of my cats when i can't make it down the stairs and they watch the silly shows i want to watch just because i rarely express interest in things like that. they read my favourite book series just to be able to understand why i cared about it so much. they make me use an ice pack when i would never do so on my own and they spent two years driving me everywhere i needed to go before i got my license.

when their gramma was still alive and needed another caretaker, their mom said "I can't think of anyone I'd rather have taking care of her than Cheyenne" and she used to sit out on the porch and smoke cigarettes with me. she invited me over for the first mother's day without my mom and fed me dinner.

anderson notices when i stop responding in the group chat for more than a few days and always messages me to ask if i'm okay. they let me lead them through barnes and noble and point at all of the books i'd read and say what i liked or hated about them and watched dungeon meshi with me and cuddled me just because.

i have new friends who remind me to do my pt and care about me and send me memes and art they think i'll like. they stay up late talking about books and games with me and have helped me get two incredibly important things to manage my disabilities that i would not have been able to afford on my own.

everyone is so nice to me and i do not know what i do to deserve it. but i am very thankful and i am very known.

[klaudia2646]

Yesterday we left at 6 am to go to the community garage sale. The only bad thing is that I only slept a few hours. I woke up in the middle of the night and remembered that I did t set up my alarm clock so I did that. Then I couldn’t sleep because my one tooth was hurting so much. For sure it’s infected so I need to call the dentist tomorrow to setup an appointment. It hurt all morning. They didn’t have as many garage sales as they usually do and they didn’t have much good things. I was looking for Halloween and Christmas decorations. I only found one Christmas centerpiece really nice and in good condition for 2.00. Found a pair of chacos for 10.00. 2 nice UMGEE tops 2.00 each, a Chico’s top for 2.00 and a nice winter dress brand new for 3.00. The big wins of the day were a Patricia Nash brand new purse for 30.00 and a Dooney & Bourke purse for 20.00. I wasn’t looking to buy any purses but when you find the right size for a good price and great condition you can’t really pass it. I got Janice’s granddaughters a cute camping tent with a sleeping bag and the bag where you can carry all of it for 10.00. After we were done there we went to another garage sale not far from there as Janice always wants to keep going to garage sales, I didn’t find anything there, she found a basket. We then drove by Jordan’s house, she wanted to show it to me. Once done with that I stopped at Kroger (I wish we had a Kroger in Waterloo or Cedar Falls) and then met Sarah, Michael and David at Don Jose. Had a quesadilla and guacamole salad. I was so tired so had a little nap in the afternoon.

[hypelens]

Walmart Christmas Eve Hours 2024: Everything You Need to Know

As the holiday season approaches, the excitement of Christmas shopping fills the air, and many shoppers are making last-minute plans to secure gifts and holiday essentials. For those relying on Walmart, knowing the store's hours on Christmas Eve is crucial. 

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Walmart's Christmas Eve Schedule

This year, Walmart will be open on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. This extended timetable is designed to accommodate last-minute shoppers who need to grab gifts, food, or other holiday necessities before Christmas Day. Whether you’re looking for the perfect toy for a child, festive decorations, or ingredients for your holiday feast, Walmart’s extensive inventory makes it a one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.

What to Expect on Christmas Day

While Walmart offers extended hours on Christmas Eve, it’s important to remember that the store will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25). This closure is part of Walmart’s commitment to allowing its employees to spend the holiday with their families, a practice they have upheld for several years. If you find yourself in need of something on Christmas Day, it’s essential to plan ahead and ensure you have everything you need before the store closes on Christmas Eve.

Other Retailers' Holiday Hours

Walmart isn’t the only store that will be open on Christmas Eve. Many other retailers will also have extended hours to accommodate last-minute shoppers. According to reports from USA Today and CNN, several grocery stores will be open, albeit with reduced hours. For example, major chains like Kroger and Publix may operate on a limited schedule, allowing customers to purchase last-minute ingredients for their holiday meals.

Additionally, pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens will likely remain open on Christmas Eve, providing access to essential items, medications, and holiday gift options. However, hours can vary by location, so it’s advisable to check the specific hours of your local store before heading out.

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Tips for Effective Holiday Shopping

To make the most of your shopping experience on Christmas Eve, consider the following tips:

Make a List: Before you head out, create a list of the items you need. This will help you stay focused and avoid impulse purchases in the busy holiday atmosphere.

Shop Early: If possible, try to arrive at Walmart early in the day. The store tends to get crowded as the day progresses, especially in the late afternoon and evening.

Utilize Online Shopping: If you want to avoid the crowded aisles, consider using Walmart’s online shopping option. You can order items for curbside pickup, saving you time and hassle.

Stay Informed: Keep an eye on any sales or promotions that Walmart may be running during the holiday season. Many retailers offer discounts on popular items, so you might score some great deals.

Be Patient: Given the large crowds expected on Christmas Eve, it’s essential to remain patient and understanding with staff and fellow shoppers. A little holiday cheer can go a long way! 

Final Thoughts

As we approach Christmas 2024, Walmart’s Christmas Eve hours are set to provide ample opportunity for holiday shoppers. With the store open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., there’s no need to worry about finding last-minute gifts or holiday essentials.

Remember that while Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day, taking advantage of Christmas Eve shopping can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable holiday. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, groceries, or holiday décor, Walmart has you covered. Happy holidays, and happy shopping!

[srsumeet]

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[thedaveandkimmershow]

All our birthdays are around the holidays so the holidays always color our birthdays.

Kimmer's birthday was yesterday and it had Christmas written all over it. With a touch of Halloween.

The day started with Halloween, interestingly, as the first order of my part of the day was to pick up a wood panel photo I ordered from Walgreens. Printing anything onto those laminated panels absolutely makes those things look better. In this case, a selfie Kimmer took of us at Linzy's gig at the Sunset Tavern, her Dream Patrol show the week before Halloween that she declared to be a costume event.

So we showed up as a vampire from Nevermore Academy (me, from that Netflix show, Wednesday) and some kind of shiny twinkly something topped off like a lampshade (Kimmer, getting creative with a Value Village Halloween department score).

After that, I picked up a dozen yellow roses after passing an abundance of Christmas shrubbery variations at Trader Joe's.

From there, I slipped over to QFC, Fred Meyer, actually, to see if I could score some Kimberly Cupcakes 'cause Kroger's owns both stores and Kimberly Cupcakes won't kill Kimmer whose body chemistry doesn't play well with any kind of nut. Talking to a bakery associate, I discovered Kroger's stopped carrying Kimberly's in favor of their own brand of cupcakes, made in a nut-free facility.

Sold!

Back home, I rummage through our gift bag bin, rummage through a lot of Christmas bags for a most appropriate gift bag for Kimmer's birthday presents that include the lovely bouquet of yellow roses and pulled out one cupcake, set it on a plate, placed a single lighted candle atop it, and walked into our bedroom with the bag 'o presents and a fine rendition of "Happy Birthday" sung by me.

After a lazy Birthday morning, we head out into the world with a brief stop at Sally's where Kimmer conducts research with a very knowledgeable associate, then we're into Hobby Lobby where Kimmer's on the hunt for craft pieces for the card she's making for Linzy's birthday... she's also looking for dollhouse pieces for a bit of a retrofit/remodel of the doll house she and her dad built together many years ago. It's wired for lights... and our honorary grandkids love the thing. Which is why she's polishing it up.

Christmas, by the way, hits you right BAM in the face soon as you walk through the doors and nearly down every aisle. So while Kimmer hunts, I embark on taking a series of Christmas Nutcracker photographs.

Hobby Lobby's lousy with those wooden figures. 

I grabbed something like twenty individual snaps. Totally got lost in the process. ☺️

After Hobby Lobby, Kimmer had Cactus on the brain since we hadn't really eaten anything all day... so we drove down to Seattle, to South Lake Union, and grabbed a coupla seats at a table for some time, just the two of us, over a lovely meal.

An hour and a half later, we walk over to that old Goodwill Boutique nearby and find out it's been closed so we drive up the hill to that other Goodwill that's always so nice during Christmas. Again, Kimmer goes hunting while I take another thirty Christmas photographs. ☺️

By the time we're done, it's a little after five... and dark like it's midnight.

So now we're getting into the part of the day when we're gonna connect up with Linzy. So we head for Ballard and, because traffic's fouled up in every direction, it takes us about fifty minutes to land at that GoodWill on 8th Avenue NW where we score a painted plywood elf with a face cutout into which kids can squeeze their own faces for funny yuletide snaps at our house with our soon-to-be Thanksgiving children visitors.

Kimmer does her hunting thing all over the store while I take a record number of pictures for the night totalling 41.

BAM.

Quarter to seven we swing down to Trader Joe's by the Ballard Bridge where we score frozen pizzas, spiced cider, straight seltzer, and a bag of Thanksgiving flavored popcorn.

No idea what that's gotta taste like... I'll let you know when we dig in.

730 we swing by Linzy's work, picking her up, and eventually dropping she and Kimmer at Linzy's place by eight while I end up parking a couple blocks south of Linzy's first apartment on the hill. 

A ten-minute walk later, I rejoin the girls in the midst of cooking, sharing videos on Linzy's iPad, and taking a look at the lovely birthday card Linzy hand-crafted for her mom. ☺️

After that we settle on the big, dark green comfy couch for dinner, drinks, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice streaming on AppleTV. It was a lovely movie, not as great as the first, but fun to watch.

Somewhere in the middle of the movie, once we finished our pizzas, we took a moment to bring out the remaining three cupcakes (made in a nut-free facility), Linzy fashioned them each with a candle, lit each one, then we sang Kimmer a Happy Birthday followed right away with clapping and the Happy Happy Birthday song that ends with a very Russian "Hey!!!". 

We finished the movie whilst reveling in the deliciousness of triple chocolate super iced and injected with chocolate frosting.

We finished the movie around ten-thirty, cleaned up, packed up, with the three of us walking back to the car carrying conversations the whole way. 

Linzy's with us to catch a ride to the U-District from which it's a straight shot home. Which we reach at quarter to midnight.

In the end, it was a full and lovely day. We both agreed it was paced just right and, by the end, we had no problem slipping under the covers as well as slipping into a deep, deep sleep.

☺️

[celestialjupe]

Girlblogging: 1/11/23 20:46

Today was weird but chill? i woke up violently hungover, which was surprising. I went to the bar with my dad last night, i had a lemon drop martini and a shot of fireball, from the bar we went to kroger and i got a six pack of these twisted tea things. When i got home i realized they were only 4% so naturally, i drank four as quickly as possible....that was my mistake. It was overall a pretty chill hangover though, i threw up twice and slept my day away. also got my period..slay.

After i woke up i joined a livestream with some of my friends and after a bit decided to take a shower. I have a friend I'm not talking to currently, and today is her birthday and i wrote a message out to send but decided that might be a bad idea. I mean, it's kind of selfish to send a message to someone on their birthday when yall arent talking, right? idk the night is young and i don't want to throw her off by sending a message, i do feel shitty though, about the whole situation, mainly because im so confused lmao. Overall, i figured if she wanted me to say something then we would probably still be talking right? Plus, all i could think of was everytime a friend of mine gets a message from someone they aren't talking to on their birthday, and they never feel good about the message, regardless if the gesture was genuine. So overall it seems like something you do when you just want to make yourself feel good, but there's a lack of self awareness in taking that sort of action i think. It does suck though, but I'm okay with that, i just hope she enjoys her birthday and idk i hope it's the best one yet because she deserves the best.

Anyways, i think the playlist i put together for january is actually so good. I always like my monthly playlists obviously, but this one is really matching my mood so far. I've listened to it all the way through a few times already, which i usually never really do, at least not in one day. I'm going to catch up tonight and do my laundry and clean my bathroom. my room is still clean, but i could organize it a bit more. I'm a lot happier since i've stopped transiting my 8-12 houses, right now im transiting through my first house so thats been nice and i feel like i am finding a lot out about myself. I'm also so so happy that the holidays are finally over. It's nice to have alone time again, i always feel completely strung out by thanksgiving, and then comes christmas. It's torture! i dont get it! I did have a good christmas this year though, i think im starting to understand my extended family on a new level and thats so cool. Regardless, i think I'd rather chill alone, but i feel guilty about that obviously , because i do love and care for my family, especially as i get older. Memories soften, ya know? Thanksgiving was hard though, november in general was hard. And seeing everyone just really highlighted this rejection wound which kind of sucks because you sit there and you wonder why you're so different from all of your family, and you wonder why that difference makes it hard for them to talk to you, and then you wonder how they knew about that difference before you did. THEN you have to realize that no one is talking to you because you're the one being quiet, sitting there overanalyzing everything, when its supposed to be easy. Talking to your family is supposed to happen naturally and smoothly, and you're the one with the problem because for you it doesn't come naturally. Tough, girthy pill to swallow but i think i finally got it down this thanksgiving, because christmas came with ease. So, I'm thankful for that.

I also think the amount that i think is rotting my brain. Like shhhhh...shh...shh stop talking to yourself and start doing actual things. Actual things are fun, sitting in the same spot for hours and reminiscing on every negative experience you've ever had is not fun. I also heard something the other day thats maybe kind of silly, but it put a lot into perspective for me. Someone said that the way you spend your day to day is the way you live your life. first of all, duh. second of all thats literally the most profound discovery and i can't believe i haven't thought of that! what the fuck? So, I've really been putting in an effort to be more mindful and present instead of living in my head because im getting nothing done with that. I'm thinking of sobering up too, at least with alcohol. The hangovers are not worth it, and i just feel like it's not as fun as it used to be, plus i think i have a bad handle on my limitations. I don't get extremely white girl wasted or anything, but theres been a few times where i start to pass out and i worry that i might have given myself alcohol poisoning and my dad is gonna find me dead and drunk and that would be terrible i would be dead but i would still feel so bad if my dad had to find me, like fucking idiot!!! anyways yeah, plus being drunk is like, the opposite of being mindful and present. So it seems i have more reasons to sober up than to not sober up, drinking doesn't really serve me. Just like psychedelics always drag me down a bit, at least acid does really really drag me down. Acid is confusing because the entire time you're on it you're just like, jesus christ why did i do this? SIX MORE HOURS? oh god what if it never ends, what if this is just my life now? and then you still take it again, i don't get what that's all about. I haven't done acid since july, and that trip was cool but it also kind of sucked. It made me really self-concious and reclusive afterwards. Then i did shrooms a few times and stopped in august. My shroom trips are usually pretty cool, shroom trips are just like: YOU HAVe A LIFE!!! YOU FUCK!!! A LIIIIFEEE!!!!!!! The last time i did them, it hit me in the shower, and i knew i had done too much, but the good thing about shrooms is you can just watch fantasia and then its pretty much over, so thats what i did. I sat in my bed and just focused on fantasia, which is one of my favorite movies now, it's impossible to have a bad trip to fantasia. After fantasia i had this realization that i spend a lot of my time being miserable, so i just decided to not be miserable anymore. It's not quite that easy, especially when you're insane, but it did help! I think i might watch fantasia tonight actually, im overdue for a rewatch.

That's all i have for today. Thank you if you took the time to read! please eat well, stay hydrated, and focus on what you love!!

[jxmieoleksiaks]

Nonsense / Brady Skjei

This fic is for @antoineroussel​ ‘s 2022 summer fic exchange for @xsyntheticsensation​ !  Sorry this is posted a day before the deadline, but 45-47 hour work weeks kill your creative processes lol. i ‘m not sure if we’ve ever spoke before, but i do hope you enjoy this, and you can come into my ask about the suffering red wings anytime. (though lets hope the yzerplan works)

length: ~1.9K words tw: just a little swearing. it’s more cute than anything summary: sometimes it’s good to have a friend that can get you into events.. song inspo: Nonsense - Sabrina Carpenter gif: Mine.....don’t steal

The one good thing about not having too many friends? Your best friend didn’t either, and you were always her plus one at cool events. You had known a couple of her friends that worked at the arena with her for the events staff and others, but they were at the events too, so that gave you the lucky invite to free concerts, and free canes.

The first thing you knew about going to games with her, is that Aho was her absolute favorite. She would always joke around that maybe he would show up to a worker orientation and he would fall in love right then and there She was pretty without any effort though, so if that were to happen, it probably would. 

“Allie, I bet one of these guys would fall in love with you before me.” She would say, with also having her eye out on an older co-worker, but that was a different rabbit hole.

It was a normal Friday night. You ended up getting carry out from your favorite diner near your apartment, and had a facetime with your mom back home in Tennessee. She had more of a life than you did, but always made time for a dinner facetime once a week. Her move shocked you, but it’s what you needed, and she knew that. Being in Carolina for a few years had helped you more than you thought. 

During the facetime, you got a text asking to go to a free Canes event tomorrow afternoon. You read the text out to your mom and she for sure wanted you to go.

“I don’t know, let me check with Oreo, I do have a never ending schedule.” Mentioning your cat, like she was going to stop you.

Saturday came, and you threw on a normal Canes shirt with your favorite ripped jeans, and a little makeup look, because you wanted to look cute.

“So, what’s the event actually?” You had no idea what it was even about, it could be a season ticket event, even though she would know better, you get too many calls about season tickets since you end up getting ticketmaster resale ones most times.

“Just like a summer event, music, free shit and some players are supposed to be there.” She sounded excited.

“So, you’re finally gonna fall in love with Aho? Do your coworkers approve?” You asked with a slight laugh as you pulled into the parking garage, and she swiped her badge.

“Maybe, i don’t know who’s gonna be here, maybe I should have tried more?” She laughed. “Listen as I keep saying, could happen to you!” She smiled, she meant it genually, but to you, you just couldn’t believe it.

The concourse was hopping with loud music, and it made the both of you miss hockey season. You both loved coming to games seeing teams that you both, or separately enjoyed play the team. You ended up getting free shirts and phone chargers, and saw an interactive board on who was going to be there.

“Allie, you gotta meet Brady. I’ve seen him at the Christmas event at Kroger and he was cute, plus I think he and his wife split up.” Her eyes grew at you and gave you a smirk.

“Yeah he’s cute, I..don’t know if he would like this but..” You motioned down to yourself, knowing what kind of girls these hockey boys were into. You heard too many stories from her and seeing the significant others of these guys. 

“Allie, now.” She grabbed your hand and shoved you around the concourse to where one of the bars was that you had dinner before games.

He was standing with Martinnook, and you couldn’t lie to yourself He was pretty attractive, the gray hair, though he wasn’t even thirty yet, was doing something to you for sure. 

“Can you even get in this line?” You asked as you two stood in the long line.

“No one has to know, plus I think everyone knows I’m here, I’m a fan first.” She said, which was true. She always took the free tickets, and everyone knew she was a die hard fan before she took the job.

The line moved, and you two were walking up to the line. You said hi to Jordan with a smile and got an autograph and a quick picture. You then made your way to Brady and grinned and said Hi as he stared signing the photo. He looked up at you and stopped. Your fear was that he was disgusted…or something, you didn’t know. 

“Hi..” He stopped in his tracks before you got to the photo opp.

“Well, I think he’s feelin something there.” Jordan laughed with your friend who was behind him.

You took the picture and he was very close to you, more closer than other players you had met at signings. You saw your friend laughing with Jordan, but the moment was over as security rushed you out, and he smiled and waved goodbye before you two met in front of the bar.

“I think he likes you.” She winked before messing with her phone, typing something quickly before shoving it back into her pocket. “And I know what you’re going to say, and don’t even.” She said, pushing you back to earth.

You two enjoyed the afternoon and headed home, as she had a dinner for her brothers birthday. She dropped you at your apartment and grinned at you as you walked to the building. She was acting pretty weird since the interaction, but you think she was just pretty excited for you. She knew men interaction for you, was rare as could be.

You had just fed Oreo and sat on your couch, trying to figure out what to make for dinner. You got up from the couch, heading back into the kitchen, when your Apple Watch buzzed and saw a number pop up that you didn’t notice. 

Unknown Number: Hey. I got your number from Jordan. I don’t know your name but you were at the Summer Bash? 

You ran to the couch to grab your phone. This..isnt real? This only happened on the internet..right?

Allie: Hi Yes I was… I’m Allie…did he get a number from a taller brunette?

Unknown Number: He did. Nice to meet you, Brady. If you’re not busy, how about dinner at Bru’s? I know, kind of sudden, but I don’t get that much time off.

You were frozen. This was so not happening right now. How much did Maya pay him?!

Allie: That would be perfect. I’ll meet you there : )

You threw your phone down and ran your hands through your hair. You could not comprehend the afternoon already, and now this?

You quickly texted Maya, explaining the saturation to her, and all she could send was a laugh, and smirk emoji.

“That bitch.” You said to yourself with a laugh, not even knowing what to think.

You redid your makeup and changed your top before petting Oreo on the head. 

“Wish me luck Oreo.” You laughed nervously.

You hopped in your car and drove downtown. You were only about 20 minutes, but you were hoping the drive would take longer, so you could attempt to hype yourself up.

You walked into the restaurant and was seated at a booth. You were always so early, but if you were on time, your brain made you think you were late. You ordered a drink and waited, hoping this wasn’t a prank, or if someone weird got your number, and you were going to be kidnapped.  After a couple sips of your drink, and scrolling Instagram, a tall man walked over to the table. You looked up and noticed the graying hair that you saw earlier today, and your eyes could have popped out of your head.

“So I’m not being punk’d or kidnapped?” You said, which, you probably shouldn’t have, but it just came out.

“Uh, nope, don’t see Ashton Kutcher here.” He laughed before he sat down.

“So, how in the hell, did you end up wanting my phone number….” You looked at him.

“I uh..” He ended up getting nervous. “I thought you were cute, and Jordan started laughing at me, and I think your friend tried to get us together.” He laughed.

“So not a dare?” You asked, hoping he wasn’t going to laugh at the words.

“Dare? Has…that happened to you before?” He asked. 

You looked down, didn’t happen exactly like that, but you were not looked at by anyone really.

“Not the point, but just seems insane, you know? No complaints, just crazy.” 

“Well, never know how it’ll turn out.” He smiled before he ordered his drink.

The conversation flowed easily. You listened to his stories and how he became a name thanks to Saturday Night live. That skit was iconic for sure. He also listened to you, how you moved to Ralighe, and just wanted to find a different life for yourself, but also stay the same.

You finished up your meal, and had another drink you both felt like you were done.

“There’s an ice cream place down the street, you up for some dessert?” Brady asked as he put his card down on the table for the waiter.

“If I ever say no to ice cream, somethings wrong with me.” You laughed before grabbing your bag.

You two were the only ones in the shop, which was not that normal for Saturday nights, but you figured it was a lull. You both ordered some ice cream and sat down at a table. Some people finally came in, and was surprised that no one noticed him, or if they did, didn’t ask for him.

“Wow, you must blend in with the public well?” You laughed before taking another bite of your ice cream. “Or, they don’t know who you are because I’m not blonde.” You made light of the situation.

“I mean, I”m not Seb, not the most popular.” He laughed. “But the blonde thing isn’t true…well..I guess we have to prove them wrong.” Brady said before shaking his head lightly.

You two finished your desserts and walked towards the parking garage that you parked at. He walked you to your car, and you talked for a few more minutes.

“Thanks. This was probably the best real actual first date I’ve been on.” You said, probably shouldn’t have admitted that out loud.

Brady’s face turned into a look of concern. Did you just blow it for yourself?

“Wait, you’ve never been on a date before?” He asked you, moving slightly closer to you.

“Not exactly.” You shrugged, before looking down. You hated how that experience really wasn’t in the cards for you.

He leaned in and placed a soft kiss on your lips. He smelled like cologne, and tasted like the chocolate chip ice cream he had just eaten. You read about the spark that happened with a good kiss like that, but to find out it was real? Way better than the kisses you’ve had before.

“Sorry.. I don’t know if you’re good with that early…” He didn’t make that much sense.

“It was perfect.” You felt yourself blush. “I don’t mind early, I’m early for most things.” You spit out, the two of you were almost talking nonsense.

“Tuesday? I’ll take you on the best second date ever.”He winked before placing another kiss on your lips.

[joi-in-the-tardis]

Buckle up, I come with further details on how Kroger's not just shooting themselves in the foot, but actually gutting themselves:

They've decided that the way things are going with the pandemic means that more and more people will be using curbside pickup. And they don't want to cap off orders for curbside. IE, cut off orders when there are too many orders for the number of employees they have to pick those orders. Their choices (for our store in particular, but I imagine this is company wide since this is a company decision, not our crap management) were to hire 20 more people for the curbside department OR cannibalize the rest of the departments.

It will be, they say, a 3 tier system depending on the amount of orders that come in during the day and, the co that explained it, said he can't foresee us going to tier 3. Uh huh. So, tier 3 is shutting down the side departments entirely and funneling literally everyone to curbside.

You see the problem with that, right? In no time flat there will be nothing for them to pick. Not to mention, if you're someone in the store good luck getting fresh food: produce, meat, deli, bakery. GONE. Shut down for the day. And, really, you won't have long to get those things from curbside either.

Which, you know, that's all bad on the macro level. On the Joi level it means facing down the one thing that I dread all year: shutting the bake down for a day and then having to start from scratch the next. Something that, until now, we've only had to do for Christmas since it's the only day Kroger closes. That involves pulling all dough from the freezer and thawing it for at least an hour... Putting me at least that hour behind for the day while management and customers harass us for the product (because I absolutely believe the same managers who pull us will still expect us to fix the problem). And I'll never know when that's going to happen because I'll never know when they are going to pull me or the person baking my day off.

Add to that the fact that I literally already can't get everything they want done finished in an 8 hour shift. If they pull me for any amount of time... I've already sworn I won't fix what's lost on the days I'm pulled. You come get me at 11am and keep me until the end of my shift? No breakout for tomorrow. I won't stay to fix it. Sure, they can call the hour (if they catch me 2 hours before the end of my shift) but I'm not busting my ass to make it work. Not when this isn't my mistake.

This isn't a call to boycott Kroger. It's not even a call to quit curbside. I don't think those things will help. But, if you DO shop Kroger, curbside or not, and you're not getting the items you want: COMPLAIN. Complain on the survey (you get fuel points for completing it anyway!), call the 1-800 number and complain, and get them publicly on their social media. Calling the store and yelling at employees isn't going to help. We know what's going on and we don't have the power to fix it. Even management, as dumb as mine is, isn't responsible for these decisions. They are being forced to take the actions dictated from above.

[oysterie]

also kroger pays us for 8 hours on christmas even though the stores closed apparently

[catladyofficial]

my mom’s older brother is real piece of work (an asshole) and was hospitalized yesterday after passing out in a kroger (what a Midwestern sentence). his BP was 60/38, he has covid - again, he and his 2 kids had it around christmas - and checked himself out AMA after 3 hours. ugh.

[bibliophilicwitch]

I'm sorry I became a christmas blog with no books or witchcraft or paganism or whatever

I ran out of time and patience hunting the tags...

But the queue as it currently is goes halfway through December? We'll see about adding some book shit to the queue tomorrow

Also I decided I want a holy day for Morpheus and wanna write that post sometime? So I probably won't complete it for this month's date but should have something for ya for next month! The day is very specific to my practice, but yeah

Anyways gonna go hide

OHOHOH

My stepdad and mom both tested positive for COVID. Both have been careful but work essential jobs. And my stepdad's put him in the hospital COVID wing a lot so yeah they know how they got it. I spent about an hour after finding out Not Great because fuck I haven't seen them more than twice this year in an effort to keep us and our communities safe so I was not in a Good Place that shit could've gone bad only having seen them a bit this year. But they are doing very well and seem to have been lucky with very mild sniffles.

My library limited hours due to staffing because of quarantined staff then decided to close our doors due to COVID numbers. I have still been running after hours programs from my home desk on the clock so okay

Also I work for Kroger and they decided the money grab that is COVID antibody testing RIGHT BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS would be an EXCELLENT IDEA when they started cutting our hours a few weeks ago (they approved ot for this week lmfao fucking assholes) AND ROLLED OUT THE ONLINE SCHEDULING SYSTEM BEFORE IT WAS FULLY THOUGHT THROUGH. As in it didn't track how many tests we had available and could not be turned off by us 🤦‍♀️

Guess this became a whole ass update

[blogkaylicakes]

The first True Crime case I remember really being interested in was the infamous "Jonbenet Ramsey Case."  I remember the first time I heard about it, I was only 4 years old. I remember it so clearly. I was spending the night with my grandparents, and my Grandpa had left for work, he was a Sanitary Engineer at Kroger’s, and worked midnights. My Grandma always watched the 11 o'clock news. I was laying on the pull out bed in the living room and she was on the couch. A man and woman started talking about "The missing Beauty Queen found dead." I remember seeing her picture and being so shocked that she was a little girl, just like me. I think that was the first time I ever heard of a child dying and I couldn't believe it!

For some reason this story never left me. I remember just growing up so curious about it. I remember seeing her pictures on magazines and tabloids at the grocery store. I always had to go to the pages her story was on to read it over really fast while I stood in line with my Mom, or Grandparents. I was just so intrigued by this story. It followed me to middle school, where I began my research. Being a child at the time I never really understood the details very much. I had a computer class in Middle School where we had free time on the computers after our work was done. We were also allowed to use the printer. I would print details of this story from the internet, and any pictures I could. I just wanted to read about it and find out what the heck happened to this little girl. It's a pretty dark subject for a 7th grader, but I had to know.

JonBenet Ramsey was born on August, 6, 1990 in Georgia. She had a pretty good life from what we know. Her parents were well respected people. JonBenet competed in several Beauty Pageants in her life. She seemed like she had a happy childhood. But sadly her young life came to an end too soon.

On December, 26, 1996 Patsy Ramsey woke up and realized that JonBenet was missing. She found a long ransom note and called 911. In the ransom note they demanded $118,000.00 which also just happened to be almost the exact amount of her father John's Christmas bonus. Soon after it was discovered, that the lengthy note was written in the home. They found the same paper in the house. Police and Detectives began to arrive at the home, but so did a bunch of The Ramsey's friends. There were tons of people walking around, leaving their finger prints, and DNA everywhere. Not to mention some of the friends were in the kitchen wiping counters and tables to help Patsy clean up, which was a big mistake, they could've wiped the Perps DNA and finger prints away.

The Police Department ended up taking off and only leaving one detective in the home. She tried doing everything she could to keep things under control, but it was too much. She couldn't preserve the crime scene alone, she couldn't even stop the friends of the Ramsey's from contaminating everything. She was overwhelmed.

She decided to have John and a friend go search the whole house just to double check everything. John goes into the basement and entered a small room, and there they discovered something absolutely horrific! Lying there they found JonBenet's dead body, in a panic he moves her body and tried performing CPR but sadly it was too late, she was gone.

Her official cause of death was "Asphyxia by strangulation, associated with Craniocerebral trauma." JonBenet had a broken skull from a blow to the head and had been strangled. A garrote was tied around her neck. JonBenet's death was ruled a homicide.

How does a little girl go missing in the middle of the night and end up dead in her own basement? How did she get murdered in her own home, and no one heard a thing? And why the hell did the police do such a shitty job during their investigation? We don't know any of this, it's been over 20 years since this horrible crime was committed, and we still don't know.

Will we ever know what actually happened that night? There are so many theories and conspiracies about this case. We can talk about them for hours, but this is a blog and I won't do that. But I will say what I think to this day, I still believe her family played some kind of role in her death. I can't say for sure what happened, but I have a couple of my own theories and they're in every one of them. The way they lawyered up so quickly, the way they held a press conference behind the Police Departments back, the way her older brother acted during his interviews, and the fact that no one heard anything, it's just too weird. And if her family didn't play a role in it someone she knew had to do it. I'm gonna end this here, but I will be back with more True Crime and I'll be back with more on JonBenet Ramsey. I'll come back with more details on this case as well.