I’ve been putting it off but today’s the day. I’m going to the grocery store. I’ve been making a mental list as I’ve been perusing the news and some favorite blogs. My late mother-in-law, Martha Ann called grocery shopping and running errands “rat-killing” and that’s what it really is. So before I go do that tiresome but important task I am indulging myself by checking out new or interesting posts and making up the grocery list as I read.

Numero Uno on my list today is Danish butter. (Lurpak) We became addicted to it when we lived in Germany and it was cheaper to buy than margarine at the commissary. (and so much better) hat tip: Glenn Reynolds

We need eggs. hat tip: Ann Althouse

I am going to make brunch tomorrow so need some ham and bacon. hat tip: Kathryn J. Lopez

Need to get some sausage too because my two year old grandson prefers it.

I’m craving some fruit but is this fruit in season?

I want some pears so I can make some Pears Helene. That was one of our favorite treats when we lived in Augsburg, Germany. A wonderful restaurant served it. Poached pears, chocolate whipped cream and some kind of liqueur made it such a treat.

My husband always asks me to get some nuts but I’ll pass on this.

For dessert I am planning on making my chocolate cherry cake so will need to get some chocolate and cherries. hat tip: Lucianne

I think I will buy enough chocolate to make this recipe for my husband’s birthday party in a few weeks.

I’m going to try this baked potatoes with brie recipe but don’t know whether I need skim brie or the regular.

Must get potatoes.

Bread. hat tip: Dr. Sanity

We need some protein. The freezer is empty.

Chicken. I want to try that new recipe, Chicken Paprikash (say it like Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally) my daughter posted on our family website. Merri at Merri Musings is really into Rachel Ray and I await Merri’s review of Rachel’s new book.

Ugh. My husband asked me to get him some cigars while I am out. I quit smoking several months ago and try to avoid convenience stores where I might be tempted. But so far so good.

My husband wants me to get some more cereal and this looks interesting. Oh. Forget it. The New York Yankees are the official team of this blog. hat tip: Mr. Snitch

We need some vegetables and salad stuff.

I want to make some Zucchini bread. hat tip: Sundries Shack

Need some oil for the baking.

Captain and Sabby are reminding me that they need their Fancy Feast fix.

Paper products and miscellaneous items. I like Conservative Musings for that.

Mustn’t forget LIGHT BULBS! (I just love Lilaks)

I’m out of toilet cleaning items hat tip: Black Five

Other cleaning items

On the way to the grocery store I will stop by Starbucks to get some yummy coffee. My usual is Cafe Mocha but I think I’ll try my daughter’s favorite, Cinnamon Dolce Latte.

Where am I going to shop? Not at the grocery store nearest me because it doesn’t have all the items I need. I’m going to Walmart. hat tip: Betsy’s Page

While at Walmart I need to get some photos developed. hat tip: Villainous Company

Good grief! I almost forgot soap. Really need soap.hat tip: Sigmund, Carl and Alfred

And one thing I plan to do on this day even though it’s gloomy outside is look around me to see the beauty. Right Mom did and she saw and heard it.