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Grocery Shopping

Shopping for groceries is so much fun
Trying to find things on your list
Best not to go with wifey poo though
For fear of a marital rift

It seems we can never see eye to eye
Bout products we need to try
I go for meals that are microwave ready
No coupons? Cathie won't buy

We compromise meaning Cathie wins out
Husbands usually lose in the end
The only way to keep peace in the family
On her direction in life I depend!


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/3/2013 3:26:00 PM

what's shopping without a bargain? I love the humour a good write

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/22/2013 9:58:00 AM

My mom used to be a coupon aficionado, as well. And YES I go for the microwave stuff, too... I'm just too lazy to cook (I do have a passion for eating just about anything though).

Carol Eastman

Date: 5/18/2013 10:34:00 AM

My Hubby is a way better shopper than I am. I clip the coupons, do the list, and he runs to the store for me. Some times the better deals are- not to use the coupons. He doesn't want to buy things till after we've used the last one. I want it bought while we still have one left... so I do the shopping once a month to thoroughly stock up. He wants to buy them one at a time. That doesn't work when Dragon and the kids get the munchies... LOL... To get even I hand them Mike's favorite foods...

Jack Ellison
Date: 5/19/2013 6:04:00 AM

I'm like your hubby, buy it when you need it and Cathy is like you! Must be a male, female thing! Great big hugs, Jackeroonie xoxoxox

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 5/18/2013 9:50:00 AM

I enjoyed your clever and ohhhh so true words of wisdom. I have been scolded many times for buying items that were not on a shopping list and paid the price ;). Well done, clever, funny and a superb ending.

Jack Ellison
Date: 5/19/2013 6:02:00 AM

You have fast become a good friend of mine here on the Soup! I look forward to your comments! Big hugs, Jack xox

Donna Jones

Date: 5/18/2013 6:42:00 AM

Oh yeah!!!! Other way around here....I end up with abasket full of snack cakes and cocoa puffs!!!!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/28/2013 6:58:00 PM

Well congratulations on the weight loss Jack...proud of you! Guess I'm lucky to get skinny genes from both my parents. Or hard work pays off...around the yard..I eat whatever and maintain my size six...so little Debbie's watch out!!!!!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 5/19/2013 5:59:00 AM

Hahaha! Since last June, I've been on this "life style change" so snacks are off limit... but I still sneak 'em in once in a while! Have managed to lose 50 pounds though so I don't to creep up again! Love from the skinny guy! xoxoxox