Tag Archives: Whole Foods

Have you heard about the consumer strike on February 28, 2025?

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Naomi

There is one, called for by a grassroots group called The People’s Union. It’s a simple request and really easy to accede to: from midnight on Friday, February 28 to, I guess, 11:59 pm, don’t buy anything from Amazon, Walmart, … Continue reading →

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My hunt for currants and “marijuana”

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Naomi

My shopping life has twice been punctuated by currants. Decades ago, I was committed to make scones for my cousin Ben’s bar mitzvah celebratory lunch. Nowadays, I’d say the hell with it and use raisins but then I was going … Continue reading →

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My naughty-not-nice boycott list

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Naomi

Yesterday, while shopping in my local supermarket, I found myself staring at shelves loaded with Goya canned products and I thought, “Oh, no, not Goya, I’m boycotting Goya.” Then I thought, “Wait — why am I boycotting Goya?” I don’t … Continue reading →

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