Krogers Closed - Now what?

This evening I attended the meeting concerning Krogers closing this past Sunday. It was held at Woodward High School. I was very surprised about how many people were in attendance. We got there at six and there were already over one hundred people there. I took Alex, Paige and Ty with me so that they could hear the communities concerns and become more aware of what is going on in the city.

I was so glad to be in attendance. Last week when I learned Krogers was closing in Roselawn I was shocked, like so many other people. No, it's not my neighborhood grocery but it has been a part of my family's shopping for many years. Now, like so many other families, my grandmother and aunt now have to shop and purchase medicine at another grocery. They are non-drivers so that poses an even bigger issue for them. Fortunately, my family will be able to assist them with shopping but that is not the case for other families.

If our communities are to survive we have to come together. There are many valid concerns for our elderly and their needs for medicine and fresh food. I say that churches come together and roll those church vans out during the week.....I remember when I was a little girl my grandmother had her dairy products delivered....That whole get to the nearest Krogers, purchase groceries of ten dollars or more and we will give you two bus tokens does not sound attractive at all. And that program ends on June 26. I wonder who at Krogers came up with that idea? It just doesn't seem well thought out.


Now that store is closed we have some problems to address and some needs to be met. This evening I saw Charles Winburn, Sam Malone, Alicia Reece, Cecil Thomas, Dwight Tillery, Clyde Gray and other influential members of various communities (Avondale and Mt. Auburn). By the time we left I know that auditorium was filled with many concerned citizens of various ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.

This is that moment for us to create a solution. Let's not just come together and discuss the closing. Krogers in Roselawn is closed so now what?

NEON NAILS IT

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Serenity Prayer

God,
Grant me the serenity;
To accept the things I cannot change;
The courage, to change the things I can;
And the wisdom, to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
As it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
If I surrender to His Will;
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life
And supremely happy with Him
Forever and ever in the next.

Roselawn Krogers

On tomorrow Krogers will close a store at a location where it is greatly needed. I found this blog and wanted to share it with you.

Food Inc.
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RIP Guru

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/04/20/2010-04-20_guru_gang_starr_rapper_from_new_york_dead_at_43_after_long_battle_with_cancer.html

Yolanda Adams - Victory {Entire Video}

Land In A Soft Spot

Recently I ran into a friend who had recently learned her teaching position had been eliminated. She is now interviewing and shared with me that she has one year until she retires and she wants to work in a similar environment that she is accustomed to.

We talked for several minutes and when she stated that she wanted to land in a "soft spot". She defined that as a place where she can use her skills that she has sharpened over the years.

My friend has invested 29 years in her career and is looking forward to retiring after next year. A soft spot! Hmm!!!! No worries, use your existing knowledge, impact lives, and prepare for your future. I think I want to land in a soft spot too.

Lindar

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Untitled - Kenneth Carter

Now that you have pushed me away, wait a minute, I left--Emotions were visible, now it's solo Condo, far away to the left--Stated, I'm your soul mate, definately, you ain't--Happy is a good look on me, call, you can't--I smile with finesse, certainly, that's on par--I'm a Gentleman by nature, correction, don't touch my car