T.J.’s

Trader Joe’s is my favorite grocery store. I know you already know that. What you may not know is that I didn’t like it the first few times I shopped there. Neither did Chuck. It was too small, too quirky, and yes, too cheery. Over time it really grew on us. No not like a fungus. It grew on us in a good way, a really good way. Even all those times when they discontinue items we love, we have almost reached the zen of knowing nothing is permanent and accepting the adventure which is T.J.’s - - - almost. But some of you live far, far away where there are no Trader Joe’s.

Excuse me. I’m a little choked up at that thought.

O.K. I’m good now.

As I was typing, some of you have never had the pleasure of experiencing a Trader Joe’s first hand. Well, I’ve found something that will give you a little glimpse into T.J.’s. It’s an “unauthorized commercial” a fan named Carl shot at a T.J.’s. It’s not a tour, it’s more of a paean set to the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Aquas de Marco” (“The Waters of March”). Enjoy!