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Buyer's Remorse, by Don Tassone

14/3/2025

 
He stared into the dairy case in disbelief.

“Twelve dollars?” he said.

“Uh, huh,” said the woman shopping next to him.

“That’s a dollar an egg!”

“Yep.”

“Bird flu?”

“That’s what they say.”

“I wonder why we don’t just import more eggs.”

“From where?”

“Canada? Mexico?”

She laughed a small laugh.

“No way. They don’t trust us anymore.”

“Well, I guess I can’t blame them.”

“Nobody trusts us anymore.”

“Yeah, I know.”

He reached in and grabbed a carton of eggs. His family had to eat.

He left the store filled with buyer’s remorse — and not just over the eggs.
Christa Loughrey
14/3/2025 08:23:41 am

From the title to the end you have wrapped this story in remorse, Don. Sadly for him the remorse is deep seated and will last long after the eggs have gone. A cautionary tale nicely done.

peppermint
14/3/2025 11:53:34 am

Prickling our brains is what literature is meant to do. Thanks, Don.
Did the man live near the Gulf of America?

Dee Lorraine
14/3/2025 01:07:28 pm

I knew from the title the story was going to hit the bullseye and you met my expectation, Don.

Kahy K.
14/3/2025 01:16:03 pm

Always kick the tires. The salesman may be lying.

Jenna Hanan Moore
14/3/2025 01:34:28 pm

Well told tale, Don.

Lary Keeton
14/3/2025 02:19:24 pm

Don, a terrible truth that troubles those who voted their pocketbook! Well told. Made me chuckle.

Krystyna
14/3/2025 02:25:19 pm

A not-so-tasty aspect of today’s economic global environment. Pity!
Why not travel north?
The American dollar can go a long way here in Canada. I, for one, can make fantastic omelettes. Oh… apparently tourism is up right now in the Maritimes with Americans visiting.
Loved your story, Don.

Larry Keeton
14/3/2025 04:07:45 pm

LOL. Let's see, America invaded Canada twice (unsuccessfully) and during the Vietnam War it was a haven for those resisting our draft. Now, Canada is the new haven to escape the impacts of ridiculous tarriffs because the "best trade deal in history" he negotiated during term 1 wasn't as good as he thought!!!
In those omelettes, do you use Canadian bacon or the good ol' bacon imported from the states?

Krystyna
14/3/2025 04:48:04 pm

Ha, Larry, I don’t use bacon in my omelettes. Now, for your pancakes, is your maple syrup from the States or from Canada?

“In the first three quarters of 2024, Canada exported 8.4 million gallons of maple products, with the United States being a major destination.”
Enjoy the extra costs, Americans!

Jim Bartlett link
14/3/2025 02:46:00 pm

"The government you elect is the government you deserve." - (Remorsefully or not ;-) Thomas Jefferson
Nice little story, Don.
Jim

Krystyna
14/3/2025 03:39:43 pm

Right on, Jim. I, and hubby, are totally astonished regarding the number of Americans supporting your dictator, etc. etc. of a president.

Jim Bartlett link
14/3/2025 10:51:08 pm

YOU! Just think how those of us on the losing side down here must feel! The night after the election Jimmy Kimmel was quoted as saying, "It was a terrible night for everyone who voted against him, and guess what, it was a bad night for everyone who voted for him, they just don't know it yet."

Pamela Kennedy
14/3/2025 11:47:04 pm

What a turn of events...do we ever really known what and whom we're getting..

Sue Clayton
15/3/2025 01:08:13 am

Where can I buy a rooster and some hens?

Sivan Pillai
15/3/2025 03:18:50 am

The trade war has left the common man helpless. Beautiful comment on the current state of affairs, Don.

Tom Baldwin
15/3/2025 04:44:43 am

Great story, Don, and it's not going to end with eggs, is it?

Don Tassone link
15/3/2025 11:39:49 am

Thanks for your thoughtful comments — and the spirited conversation. 😊


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