this is what i don't need

after doing a quick inventory,

i make a list of all the things i don't

need at the grocery store.

i've got salt and pepper covered.

butter.

a variety of salad dressings.

seven at last count.

i have coffee

and cream. a small bag of croutons

with a rubber band

around it.

i have ketchup, mustard and mayo.

one white onion.

i even have

a half empty can of extra whipped

whip cream.

don't ask.

i have vodka, wine and beer

in case of emergencies.

i have a bag of onion rings.

i have a small tub of sweetened

cranberries

and peanut butter.

a stout old bag of flour

in the cupboard

and baking powder?

the brown sugar bag is a rock

so i toss that.

but that's the list, more or less,

minus a few dozen jars

of spices i've never used.