Sunday rules DO apply

Here's the scoop today. It's Sunday. Like usual, I have a long list of things I'd *like* to get done - realizing of course that only a smattering (in no particular order, even though I've prioritized them) of them will get done. Today's second priority - prepare food for the week - sub priority (which you'll see, makes no sense) - buy groceries.

It was raining when I woke up. It was raining when I finished watching a movie on tv over my breakfast (seriously, having multiple movie channels available is the sharpest double-edged sword ever). It was raining when my friend CdC told me she'd be later picking me up for our movie outing. So, I asked her - could we stop by a grocery store on the way home instead - I don't want to walk to the grocery store in the rain. She said, no problem.

So, I continued to (half-heartedly) work on priority #1 (do the work I brought home).

We went to the movies. We saw "Eat Pray Love" - which deserves it's own entry. And then, near the end of the movie, Tess checked her phone for the time and a big realization dawned on her, which she shared with me as soon as the credits started.

"It's Sunday."

In Winnipeg, this means: the world shuts down at 6 pm. Everything. Even stores that are normally open 24 hours - they close at 6 pm. Convenience stores, coffee shops, restaurants and movie theatres are about all you have left. None of which are going to provide me with the groceries that I need for the week. Although, I am tempted to grab a dozen eggs from a convenience store to get me through breakfast tomorrow.

I just can't believe SHE forgot. Yes, I am actually putting this on her. As she said in the car on the way home - "I can't imagine living somewhere that has stores open on Sunday evenings. Isn't this the day of rest?" She knows no different. She's a Winnipegger. Me - I am still trying to come to grips with the logic. (Yes, I know, there are members of my extended family that can't believe stores are open on Sundays - let alone until 6 pm).

Foiled by Winnipeg and their by-laws!

Or... am I freed?!? What am I going to do now that priority #2 (including the sub priority) are taken off my list FOR me??

Oddly enough, in the distance, I can hear a construction crew working. How does that fit under the by-law?

Oh, Winnipeg, you are still a mystery that I marvel at while unfolding.