If Mom

There are many things in my life that I do not do well including several others where I could not earn a passing grade.

However, let us not focus on those deficiencies today, because there is one thing I do exceedingly well. And that is shop.

I learned to shop quite early in life silently accompanying my multi-talented Mother. First we visited all the amazing stores on Fifth Avenue browsing their merchandise, The following week we set off in search for similar items at an affordable price.

Our travels took us to Klein’s on the Square, as well as the legendary stalls of Orchard Street and the mysterious garment center near Herald Square. Mom taught my sisters and I many things which the three of us never forgot including both the challenges and joy of shopping,

After I relocated and relinquished my chariot, I was compelled to shop online,. While admittedly, it is not nearly as much fun, it has been a source of comfort in many ways,

However, today for the first time in memory, I failed shopping,

I searched in vain for a Laurel Wreath to present to the young woman who recovered my name, identity number and yes, restored my sanity.

The beautiful human with the lovely name of Ronessa won the battle. She wrestled with the powerful robot yesterday while I watched in awe and was humbled by her tenacity and talent.

If Mom was here to help me, I know we would find the fabled Laurel Wreath that Ronessa so richly deserves.