Tariffs

    I had my first experience of tariff fallout this week when I grocery shopped. The can of orange juice concentrate which I normally buy, has always been around $1.79 for years. Now it is $3! I will have to be more careful when shopping, obviously! Luckily I only bought one but I think I will have to switch to apple juice which I presume will be a product of Canada. I didn't buy potatoes as they were from the U.S., which I don't understand as we grow plenty of potatoes in Canada. I bought sweet potatoes instead and they were cheaper anyway. We are being encouraged to buy local produce whenever possible.

    I have started a new Wednesday routine which is working well - a new (and free) fitness class at a local church at 9:30, home for my second breakfast of coffee and toast, then a 20 minute walk at 11:30 (more exercise) to the Seniors' Centre for my volunteer duty in the kitchen. Then more exercise walking home again at 3:00 p.m. I will sleep well tonight with all that fresh air and exercise!

   In case you're wondering, my first breakfast was a banana and yogurt smoothie which I drank in the car while stopped at traffic lights on the way to the church. Also, after the class we were offered a protein shake and granola bar but I brought them home to have another time. I'm not trying to lose weight, just eat sensibly and, more importantly, only eat when I'm actually hungry!