Today I’m angry! I’m so fortunate to have everything I need during this crisis. I can work at home so I’m getting paid. As of today (who knows what tomorrow will bring), none of my friends or loved ones have contracted COVID-19. I love staying home and binging Netflix shows so this lifestyle isn’t a huge change of pace for us. We are going to be fine!
I recently learned that a dear friend of mine, who is immune compromised and going through chemo, is in desperate need of toilet paper. I got up very early today and went online to see if I could find a store that had some in inventory. There were several Targets in my area that showed a “limited supply” online, so I picked one and lined up outside the store before they opened this morning. When the door opened, it was a mad rush to the toilet paper aisle, which was completely empty. I had to swallow back tears. If I’m being honest, I’m swallowing tears right now.
I picked up some makeup remover wipes and went to check out. I figured that, even though you can’t flush ‘em, you can still clean your butt with them. I asked the manager up front why their website showed that they had toilet paper in stock when they don’t? She said not to trust what I see online because the system just can’t keep up with everything going on right now. They gave me a couple of ideas for other places to find toilet paper. I truly appreciate that they did that.
To the healthy people who are hoarding toilet paper, STOP!!!! SHARE!!! To the dingleberries out there who are buying toilet paper and then upselling it on E-Bay and Amazon, you are the lowest of the low. You don’t even deserve the attention I’m giving you right now.
Wondering what a dingleberry is? Pick a definition. They both apply.
From Merrium-Webster: din·gle·ber·ry (diNGəlˌberē)
1: a foolish, stupid, or contemptible person.
2: a piece of dried fecal matter clinging to the hair around the anus.
I’ve seen so much good these past couple of weeks. I would even go as far to say that I’ve seen more good than bad. I pray for those of you that are taking advantage of this situation. I pray for you because you need it more than anybody does.
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