Category Archives: personal

My Fill-in-the-blank Privilege

Posted on September 16, 2014 by

One of the more memorable movies of my childhood was Sounder.  Sounder was a dog who belonged to a poverty-stricken southern family.  A particularly heart-wrenching scene in that movie is when the father is taken to prison for stealing food … Continue reading →

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Man Walks Dog, Terrorizes Neighborhood

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

When my wife and I were looking for a house to buy 15 years ago, I told her about a rule I had: the “let-the-dog-out-without-worrying-about-it-getting-hit-by-a-car” rule.  I wasn’t even sure we’d ever get a dog, but figured this rule would also … Continue reading →

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Family Dinners, A Family Value

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

People are usually surprised to learn when I tell them that even though MOM’s typical store footprint is about 1/4 the size of a typical Whole Foods store, our average purchase is about 20% higher.  Our customers buy much more … Continue reading →

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Up For Early Adoption

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

I’m getting a Tesla S.  There.  I said it.  This feels like a confession.  The nicest car I’ve ever driven was a Ford Fusion hybrid (and it is a REALLY nice car, btw).  I basically despise status and will frankly … Continue reading →

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The Grand Illusion

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

I’ve got to hand it to fellow retailer Nordstrom for bucking the trend… So, Thanksgiving is upon us.  This is my favorite holiday- there is very little commercialism involved with it.  It remains all about being with friends and family, … Continue reading →

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Check It Out

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

As long as I am at the helm of MOM’s, something you will never see in any of our stores is a self-check out lane. I have watched through the years as other grocers have installed them and sometimes later … Continue reading →

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DON’T Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

One afternoon back in the early 1990s, while I was toiling away in the old Organic Foods Express warehouse, a gentleman carrying a clipboard came walking in and asked me if I’d like to become a member of the local … Continue reading →

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A Family Affair

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

As we come up on our 25th year anniversary (first sale was made July 2nd, 1987), I have been doing quite a bit of reflecting.  I think of how my family has cheered me on and supported my efforts all … Continue reading →

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It’s Better To Be Lucky Than Good!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

I think we all have moments that we think if never happened, our lives would be completely different.  Regarding MOM’s, all I seem to be able to remember are “good luck moments”, events that if they had not occurred, it … Continue reading →

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Turning Over a New Leaf

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

I decided to get myself an electric car- the Nissan Leaf. I’m happy to support the electric car technology and reduce my carbon footprint. I bought the leaf because its 100 mile range, all electric engine, and roomy backseat serve … Continue reading →

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