Scott’s Compost Pile@MOMsOrganicMrkt
- RT @MontereyAq: A dainty dancer drifts delicately atop a marvelous mauve medusa. In the wild (and in our exhibit), the larvae of Achelata l… 16 hours ago
- RT @marinesanctuary: In case you missed it, check out the latest #BIMSBites recap of the amazing adventures during the @BlackinMarSci Imme… 16 hours ago
- RT @SchuylkillWater: Join us next Tuesday for our Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup. We look forward to hearing from Erik Silldorf, Delawar… 16 hours ago
- MOM’s is open 9am to 6pm today. Have a happy & safe Fourth of July! https://t.co/V2jrg9ksJl 2 days ago
- @Pendragonfruit Hello. We follow the rules when it comes to refrigeration outages, to be sure we protect public hea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 3 days ago
- RT @HonestSeth: What an awesome ride and amazing accomplishment. We've been partners with @MOMsOrganicMrkt from our earliest days, and app… 3 days ago
- @HonestSeth @HonestTea @BeyondMeat @eat_the_change Thank you, Seth! 3 days ago
- A message from Scott on the occasion of MOM’s 35th birthday (since 1987)! instagram.com/reel/CfgtjAvNt… We look forward… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 3 days ago
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Category Archives: personal
My Fill-in-the-blank Privilege
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
Posted in MOM's Organic Market, personal
Tagged forgiveness, nature vs nurture, privilege, theft
20 Comments
Man Walks Dog, Terrorizes Neighborhood
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
Posted in bugs/animals, home, Living, nature, personal
86 Comments
Family Dinners, A Family Value
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
Posted in food, Living, MOM's Organic Market, personal
Tagged cooking, family, family dinners, Food, MOM's Organic Market
4 Comments
Up For Early Adoption
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
Posted in cars, energy, environment, fossil fuels, Living, personal
Tagged Costco, Electric Car, environmental, environmentally friendly, MOM's Organic Market, New York Times, Nissan Leaf, Tesla
8 Comments
The Grand Illusion
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
Posted in business, MOM's Organic Market, personal
Tagged black friday, Holiday Season, Nordstrom, Thanksgiving
2 Comments
Check It Out
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
Posted in business, MOM's Organic Market, personal
Tagged check out, customer service, grocery store, MOM's Organic Market, self-checkout
12 Comments
DON’T Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce
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
A Family Affair
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
Posted in business, MOM's Organic Market, personal
Tagged family, garage, MOM's Organic Market, past, rockville, starting
32 Comments
It’s Better To Be Lucky Than Good!
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
Posted in business, MOM's Organic Market, personal
Tagged friends, gratitude, help, MOM's Organic Market, rockville, starting, thankful
2 Comments
Turning Over a New Leaf
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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