Schnucks'll Save You 5.31.2007 | 7 Comment(s)
Today marked my second trip to the Schnucks on the Hill. I'm finding it's the perfect "stop on your way home and pick something up quick" store for me. I was on a desperate hunt for pudding when I noticed a brown crucifix above the entrance to the stock room. I found it odd to see a crucifix in a Schnucks, but I was on the Hill, so I can't say I was super shocked.

As I collected my bags and started for the exit I saw another crucifix above the entrance/exit doors. OK, I can understand seeing one that's against the back wall of the building, but having one near the front doors is a pretty bold statement, I think.

I didn't really care that the crucifixes were hanging, guilt should accompany grocery shopping, it might slim us all down; however, I did find it kind of weird to see them in a chain grocery store. Unless they're very well hidden, I've spotted no crucifixes at the Hampton Village Schnucks nor any other Schnucks I've visited. I guess those stores aren't as good for you as the one on Arsenal.
7 comments:

By Blogger Digitizdat, at 9:59 PM

You forgot about the extra large, gilded cross at the entrance gate on the vegetables side. I think it says it's from St. Aloysius. I personally think it's great to show a bit of cultural distinction in the market. Even a supermarket. Schucks on the Hill is a fantastic Schnucks, with a great bakery and a pretty good Italian specialty section. I'm delighted that I can shop there every week.

 

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 4:05 PM

when in Rome, do as the Romans do

I like when business/homes flaunt neighborhood eccentricities and ethnicities

 

By Blogger Dustin, at 5:59 PM

It just reminds me that St. Aloyisius was needlessly torn down for a crappy development.

 

By Blogger Dustin, at 6:07 PM

Oh, and you can visit the rest of the remains at the Churchkey bar on Manchester in "The Grove."

 

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:48 PM

Its My understanding that the store manager knew someone at ST. Aloysius or at the Dicoese and as such offered a new home for these various religious artifacts.

 

By Anonymous TRouble, at 11:05 PM

I am not saying that there are vampires... But have you ever found a good bulb of garlic at that Schnucks?

 

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:11 PM

Don't forget to visit the singing olive bar while at Schnucks on the Hill!