COSTCO: Brightening COVID-19 Days With Plants & Flowers (& Limits)

Gardenia, first bloom  July 2019

Bamboo Plant, 01.2020

Dear Costco Member, As the global effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, Costco is firmly committed to the health and safety of our members and employees, and serving our communities. We are closely monitoring the changing situation, and complying with public health guidance. As many of you have noticed, we’ve experienced a surge of business during  this time. As a result, we’ve taken steps to control the number of members  in our warehouses and asked that members and employees practice social distancing. We’ve also reduced some services. We’ve increased our protocols in sanitizing surfaces, including shopping cart handles, merchandise shelves, front-end belts and registers. Limits have been implemented on certain items to help ensure more members are able to  access the merchandise they want and need. Our buyers and suppliers are working to ensure in-demand merchandise as well as everyday favorites are available in our warehouses. As new information becomes available, management is keeping warehouse  staff well informed so they can respond swiftly and appropriately. While the circumstances continue to change and we modify our operations as necessary, we thank you for your patience and cooperation. As new developments occur,  be assured we are committed to taking care of our members and employees  and to our mission of providing low prices, quality merchandise and exceptional service. We extend our sincere thanks to Costco members and employees worldwide  for their ongoing support and loyal dedication during this challenging time. Thank you, Craig Jelinek President and CEO, Costco Wholesale

CDC: Daily COVID-19 USA at a Glance

A Message From Costco's CEO



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Natalie Wood's Favorite Scent

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Lovely Natalia/Natasha Zakharenko, aka Natalie Wood the actress, drowned under mysterious circumstances in 1981.  That  was a sad November day for my sister and me as we were fans of the actress.  My younger sister even copied her hair-cut.  Our youngest daughter shares her birth day; and if I were to name the girl-crush of my teen years, it would have been the beautiful Ms Wood. 

Ms Wood's favorite perfume was Jungle Gardenia  by Tuvaché.  Her daughter,  Natasha Gregson-Wagner, had fond childhood memories of her mom wearing it often; and has recently honored her thru creating a new fragrance called Natalie.  Her mom's favorite scent, gardenia  was combined with hers, orange blossom.  Ms Gregson-Wagner has described it as  "a nice, happy smell."  I bought a sample before fully committing. I was running low on my Jo Malone collection; and I did not want to completely run-out of  Eau Des Merveilles by Hermes (I consider it a precious farewell gift from my now-living-in-Europe son). 

Not bad. It's a thumbs-up from me and hubby. It reminds us of the land of our birth. Gardenias were a common garden plant and a familiar aroma in our country.  I need to know other people's thought, though. I am especially interested in its staying-power. I will begin its official use tomorrow, and see how it goes during morning church services.

How Natalie Wood's Daughter is Keeping Her Legacy Alive

Shop  Natalie fragrance HERE