Temporarily off the market (TOM)

The owner has removed the property from the listings for an undetermined period, usually because work is being done on the house or because the home cannot be shown. It should return to active soon enough, so it’s certainly worth piping up if you’re smitten!

Recipe of the Month

Creamy “Marry Me” Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
• 2½ tsp salt, divided
• 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 6-oz can tomato paste
• 1 qt chicken stock
• 2 c filtered water
• 1 tsp sugar
• ⅓ c sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped
• 3 c cooked chicken, diced or shredded
• 2 c small-shaped pasta (uncooked) such as orecchiette, ditalini, or farfalle

Ingredients to Add at the End:

Directions:

1. Heat a large heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Sprinkle the onion with the garlic powder and thyme, then cook until fragrant, about one minute, stirring constantly. Add the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3. Add the chicken stock and 2 cups of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 2 teaspoons salt, the sugar, sun dried tomatoes, and chicken, stirring to combine. Cover and bring to a rolling boil.
4. Add the pasta, stirring to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick. Cover, reduce to a strong simmer, and cook until the pasta is just cooked through, about 8-15 minutes, depending on the pasta shape. Uncover and stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking together and anything sticking to the bottom of the pan.
5. Turn the heat off, uncover, and add the cream, parmesan cheese, vinegar, and spinach, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

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1. They Value Cognitive Offloading on Their Own Terms

People who write grocery lists by hand understand the mental relief of getting tasks out of their heads, however, they prefer physical offloading over digital. Writing engages motor memory and visual recognition, making the list easier to recall even when it’s forgotten at home (usually on the kitchen table). Many handwritten list users can mentally reconstruct the list aisle by aisle because just the act of writing helped encode it more deeply than tapping on a screen ever could. Have you ever forgotten your list at home but did a pretty good job of remembering what was on it?

2. They Are Creatures of Habit (in a Good Way)

Handwritten grocery lists are often written in the same order every week: produce first, then dairy, then pantry staples, for example. This reflects comfort with the handwritten grocery list routine, as well as an appreciation for efficiency born from repetition. These individuals aren’t resistant to change – they just don’t change what already works. The grocery store becomes a familiar landscape, and the list a map refined over years. Is your list also ordered by the same grocery store sections each time you write one?

3. They Prefer Tangible Tools

There is sensory satisfaction when it comes to paper that screens just don’t provide: the scratch of a pen, the visual crossing-out of items, the folded list tucked into a pocket. People who favor handwritten lists often extend this preference to other areas of life, such as paper calendars, printed books, or physical notebooks. Tangibility provides a sense of control and presence that digital tools sometimes lack. Even with the choice of digital tools, do you find you prefer tangible, “old school” ones?

4. They Are Selectively Tech-Skeptical

Most handwritten-list users are not anti-technology – they use smartphones, apps, and the Internet daily – they are, however, skeptical of unnecessary complexity. For them, a grocery list doesn’t need syncing, notifications, or battery life. Pen and paper are fast, reliable, and immune to crashes. This trait reflects practical minimalism rather than nostalgia. Have you ever had a list on your phone or tablet, and your device runs out of battery in the middle of the store?

5. They Find Meaning in Small Rituals

Writing a grocery list can be a quiet ritual, often done at the kitchen table, before the beginning of another hectic week begins. It represents planning, care, and anticipation. For many, it’s also tied to identity: providing for a household, cooking thoughtfully, or maintaining independence. These small rituals create continuity in a fast-moving world. How do you feel about the ritual of making a grocery list?

In the end, handwritten grocery lists endure not because their users are behind the times, but because they are intentional. In choosing paper over pixels, they reveal a preference for clarity, tactility, and habits that feel human – one item at a time. Happy shopping!

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