Both my brother and I worked in grocery stores back in college. On occasion, we’d come across shopping lists that were either lost or discarded by customers.
I always found these lists incredibly candid; customers created these lists without ever expecting another person to read them. These lists were penned in a shorthand known only to the shopper, often on stationery that was likely chosen by nearest reach. It was always an interesting exercise trying to piece together a customer’s menu and, by extension, life. It’s G-rated voyeurism.
I saved all of these lists and finally found the time to scan them in. All 61 of them can be found on my tumblr, Lost + Found Lists.