1- An interesting fact about about many cereals, including Cheerios is that while still %100 MEZONOS and Al hamichya they are holding on to that level, at least for now. You see, due to modern day health attitude ( not up for discussion whether correct or not,it is what it is) that flour is no good they just write whole grain oats. Real oats or wheat, as in nature bars are usually paskened as haadama. However they obviously have found some type of loophole which allows them to basically grind it but not enough that legally they have to write flour. Halachically it’s still ground and is MEZONOS but there’s no telling what the next fad shall bring. Obviously even if by accident one said shehakol the bracha after is Al hamichya.
2- It is a wonderful thing when someone, especially a survivor, wants to bless you. Livin’ down South we actually bang into bible respecting individuals who want to bless you so that they too should be blessed,as it says by Avraham. You didn’t say clearly that she felt she needed to put her hands on your head and men- women issue was involved. Could’ve smiled and told her great thank you very much just no need to touch,if you wish you can hover. I will respond amen and bless you as well. With such words she would be quite happy and would not force touching.
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