I honestly don't know who is happier...me the baker of the cookies or those who eat them. Last night I stayed up late baking cookies for my friends Carolyn, Peggy and Bree. After a week long sabbatical from baking I was feeling a little rusty and a lot lazy. I really wasn't in the mood. But then I tossed some butter, brown sugar and vanilla into my mixing bowl and things began to change. The relaxing, comforting feeling that overcomes me every time I hear the roar of the mixer worked its magic once again. Suddenly I wasn't the least bit tired and all the rust was gone. I was baking basket full of hugs for my friends and it felt so good. The flavors of the evening were White Chocolate Blueberry Pecan, Cranberry Walnut Chocolate Chip, Tri Chip and M & M Milk Chocolate Chip. I bagged each hug individually and tucked them into baskets decked out in the colors of fall.
This morning I headed out to purvey a little happiness. Peggy was the first stop. Her basket was being passed on to a friend fresh out of the hospital in need of a little comfort. Carolyn at my office was stop two. She was sharing her basket with a new customer in hopes of gaining a smile and a job or two. My last stop was the office of my friend Bree. She and her husband Jason are celebrating their 1st anniversary with a weekend picnic in St. Augustine. Heartsong Cookies seemed like the perfect addition to her picnic basket.
With each stop, I got a big smile to add to my collection. I could get used to purveying happiness all day long. It just feels right. And it fits right in with my vow to breathe. Aaaaahhhhhhhh. This is the way life should be.
Many hugs,
Kathy
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