The weather must be getting to the cookies, too. My Martha's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies were . . . not so great. When I think of oatmeal raisin cookies, I think of chewy on the inside, crispy edges, sugary, moist with raisins. Martha's recipe calls for Wheat Germ. . . . . . ick. It was a long day and we are also getting freezing rain. I wanted warm-fuzzy oatmeal raisin cookies. These oatmeal raisin cookies were more "for your own good" cookies.
On a happy note, though: in the midst of our financial aftershock--after the initial financial earthquake a year ago, this has been a week of much kindness from friends. I have been struggling recently---really needing to find kindness, care and compassion again. Kindness did come small, sweet as well as large and very unexpected. I shared a warm muffin and a made-for-me espresso with a friend. I had a friend bring some warm loaves of bread; another friend gave boxes of Pop-Tarts to the kids!! Yet another friend shared columbine seeds for planting and still another friend GAVE me her refurbished Kitchen-Aid mixer!!! To encourage me with my cookie of the week!!
I also have the best sisters that anyone could ask for. Kim and Bonnie Jo are different from one another and yet they both encouraged me (the baby!) so that my heart grew three sizes this day!! Thank you, Kim, for ordering pillowcases! And thank you, Bonnie Jo, for ordering my photo notecards!! Kisses and hugs to both of you!
Love,
Wendy
