In your head too much?

Try bake and share.

Pumpkin cookies—recipe link below

Pumpkin cookies a
Peace offering warm and sweet 
Nourishes the soul 

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I made pumpkin cookies. I find when I'm in my head way too much baking helps. It's a delicious tool and one I can share with others.

I believe the giving part benefits everyone.

The trick I learned to make the cookies fluffy is to add the baking soda to the pumpkin, mix it, and then let it sit for at least two minutes. I guess some chemical reaction happens.

Isn't that cool? I wonder who figured that out. 

Anyway, my children gave me two thumbs up as they inhaled them. I made a plate to drop off to my Dad and his wife. It's been ten years since I've dropped anything off to my Dad. It took me that long to heal.

My friend Gail reminded me of Edith Wharton's words, “Some things are best mended by a break.”

This was true for me.  

My Dad hasn't changed one bit but I have. I have changed. I'm proud of myself for stepping away and doing the work because now, I won't pass on the generational trauma to my children. What a gift. 

Thank you Dad for accepting the cookies with open arms.  

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Here’s the recipe below to share with others. My children like chocolate chips so instead of the glaze I press a few into the cookies as they come out of the oven.

May we continue to spread peace and guard our hearts wherever we go. Cookies optional but recommended.

Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

Take good care,

Julie