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possible future philosophers
& certainly great thinkers :)
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As an individual, I struggle to find my intended purpose, my path. This week I have struggled more than usual & I have sought to find meaning in purpose through reading some of my favorite books by and about great philosophers & thinkers who changed the world. Books usually provide me such great solace & inspiration, but this week nothing seemed to help.
It came to be Friday and although I was inspired, I was still irritated at myself (and, therefore, others) and just in a mood. You know, the kind you just can't shake no matter how hard you try. The kind that is counter-productive. The kind that only shovels more negativity on top of the original pile you started with.
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| isn't there just something about spinning until you fall over & think the world may never stop moving :) |
The weather reports for the weekend said rainy & cold both days, which I was actually excited about since my to-do list has grown exponentially with the nice weather (I just cannot drag myself in when the weather is nice) & if I'm going to be in a mood, it makes me feel better if the weather matches it. But I wake up today (Saturday) & there is no rain. Not a drop. I think "Really Mother Nature?! Really?!" followed by "Great~there goes my plans for the day!". Then my son's friend called & asked to spend the night. My husband asked to take a walk. My kids asked to go to the park. Even the dogs looked at me with their tails wagging & eyes hopeful for a romp outside. So, suddenly we were meeting friends, taking a two mile walk to the park, & enjoying the cool, but rainless day. And my mood started to lift. As simple and painless as that. As quickly as it came, it started to leave, without my even realizing it.
After our trip to the park, we grilled burgers for everyone, I turned on some music, & we made cookies. It's the sweet things. The little, non-life shattering, simple things in life that sometimes touch our heart the most. It no longer mattered what lies in the future, what decisions loomed ahead, or what choices would have to be made. What I should be doing or who or where I should be. All that mattered was the moment. I was supposed to be in my kitchen, dancing like a fool, & laughing with friends & family. It's where I was meant to be. AND I think we may have devised the best cookies EVER. Or maybe they just taste extra good because the fog has lifted, momentarily at least. Like the rain after a drought, the sun after the rain, the flowers in spring.
Maybe you can make these with friends & family, enjoy a laugh, & dance like a fool or just contemplatively enjoy some peace & quiet while a fog lifts & the blender mixes. Either way, enjoy!
Cinnamon Snap Cookies
3/4 c. brown sugar
 soooo good!! |
| not that we tried any, but the dough is AMAZING too :) |
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. all spice
3/4 c. softened unsalted butter
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
1. Cream butter & sugars. Add in egg & molasses.
2. Combine dry ingredients & add to wet ingredients.
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| 1 inch balls coated in sugary goodness |
3. Roll in 1 in. balls & roll in a bowl with white sugar.
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| cooling |
4. Bake @ 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until tops are cracked.
My house smelled so amazing that the older kids who were upstairs came downstairs in search of what was producing the delicious smell. They were so quick & taste ahhhhhmazing! Even my husband who is not a huge fan of gingerbread cookies loved them even if they are essentially a gingerbread-based cookie (with a yummy sweet, not as spicy twist). ENJOY!
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