Holiday Survival Guide - Part Two: Bake a Brothel
I've
always considered the aroma of cinnamon, mingled with cloves and ginger
to be one of the most soothing delights to fill the air. For me, baking
for the holidays not only is satisfying to the senses, but it is very
therapeutic, also.
I will never forget the Christmas that I
spent with my sister in Ohio. That year, the Cincinnati area suffered
the worst snow storm since the 1800's (or some equally absurd amount of
time). It was delightful! She got extra days off because only emergency
vehicles were allowed on the road and we decided to bake. It was so
much fun! Ok, I admit, we had martinis while doing this, and a
relationship of mine had just crumbled..... so........
The
gingerbread house became a brothel - amazing what those little cinnamon
candies can do, not to mention gumdrops. And, well, the gingerbread men
and women that we made - use your imagination (we sure did). It was
hysterical. It had been a long time since I laughed so much.
Point
is this: do something that will ignite your senses, laugh, and make
yourself giggle. Laughter is the best medicine of all, and its been a
proven scientific fact! Laughter releases all kinds of endorphins
(those molecules in your brain that tell you to be happy). Put on a
potpourri pot simmering of cinnamon, oranges, cloves, ginger - and
inhale deeply. It's truly fulfilling for your soul!
Stay tuned for Survival Guide to the Holidays, Part 3 - Dealing with the family questions. *sigh*.
Make it a GREAT Tuesday!
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Sending you angels,
Jane