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The Power of Cookies
Written by Holly M. Hohlbein Thursday, 06 October 2005 00:00
No, I am not referring to computer "cookies." I am talking about honest-to-goodness, gooey, yummy, warm-from-the-oven cookies. Cookies are powerful magic. Not only are they comfort food, but they evoke our childhoods when a cookie could wipe away the worst disaster. I have seen warring spouses suspend the battle to offer each other a favorite cookie. I have seen anxious people smile and relax as they chewed a wholesome, crunchy treat. I have been there when people who rode the roller coaster to the end celebrated with pride and relief by "toasting" with a cookie. Every year on their birthdays, I get up early and make my children homemade cookies, the only day of the year they can eat as many cookies as they want for breakfast. Comfort, happiness, security, love: the simple cookie is chock-full. Wow, I am getting really hungry, for COOKIES!!!!!.
