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Baking

I’ve often been called an overachiever.   I don’t disagree.   Now that life has calmed down somewhat, I find myself looking for new things to take on (an Ivy League MBA, for example).   Some things, however, remind me that despite my high “D” (DISC profile) and my type-A personality, I’m really a lazy bum.   Baking is one such activity. Baking is culinary arts for the lazy.   The girls and I bake cookies most weekends.   It’s one of those things that breaks up the day and keeps Saturdays fun.   Ivy and Iris are most excited about licking the beaters, so sometimes, I’m on my own.   I almost NEVER start and finish in one sitting.   First, I get out the butter to let it soften.   Now, I’m committed.   Once the butter is out, it can’t be put back in the wrapper without serious complications.   Even so, I can’t possibly mix the batter with cold, hard butter, so I find a nice Law & Order marathon and settle in for an episode or two.   Next, the sugar.   Easy enough and can be don