tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5816147226417130386.post3960956222473833436..comments2023-07-17T03:57:39.014-07:00Comments on The Liberal Agnostic Who Could: Cookies and DinnersLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10268689890561878413noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5816147226417130386.post-39963771146710505062010-11-22T07:03:26.615-08:002010-11-22T07:03:26.615-08:00Homemade cookies and a bottle of Baily's. The ...Homemade cookies and a bottle of Baily's. The perfect gift combination to smooth over any tension with rational neighbors ;-)<br /><br />Teasing aside, I get what you're saying, and I've never had a neighbor/friend/postman/dentist turn down (or be unhappy with) a good plate of cookies, Mormon or not.Loralie Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134452749240292803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5816147226417130386.post-68166185168041054432010-11-21T19:58:32.796-08:002010-11-21T19:58:32.796-08:00I would TOTALLY love someone to bring me some home...I would TOTALLY love someone to bring me some homemade cookies. Chewy gingersnaps made with real butter and whole grain flours ... mmmm ... if anyone is taking requests. Although I will be slightly disappointed chocolate chip cookies will not be turned away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5816147226417130386.post-53704503515620465742010-11-21T17:47:41.255-08:002010-11-21T17:47:41.255-08:00I know, and being the girl who second-guesses ever...I know, and being the girl who second-guesses everything she says, I've thought a lot about what this post sounds like I'm saying, and it is quickly becoming one I'm not so sure I wanted to post.<br /><br />It's a fantastic way to express care--and I continue to want to do this and by all means probably will--but for me there's just the aftertaste of obligation and lack of intimacy that bothers me, here. Like it was assigned and/or just my way of getting my VT stuff done without actually trying because I was scared and unsure and really disinterested and disenchanted with the program.<br /><br />I'm beginning to think of alternatives. A seasonal fruit/nut basket laced with chocolates. A bottle of champagne. Hot cocoa/coffee bags with a bow. Cookies are still good--snickerdoodles and chocolate crackles are kind of a tradition for me this time of year and lack the stigma (for me) that RS brought. <br /><br />And I still STILL need to make truffles for a good friend who brought me home 100% genuine dutch chocolate from Holland (i know i can get it here but CRAP it's expensive)<br /><br />I just want to change it so it doesn't feel like it used to feel. You know? Or maybe I just need to get over it and trust my own motivations which are pretty much always good when it comes to these sorts of things.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268689890561878413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5816147226417130386.post-14134535676881556162010-11-21T17:27:43.708-08:002010-11-21T17:27:43.708-08:00I tend to be a gift-y person when people are on ha...I tend to be a gift-y person when people are on hard times, or sick -- I'll usually bring homemade soup or a personal tea blend and I wouldn't think of visiting someone's home without a jar of pickles or something from my garden -- and Jeremy always says this is very Relief Society of me. But if you think about it in terms of living in a COMMUNITY, not being so goddamned hyper-individualistic, it's really just common courtesy to express kindnesses in this way.Chandellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469510353021344718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5816147226417130386.post-90276644896437955692010-11-21T16:07:13.726-08:002010-11-21T16:07:13.726-08:00:D
I just wrote an exceptionally long response, b...:D<br /><br />I just wrote an exceptionally long response, but I'll keep it to another post. I'm on a roll.<br /><br />This described a kneejerk reaction, but I know it's not all bad. A lot of it is culture, and the culture is seemingly shallow without totally meaning to be. A group of people who want to try but dunno how. I'm just cynical at heart, but I do need to give the benefit of the doubt.<br /><br />And thank you <3Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268689890561878413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5816147226417130386.post-17888119827577130832010-11-21T12:18:47.622-08:002010-11-21T12:18:47.622-08:00I was serious about it being a good idea!!! I actu...I was serious about it being a good idea!!! I actually purchased a giftcard to Olive Garden and dropped it in the mail... Not all Mormony ideas are bad! LOL. <br /><br />Sometimes I think the baked goods and stuff are in some ways a peace-offering. "We won't just chat over a cup of coffee like normal neighbors because coffee is evil... But we are trying to build a bridge..." <br /><br />I love your posts.Kileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598910475787952773noreply@blogger.com