I started the day making some simple chocolate truffles, but the project ballooned. I picked up some new chocolate molds and was keen to try them out. I also wanted to experiment a bit with truffle oil and sea salt, attempting to duplicate the newest trends in chocolate making. The end result: beautiful molds but the oil infusions need a bit more work.
I wander down the aisles of Mountain Equipment Coop, wracking my brains for some inspiration. I am searching for that elusive gift for my brother this Christmas. What item would show the loving thought that goes into each present? Will the gift be tossed aside, unappreciated? I spy a few contenders, but nothing ideal. I walk out, sensing failure. I walk past a street corner. A transaction is happening. A man is handing over an envelope with a big red bow. The recipient lives there--on that street corner. He smiles, delight in his eyes as he opens up the Christmas card. Maybe it’s just a card. Maybe there are a few dollars tucked within. I see the joy in his eyes. Someone just validated his existence. What a lovely thing to do!
A thought: no matter what I get or how much I spend, I suspect my gift to my brother would just get tossed aside. What if I take the money that I would spend on his gift and give it away? That way, I know that at least one person would appreciate the gift.
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