Because I really loved my job, I never thought I’d retire. But the day came and I decided to “follow my bliss” — as soon as I decided what that was. I bid a fond farewell to colleagues who had become friends and the next day, I embraced a life of leisure ... NOT! I’m actually busier now than I ever was and I’ve heard the same thing from other people who’ve retired.

White cookies aren’t only for weddings or christenings, but these certainly could be for both...and for other occasions, too. I love the wedge shape and how they fit nicely into a circle when you arrange them that way, but each wedge can certainly stand on its own. That’s kind of how marriage is, isn’t it? Each person can be on their own, but together they make a perfect whole.

When I saw these colorful watermelon cookies on Glorious Treats, I was inspired to give them a try. Growing up, our family was divided into two camps when it came to watermelon: the pro-watermelon camp and the anti-watermelon camp. At the beginning of summer, my Dad would bring home a huge watermelon and proceed to cut it up for all to share. He and two of my siblings would dig in with enthusiasm.