As I mentioned recently, my wife and I are working for “essential” industries.  We are still putting in regular hours at our respective companies.  Working in an environment that involves close human contact at a time like this can be nerve racking.  Sure, when we are at work, we focus on the jobs that need to be done.  But, when we come home we think of the risks we take each day we go to work.

We are not exceptional.  Many people are experiencing similar types of anxiety.  We all deal with it in our own ways.   

A few days ago, after a mere 4 hours of sleep, my wife awoke at the crack of dawn and went straight to the kitchen.  She spent the next 10 hours baking.  When my wife bakes, or cooks for that matter, the result is always impressive.  This particular baking marathon was fueled by her love of our family and her need to occupy herself with something meaningful.  It surely wasn’t fueled by a good night’s sleep!

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It was therapy.  It was determination.  It was well-honed skill mixed with passion and promise.

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The results were remarkable and very tasty!

* A deep dish cherry pie

* A pecan pie

* 4 loaves of jalapeño and cheddar cheese bread

* 2 casserole dishes of manicotti