Banana Bran Muffins
Posted on June 14th, 2012 in Stories
I’m only good at two things in life: writing stories and feeding people.
When I went to go see Mrs. McGill a month or so ago, she encouraged me to start painting. So I took up a class at the local community center.
And fell in love.
While my work is not going to win any awards or make me rich, I love it. It makes me feel giddy and free.
So when I went to see Mrs. McGill yesterday, I made these muffins to thank her.
To thank her for teaching me the importance of following what I love and what brings me joy.
Food is love.
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June 14th, 2012 at 2:37 am
Those look delicious!
June 14th, 2012 at 3:00 am
The two things you’re good at are the BEST THINGS! Love these!
June 14th, 2012 at 5:12 am
Aww, she sounds so sweet!
June 14th, 2012 at 5:19 am
You’re good at a lot of other things. You’re a wonderful friend, dog-ma, wife, daughter, sister, blogger, happiness-generator…
June 14th, 2012 at 5:52 am
There is something indescribable in smooshing paint around on a canvas. Good for you for getting out there are trying stuff and just accepting that it’s fun, and that’s all it has to be!
June 14th, 2012 at 6:24 am
They look so delicious! : ) I know your teacher was thrilled to pieces because of your thoughtfulness!
June 14th, 2012 at 6:47 am
What a nice way to thank her and what a nice revelation that came from her simple suggestion!
Make it a great day!
Momma Marge
June 14th, 2012 at 7:05 am
I’m such a believer in cultivating joy, even if it feels separate from our work or our main creative endeavors. Kudos.
June 14th, 2012 at 7:06 am
yummy muffins
June 14th, 2012 at 8:23 am
what a sweet post! I love a good banana bread/muffin
June 14th, 2012 at 8:30 am
You’re right. Food is love and banana muffins are the ultimate!
June 14th, 2012 at 10:05 am
I took rolls to my dentist. I feed people, too. They always seem happy.
June 14th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I love to paint!
xoxox,
CC
June 14th, 2012 at 10:55 am
So sweet! You are great at a lot more than two things! Way more
June 14th, 2012 at 11:07 am
That’s so sweet of you! She must have been so thankful & must have loved your tasty muffins! I do!
Have fun painting all things of beauty!
June 14th, 2012 at 11:10 am
You are so beautiful! And so are these muffins. What a lovely thought to thanks those who bring us joy!~
June 14th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Oh they look amazing!! So do you! Great photo and what a lovely gesture to thank her, I’m sure she loved that. Following your passion is great advice – enjoy your painting!
June 14th, 2012 at 11:54 am
So glad that you found something else that you love! I feel like painting is so freeing and relaxing
June 14th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Good for you! It sounds like Mrs. McGill is a great lady. The muffins look fabulous.
June 14th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
The muffins look wonderful. Mrs. McGill is a lucky lady. Painting is a lot of fun, I glad that you are enjoying it.
June 14th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Love your hair!!
June 15th, 2012 at 2:08 am
Oh Duckie aren’t you sweet! And will you share your painting with us?
June 15th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
how fun that you’ve started painting! i bet you’re better than two things, though – i can just tell that you’re awesome at many, many things. =) and these muffins? look awesome! i’ll take a dozen to go, please! =)
June 15th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Yum, love the bran muffins! I paint also, it’s a great way to relieve stress!
June 15th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
The muffins look delish! My Mom paints! Are you going to show us some of your creations?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
I am quite sure that you are good at more things than writing and baking, like smiling for example, you are wonderful at smiling!
I’m so glad you are learning to paint. What a superb medium of expression and creativity. I bet it suits you perfectly. 
June 16th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Food is love and anytime you can make it semi-healthy, it’s even better!