i am inviting youth to step forward, to be seen to speak up, to be the ‘he’ for ‘she’ and to ask yourself if not me, who? cat like to scratch it too. since i baked them longer than the minimum, i got cookies that were on the crispy side. but father's day brought lots of sunshine and good weather and so we opted to eat outdoors on the front patio where lots of cheerful green shrubs separate you from the busy street. it is the truth and it should scare us. :) love your morning routine...sounds like a great way to get going! 