Over the years the ingredients have been getting cheaper and worse for our health. As a Brownie (a long time ago), my love of the cookies and the competition to sell took over when the cookies made their seasonal debut. They are not the same now.

I guess I’ll have to give them up for Lent. Starting next year.

I get strong armed by the grandma down the street. 12 boxes of thin mints. To share, to cram in the freezer, to pig out on. She tells me every year she’s got one more granddaughter in Girl Scouts. Just one more year. She’s a sweetheart, and even though a grandma she’s way too young for me.

in front of my grocery store; I'm glad to handle them!

You can be sure I bought cookies from her. Any kid in my neighborhood who has enough gumption to knock on my door and ask me to support the troop or team or whatever gets my money. People supported my girls’ fund raising for their activities - only fair I support this generation of kids.

There was no school today due to winter weather - the GS were out knocking on doors. With a parent of course.

Coming to MY home SOON!