It began with muffins.
The therapist said for him to channel anxiety into something warm. Something constructive. So he baked.

Now there are six loaves of banana bread labeled “Emergency.”

I asked him what this is all about.

He said that kneading dough feels stabilizing.
Flour is soft. Ovens are predictable. They preheat. They beep.

If anyone needs a coping scone, we have extras.
They are lightly sugared and structurally sound.