Tom From Math Bakes His Own Cookies

Friday, Dec 5th, 2008: Dayton, OH

The 2008 Science, Mathematics and Engineering Division's holiday party featured something new this year; oatmeal cookies baked by none other than Tom the math prof.

Tom arrived a bit late, touting a wicker basket topped with a wholesome woven cover which had a plaid design. Immediately upon arrival, Tom offered cookies to those sitting at the tables on the north side of the building.

They were oatmeal. The general consensus was a desire for chocolate chip and some think this has generated some cynicism toward the cookies and their suspected baker.

"His wife probably makes those for him" an undisclosed source reported.

The cookies were generally enjoyed and consumed in their entirety by those at the table. But Tom was spotted carrying some left over cookies out with him toward the parking ramp as he exited work for the day.

At this point, a source very close to the publisher of this article, so close in fact that he is the publisher, was able to approach Tom and inquire about the origin of the baked goods.

"I made them myself!" said Tom proudly, dashing the rumors that he received his assistance from his spouse. "I enjoy experimenting with things at home and now baking is my sort of focus", he elaborated.

Tom's math teaching record is well established. But, he seems to be donning the baking mitts with great enthusiasm.

"I'm Impressed!" said Llana Combs, Administrative Assistant for Chemistry and Geology.

Sources say the cookies were a bit dry but "Not too bad for a math guy".

Tom's wife was not available for comment.