Monthly Archives: February 2011

Chocolate Marble Cheesecake Cookies

Posted on 28 February 2011 by pattiblaine

Latest installment from The Joy of Cookies… Okay, these are OMG awesome! They appear to be fussy but aren’t. They do however require most of a package of Oreos to make. Not terribly practical for everyday cookie requirements, but absolutely … Continue reading →

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Chalk man

Posted on 27 February 2011 by pattiblaine

What to do after propping up terrified wife and mother through, not one, but two little public speaking engagements for which she is completely unqualified and unsuited but which she must perform as if suited and qualified and with a … Continue reading →

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Another project… yeah, like I needed one of those

Posted on 26 February 2011 by pattiblaine

For a few years, Kate has used Bruce’s old desk. By Bruce’s old desk, I mean one he used through high school over 35 years ago. It has worked ok, and been filled with crayons, paper, paints and an odd … Continue reading →

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Shiny happy people

Posted on 19 February 2011 by pattiblaine

Monday evening: Bruce and I loaded our car with 12 garbage bags (really need to see if I can’t do this with canvas bags next time… but ForceFlex bags are amazing… except the scent, eww) full of bags of books … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Spirals, take 2

Posted on 18 February 2011 by pattiblaine

Success! These are a little too fiddly for my taste, but they are much better this time around. And they still taste good with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce! I added about three tablespoons of half-and-half to the dough, … Continue reading →

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Tales out of school, the third

Posted on 15 February 2011 by pattiblaine

One of the volunteer tutors in our literacy program recently told me about a student who has a special place in his heart and memory, and I realized that experience is probably common among the tutors. It certainly rang true … Continue reading →

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The things we do for love

Posted on 14 February 2011 by pattiblaine

Every once in a great while, I am rewarded for my choice of undergraduate degree. During my senior year, after slaving away at a double major in art and psychology, I was told to choose my degree: Bachelor of Science … Continue reading →

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Sunny day

Posted on 10 February 2011 by pattiblaine

Today was cold. Yesterday was cold, too. And tomorrow? Also cold. Windchill in the negatives. Biting cold. Our house and neighborhood seem to be encased in ice. The streets are plowed but are hard-packed with ice and snow. It is … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Spirals, take 1

Posted on 8 February 2011 by pattiblaine

Over a week ago I baked these Hazelnut Spirals from The Joy of Cookies, and I’ve already been informed that I will have to make them again, which will slow down forward progress considerably! They are sweet and good but … Continue reading →

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How I spent my Saturday afternoon

Posted on 6 February 2011 by pattiblaine

Kate Blaine, Kilbourn Hall, ESM — 5 February 2011 Life is good.

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