Monthly Archives: May 2011

Too many cookies

Posted on 30 May 2011 by pattiblaine

This is my primary role in life currently: Being the mom and general caregiver to the resident 14½ year-old pianist and middle school student. Which means getting her to lessons and classes, making sure she follows through on practicing, gets … Continue reading →

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Lemon cheesecake bars

Posted on 24 May 2011 by pattiblaine

I’ve been meaning to make these since I bought a bag of lemons in the middle of last week. Time has this talent for slipping away from me when the sun is shining and there are garden beds to tend … Continue reading →

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Again with the sidewalk ending

Posted on 18 May 2011 by pattiblaine

Ok, so I’m a little obsessed. Nearly done are the grape hyacinths. Now the foot of the black walnut tree is surrounded by a haze of light blue forget-me-nots — lovely little flowers those — and a scattering of tulips … Continue reading →

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Rain, rain, rain

Posted on 17 May 2011 by pattiblaine

Last week we had days of consecutive sun. Briefly we turned on the central air to alleviate the heat that accumulated in our bedrooms. I may have, during a weak moment, perhaps after a particularly violent bout of tree pollen … Continue reading →

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Friggatriskaidekaphobia

Posted on 13 May 2011 by pattiblaine

Also known as paraskevidekatriaphobia, or irrational fear of Friday the 13th. 28 years ago today, this evening actually, Bruce and I were married. It was Friday the 13th. We laughed in the face of irrational fears and superstitions. Still, I’m … Continue reading →

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And now for something completely different.

Posted on 12 May 2011 by pattiblaine

In some circles I have a reputation for baking pies. I’m even told I’m quite good at it. Yet it occurred to me early this week that I have not baked a pie in a good long while. Months even. … Continue reading →

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Super fine day

Posted on 8 May 2011 by pattiblaine

Early church, a little work, Rochester public market, digging in the dirt, planting flowers, dinner and a movie. And a sun-drenched walk with Carmen the dog. Happy Mothers’ Day to me.

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Spring, tra-la

Posted on 6 May 2011 by pattiblaine

I had an academic paper (8 pages — I may have mentioned it once or twice in a whiny tone) to write by the end of this week, and enough ennui to go along-with for two if not three other … Continue reading →

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Mittens accomplished!

Posted on 4 May 2011 by pattiblaine

I know with that title I’m risking the hitching of this post to another recent accomplishment, but this has nothing to do with the main event of 1 May 2011. I have several conflicting thoughts and emotions regarding that event … Continue reading →

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