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BLAINESWORLD
#659
5.18.2009 In this issue:
1-13. Reflections (ONLY) _________________________________________________________ 1. Reflections Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I had quite some week . . . hence, this SPECIAL EDITION . . . it will not follow the format of past issues,
in large part because of the fact that there are so many pictures to share.
2. In addition, there's a comic for the first time ever:
 SPECIAL THANKS to Pat Achilles, illustrator extraordinaire, for providing
the above . . . she does comics, greeting cards artwork for children's books
and so much more . . . for more information, call her at 215.348.4837 or email
her at: patachilles@aol.com . . . you can also see Pat's new cartoon every
Monday by clicking:
http://www.achillesportfolio.com
3. While still in Asheville, we got together with seven of our neighbors for dinner at Pomodoros Greek and Italian Cafe . . . . the food, as always, was excellent . . . for more information, please click:
4. We then surprised our friend/neighbor Jerry at his home with a birthday cake . . . see below for a picture of most of the happy group (that's yours truly--third from the left):  5. Cynthia will remember the evening because she found a new
friend . . . that's her with Yoshi, the Rosa's Sun Conure parrot:
 6. Next up was a trip to Pennsylvania . . . it was the first
time this semester that Cynthia joined me and my last trip
up.
7. On Saturday, we hosted my 60th birthday party at Tuscany
at the Towpath House in New Hope; 215.693.1599 . . . it was
a superb event, largely because of the hospitality provided
by longtime friend Paul Licitra (who also is the restaurant's
owner) . . . there was plenty of great food and drink, camaraderie
and entertainment provided by the very talented John Strauss:
 8. Naturally, there was a cake:
 9. I would be remiss to mention that the real purpose of the event
was for me to thank many of my friends and Union officers at Bucks
County Community College . . . it has been my pleasure to have worked
with them for the past 33 years, and they will be missed!
10. On Sunday, we hosted a another birthday party for many of our friends
and relatives . . . that took place at the Cranbury Inn, located in Cranbury,
NJ . . . it was heart-warming to be with many folks that we had not seen for
the past several months . . . see below for a picture of me, flanked by two
of my professors from my Rider University days: Barry Axe on the left and
Al Sternberg on the right:
 11. PLEASE NOTE:
A. Barry is not that tall, nor is Al that small . . . it just came out that
way because of the angle from which the picture was taken . . . I even
look a bit different than normal; i.e., you might guess I was 5' 7" or so,
but in reality, I come across as a tall 5' 7" . . . in fact, most folks think
I'm at least 5' 7" and 1/4!
Being at the Cranbury Inn was like revisiting old times, in that I also had my 50th
birthday party there . . .the brunch was as excellent as ever . . . for more
information, please click:
C. And full disclosure department: My actual birthday isn't until June 14 . . . however,
since this was the last time I'll be in the area, we also chose to celebrate the big day
with my grand nephew Julian:
 12. Cynthia and I also managed to dine at perhaps our favorite New Jersey restaurant:
Tomiko Kitchen & Sushi Bar in Hillsborough . . . I don't think we have ever had
a bad meal there, and this time was no exception . . . my chicken teriyaki was
delicious, and Cynthia raved about the salmon teriyaki . . . though Cynthia did
not get any this time around, she says the sushi there is not to be
missed . . . and if you go (and we hope that you do), make sure you
send our warmest personal regards to Mr. and Mrs. Kwan--the gracious
hosts . . . for more information, please click:
13. Lastly, I got to take Cynthia to one of my favorite Pennsylvania restaurants:
Jake's Eatery in Richboro . . . it is run by Steve Jacobs, a former student, and
the food is always good there . . . they serve great pancakes and the stuffed
French toast is supposed to be out of the world (though I haven't had it--yet) . . . I
was good and had a tasty chicken wrap sandwich . . . Cynthia's make-your-own
omelette was just the way she wanted it . . . for more information, please click:
***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD ***** This week, it goes to Michael and Carol Ursino--my hosts at where I stayed this past spring semester when visiting Bucks County.
They graciously let me stay in their walk-out basement, and they
couldn't have been more gracious in making me feel welcome . . . it was
a pleasure being able to have my own entrance, as well as access
the Internet via a wireless connection.
My only regret is that they have rented this place out--as of June--which means
that when next up for a visit, I'll have to find somewhere else to stay!
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PS. Please join me in praying that we soon get our remaining soldiers
back from Iraq and that peace comes to Israel and her neighbors. . . make it a great week, too!
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