Author Archives: sogalitno

our May weather has been abysmal for weekend gardening for those of us working for a living… two weekends in a row very rainy and then this past last weekend EXTREMELY hot and humid – hi 80-90 and very humid … Continue reading →

Alpaca shearing day in Germany

my sock is finally proceeding  as is my method of learning – i have ripped this poor sock out at least three times (not that i am keeping count) but that is how i learn – by practice… i dont … Continue reading →

(wherein i document the progress of my first sock knitting) how a sock starts (toe up). uh oh.   i have discovered sock knitting.  it has started innocently .  an impending gift and out of ideas of things to make … Continue reading →

uh oh. i have discovered sock knitting. it has started innocently .  an impending bday for a family member and out of ideas of things to make (and time) decided to surf my stash and found a pair of SOCK … Continue reading →

In comments to my 1–4–13 post re Downton Abbey, the DUCHESS OF DUKE STREET was mentioned by several writers, as being superior to DA. In my thinking, that is one of the very best British TV Dramas that was produced … Continue reading →

I am finally succumbing to the DOWNTON ABBEY craze… had watched the first two episodes sometime last year and was not impressed enough to continue; besides I had the first two seasons of FORBRYDELSEN (The Killing) to enjoy:  unfortunately since … Continue reading →

even tho its warm today, there is a cold front moving in saturday night.  and all i can think about is knitting.   started back on a two year old project (oi) a lace shawl in a gorgeous red (long … Continue reading →

Visual treats | Inspiration. do visit this wonderful blog …

lets start with this lively photo of Queen Elizabeth in her first official Diamond Jubilee appearance – this is the first time I have ever seen the Queen in RED and such a glorious red…and if you notice that hat … Continue reading →