Author Archives: sogalitno

Decluttering

Posted on May 22, 2009 by sogalitno

Another report from the decluttering front (can you stand it?) This the second to last major project … dealing with the craft bookcases outside the study. These hold books on Knitting/Needlework and Gardening and other misc household type books.  Also because this … Continue reading →

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green for a greenhouse

Posted on May 21, 2009 by sogalitno

OHHH

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update

Posted on May 17, 2009 by sogalitno

Apartment cure 2009 is almost over… (one minor chore and one two major left).  Some photos of the Den (Major makeover), study (clean up, declutter) and Kitchen (clean up/declutter and paint) are on Flickr. And just in time for the garden. We … Continue reading →

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the Gardening Ravelry

Posted on May 13, 2009 by sogalitno

Look! Keep Your Garden Organized Whether you're rocking a full-fledged veggie garden in the backyard, have a stellar natural landscape in place of the front lawn, or are coaxing edibles and bee-friendly varietals from random containers on the porch, this … Continue reading →

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too true

Posted on May 11, 2009 by sogalitno
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Tribute to James Lee Burke

Posted on May 4, 2009 by sogalitno

My cousin Alafair Burke presented the GRAND MASTER award from the Mystery Writers of America to my cousin, her father, James Lee Burke last Thursday.  Below is the tribute she wrote to him which was included in the evening’s program. … Continue reading →

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still here

Posted on March 25, 2009 by sogalitno

ok… so one post or two in a few months does not a blog make… i know, i know. just sticking my head in here to say, no i have not wandered off to Ireland or Scotland (oh HOW i … Continue reading →

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refuges

Posted on February 26, 2009 by sogalitno

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. Albert Schweitzer Life has been a bit stressful lately – domestic problems (as in housing).  It’s been a rough beginning to this year.  January was all … Continue reading →

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12-25-08

Posted on December 25, 2008 by sogalitno

  Ladies' View, Ring of Kerry, Ireland June 2008 Once in royal Davids city,Stood a lowly cattle shed,Where a mother laid her Baby,In a manger for His bed:Mary was that mother mild,Jesus Christ, her little Child. He came down to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Bogie

Posted on December 24, 2008 by sogalitno

As with so many Hollywood legends, there are a lot of dubious stories about Humphrey Bogart. The New York Times reported three years ago that he was actually born on January 23, 1899, rather than Christmas Day as Warner Brothers … Continue reading →

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