Author Archives: sogalitno

Kittens. Life has been very busy with the little kittens… they are now moving from the SLEEP EAT SLEEP EAT phase to SLEEP EAT PLAY TRY TO CLIMB OUT OF THE BASKET PLAY FIGHT WITH EACH OTHER SLEEP EAT phase … Continue reading →

From the New York Times Marissa Lippert, a registered dietician, her list: Top 10 all-around picks, in no specific order, to stash at your desk or in your office fridge 1. Raw, unsalted nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews, walnuts, pecans) 2. … Continue reading →

Figuring out who is singing in the current production of TRISTAN UND ISOLDE at the Metropolitan Opera is akin to playing Russian Roulette. See the cast listing from the previous 5 performances with one to go (and NO BETS for … Continue reading →

From The Times March 25, 2008 Lessons learnt from Great DepressionGerard Baker: American view A few years back, at a conference to honour the 90th birthday of the great economist Milton Friedman, the keynote speech was given by Ben Bernanke, … Continue reading →

Today on her blog, Yarn Harlot wrote: Imagine trying to finish the sentence "Knitters are…." and see what kind of trouble you can get yourself into. Can't say old, can't say young, can't say women. Can't say we all like … Continue reading →

courtesy of Getting Stitched on the Farm

FOX cancels Jezebel James; no one is surprised Posted Mar 24th 2008 7:04PM by Joel KellerFiled under: Other Comedy Shows, Industry, Cancellations Well, this isn’t a big surprise: TV Guide’s Mike Ausiello has just found out from FOX that The … Continue reading →

First about St Patrick's Day – did you know this? St. Patrick's Day is moved if it coincides with Holy Week, and this year it is celebrated 2 days earlier to avoid a conflict with Holy Monday. The last time … Continue reading →

Soprano Voigt Leaves ‘Tristan’ Mid-OperaBy MIKE SILVERMAN – 2 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) — Now the soprano at “Tristan und Isolde” is sick, too. Already missing tenor Ben Heppner because of a virus, the Metropolitan Opera lost Deborah Voigt … Continue reading →

Lots of kitten watching and caring for the new mother going on at chez sogalitno. Mother Cordelia has finally settled down into her new role. The first 48 hours were a little time consuming as she didn't want me to … Continue reading →