Author Archives: sogalitno

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 →

born Sunday mid day and the proud mother more anon…

Swallowtail Shawl an imminent deadline (ASAP actually)

Sorry for the lack of real life on this blog in the last few days.   There have been a few distractions: The most recent distraction was yesterday – and unless you don't watch tv or listen to the radio or … Continue reading →

It’s a pretty incredible feeling, isn’t it? After our victories tonight we have the momentum, thanks to your will, determination, and hard work. Some people were ready to count us out. But you and I proved them wrong, just as … Continue reading →

Want to Save a Coral Reef? Bring Along Your Crochet Needles Nicholas Roberts for The New York Times – Margaret Wertheim with a crocheted form during a workshop at New York University. The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef will arrive in … Continue reading →

                Madonna della Seggiola (Sedia)(Madonna of the Chair)by Raphael Sanzio1514, oil on wood, diameter 71 cmGalleria Palatina (Palazzo Pitti), Florence   Raphael’s Madonna della Seggiola (Sedia), also known as Madonna of the Chair, … Continue reading →

Just a sampling of the varied programmes scheduled this week:[Note that times are London. All are available for seven days thru the new iPlayer]An Englishman AbroadMichael Gambon (pictured) and Penelope Wilton star in Alan Bennett’s play about Guy Burgess, the English … Continue reading →

I am not a conservative. Although I do like Mary Matalin (cause I know and respect James Carville and well, she can’t be all bad if he married her). My memories of Buckley are limited to his introductions to BRIDESHEAD … Continue reading →