Author Archives: sogalitno

A Tribute to Régine CrespinMonday 3:00 pm ET The opera world mourns the recent death of the great French soprano Régine Crespin, who imbued her uniquely beautiful performances with her magnificent tone, incomparable style, and subtle interpretations. Join us on … Continue reading →

Bee Fields Shawl by Anne Hansonshown here in Wooly Wonka Fibers custom-dyed laceweight merino, colorway,Tupelo Gold. kit available starting sunday, july 15 You know you want one too!

After my trip to Scotland (see here ) I have been inspired to create a shawl based on the Thistle of which I saw many on our hardiest birding excursion to Handa Island. On the far left is “botanical” drawing from Wikipedia; on … Continue reading →

    At the Proms that is.  230 pm EDT; 730 pm London  Listen Online at BBC Radio 3 Listen Again for seven days at Radio 3        First Night programme: Walton  Overture ‘Portsmouth Point’ (6 mins)Elgar  Concerto … Continue reading →

‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.’   – Atticus Finch  (To Kill A Mockingbird) My heart grieves for Mr. Hadley … Continue reading →

From the New York TimesJuly 11, 2007A Senator’s Moral High Ground Gets a Little Shaky By ADAM NOSSITERNEW ORLEANS, July 10 — From the beginning of his political career 16 years ago, Senator David Vitter has been known for efforts … Continue reading →

Ravelry isn't ready yet! We've got a little group of guinea pigs who have been helping us out. Wow. *So many* people volunteered to be beta testers. We are going down the list and inviting more people every day, but … Continue reading →

  Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Jerry Hadley as Jay Gatsby and Dawn Upshaw as Daisy Buchanan in the Metropolitan Opera production of “The Great Gatsby” in 2002. July 11, 2007Operatic Tenor Is Brain DamagedBy DANIEL J. WAKIN Jerry Hadley, … Continue reading →

Friday July 13thThe First Night of the PromsTime: 7.30pm – c9.50pm (230 pm EDT) Broadcast on BBC TWO. Elgar’s Cello Concerto recorded for broadcast on BBC ONE.Live on BBC Radio 3. Available as audio on demand for the following week. … Continue reading →