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nonaKnits: Quill’s Beanie

Posted on February 13, 2007 by sogalitno

Sharing a grandmother’s favorite pattern and memories – Priceless .  Read on… 4 Needles No 6? $5.75. 1 Skein Sweater Wool (2 oz or a touch more)? $8.50. Grandmother's handwritten beanie pattern? Priceless. Care to knit Quill's Beanie for yourself? … Continue reading →

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XM Satellite Radio Highlights Feb 14-17

Posted on February 13, 2007 by sogalitno

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 12  noon WFMT/European Opera: Rossini’s La Donna del lago from the Wallonie Opera–followed by another Rossini for us, courtesy of our Opera Rara friends: Zelmira recorded live at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival. Remember, these always repeat … Continue reading →

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Five Winners on Sirius today

Posted on February 13, 2007 by sogalitno

Days like this illustrate the wonders and riches of the MET archives –  Sutherland, Pavarotti, Mitchell, Stratas, Dessay, Morris, and then ending with Dimitri and Renee and on a SNOWY WINTERS NIGHT too!  So I will feel very Russian toinght with … Continue reading →

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Lincoln trivia from Mason-Dixon (the blog)

Posted on February 12, 2007 by sogalitno

Love the humour over at Mason-Dixon Knitting blog – Ann is a southern gal after my heart and Kay, well, we give her Honorary Southern Gal status.  (and yes a Southern Gal can still admire Lincoln).  {EDITED 2–13–07] In honor of … Continue reading →

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The perils of the C

Posted on February 12, 2007 by sogalitno

One of the most interesting bloggers on music (and the UK) is Jessica Duchen.  See her interview with Alvarez today in the INDEPENDENT .  Excerpt below:  Marcelo Alvarez: Living the high lifeAs Marcelo Alvarez attempts to rival Pavarotti as ‘king … Continue reading →

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what the cold wind blew in …

Posted on February 12, 2007 by sogalitno

Yes!  This weekend brought a clean sweep through the blogs of a Southern Gal.  Just what the doctor ordered for a COLD February ! (and who knew that I could get used to wearing three sweaters and double socks and … Continue reading →

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The groundhog problem

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

See the continuing battle at Sign of the Shovel So back to square one.  Well, today's New York Times piece  about a zoo-keeper who trains groundhogs for their February 2 media moment confirms that I was correct  first of all, … Continue reading →

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Winter in other gardens !

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Snow in January's garden This month we had our first snowfall in Toddington. It had been exceptionally mild and wet before this, but unexpectedly one morning, we woke up to a crisp white blanket covering everything. Gardens always look so … Continue reading →

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what the cold wind blew in …

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Yes!  This weekend brought a clean sweep through the blogs of a Southern Gal.  Just what the doctor ordered for a COLD February ! (and who knew that I could get used to wearing three sweaters and double socks and … Continue reading →

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Family brag time

Posted on February 11, 2007 by sogalitno

Quality of the Candidates for Ethics Awards Was Special, Says Panel Chair By Winthrop QuigleyCopyright ©2007 Albuquerque Journal; Journal Staff Writer A Los Alamos bank, a Santa Fe restaurant, a statewide food bank and an Albuquerque engineer are this year’s New … Continue reading →

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