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More fingerless mitts

Posted on February 2, 2007 by sogalitno

Even tho some folks think that these are knitting by KnitDweebs I happen to NEED THEM.  I live in a very old building in an apt that originally was two cold water flats and with THREE OLD very drafty windows that face … Continue reading →

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What the UPS man bringeth

Posted on February 2, 2007 by sogalitno
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From Yarn-A-Go-Go: Nuns on the RUN

Posted on February 2, 2007 by sogalitno

ATHENS: A group of Greek nuns abandoned their convent and went into hiding after running up debts of more than 600,000 euros (396,000 pounds) from a knitting business that went bust, authorities said on Tuesday. (Link) Yarn-A-Go-Go.

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How do YOU make your tea?

Posted on February 2, 2007 by sogalitno

Over at NOTMARTHA, there is a discussion on hot water kettles…here is what I use AND LOVE! Ibis Cordless Electric Kettle The Ibis water kettle boils 50 oz of water in about 4 minutes using a 1500 watt power heating … Continue reading →

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Menotti (links)

Posted on February 1, 2007 by sogalitno

NY Times The Times (UK) The GuardianCharelston – “Father of Spoleto Festivals Dies” Playbill Opera News  Andante Appreciation Schrimer Website  Tim Page (Washington Post ) Washintgon Post Obit from Opera Chic: Menotti in 2001, in a long Corriere della Sera (July 8 issue) … Continue reading →

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Menotti R.I.P.

Posted on February 1, 2007 by sogalitno

Composer Gian Carlo Menotti dies at 95Associated Press ROME – Gian Carlo Menotti, who composed a pair of Pulitzer Prize-winning operas and founded the Spoleto arts festivals in the United States and Italy, died Thursday at a hospital in Monaco, … Continue reading →

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Louisiana oranges…

Posted on February 1, 2007 by sogalitno

From Ruth Reichl’s Gourmet Weekly email: I was in California during the recent freeze, and as I was scraping the ice off my windshield, it occurred to me that this was not going to be good for the oranges. It … Continue reading →

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Rorem sighting

Posted on February 1, 2007 by sogalitno

Composer and author Ned Rorem will be at B&N Lincoln Center on February 5th, 7pm, signing his book Facing the Night: A Diary (1999-2005) and Musical Writings.

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oh to be in London….

Posted on February 1, 2007 by sogalitno

In London, Revivals for Now and Posterity By BEN BRANTLEY Published: February 1, 2007 In a season plump with notable revivals of landmark plays, including Ibsen’s “Ghosts” and Beckett’s “Happy Days,” a rapturous interpretation of Anton Chekhov’s “Seagull” flies higher … Continue reading →

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DIY’s Super Sunday Knit In: DIY Network

Posted on February 1, 2007 by sogalitno

The Knitty Gritty Knit-In! It's Super Knit Sunday! On February 4, DIY Network is staging a “Knit In” to encourage needle arts enthusiasts to knit or crochet a square for charity! Join the fun by tuning in 5 pm – … Continue reading →

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