Author Archives: sogalitno

A blogger whom I admire greatly is starting a project for the Habitat for Humanity group she belongs to with her husband (he helped start it).  Details here  I was thinking it would be a beautiful thing if fellow knitters … Continue reading →

So Saturday i took the “PreLicensing Driving Course” required for all owners of a Learners Permit.  from 9 am til 2 pm.  It was in a little storefront office – we sat in rows of chairs in the actual office space … Continue reading →

and i FINALLY went to start the process of getting my drivers license .  you see, i let mine expire – and expire WAY beyond the time you can renew – so to punish people like me they make you … Continue reading →

Democrats take Senate (NYT) Senate is lost on battlefield of Virginia (TIMES) Democrats take control (Guardian)

The Democratic challenger in Montana, Jon Tester, won the race for the United States Senate today, leaving only Virginia to face an uncertain outcome in a tight midterm election race that is not expected to be decided for days or … Continue reading →

From the NYTimes: Rumsfeld Resigns as Defense Secretary After Big Election Gains for Democrats Doug Mills/ The New York Times Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in October.

November 8, 2006Murder, Booze and Misery: A Female Cop’s Last Hurrah By ALAN RIDING PARIS, Nov. 7 — “Some years just work out that way,” Helen Mirren said with almost regal understatement. “But, yes, it has been quite an incredible … Continue reading →

Quote for the Day

well, there’s a lot going on.  next thursday is my birthday – the 16th.  and its one of those “banner” ones.  not saying which, but one of the ones that makes you look at life and say – WTF is … Continue reading →