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Mystery novelist Robert Parker dies at 77 – Local News Updates – The Boston GlobePosted using ShareThisBy Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff Robert B. Parker, whose spare, eloquent sentences turned the tough private investigator Spenser into one of Boston’s most recognizable … Continue reading →

Edge of the WorldScotland’s Hebrides, islands both stern and sublime, have taught centuries of artists, scientists, poets, and travelers to treasure the wild.By Lynne WarrenPhotograph by Jim Richardson Michael Robson fell in love in 1948—with a place he’d never been. … Continue reading →

The Craft Hope for Haiti Etsy shop is now open! There are some amazing handmade items in the shop. Please support Doctors Without Borders by either donating a handmade item or shopping in our Etsy store. Our Etsy shop will … Continue reading →

Rumors abound that new Leonardo da Vinci painting has been found in Boston By Sarah KaufmanThursday, December 31, 2009; C01 Is the world about to gain another Leonardo da Vinci painting? The multitasking Renaissance genius who produced the most famous … Continue reading →

It’s hard not to feel helpless looking at the horrific photos beaming from Haiti … and the endless coverage (albeit good it overwhelms me after awhile).  However we can all help… ETA  Apartment Therapy’s List of WHERE TO DONATE 1.  … Continue reading →

The web group RAVELRY has responsed quickly to the desperation of the Haiti situation Check out the groups below on Ravelry for more information. HUGS FOR HAITI Haitian Humanitarian Aid Powered by ScribeFire.

Snow blankets woodland in the South Downs National Park on 12/18/09 near Coldharbour, England. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) ONCE in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed,Where a Mother laid her Baby In a manger for his bed:Mary was that … Continue reading →

‘Behold a silly tender babe, in freezing winter night, in homely manger trembling lies, alas a piteous sight‘.— A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28 (1942) Benjamin Britten ** We have been treated to a few freezing winter nights here in … Continue reading →

its all knitting all the time here at chez southern gal here’s the rundown:   hannukah for the two jewish nephews,    bday for one of them (23rd),    christmas for another nephew and four sisters and two binlaws and mom … Continue reading →

ikea hacker: Lazy susan yarn swiftPorro made this cool yarn swift from a Rationell Variera pot lid organizer and Snudda Lazy Susan. It’s pretty easy to achieve too. Just mark the spots where you want to place the lid organizers. … Continue reading →