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last night after a day of helping mom with the movers moving her stuff into her new apt here in our little village on the hudson river, i fell sound asleep on the sofa at 9 pm (after unloading and … Continue reading →

On to the contest. And here it is: I am throwing down the gauntlet. Anyone who, in response to reading this post, knits (or crochets or weaves) a new scarf to contribute to this knit-along, will qualify for a drawing … Continue reading →

As reported by LA CIECA The Met will offer $20 “rush” tickets to selected Monday – Thursday performances beginning with the tomorrow’s season premiere of Faust. According to a release from the Met’s press department, 200 Orchestra seats — regularly priced … Continue reading →

I just found this while surfing blogs  From Sydney Thomas:   “The 1st Annual Think Pink Challenge. Here are the parameters: WHAT:A pink scarf (knit or crochet) in the pattern of your choice, using the yarn(s) of your choice. HOW … Continue reading →

on Sirius Satellite Radio Conductor: Bertrand de Billy Gioconda: Violeta Urmana Laura: Olga Borodina Cieca: Irina Mishura Enzo: Aquiles Machado Barnaba: Željko Lucic Alvise: Paata Burchuladze The Production Team Original Production: Margherita Wallmann Staged By: Peter McClintock Set Designer: Beni Montresor … Continue reading →

Ok, before you get to the photo candy, i had a brainstorm just now while i was posting the photos of last night’s marathon blocking and finishing session.   Maybe I could lay the shawls out so that the center line of … Continue reading →

Appreciation By Tim Page Washington Post Staff WriterTuesday, September 26, 2006; Page C01 Thomas Stewart died just the way many of us would choose to go — instantly, in the company of the woman he loved, and on the golf … Continue reading →

[edited to add photos] Wing of the Moth shawl knitting completed!  (this is in unblocked condition) Early this morning (or very late last night) bound off all stitches for the WOM shawl – ended up using 13 (10 of my … Continue reading →

GEORGIA ROWE: CLASSICAL NOTESSoprano embraces Gilda role MARY DUNLEAVY is often praised for her penetrating voice and dramatic intensity, so it’s a little disarming when she arrives for our interview at the War Memorial Opera House looking like an ingenue. … Continue reading →

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