http://angelzabar.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Bob M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:06:27 GMT 2010-01-03T07:06:27Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738690 Back in 1990, as Bob Miller, a country recording artist and bestselling author, pulled on to Highway 50 out of South Lake Tahoe, the snow had just begin to pile up and he assumed the road block ahead . . . Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:27:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738690 Bob M. 2009-07-16T10:27:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689110 But the one who knew you long before I did was Janet Taylor Caldwell from Manchester, England. At first I wasn't sure if she was talking about you, Mr. USA, or you, Mr. UK. But then I realized that . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 13:06:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689110 Bob M. 2009-05-22T13:06:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687215 The existence of the guardian angels was recognized by the Christians in the early 5th century. Though there are many controversies regarding the real existence of these Guardian Angels, many people . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 09:56:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687215 Bob M. 2009-05-20T09:56:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656371 The other day I came across a few of my articles about Jews. While there were a few nice comments, the bulk of the articles were nothing but one negative word after another. I didn't name any particular . . . Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:28:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656371 Bob M. 2009-04-15T03:28:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611737 Don't you just hate a needless nightmare? I totally disregarded the old adage of buyer beware. I bought a used RV from Altmans Winnebago in Carson, CA over the phone. Two weeks after sending Altmans . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:46:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611737 Bob M. 2009-03-02T10:46:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400784 BEIRUT, Lebanon - Five militants freed in a prisoner swap with Israel prayed and laid wreaths at the grave of a slain Hezbollah commander Thursday, vowing to fight Israel as supporters showered them with . . . Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:18:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400784 Bob M. 2008-07-18T09:18:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977399170 DAYTON , Ohio AP - Democrat Barack Obama batted away conservative criticism Friday over a comment he made about Americans' lack of foreign language skills. End It is only natural that the Republicans . . . Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:36:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977399170 Bob M. 2008-07-16T11:36:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397328 This U.S. Congress has the lowest approval rating on record; nevertheless, both guys who won their parties nomination were members of this disgraceful assembly. The United States is a country so starved . . . Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397328 Bob M. 2008-07-14T06:00:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362038 After the thoughtless campaign in Iraq, the deaths of over 4,000 brave US troops, and countless Iraqi civilians and militants, there was some hope that the reconstruction effort might attract employment . . . Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:53:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362038 Bob M. 2008-06-05T11:53:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362026 The Iraq war has cost us all a great deal.  In terms of the taxes, we've paid heavily towards invading Iraq needlessly, and we continue to pay towards the ongoing war effort. In terms of the economy, . . . Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:42:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362026 Bob M. 2008-06-05T11:42:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361990 The Iraq war was one of the most disastrous foreign policy decisions of the last few decades, and citizens across America and the world have looked on with horror as politicians and power got out of hand.  . . . Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:04:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361990 Bob M. 2008-06-05T11:04:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360961 I know better than anyone else that I use way too much passion to make my point. It's just that until Obama came along I haven't witnessed the soft-spoken words of gentle people being heard. I'm . . . Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:04:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360961 Bob M. 2008-06-04T07:04:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360173 It is most appropriate that George W. Bush and John McCain are meeting behind closed doors because that's where the two Bush terms were won. But we must remember not to attribute to malice that which . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:38:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360173 Bob M. 2008-06-03T10:38:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358659 Mentioning John McCain and war hero in the same sentence is an oxymoron. Since I was shot down twice in Vietnam, I did at one time respect McCain until I started checking with those who spent time with . . . Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:00:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358659 Bob M. 2008-06-01T06:00:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977357990 What to do? Where to go? No place to run; no place to hide. With Arabic being the fastest growing language, Islam being the fastest growing religion, and money flowing in by the barrel each and every second, . . . Sat, 31 May 2008 04:48:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977357990 Bob M. 2008-05-31T04:48:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338875 "With pomp and grandeur you parade your selection of omnipotence pass where I stand to center stage as if I were not there. What has this little boy of Mine done that warrants you kneeling and honoring . . . Mon, 05 May 2008 10:22:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338875 Bob M. 2008-05-05T10:22:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333686 While Obama, Clinton, and McCain tell their flag-waving supporters about what a wonderful country we have and they all sing out "God Bless America", these politicians know, if the others don't, . . . Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:00:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333686 Bob M. 2008-04-28T07:00:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329232 We print pictures of George Washington on our money, we hang his picture in our state and federal buildings, and throughout our school systems we teach the history of George Washington. Yet, when the Continental . . . Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:50:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329232 Bob M. 2008-04-22T04:50:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328544 Around the world people are rediscovering the Solanum tuberosum, a starchy tuberous root vegetable that was first cultivated in Peru some 7,000 years ago, or so says Wikipedia. In the US we produce an . . . Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:38:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328544 Bob M. 2008-04-21T12:38:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327276 Don't know whether or not any of you saw the news report of US soldiers trying to get some Iraqi soldiers to move in on some guys who were firing at them from rooftops, but it sure brought back a Vietnam . . . Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:27:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327276 Bob M. 2008-04-19T13:27:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325676 In order to answer the question, Are Republicans Thugs?, it'll take coming to grips with the fact that the Republican Party is not the same party one's grandparents voted for. To grasp what . . . Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:45:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325676 Bob M. 2008-04-17T10:45:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977324886 On a cruise ship not long ago, a fellow passenger asked out of the blue, "How's that fence between the US and Mexico coming?" It was apparent this fellow was of Spanish decent. I replied, . . . Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:44:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977324886 Bob M. 2008-04-16T12:44:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977316749 Young irreplaceable Americans, getting a good education is a terrific way to serve your country…there are heroes in every walk of life, not just the military. I'm going to share with you . . . Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:20:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977316749 Bob M. 2008-04-14T09:20:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302282 It was a dark and stormy night in Las Vegas. When I walked out of the casino, my partner said as he got into his car, "Do your best not to kill anyone tonight, Miller." I didn't bother to . . . Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:39:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302282 Bob M. 2008-04-05T12:39:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977299912 Angels are generally most closely associated with Christianity, despite their origins in much earlier belief systems and cultures. Nevertheless, the angel has been important to the Christian faith since . . . Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:42:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977299912 Bob M. 2008-04-02T14:42:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977299910 The concept of the guardian angel is one that has been present for centuries across a number of different cultures and belief systems. From the Ancient Greek civilization to modern day, theologians across . . . Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:41:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977299910 Bob M. 2008-04-02T14:41:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977299903 Guardian angels are a controversial topic, and opinion on whether or not they exist is very much divided. On one hand, there are those that reject the claims of anything spiritual and suggest that there . . . Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:38:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977299903 Bob M. 2008-04-02T14:38:55Z