http://anyagreg.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Allana G. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:37:35 GMT 2010-01-07T17:37:35Z 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=281474977805533 I'm too young to really remember President Carter's fireside chats.  I do remember my parents watching them, and I remember that the President wore a sweater not unlike one that Mr. Rogers wore.  . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:44:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805533 Allana G. 2009-09-09T20:44:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802417 My aunt Maureen died this weekend.  She was a nurse.  I remember when she received her nurse's hat.  It was white and crisp and we were all called in to see it in its hatbox.  We stood . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:39:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802417 Allana G. 2009-09-07T01:39:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802356 I am a mother coming to grips with the fact that her two sons have reached their teenaged years and have little or no time for her. Despite this, I feel that I cannot abdicate my position of seeing them . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:05:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802356 Allana G. 2009-09-07T00:05:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270267 I was wondering if people would continue to participate if Gather decided not to give points.  Would it affect your level of participation?  Would you comment/rate as much? Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:38:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270267 Allana G. 2008-02-28T01:38:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977265589 "Mean People Suck"    I just love this one.  Isn't it true?  How succinct, if inelegant. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:25:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977265589 Allana G. 2008-02-23T01:25:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977265557 My family and I were in church for a special occasion.  The church was empty, except for us, and I naively left my bag in the back when we went up to the front.  When we left the church, I realized . . . Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:14:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977265557 Allana G. 2008-02-23T01:14:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261979 My son has wanted to be an actor ever since the day I took him to see a production-for-children of Peter Pan at the local playhouse.  The minute the play was over, while the other kids were probably . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:36:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261979 Allana G. 2008-02-20T16:36:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977251324   I am single.   I have been single longer than I was married, plus a few of my dating years thrown in as well.   So, as Valentine's Day approaches, I have no sense of anticipation . . . Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:20:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977251324 Allana G. 2008-02-06T19:20:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977248330 I recently got a new computer (and to think of it, that is an article in itself).  My new computer came equipped with Windows Vista.  It has taken some time to get used to.  One of the . . . Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:44:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977248330 Allana G. 2008-02-03T19:44:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977245990 I have written before about a new employee at work.  She frustrates me.  Before she came on board, we were a team.  Since she has come on board it has felt more like "Fend for yourselves!"  She . . . Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977245990 Allana G. 2008-02-01T03:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240400 I got this in my email and it made me laugh.  Hope it makes you laugh, too. The story goes....       I was out walking with my 4 year old daughter. She picked up . . . Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:21:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240400 Allana G. 2008-01-26T01:21:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977235374      I've been a Gather-er since August, and while I am by no means an expert, I have figured out a few things for myself.  I have decided to share what I have learned, maybe . . . Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:43:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977235374 Allana G. 2008-01-20T23:43:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206522 Christmas time can be difficult for many people.  Happy childhood memories can summon tears for the passing of well-loved family and friends.  Loneliness, indebtedness, and stress are all . . . Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:33:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206522 Allana G. 2007-12-18T01:33:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202123 De M's article inspired this.  You might want to check it out to read of her granny's take on a tough situation.   http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977202022 . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:28:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202123 Allana G. 2007-12-13T01:28:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197859 I've been struggling with my holiday spirit this year.  It feels like such work for me to be happy and excited and thoughtful and generous.  I have medical bills to worry about, my son's . . . Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:42:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197859 Allana G. 2007-12-08T08:42:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977182839 Here's a way to pass the time in between baking pies and preparing vegetables for the big day:  Name something in your kitchen junk drawer. I'll go first:  twisty ties from garbage . . . Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:35:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977182839 Allana G. 2007-11-21T00:35:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977180710 As I've been sitting, making my lists for the big day, I've been reminiscing over Thanksgivings past.  We have had our share of Thanksgiving disasters.  Some have been worse than others, . . . Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977180710 Allana G. 2007-11-18T18:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977177428 I read wiaka's multiple of four, and apparently that tags me.  So, in the interest of full disclosure, here are some facts about me that you might not know: Four jobs you have had in your . . . Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:42:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977177428 Allana G. 2007-11-15T01:42:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977167565 Rather than mass email which, despite its being very profitable, I have decided not to do because I  know how annoying it can be, I am publishing links to articles I have written in the past . . . Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:11:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977167565 Allana G. 2007-11-05T01:11:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977160298 Not too long ago, I published an article decrying having to run my air conditioner in October ( http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977143590 ).  Well, my Weather Channel desktop . . . Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:47:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977160298 Allana G. 2007-10-28T14:47:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977143590 I walk to work.  It is 16 long avenue blocks in the city and at a brisk clip it takes me twenty minutes.  I like the walk, I like the view, and it is the only part of my day that I am not listening . . . Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:55:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977143590 Allana G. 2007-10-10T21:55:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137096 I am a single mom.  I work full-time.  My workplace is experiencing a management overhaul.  I live paycheck to paycheck.  Two of my children are teenagers.  My Dad has been having . . . Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:39:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137096 Allana G. 2007-10-04T13:39:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977127175 Here's my first try at a list.  List your pet peeves.  One per post, keep it clean, and no fair saying "Lists like this."   I'll start:  People who don't say . . . Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:07:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977127175 Allana G. 2007-09-24T23:07:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977125987 My daughter is turning five and has asked for a doll for her birthday.  There is nothing unusual in this, I asked for dolls when I was little.  As I anticipated the arrival of my beautiful daughter, . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:12:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977125987 Allana G. 2007-09-23T22:12:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977123816 I tend to be a shy person.  So I read Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People," and I tried to conduct myself, socially and in the workplace, according to his advice.  . . . Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:20:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977123816 Allana G. 2007-09-21T13:20:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977120109 Tonight a mother cries.  She is the same mother who, on Friday night, continued to have hope that her son would beat his leukemia as he had his cancer.  The cancer treatment put the . . . Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:36:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977120109 Allana G. 2007-09-18T00:36:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119988 There was a movie a while back that got rave reviews for its being so real and true for the generation it was meant to portray.  In it, a character talks about the Brady Bunch and says that all the . . . Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:12:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119988 Allana G. 2007-09-17T22:12:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977118279 In a previous article I wrote about how harried life has become now that we are all back at school.  To add to the chaos, my dad was readmitted to the hospital, two weeks after being sent home with . . . Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:41:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977118279 Allana G. 2007-09-15T22:41:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977115313 I've been tagged by Amy.  This is my first tagging.  I hope that I am doing it correctly.  Someone tell me if  I've got it all wrong. 7 deadliest sins--  Lust:  . . . Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:10:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977115313 Allana G. 2007-09-12T23:10:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977115291 So school has started.  I have a high school senior, a sophomore, and a kindergartener.  And I am a teacher.  How do you know that we are all back to school?  Here is a list: 10.  . . . Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:37:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977115291 Allana G. 2007-09-12T22:37:12Z