http://bigduckfeet.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by William Dotani en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:29:25 GMT 2010-01-07T09:29:25Z 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=281474977971713 What you hear, see, speak and what you read is in you. In today’s world, these elements help to evolve our inner values and culturally based truths and misconceptions. What you write is colored . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:33:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971713 William Dotani 2010-01-01T20:33:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969069 There has been one constant topic of conversation, since I joined Gather to simply show dandelion growers the errors of their ways. Another trite phrase: I like them. They are like crayons for conveying . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:41:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969069 William Dotani 2009-12-30T19:41:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967642 Since a few people think I’m presumptuous, I guess I will be and lull you to sleep with something academic. I love writing because of a stubborn flaw in my personality. I like to analyze, consider . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:33:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967642 William Dotani 2009-12-29T20:33:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966159 Brass angel, crystal water, fountain scrape Recalled memory, nineteen fifty three On wings we drove broken roads to heaven Tornado warning from the radio Nineteen fifty four hopes in darkened . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:38:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966159 William Dotani 2009-12-28T22:38:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963003 Attire in hibernation, persuading a bye Reflections with happy courtesies, nap awhile Racing around, glorious sounds, in the ether Inks photographic passages, journeys, ties bind Vapors . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:20:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963003 William Dotani 2009-12-25T22:20:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961226 North wind with Jack Frost and wayward winds Santa loading sleigh, but let’s begin Good little tykes and terrible twos Awareness sets in, eyes sparkle truth This never escapes your inner . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:42:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961226 William Dotani 2009-12-24T04:42:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957078 In the last chapter, Sunshine had found a hidden rule about allowing women to become an Emperor. She somehow knew her entry into the competition would save Average Joe from the poison in the food . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:00:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957078 William Dotani 2009-12-21T16:00:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954975 There once was a chimney brick that liked to play tricks except when it was on Spring and Summer vacation. Its home was in a chimney where it practiced smoke signal variations as its volunteer vocation. . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:54:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954975 William Dotani 2009-12-19T21:54:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950509 Preservation dime, slippery edge time Swirling experience, resistance, growth Measures tone of child who smiles while singing Appreciation can atone, adorn Innocence Rhapsody perhaps, mirrored photographs . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:44:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950509 William Dotani 2009-12-16T21:44:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948782 Zigzag with me please down the crooked streets Sidewalks cracking smiles, tufts of growing weeds Sun and clouds guessing, pieces of the sky Warmth and rain dancing, flocks of geese V bye Lineament shadows, . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:42:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948782 William Dotani 2009-12-15T21:42:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941478 We have more than we need yet sadly need more than we have. Not many in public print are talking about the great American sin. No it is not dandelions, which might be your first choice. It is straight . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:56:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941478 William Dotani 2009-12-10T21:56:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935864 Lately I’ve noticed fans and athletes giving many different chapters and verses from the Bible on signs and on eye lids. It used to be you’d only see a sign with John 3:16: (Paramount . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:37:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935864 William Dotani 2009-12-07T22:37:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925739 Josh was a pretty lucky dude according to most of his friends. It was his dad, Mr. Thistle , who had convinced many parents that their teenage son a probable accordion virtuoso. It was strongly implied . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:42:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925739 William Dotani 2009-12-01T18:42:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922949 Tis the season of peace, brotherly love and the story of Sheila’s neighbor, so gather round young and old and I suppose you should not emulate this tall tale. Sheila you see was keeper of the . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:11:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922949 William Dotani 2009-11-30T02:11:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919387 The little man, your average Joe, explained a few rules on becoming an Emperor, but Sunshine had looked at him sadly and said, “I wish I could help, but I’m a woman with a beauty salon appointment.” . . . Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:21:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919387 William Dotani 2009-11-26T21:21:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977918208 A moment of peace A moment where stillness lies undisturbed An aroma of logs burning An aroma of seasonal herbs and spices Soaking in paradise Soaking in hesitant winds so crispy Thankfulness, a bumpy . . . Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:59:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977918208 William Dotani 2009-11-26T00:59:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913150 With the help of some smelling salts, Sunshine awakened and said, “Are we in Kansas yet?” It didn’t take long for her to realize where she was, the danger and the Orphanage. . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:20:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913150 William Dotani 2009-11-23T03:20:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907204 I guess you’ve heard The Sexiest Man Alive was crowned. The whole ceremony was a bit much and of course some men were crying crocodile tears when they realized they had lost. However, there’s . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:20:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907204 William Dotani 2009-11-18T21:20:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905374 Very few have the courage to face a wild elephant and even fewer paint their toenails. The danger signs were plastered photographs on the walk of fame that should have explained, but they were tightly . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:59:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905374 William Dotani 2009-11-17T20:59:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903667 Sunshine had to walk a mile for a camel and decided to take a coffee break. The waiter served the coffee and said, “One hump or two,” and Sunshine’s chaperone slapped his wrist with . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:56:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903667 William Dotani 2009-11-16T21:56:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901965 Sunshine grew up rather acrobatic and was quite fantastic at Bingo. She thought all the Nuns Mothers, so when any family tried to adopt her, she made sure the application made a detour into the incinerator. . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:49:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901965 William Dotani 2009-11-15T20:49:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898813 Sister Linda had finished her rounds. The bell tower had just chimed out Midnight and a pale chiffon moon ducked behind a cloud. The frost laden darkness seemed to be snugly tucked in, in a light breeze . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:55:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898813 William Dotani 2009-11-13T05:55:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896110 We hold these truths to be self evident A badge of courage on our nation’s soul Remembrance, for us, flag, their sacrifice Numb, thankfulness, bundling up many suns Of the people, for . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:30:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896110 William Dotani 2009-11-11T16:30:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894662 Lawn owners fear this time of year because of the yellow menace. The green grass defenseless under attack. Hordes of dandelions with their root canal teeth chomping into a lawn like a maniac. Who is behind . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:42:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894662 William Dotani 2009-11-10T20:42:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887224 Since my Mom’s name is Barbara, I think this qualifies for me to be an expert about something, but I haven’t figured it out like some people who drink hot tea and frankly, I’m talking . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:59:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887224 William Dotani 2009-11-05T21:59:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886008 Last Summer at the State fair I heard the exploits of some of our Gather friends recipe warfare. It was brutal. I’ll not pretend there wasn’t any sin, but indigestion set in, so no one was . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:01:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886008 William Dotani 2009-11-05T06:01:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881995 By now most of the crops have been harvested and stored away where they belong. However, there is a problem few know about caused by that (in)famous woman in New York state. Dare I say her name? Well, . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:22:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881995 William Dotani 2009-11-02T21:22:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881641 Mary O’Reilly was a good hearted soul and maker of tasty scones that had a common touch in any a brown bag lunch. Mary it might be said was a perfectionist and refused to make scones without . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:16:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881641 William Dotani 2009-11-02T17:16:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879797 The air was hanging on to just a tinge of warmness on a beautiful cloudy day. The streets it seemed were ankle deep in oak leafs and others joining the fray. Yes, walking through these leafs can be . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:52:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879797 William Dotani 2009-11-01T03:52:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876513 Once upon a time all school playgrounds had stones. This was known as the stone age. These playgrounds had small stones, aka, ditto rocks, some medium rocks by the fences and some stinky big boulders. . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:38:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876513 William Dotani 2009-10-29T20:38:20Z