http://bobe.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Bob E Sherman en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:33:13 GMT 2009-12-28T17:33:13Z 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=281474977965552 Urban Meyer was playing the Tin Man on Saturday.  Today it's the Scarcrow. Urban make up your mind. Oops, if he's the Scarcrow I guess he can't. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:32:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965552 Bob E Sherman 2009-12-28T13:32:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903744 One of the most frustrating things in life is that no one listens to me. One explanation, of course, is that I’m full of crap. I wrote an article in August, 2007 about having China as an ally. You . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:48:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903744 Bob E Sherman 2009-11-16T22:48:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894313 Just like James Brown: I feel good. After watching Lou Dobbs on CNN last night I feel vindicated. All the things I was suggesting in my post “you’re not pulling the Fort Hood over my eyes” . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:40:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894313 Bob E Sherman 2009-11-10T16:40:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876608 If you are an author or just a reader, the new site www.filedby.com looks promising. I have started a group "Satire" for fans of satirical humor. Check out the website and join my group (sense of humor . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:40:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876608 Bob E Sherman 2009-10-29T21:40:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849776 I remember watching the Democratic debates and I was amazed that none of the candidates thought that English should be our official language. They didn’t suggest any other language, so I guess . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:32:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849776 Bob E Sherman 2009-10-12T15:32:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977847523 Alfred Nobel died in 1896 and set up his foundation. Presumably the Peace Award was created because he felt guilty about inventing dynamite and other explosives. Most of the Nobel Laureates over the years . . . Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:07:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977847523 Bob E Sherman 2009-10-10T18:07:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830509 Please contact Gather and ask them to remove the annoying animated ads. I'm not going to buy dog food or visit Disney Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830509 Bob E Sherman 2009-09-29T13:22:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827516 So you believe in the tooth fairy but not the holocaust. Big deal, everyone knows you’re nuts. I know you are trying to look tough, but you don’t need nuclear weapons. No one cares about or . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:40:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827516 Bob E Sherman 2009-09-26T18:40:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826669 I just got back from Pittsburgh with my sister Susan. We had driven there in her Infiniti G20 only to discover that the Summit was not an Infiniti Conference. We did stay long enough to see lunacy . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:47:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826669 Bob E Sherman 2009-09-25T21:47:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815147 I agree with Jimmy Carter based on some of the people I know. Those who are speaking out on TV saying Jimmy is wrong don't know anything for sure. You never know what's in someone else's heart. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:16:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815147 Bob E Sherman 2009-09-16T20:16:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806551 After I watched the speech tonight I asked myself how would Jesus deal with the Republicans. The answer can be found in Luke 23:24 Father forgive them, for they know not what they do   Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:28:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806551 Bob E Sherman 2009-09-10T02:28:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805538 Now that the real President's school address is over; I am happy to see that the world is still turning and we still live in a democracy. Neither Hugo nor Fidel called Obama to congratulate him on  . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:23:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805538 Bob E Sherman 2009-09-09T13:23:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804159 Hello children. It is my pleasure to address all you kids today. I am speaking during your lunch hour so you won’t miss any of your classes. I won’t speak too long as I don’t want your . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:27:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804159 Bob E Sherman 2009-09-08T13:27:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797599 I have received several negative letters concerning my column in July’s Waterfront News , “Youthful boating indiscretions.” www.waterfront-news.com . Considering the recent events . . . Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:11:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797599 Bob E Sherman 2009-09-02T20:11:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765714 The documentary of the atomic bombings should be required viewing for all schools, the US Congress and the UN.  God help us. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:03:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765714 Bob E Sherman 2009-08-07T01:03:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751391 I guess I'm as stupid as Sgt. Crowley. I just can't get more followers. I picked up  a Brazilian follower who had 483 twits following him. He posts updates, but says nothing. I replied to him saying . . . Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:33:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751391 Bob E Sherman 2009-07-26T19:33:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744814 Everyone should have access to health care. (This may be the last point we  agree on.) Everyone must have health insurance. It will not be free, you must pay something. Insurance companies . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:41:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744814 Bob E Sherman 2009-07-21T14:41:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743510 If Michael Vick thinks I care to see him back in the NFL; he's barking up the wrong tree. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:22:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743510 Bob E Sherman 2009-07-20T16:22:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737991 For God's sake give it a rest. If you think it's wrong don't have one. We can all agree that the number of abortions should be reduced. But, making it illegal or killing doctors is not the answer. Give . . . Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:48:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737991 Bob E Sherman 2009-07-15T17:48:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724295 I posted my 100th update on Twitter today. http://twitter.com/BOBESHERMAN   Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:59:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724295 Bob E Sherman 2009-06-29T11:59:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720303 My wife's recent visit to the ER of Memorial Hospital in Hollywood, FL illustrates some of the problems with health care. You cannot provide affordable health care to everyone until the costs come down. . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:41:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720303 Bob E Sherman 2009-06-24T16:41:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712180 I've come to the conclusion that road rage is justified in most cases.   I'm not suggesting gun fire is the proper response. But, have you seen how people drive lately, or can't drive. My favorite . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:55:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712180 Bob E Sherman 2009-06-15T23:55:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697920 Earlier this year I entered my book, Am I the Only One That Signals? , in the Beach Book Festival competition, sponsored by JM Northern Media. The judging criteria to quote from their announcement were . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:01:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697920 Bob E Sherman 2009-06-01T13:01:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697249 Thanks to the FDA and all the tree huggers who have nothing better to do; we have Nutritional Facts printed on food packages, including water bottles. This helps us make informed decisions. Here is the . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 17:50:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697249 Bob E Sherman 2009-05-31T17:50:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688585 It's no surprise that Obama has not read my article on closing Guantanamo. It's a little surprising that he ignores the Senate.   I'm not guided by the fear mongers who suggest that the prisoners . . . Thu, 21 May 2009 21:47:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688585 Bob E Sherman 2009-05-21T21:47:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652218 I have always wanted to belong to a yacht club where I could sit around the pool after a game of tennis and discuss politics, my next cruise, or whether I should run for Commodore. After lunch and . . . Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:15:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652218 Bob E Sherman 2009-04-10T17:15:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606585 As a small boy I would run through the woods and when I got home I would find burrs stuck to my socks. I remember thinking; I bet I could invent a fabric that would stick to itself like the burrs did . . . Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:02:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606585 Bob E Sherman 2009-02-25T17:02:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595439 FOREWORD Hi, I'm Sherman the Shark. I live with my wife Megan and the other Lagoonies in Kapupu Lagoon in the South Pacific. I am a happy-go-lucky shark who might share a popsicle with you one . . . Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:46:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595439 Bob E Sherman 2009-02-15T16:46:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977585605 Have you read the Stimulus Bill? I doubt it. This proves once again that surveys mean very little. The bill is 647 pages long. If you're interested, you can find the full text at www.huffingtonpost.com . . . Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:29:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977585605 Bob E Sherman 2009-02-05T20:29:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569242 I was on a crowded elevator yesterday and a young lady cried out "I've been geesed". I asked politely, "don't you mean goosed?" "I can count can't I?" she replied . . . Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:25:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569242 Bob E Sherman 2009-01-20T19:25:34Z