http://brendafaye.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Brenda Tucker en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:27:03 GMT 2010-01-03T11:27:03Z 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=281474977613781   In 1987, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's.   In 2000 I was forced to retire on disability.   Since then I have cofounded an organization that at one time had 1400 members, representing . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:30:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613781 Brenda Tucker 2009-03-04T04:30:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977597394   What has to happen to shake people up and make them realize that what this country needs now is unity!   It's time to put away prejudice childlike behavior, competitive slamming political . . . Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:30:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977597394 Brenda Tucker 2009-02-17T12:30:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541064 As we celebrate our Saviors birth, I'm reminded that life with its ups and downs is to be treasured and revered.  That we have to experience the valleys in order to appreciate the mountain tops.  . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:00:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541064 Brenda Tucker 2008-12-20T19:00:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977248792 Some of you may remember me...I've been away for some time.  I think I last posted sometime in September.  I've been in my quiet mode for that time and to be honest I'm still there.  . . . Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:53:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977248792 Brenda Tucker 2008-02-04T05:53:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977189591 I've been away from Gather for a while but will be back soon.  Just wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas.  I wrote the following...well you'll know when you read it.  My gift . . . Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:32:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977189591 Brenda Tucker 2007-11-29T10:32:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977109165 SPECIAL NOTE:  Toward the end of the article I have given a link to a video that I feel needs to be seen by one and all.   Please don't miss it ...it's about a child Kelsey . . . Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:00:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977109165 Brenda Tucker 2007-09-07T03:00:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977104215   They say that hind sight is 20/20 and I have had the privilege of proving that "they" are right. (If anyone ever finds out who "they" is, please let me know.) My list is . . . Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:12:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977104215 Brenda Tucker 2007-09-03T06:12:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977102789 I used to love to ride a bicycle!  One of the things one loses to Parkinson's is balance.  I've become a real "bull in the china shop" if you know what I mean!! LOL  . . . Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:35:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977102789 Brenda Tucker 2007-08-31T15:35:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977093523 Where Do We Get It?   First let’s establish what “it” is.  “It” is the drive, the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.  It’s the “umph” . . . Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:55:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977093523 Brenda Tucker 2007-08-22T07:55:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977087087 Something wonderful happened the other day and I feel obliged to share it with everyone.  This is one way Gather makes a difference. There were approximately 30 comments made on the photo essay I . . . Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:03:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977087087 Brenda Tucker 2007-08-15T20:03:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977082078 I don't know if writing this kind of "article" is appropriate or not but I'm missing everyone and just wanted to say Hi.  I've been pretty busy lately putting together a photo . . . Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:25:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977082078 Brenda Tucker 2007-08-10T17:25:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977075286              Transparent Reality - Prepared for the Photo Essay Contest (Reposted to insure photos were restored.) There is much to be said about . . . Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:29:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977075286 Brenda Tucker 2007-08-03T22:29:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977063086 Yesterday, Saturday, I wanted to do something frivolous and fun.  Well, this introduction to our two newest members of the Tucker Family is just that.  It's silly but a great deal of fun . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:35:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977063086 Brenda Tucker 2007-07-22T09:35:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977059533 I've taken the liberty to use our flag as my icon this week.  My way of honoring our fallen heroes.  In particular the adopted son of one of our Gather Family, Debra H. Pvt 1st Class Eric . . . Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:42:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977059533 Brenda Tucker 2007-07-18T15:42:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977054948  I have revised the photoshow that I submitted for the sepia contest at the Capture This Group.  The concept has taken on a different personality.  I hope everyone enjoys this one.  . . . Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:33:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977054948 Brenda Tucker 2007-07-14T03:33:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977054629   The sound of the dripping faucet seemed to echo inside Clara's head.  It had been a very long day and she was ready to head for the house that is until this stupid faucet started leaking.  . . . Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:43:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977054629 Brenda Tucker 2007-07-12T23:43:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977053676 July 13, 2007  THIS SUBMISSION IS BEING REMOVED FROM COMPETITION AND REPLACED WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION ENTITLED  "PROMISE IN THE LIGHT"   New article to be . . . Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:40:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977053676 Brenda Tucker 2007-07-12T02:40:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052167 This is just a "from my heart" piece that I feel compelled to write.  I don't really know what all I'm going to say but I believe it will flow thru my fingertips without too much . . . Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:31:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052167 Brenda Tucker 2007-07-10T16:31:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977048648  Ali...Practical...wonder what his definition is?    Have you ever noticed that being practical means different things to different people?  I've spent my entire life being practical . . . Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:53:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977048648 Brenda Tucker 2007-07-06T02:53:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977045653    Squinting to see the illuminated clock on the bedroom wall, Darla moved very slowly and deliberately as she climbed out of bed so that she wouldn’t wake her husband.  . . . Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:29:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977045653 Brenda Tucker 2007-07-02T18:29:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977042841 “It’s pronounced Ohn-DRAY-uh,” she sneered.    “Why, sure thing Miss On-Dree-ah. Ya, know I reckon I’ve never heard it said that way before.  I’ll . . . Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:16:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977042841 Brenda Tucker 2007-06-29T05:16:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035113 Have you ever had times that you just seemed overwhelmed by your life in general?  When there seemed to be more questions than answers? Well, I am having such a time.  Before I "retired" . . . Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:34:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035113 Brenda Tucker 2007-06-21T03:34:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032625 The bell in the clock tower was tolling midnight as Janet headed into the park.  This was so out of character for her...but at the same time it was so very exciting.  Caressing the oversized . . . Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:08:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032625 Brenda Tucker 2007-06-18T09:08:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032548 Sarah McSib tagged me !   "Truth OR Dare" .  So I am posting my response here. All ya'all have to do is guess which one is the lie. I would more so call this version . . . Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:07:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032548 Brenda Tucker 2007-06-18T05:07:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977031680 You know, any man can be a parent A roll in the hay and even if incoherent. but truth be known with that said Not any man can be a Dad! To be a Dad, you need to hug when its tough Listen when the . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:48:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977031680 Brenda Tucker 2007-06-17T05:48:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977030349 Tomorrow I will be attending a reunion of my husband's side of the family.  They've been having these reunions since 1971 and as you can appreciate have accumulated many photos.   . . . Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:06:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977030349 Brenda Tucker 2007-06-15T18:06:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017204 Over the weekend, I spent some quality time with one of my daughters special children.  I'm very proud of what  my daughter, Angie, does for a living.  She works with children with special . . . Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:13:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017204 Brenda Tucker 2007-06-01T16:13:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011963 This article somehow got buried...or at least I think it did.  Please click on this link to read and comment on: Story of Private Henry           Peace, Bren Mon, 28 May 2007 14:54:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011963 Brenda Tucker 2007-05-28T14:54:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011495   Introduction:  Another in the adventures of "by His Grace" camping experiences of Gary and Brenda Tucker.    Sitting by the lake with the breeze on her face, Bren soaked . . . Mon, 28 May 2007 00:46:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011495 Brenda Tucker 2007-05-28T00:46:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006279 There are many things I loved about the Gulf Shores...the white sand, the pastel homes, the different shades of blue of the ocean.  But most of all I loved the sunrises.  The third morning we . . . Tue, 22 May 2007 17:52:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006279 Brenda Tucker 2007-05-22T17:52:27Z