http://brightbluesea.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:14:25 GMT 2010-01-05T01:14:25Z 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=281474977586696  I suppose it was only a matter of time before all the negative publicity and preoccupation with the size of her jeans caught up with Jessica Simpson.  In recent weeks, photos of Jessica, in . . . Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:10:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586696 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-02-06T22:10:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560619 The Golden Globe Awards are now all handed out for the night and the results are in.  Heath Ledger, who died almost a year ago of an accidental perscription drug overdose on January 22, 2008, won . . . Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:06:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560619 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-12T05:06:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560200 This quote addresses a way of viewing oppression and comes from Marian Anderson, an American vocalist who dealt with overt racism and oppression during her lifetime (1897-1993).  I had not heard . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:47:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560200 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-11T19:47:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977559373 Fans of Team Jacob will be thrilled to know that Taylor Lautner, who played Jacob Black in the movie Twilight will be back to play the more mature Jacob in the sequel New Moon , based on the second . . . Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:02:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977559373 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-10T21:02:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977559303 Niagara Catholic High School just passed a proposal for a switch from the traditional 5-day school week to a 4-day week for students.  Students will have a 3-day weekend each week, with every Monday . . . Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:30:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977559303 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-10T19:30:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977557032 Well, I made it through an entire week post-New Years Eve without once giving in to the need for a second large Tim Horton's coffee.  As part of my plan to get a bit richer in 2009, I decided . . . Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:45:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977557032 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-08T14:45:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556523 Today's quote comes from Socrates and goes back to the years 470-399 B.C.  I found it interesting because the same ideas still seem to make sense in today's modern, post B.C. world. Socrates . . . Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:05:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556523 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-08T00:05:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556376 I decided to write a quick review of my newest scent addition to the home.  Febreze Scentstories has been around a few years, sold everywhere from the local Rite-Aid to Wal-Mart.  I always wondered . . . Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:28:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556376 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-07T21:28:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555939 Maybe it's my imagination but I just spent a few minutes looking through the recent articles section that I read every morning and there were an unusual number of advertising articles for different . . . Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:32:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555939 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-07T13:32:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555173 Apparently Time Warner customers are not too happy about the upcoming increase in Time Warner services.  After the recent channel controversy with Time Warner, many people are simply fed up it seems. . . . Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:08:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555173 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-06T20:08:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554814 It's Tuesday morning and time for another quote.  Today I chose a quote by Louis L'Amour, who over his lifetime made it a habit to write 5 pages everyday, eventually leading to over 100 published . . . Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:44:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554814 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-06T14:44:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553742 After two weeks plus of holiday time, Monday seems to have snuck in on me.  Back to reality and routine.  I feel like I need a pinch to let me know that yes, it really is Monday. Mondays . . . Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:18:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553742 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-05T13:18:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553101   Here's a new quote for the day, taken from my handy little book, "The Best Advice Ever for Leaders," by Wess Roberts. "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: . . . Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:34:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553101 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-04T20:34:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977552237   I found a nice quote for the start of the new year, when everyone is focused (or not focused) on working on a little self-improvement.  It's an older quote, and still a relevant one, . . . Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:36:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977552237 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-03T20:36:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551403 Inspiration comes from strange places for me, I suppose.  Today, I am simply giddy over the fact that I have been able to follow through with leaving behind a total of 2 large Tim Horton's coffees, . . . Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:27:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551403 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-02T21:27:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551334 It's been over two years now since I found Gather.  In that time I have managed to increase my connections list, make some points, and read about nearly everything under the sun.  It has . . . Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:15:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551334 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-02T20:15:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550525 No better way to start the New Year than with a few famous love quotes.  I found a few good ones to share today. Have a love-filled 2009! "And in the end, the love we take will be equal . . . Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:41:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550525 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-01T21:41:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550458 Now that 2008 is over, I decided to take a peek at what I made online last year.  I consider my online time a hobby more than anything else, and mainly shop, write, gather, and sometimes chat online.  . . . Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:38:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550458 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2009-01-01T20:38:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549577 Now that it's the last day of 2008, I have decided that there are a few things that I should put to rest and leave behind with the year 2008.  Bad habits, things I no longer need, maybe even . . . Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:00:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549577 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-12-31T20:00:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548870 Here is a fun survey borrowed and passed along... What color is your phone? - Silver Do you have any scented candles in your house? - Tons-mainly Yankee Candles & tarts Do you color . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:55:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548870 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-12-30T23:55:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545078 Here's wishing everyone at Gather has a very happy Christmas and holiday season this year! I hope that everyone has a little extra holiday magic in their stockings this year.   Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:12:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545078 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-12-25T18:12:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543750 When I was growing up Santa dropped all the gifts under the tree unwrapped and it was sort of like a visual overload (a good one though) when my sister and I came downstairs on Christmas morning.  . . . Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:16:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543750 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-12-23T21:16:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542608 As 2009 approaches, do you have any Gather goals for the new year?  Do you want to reach a certain amount of posts each day, week, month?  Are you planning to do more writing or focus on a particular . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:12:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542608 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-12-22T17:12:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541129 In my internet bargain searches I came across a great deal on Disney Crocs for kids and adults.  Other Crocs are also on sale at more than 1/2 off. Some of the deals include: Go to www.crocs.com . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:39:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541129 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-12-20T20:39:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538931 It was hard for me to believe that I could actually order glasses online and have them shipped for $8 plus the $4.95 shipping.  I was a doubter and expected to receive a pair of kiddie sunglasses . . . Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:24:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538931 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-12-18T14:24:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977519584 Here's wishing a very happy Thanksgiving to all the Gatherers who over the past few years have contributed so much for me to read, laugh, debate, and think about.  I am thankful for every game, . . . Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:10:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977519584 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-11-27T16:10:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510092 It looks like winter has arrived here, though the calendar would say that we have another month or so.  The snow started to fall last night and the temperature this morning was a chilly 24 degrees . . . Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:01:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510092 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-11-18T15:01:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499751 Carl Cameron of Fox News, among others, have reported that McCain insiders (staff) have been telling tales of Sarah Palin's intellectual challenges (referred to as knowledgability) and wild . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:46:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499751 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-11-06T19:46:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498134 At 11pm on November 4th, 2008, Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States.  For all who are around to experience this day, no matter what you feel, history was made today. . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:09:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498134 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-11-05T04:09:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496344 In one more day, actually less than a day, the final voting will begin.  When all is said and done, a new president will be elected and hopefully some of the election season rhetoric will be set . . . Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:16:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496344 Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. 2008-11-03T15:16:33Z