http://bsewell.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Brandon S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:25:42 GMT 2009-12-28T19:25:42Z 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=281474977248240 It's dark in the room, but not quiet.  Two naked souls lying across a bed.  Embracing and sharing the warmth of each other. Taking comfort from it.  Feeling more at home than . . . Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:03:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977248240 Brandon S. 2008-02-03T18:03:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017950 “I left a part of myself at that altar.”   His friend huffed his disagreement for the fourth time.  “Look we need to get you out of here.  Let’s hit the road you, . . . Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:43:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017950 Brandon S. 2007-06-02T11:43:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977015757 Let me say first as a disclaimer that I am 29 years old.  I do not drink.  I do not smoke.  I do not SMO-OOH-OKE, either.  And I don't do drugs.  I do enjoy a good sugar high . . . Thu, 31 May 2007 13:43:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977015757 Brandon S. 2007-05-31T13:43:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826594 Greetings from the latest and newest two word challenger, me.  This week I'm hoping to hear tails of horror, fear, awe, and dread.  This week's challenge is "Bated Breath". . . . Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:33:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826594 Brandon S. 2006-10-29T18:33:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826431 He awoke with the peculiar taste of well-water and antiseptic in his mouth.  His eyelids lifted begrudgingly revealing the foggy world beyond.  When his eyes had adjusted he could see he was in . . . Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:02:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826431 Brandon S. 2006-10-29T15:02:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976821193 A brand new cherry red Ferrari idled in the middle of a busy two-lane highway.  He'd sat there for two or three minutes now, just thinking.  Honking horns and flashing lights behind him and . . . Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:48:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976821193 Brandon S. 2006-10-22T12:48:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976810451 It was real easy not to believe in aliens.  He'd spent his entire life since age eight not believing in them.  Now, at age 32, he sat on the edge of the bed in his daughter's room, with . . . Sat, 07 Oct 2006 13:37:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976810451 Brandon S. 2006-10-07T13:37:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976803964 I was just thinking... Have you ever left a door open and someone told you in an offhand way, "What were you born in a barn?" Most of us have. Well according to the Bible, Jesus was born in . . . Thu, 28 Sep 2006 22:41:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976803964 Brandon S. 2006-09-28T22:41:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976787241 God , you know about my ancient vulnerability, my hatred for stupidity.  It is for that reason I ask you to strike down the following evil doers. God , punish those that love me.  Clearly . . . Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:27:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976787241 Brandon S. 2006-09-05T08:27:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976780756 So...It' s Saturday evening.  Like many married people I am not out at a movie.  I am not at a bar, clad in dressing clothes, sipping on expensive drinks, and dancing to thunderously loud . . . Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:43:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976780756 Brandon S. 2006-08-23T23:43:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976773155 I got married.  Yep, that's right.  I "took the plunge", as they say.  I wasn't nervous about it a bit.  No cold feet.  None of that.  To tell the truth . . . Sun, 06 Aug 2006 16:57:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976773155 Brandon S. 2006-08-06T16:57:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976773148 When I first moved in with my wife over a year ago, I seemed to be an unwanted guest.  Her little black Australian Cattledog greeted me with sharp barks, and motorcycle growlings. To be honest I . . . Sun, 06 Aug 2006 16:30:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976773148 Brandon S. 2006-08-06T16:30:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976759153 Every night his mother would curl on a reclining chair with her orange tabby, Princess.  The cat laid constantly in arms, except for times when it had to "go piddle".  Then . . . Sun, 11 Jun 2006 14:39:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976759153 Brandon S. 2006-06-11T14:39:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976758836 Bad two word challengers!  All of you BAD!  No one sent me an email by Wednesday.  I'm not gonna beg.  I'm not.  Send me an email.  Give me a colorful suggestion for . . . Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:47:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976758836 Brandon S. 2006-06-09T18:47:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976758831 Jarred parked his idling van, and sucked in a long breath.  Staring up at a lonesome star-strewn sky, he couldn't help but reminisce about who he was.  About how he'd gotten here.  . . . Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:28:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976758831 Brandon S. 2006-06-09T18:28:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976757427 (Setting: A stormy night in Transylvania.  Brandon S. stands inside the secret laboratory of Victor Frankenstein, a room filled with lighted panels and switches.  He is wearing a blood-stained . . . Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:57:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976757427 Brandon S. 2006-06-04T13:57:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976756109 Mike tossed back another Budweiser as the "party favors" arrived.  Just another member of the group, he received a clear baggy from a guy in a grey hoodie.  "Party favors" . . . Mon, 29 May 2006 18:48:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976756109 Brandon S. 2006-05-29T18:48:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976754791 It was twelfth grade "Creative Writing".  My teacher, Mr. Moriarti, always used abject opulence when selecting his clothes and his words.  Today was no exception when he arrived clad . . . Wed, 24 May 2006 13:49:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976754791 Brandon S. 2006-05-24T13:49:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976754376 This weeks challenge is (like most will probably be) open-ended.  This week is dedicated to humor.  That little spice of life that brightens our days.  That little tidbit that lifts us out . . . Tue, 23 May 2006 00:18:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976754376 Brandon S. 2006-05-23T00:18:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976754370 Afternoon.  I rocked in the chair on the front porch whittling a stick still clad in my khaki fatigues, when my fiancée arrived.   I watched her unload two brown bags of groceries and . . . Mon, 22 May 2006 23:46:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976754370 Brandon S. 2006-05-22T23:46:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751960 Silky fabric brushes his face.  The man's lips curl into a smile. Sun, 14 May 2006 14:52:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751960 Brandon S. 2006-05-14T14:52:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751908 Downstairs.  I open the canister on the Supersoaker, lay it under the running faucet, and watch as it fills.  I place the cap back on and sling the water pistol over my shoulder.  . . . Sun, 14 May 2006 10:11:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751908 Brandon S. 2006-05-14T10:11:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750894 I stumbled on this one by accident to put it simply, but I am so glad I did.  I had never been a fan of Pierce Brosnan before this movie.  I'd never really watched Remington Steele, had never . . . Wed, 10 May 2006 23:59:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750894 Brandon S. 2006-05-10T23:59:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750871 What is your favorite movie?  If you are like me it's a difficult challenge.  I've seen so many and I have many favorites.  However, maybe you have one that speaks to you, or you . . . Wed, 10 May 2006 22:18:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750871 Brandon S. 2006-05-10T22:18:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750116 I thought I'd start this group out with a simple article.  My favorite movies.  I have lived through almost three decades of life.  In that time, I can say with relative certainty that . . . Sun, 07 May 2006 22:35:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750116 Brandon S. 2006-05-07T22:35:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976748935 Tell me if any of this sounds familliar.  It's been weeks now since I've posted anything on gather.  I mean anything.  I feel guilty about it.  Like I've been neglecting . . . Wed, 03 May 2006 02:20:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976748935 Brandon S. 2006-05-03T02:20:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743353 Gathering thunder broke the eery silence that had claimed the desert since four o clock.  Rainfall did not accompany it, but humidity did.  Dewy water clung to the air . . . Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:44:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743353 Brandon S. 2006-04-10T23:44:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743349 We sat down together.  She opposite me.  Two metal chairs in front of a folding card table, in a concrete room painted sea foam green.  Afternoon light streamed in from one window in the . . . Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:12:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743349 Brandon S. 2006-04-10T23:12:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976739946 She took a break from packing her suitcase.  Outside her window, a fall wind stirred.  A small cyclone of leaves twirled on the sidewalk for a moment then vanished.  A plump cardinal plodded . . . Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:06:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976739946 Brandon S. 2006-03-27T18:06:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976739381 I gather my notebook, pen, and the application from the car.  I received a call from this woman about a week ago.  She's interested in having her child attend the head start pre-school program . . . Fri, 24 Mar 2006 23:58:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976739381 Brandon S. 2006-03-24T23:58:31Z