http://calel.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Cal Jennings en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:00:35 GMT 2010-01-04T22:00:35Z 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=281474977647520 The last couple times I've uploaded my original music, I've found it does not appear in my videos, even after multiple tries, all telling me that the upload and the post were successful.  . . . Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:58:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647520 Cal Jennings 2009-04-06T01:58:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612714 Pain In Everything He stared at the sign.  He blinked twice, trying to clear his eyes.  It seemed that everywhere he looked he saw nothing but pain.  That was all he ever . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:57:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612714 Cal Jennings 2009-03-03T04:57:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587876 Why Does Sex Sell? <form style="margin:0;" action="http://www.imeem.com/embedsearch/" method="post"><input name="EmbedSearchBox" . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:21:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587876 Cal Jennings 2009-02-08T10:21:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586905 What was once a very nice, effluent neighborhood has degenerated into a slime riddled area, as so often happens over time.  This city is right next to the city where my mother was repeatedly attacked . . . Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:34:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586905 Cal Jennings 2009-02-07T02:34:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977585645 Mystydragon's Challenge You have been offered the gift of healing everyone of everything - do you accept the gift? Write a story showing the pros and cons of the dilemma of such a . . . Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:05:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977585645 Cal Jennings 2009-02-05T21:05:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578845 This seems to be a lesson that many of us were taught when we were young, but has been forgotten. I get so tired of nay-sayers who say that what you're attempting . . . Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578845 Cal Jennings 2009-01-29T21:23:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572148 The Parable of the Flower   Jack Brown didn't really have much of a green thumb, but he cared for nature and tried to grow a garden every year. He'd plant flower beds and . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:30:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572148 Cal Jennings 2009-01-23T08:30:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572140 Vinnyandflask's Challenge Write a story about a young lady who has lost her boyfriend, husband, or someone close to her.   All Was Lost   Things . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:07:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572140 Cal Jennings 2009-01-23T08:07:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571092 "if he'd stopped to think, he'd've realized that Clinton was married at the time - something which would open him up to blackmail and worse" I read this statement on Will's . . . Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:07:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571092 Cal Jennings 2009-01-22T07:07:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569506 I'm very glad about the fact that I was wrong, actually.  I'd been pleading and praying to God that I was mistaken that Obama would get assassinated and that would Bush seize control of . . . Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:27:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569506 Cal Jennings 2009-01-21T00:27:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977562320 Is World Peace Impossible? In 1979 I got my first computer that could connect with a modem.  I learned as much as I could and sought to set up a BBS system.  I decided on FidoNet(r), the . . . Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:19:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977562320 Cal Jennings 2009-01-13T22:19:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560348 Overturning the Moneychangers' Tables It seems that many preachers are telling people that if you're living right by Jesus, he'll make you rich, powerful, and fill all your desires.  . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:52:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560348 Cal Jennings 2009-01-11T22:52:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547487 Kittygory's Challenge Choose a character from a favorite movie or book, one that you either love or hate. Take on that character's persona, and show us something about him/her that . . . Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:51:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547487 Cal Jennings 2008-12-29T12:51:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545129 My Christmas Poem Sitting 'round like a tub of lard Feeling like a total retard With misery, gloom, and despair When Christmas Spirit should be there I see people having . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:18:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545129 Cal Jennings 2008-12-25T20:18:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543855 Let's Cry for the Bankers The bankers seem to have had a tough year.  They have had such bad luck with the economy.  They've taken everything everyone had and just can't seem . . . Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:47:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543855 Cal Jennings 2008-12-23T23:47:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543851 I helped Dennis Kucinich campaign both for President and for Congress after he withdrew from the Presidential race.  He has stood against those who have tried to subvert and destroy our Constitution. . . . Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:43:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543851 Cal Jennings 2008-12-23T23:43:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542566 May you have a Merry Christmas, Happy . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:32:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542566 Cal Jennings 2008-12-22T16:32:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541247 Not Quite Christmas Today I went in public view Upon advice of friend or two Perhaps today I'd make a friend To speak with 'fore I meet my end But, alas, 'twas not to be Very few . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:50:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541247 Cal Jennings 2008-12-20T23:50:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540807 The Slug Twisting minds with your perversion Causing heartbreak and dispersion Bellyaching all the time Acting like truth is a crime Your heart, it is so devious . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:02:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540807 Cal Jennings 2008-12-20T10:02:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539911 Using the phrase below as the theme (you don't have to use the exact words) post a poem, story or a photo in your blog. Please leave your link here in the comment . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:29:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539911 Cal Jennings 2008-12-19T13:29:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539906 Cagh's Challenge Tell about a painful experience in your life ... from the OTHER person's point of view. This isn't necessarily an experience of betrayal; it could be the . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:25:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539906 Cal Jennings 2008-12-19T13:25:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539904   My friend, Will, posted a blog a while back about receiving messages from Russian women who "wanted to be his mate."  In the spirit of his blog, I thought I would post this . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:20:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539904 Cal Jennings 2008-12-19T13:20:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537808 Through the Eyes of a Child When I was about 5, I had a bamboo flute.  I had almost forgotten about it.  As I was looking at something totally unrelated to music, the thought of it . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:00:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537808 Cal Jennings 2008-12-17T09:00:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536729 I hear this one a lot from the Christian Fundamentalists: Romans 13:1-7 (New International Version) Submission to the Authorities Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, . . . Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:25:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536729 Cal Jennings 2008-12-16T07:25:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536692 Vinny & Flask’s Challenge Write a short story about an animal surviving danger, or being rescued, but write it from the animal's point of view. You may include . . . Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:53:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536692 Cal Jennings 2008-12-16T05:53:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533200 Death is near.  I feel it's firm grip.  It's not cold like I thought it would be.  It's very warm like a breeze on the hot beach.  I don't have the strength to fight . . . Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:02:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533200 Cal Jennings 2008-12-12T08:02:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533198 Sumax - Write a story using one syllable words only. Sumax's Challenge 100 Challenges!  Wow!  It is a year since this group was started and we have covered . . . Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:56:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533198 Cal Jennings 2008-12-12T07:56:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527537 Cat Stevens < Ann Wilson James Taylor Willie Ne.. Bob Dylan Turley Ri.. Heidi Little . . . Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:43:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527537 Cal Jennings 2008-12-06T04:43:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527536 Take Off Your Clothes (For World Peace) Now baby, you look fine but I’ve got something else in mind I’m not thinking selfishly ‘cause these are troubled times That’s why we’ve made a plan . . . Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:40:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527536 Cal Jennings 2008-12-06T04:40:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527534 RFK Jr is in Berkeley tonight Thu Dec 4 7-9 pm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Our Environmental Destiny - Berkeley Named a "Hero for the Planet" by Time Magazine, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s . . . Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:37:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527534 Cal Jennings 2008-12-06T04:37:14Z