http://catbird707.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Cathi L. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:05:16 GMT 2010-01-07T15:05:16Z 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=281474977970623 Greetings, Sad news reaches us today from Afghanistan.  The Canadians have lost five, including four soldiers and a journalist.  Other reports say that we lost eight of our own CIA people.  . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:51:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970623 Cathi L. 2009-12-31T23:51:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620 A Different Christmas Poem     We have an opportunity to support veterans from within Gather.  Our very own Gatherite, Liz [site-Raven], has . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:07:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620 Cathi L. 2009-12-31T20:07:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959357   Renowned artist Maya Lin debuted a new video, "Unchop a Tree," in  Copenhagen last week. The video is the latest iteration of Lin's last memorial, called "What is . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:33:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959357 Cathi L. 2009-12-22T22:33:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957720 Greetings, Christmas packages to the troops are arriving by the crate, and the soldiers are sharing with workers from places like Nepal, India, and Philippines.  The soldiers are very happy . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:09:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957720 Cathi L. 2009-12-22T00:09:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949074 This guy may not have an actual job, by what he did with his Jeep is worthy of a listen.  Take a look at this video and let me know what you think.  Better yet, visit one of Julian's websites . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:39:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949074 Cathi L. 2009-12-16T01:39:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945247 It is not necessary to know every anthropological and historical nuance of the people here.  If that were the case, our Coalition of over forty nations would not exist.   More important . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:08:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945247 Cathi L. 2009-12-14T17:08:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935329 Greetings, It's turning cold in  Afghanistan .  The 2009 fighting season has more or less ended, though we can expect to see reduced fighting until probably March or April.   Spring . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:20:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935329 Cathi L. 2009-12-07T17:20:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935293 Uncle Jay Explains It All!     Groups go gaga for Sarah!   Globe goes green in Copenhagen!  Grunts go gung-ho in ‘ghanistan!  Gitmo goons . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:01:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935293 Cathi L. 2009-12-07T17:01:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935271 Here's to the Heroes: A Military Tribute This is such a beautiful video and the singing leaves me absolutely breathless. The music is from The Ten Tenors (TTT). I've . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:36:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935271 Cathi L. 2009-12-07T16:36:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935216 Holiday Cards to Wounded and Recovering Military   The American Red Cross again will sponsor a national “Holiday Mail for Heroes” campaign to receive and distribute holiday . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:04:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935216 Cathi L. 2009-12-07T16:04:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923033 This is an update from an earlier story: 4 Police Officers Shot Dead Near Washington State Air Force Base   Police seek person of interest PARKLAND, Wash. — A . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:31:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923033 Cathi L. 2009-11-30T04:31:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922550 British Member of Parliament Adam Holloway is well informed on Afghanistan and always worth listening to . I first met Mr. Holloway in Afghanistan in 2006 in . . . Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:28:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922550 Cathi L. 2009-11-29T19:28:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819383   SEATTLE —  Four police officers were shot dead in an ambush at a Washington state coffee house, a sheriff's official said Sunday. The attack occurred east of McChord Air . . . Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:44:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819383 Cathi L. 2009-11-29T18:44:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977920676   Can ya believe it?  Best Pal, Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L.,     tells me that her hubby, Darren ("Site Psychologist . . . Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:25:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977920676 Cathi L. 2009-11-27T23:25:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919204 The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody     Now didn't that make you feel are warm and fuzzy inside? Happy Thanksgiving, Folks! . . . Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:20:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919204 Cathi L. 2009-11-26T17:20:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916158 On November 19th, a Fort Benning soldier found a suspicious package and note at the base's motor pool.  This soldier, as yet unidentified, notified his NCO according to procedure, and the NCO . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:41:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916158 Cathi L. 2009-11-24T20:41:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914208 VIDEO: Veterans to Obama: Do Not Escalate in Afghanistan On Veterans Day the Brave New Foundation released this video to place pressure on President Barack Obama not . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:55:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914208 Cathi L. 2009-11-23T18:55:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913206 Last week Sarah Palin sold a tower of books … almost as many pages as the health care bill!   This week, millions of Americans will bite into turkey, bite into their savings, and then go . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:39:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913206 Cathi L. 2009-11-23T04:39:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911751 Malalai Joya:  Afghanistan's Bravest Woman If this [CIA funding war-lords] isn't bad enough, [President Karzai] appointed Izzatullah Wasifi as Afghanistan's anti-corruption chief [in . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:38:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911751 Cathi L. 2009-11-21T19:38:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910349 For some reason, GOP senators have chosen to block the Credit Card Rate Freeze Act (see below) that is designed to prevent credit card companies from raising their rates prior to The CARD Act of 2009, . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910349 Cathi L. 2009-11-20T17:20:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897040 My husband heard this story on his way home from work and told me about it.  What an incredible story to share on this Veterans' Day.  Please read about this incredible woman, Michele Norris. . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:45:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897040 Cathi L. 2009-11-12T04:45:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896809   GOP's Coburn Blocks Bill Disabled Vets Bill November 11, 2009 The Senate wants to provide $4 billion to help homecare providers for 6,800 disabled veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:32:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896809 Cathi L. 2009-11-12T02:32:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896171 Bryan's Story I knew a boy, Bryan Chism.  He was born November 28, 1984.  November 28th is the 332nd day of the year.  It was the same month Velma Barfield became . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:43:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896171 Cathi L. 2009-11-11T17:43:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894244 Misplace your keys and glasses twice a day? You'll recognize yourself in this hilarious video by comedian/speaker Mack Dryden.  Enjoy!   Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:55:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894244 Cathi L. 2009-11-10T15:55:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892898 Johnice R.  You didn't like the Sound of the Earth Spinning and I promised I would send you something that would make you smile.  This still has to do with the Earth, now, but hopefully this . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:04:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892898 Cathi L. 2009-11-09T21:04:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892350 The Sound of the Earth Spinning from Dean Omori       THE SOUND OF THE EARTH SPINNING is taken from the album  CHILDREN'S STORIES In conversation . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:49:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892350 Cathi L. 2009-11-09T14:49:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892316 To think that it could be so simple.  End war.  Do we have the power to stop the current situation in Afghanistan and Iraq?  Do we have a voice or we simply "accept what our political figures . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:35:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892316 Cathi L. 2009-11-09T14:35:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891273 Greetings, Today started off very badly.  An email came from London from a BBC correspondent saying that  Staff Sergeant Olaf "Oz" Schmid had been killed in  Afghanistan .  . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:38:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891273 Cathi L. 2009-11-08T21:38:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887626 Does anybody know how to contact Nellie (Unofficial Official Gather AZZ Kicker ) ?   Check these two out: Death is but a Gunshot away Goodnight and Goodbye: Farewell . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887626 Cathi L. 2009-11-06T03:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886950 The term 'Cowboy Mouth' has been used in the poetry of Shakespeare and Bob Dylan as well as a play by Patti Smith and Sam Shepard. Usually meaning one with a loud and raucous voice, it describes the . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886950 Cathi L. 2009-11-05T19:19:52Z