http://cathynel.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Cathy N. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:10:14 GMT 2010-01-05T14:10:14Z 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=281474977636324 As we got older, we are always looking for ways to make ourselves look younger.  There is a way that is a lot cheaper than Botox or a facelift.  It's BANGS!!! Think about it.  Bangs . . . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:58:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636324 Cathy N. 2009-03-25T03:58:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977610990 Brandon Rogers is a friend of mine.  With American Idol starting up full speed, I thought it might be nice to share his latest single with everyone.  Brandon wrote this not long after he came . . . Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:14:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977610990 Cathy N. 2009-03-01T18:14:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602581 My husband went to get the mail today and came back with a white box.  It was addrsessed to me and I was REALLY surprised who it was from. I got a surprise present and it is really nice.  . . . Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:15:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602581 Cathy N. 2009-02-22T02:15:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601585 There are times that we all need to just get something off our chests.  Well, here's the place - just let it all out.  Go ahead, you'll feel better. I'll start. 1.  I . . . Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:50:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601585 Cathy N. 2009-02-21T02:50:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595120 I was lucky enough to be able to go to Las Vegas with my son for our birthdays.  He was turning 21 and excited about being "legal."  So, we planned a wonderful trip.  We got a . . . Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:27:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595120 Cathy N. 2009-02-15T07:27:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583036 I had such a wonderful time in Las Vegas with my son.  It was his birthday on Wednesday and mine on Saturday, so we decided to celebrate in Vegas.  He was turning 21, so it was a great way to . . . Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:33:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583036 Cathy N. 2009-02-07T03:33:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577005 I'm so excited!  I have been planning this trip for quite some time now.  Tomorrow is my son's 21st birthday and mine is on Saturday, so we decided to go to Las Vegas. My son has . . . Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:17:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577005 Cathy N. 2009-01-28T04:17:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565514 I was at work the other day and everyone else had gone to lunch.  I was still sitting at my desk when my cell phone rang.  I answered it and I hear the woman say, "This is <her . . . Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:06:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565514 Cathy N. 2009-01-17T01:06:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977552508 It was 84 degrees today in Dallas.  That is 30 degrees above normal.  Yes, it was down right hot!  I was thinking - is it really winter? I know many parts of the country are freezing, . . . Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:52:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977552508 Cathy N. 2009-01-04T02:52:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551460 This is very sad news.  Jett Travolta, age 16, son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston has a seizure and hits his head and dies. http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/02/obit.jett.travolta/index.html . . . Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:24:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551460 Cathy N. 2009-01-02T22:24:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548869 If you're planning on a trip to Las Vegas between now and March 11, you can get 1/2 price airfare today or tomorrow (Dec 30-31) on Soutwest Airlines using code LASVEGAS.   http://www.southwest.com/landing/vegas_50off.html?src=e123008 . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:54:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548869 Cathy N. 2008-12-30T23:54:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543017 I understand they have to test the tornado sirens in our town once a month, but they are DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!!  They have been going on and off for the past hour.  Just when I think they are . . . Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:42:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543017 Cathy N. 2008-12-23T01:42:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540218 I went to a Christmas party and they had some really awesome prizes.  I never win anything.  I was SO surprised when I won the Grand Prize.  I won the Rockband Special Edition for Wii. . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:59:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540218 Cathy N. 2008-12-19T18:59:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977535572 Former American Idol contestant Brandon Rogers will be performing live on 12/15/08 at 11 pm EST, 10 pm CST, 9 pm MST and 8 pm PST.  The concert will be streaming live on Raw Rhythms on thestream.tv . . . Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:00:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977535572 Cathy N. 2008-12-15T03:00:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977535419 by flying shoes! This is so funny, yet sad at the same time. Who saw this one coming? At least President Bush did, in time to get away. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bush I'm sure this . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:07:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977535419 Cathy N. 2008-12-14T23:07:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533162 We all know the economy isn't the best this year.  We know many people are forgoing buying presents.  So, would you buy them if you can afford them, even though others in your family are . . . Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:21:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533162 Cathy N. 2008-12-12T06:21:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528928 I was thinking back to my time growing up and how busy this time of year would be for all of us.  Early in our lives, we always had music all around us.  Christmas though was a special time.  . . . Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:28:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528928 Cathy N. 2008-12-08T01:28:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520856 I love this song.  It is called "Christmas Time".  The words are true for many of us and we can relate.  Written and sung by Donny Osmond, I thought I would share with everyone. . . . Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:30:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520856 Cathy N. 2008-11-29T07:30:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495166 Do you love music as much as I do?  While checking out Billboard magazine, I saw one of their sponsors is allowing free downloads for 7 days.  Check it out here:   Allnet.com Downloading . . . Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:23:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495166 Cathy N. 2008-11-02T02:23:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488535 My son and I voted early yesterday.  This is his first time he has been able to vote for President and he couldn't wait to vote.  There was a line, which is very unusual for early voting.  . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:24:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488535 Cathy N. 2008-10-25T18:24:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977480118 Most people have a talent, skill, or something that they are really good at doing.  Sometimes it takes awhile to find that ONE thing that makes you happiest while you are doing it.  Why is it . . . Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:14:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977480118 Cathy N. 2008-10-17T03:14:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468050 Okay, I haven't been shopping for anything in awhile - except groceries.  My husband is starting a new job on Monday and needed to buy some tan Dockers.  He had black and blue, but they . . . Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:29:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468050 Cathy N. 2008-10-05T00:29:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977465165 With all the talk of banks failing and Chase buying WaMu, I know many people are concerned about their money.  I'd like to share a very good thing that Chase is doing VERY PROACTIVELY.  . . . Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:56:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977465165 Cathy N. 2008-10-02T01:56:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977451906 I've been a professional writer for many years and I edit different types of documentation for people all the time.  I usually don't charge anything for my friends.  I've edited . . . Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:49:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977451906 Cathy N. 2008-09-18T01:49:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977437633 Okay, I know I'm not crazy.  This morning I logged in for a little while and read a few posts.  My point total ended with 101. I just logged in tonight and my point total ends with 71.  . . . Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:57:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977437633 Cathy N. 2008-09-03T01:57:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435441 I was lucky enough to take a "girls weekend" trip with my good friends to Las Vegas.  The main purpose of our trip was to see Donny and Marie at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. They . . . Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:07:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435441 Cathy N. 2008-08-31T22:07:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435237 I'm looking for a newer car and what a surprise when I saw gas for $3.29 a gallon in Dallas.  I hope gas prices are still dropping for you too! Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:35:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435237 Cathy N. 2008-08-31T16:35:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418521 How sad.  Issac Hayes dies at age 65.  I grew up with his music and will miss him.  I loved the "Theme From Shaft" and his acting roles in "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" . . . Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:13:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418521 Cathy N. 2008-08-11T00:13:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407996 I was lucky enough to be able to attend two of the sold out Donny and Marie shows in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand on July 21 and 22. They were fantastic! These shows were a preview to their upcoming . . . Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:48:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407996 Cathy N. 2008-07-28T11:48:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407292 Have you ever had something that has been a part of your entire life come to an end?  It is terribly heartbreaking to know that something that has been such a part of your life will never happen . . . Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:24:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407292 Cathy N. 2008-07-27T04:24:11Z