http://childhoodstories.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Childhood Stories en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:04:38 GMT 2010-01-07T07:04:38Z 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=281474977974932&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace I will be on Gather to read other's posts. It is hard for me to type until my elbow is operated on. Just know I am reading your posts. Happy New Year to all my Gather Friends. May 2010 be a great year . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:30:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974932&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Annmarie B. 2010-01-04T03:30:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973560&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace The dance company my daughter belongs to makes a float for the Woodstock Christmas Parade every year. This year, however, the parade was held at night...and on one of the coldest nights of the year. . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:43:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973560&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Janet "Jax" B. 2010-01-03T19:43:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971776&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace  Be a part of the "legacy" read and comment thanks. GJH http://shuharilegacy.com/blog Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:26:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971776&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Gary J. 2010-01-01T21:26:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969689&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace As you gather with family and friends to welocme this new year, try recalling some stories from times past. Maybe you recall the time you saw Auntie trip and do a "preacher seat" into the kiddie's . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:36:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969689&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace James s F. 2009-12-31T05:36:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969047&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Science Links   http://www.factualtv.com/documentaries/science-and-technology A collection of videos and documentaries, news summaries, blogs, and other content . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:19:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969047&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Lisa M. 2009-12-30T19:19:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968988&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace We've already had a couple of snow storms this month, and although the last dusting of snow has melted away today, it's still bitter cold.  I was flipping through some pictures looking for something . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:58:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968988&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Brittney R. 2009-12-30T18:58:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925813&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Seriously after a great party w/ my side, we went over to Yeti's sister's and my boys opened more presents then we played PICTIONARY!!! YAY!!! Tons of fun and I just love my MIL!!! She rocks!!! Evan . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:10:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925813&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Lady of Lake Merritt =P 2009-12-30T10:10:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967881&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace http://shuharilegacy.com/blog Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:40:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967881&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Gary J. 2009-12-29T23:40:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967628&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:21:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967628&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Andre W. 2009-12-29T20:21:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924029&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Man I love the holidays! Nothing like visiting family, boozing, and presents! Anyhow, during my family's annual X-mas party, we had a white elephant gift exchange and I feel jipped. I got stuck w/ the . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:50:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924029&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Lady of Lake Merritt =P 2009-12-29T10:50:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964335&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace I love nicknames! It’s a good thing that I do, because I come from a family that has long believed in ‘em. Believes in ‘em so much that once they tag you with one it’s what they . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:16:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964335&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Ed Williams 2009-12-27T12:16:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963806&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace As everyone enjoys the holidays according to their traditions and family customs and prepares to wind up the first decade of the new millennium, I'm sure that there have been a lot of photos and . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:01:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963806&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Kendra Bonnett 2009-12-26T21:01:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961053&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Although many acquaintances refer to me as “Scrooge,” I really am a Christmas person. For years a lot of my friends thought I was crazy because I’d be humming or whistling Christmas . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:41:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961053&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Len Maxwell 2009-12-24T00:41:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960739&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace A very special fairy tale for the times (thank you, Mariana & Ann) Tierra Madre and the Sacrifice of Ursus Polaris © 2009, Bent Lorentzen . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960739&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Bent Lorentzen 2009-12-23T20:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960734&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Around the Christmas Tree the tiny faces are aglow As Daddy reads the story of Jesus and of what happened on the night when he was born. Then he says a small gentle prayer. The thrill is getting . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:32:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960734&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-23T19:32:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957160&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace When I remember The Christmases past I mostly remember my Grandmother Strong I remember love I remember cookies and cakes, pies and giant hams I remember candy making, especially salt water taffy . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:41:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957160&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-21T20:41:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957143&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Usually for me one old year just seems to roll into the next new one and there is very little difference. I never know what to write unless a grandchild is born to highlight that particular . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:31:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957143&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace steve the legend 2009-12-21T16:31:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955796&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Most youth oriented summer camps are based on a theme often related to the history of the area. Perhaps a forest containing an old logging operation has a theme based on logging, with rustic cabins . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:56:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955796&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace James s F. 2009-12-20T18:56:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955247&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace   Years ago when I was young and newly married my wife and I visited a fishing pier in a sleepy town on the central coast of California. The pier allowed cars on it but we decided to park our car . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:19:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955247&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Kevin E. 2009-12-20T04:19:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954404&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just a few days away, isn’t it? Santa will soon be making his yearly run around the globe, delighting both children and adults alike. Christmas is the . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:37:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954404&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Ed Williams 2009-12-19T11:37:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953965&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace I say Hallelujah and they can have it! Because it was an untruth. Now they can erect the real sign that reads "Auschwitz Death Camp". The more people mourn over that sign the more you empower . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:42:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953965&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace John Sparacio 2009-12-19T02:42:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953572&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace "The Last Steps I'd Ever Take" (Our mind and what it remembers)     I don't know how to categorize this article. It's not a book, yet it's a story of my life, don't worry not the whole . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:16:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953572&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Sara W. 2009-12-18T20:16:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953552&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace "Being In Hurricane Katrina" (Memories Of That Night) The ravishes of Katrina are hard to forget, not because of the broken trees which stumps still linger across the street from my home, or the constant . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:03:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953552&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Sara W. 2009-12-18T20:03:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953080&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Today is my son's last day of school before Winter Break, so he's very happy about that. :) Tomorrow, he & I are going to go to the Botanical Gardens & do some other stuff. I'm really happy . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:53:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953080&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Gwen K 2009-12-18T14:53:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952711&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace I am so sorry I am not around as much I will try as from next year to be here more often, my Health has been up and down badly and I need to get in a new routine lol but I will try my best to be here . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:19:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952711&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Gaby M. 2009-12-18T09:19:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948009&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Over  5 million Roman shades and roll-up blinds are being recalled because babies and toddlers are dying from strangulation. These blinds have cords which can and have gotten caught around childrens . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:56:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948009&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Lady of Lake Merritt =P 2009-12-15T12:56:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952166&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace We married and had a family   There were no grandparents living   On either side, so our Christmas traditions   Were started anew, the loving and the giving . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:36:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952166&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-18T00:36:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950156&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace she stands beneath the shadows so no one sees her pain camoflauged by broken smiles and tears blending in with rain the darkness hides her so very well consuming her soul and mind if only . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:09:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950156&grpId=3659174697239176&nav=Groupspace Sara W. 2009-12-16T18:09:17Z