http://chucki29.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Lesli B. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:39:24 GMT 2009-12-30T10:39:24Z 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=281474977958913 You know those wonderful As Seen On TV bags. They claim you can insert everything you own and flatten it to 1/8th it's original size, just by using your vacuum. Have you had experience with these marvels . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:32:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958913 Lesli B. 2009-12-22T17:32:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933890 I've been so busy lately I haven't had much me time and even less Gather time. I've found that I really miss Gathering. I miss posting and commenting and just hanging out. Hopefully I can find some time . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:09:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933890 Lesli B. 2009-12-06T22:09:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928054 This is my son's favorite cookie. A few simple ingredients, easy to put together, and delicious! Snickerdoodles 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons cream . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928054 Lesli B. 2009-12-03T01:00:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921785 I want to hear your remedies for keeping your eyes tearing when you peel onions. For my Thanksgiving dressing MJ peeled three pounds of the World's most potent onions. By the time he was sure he was blinded . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:33:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921785 Lesli B. 2009-11-28T23:33:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870451 Now that Halloween has come and gone, and you're looking at all the candy and wondering what to do with it, I have a recipe that can help. It's called Candy Bar Brownies or as I like to call them Trash . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:15:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870451 Lesli B. 2009-11-01T14:15:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871117 Candy's dad had a stroke last night. He lost use of his left side. He is also having difficulty swallowing and talking. Candy's family is like my own. Sometimes even closer. Grandpa is one of the coolest . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:56:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871117 Lesli B. 2009-10-26T20:56:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863853 Not only is this quick, cheap and easy. It's also delicious. So simple to put together and the leftovers reheat fabulously! Enjoy!   Ingredients 16 ounces spaghetti 1 cup chopped bacon . . . Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:27:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863853 Lesli B. 2009-10-25T18:27:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977864467 Wide awake, no one to talk to.  Stumbling around the internet. One cigarette left. I should be asleep, but my eyes won't stay shut. Love nights like this. Hate nights like this. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:12:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977864467 Lesli B. 2009-10-22T05:12:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863280 I received this from my son. I laughed so hard I could barely breathe. I can see this happening to me! Hope you enjoy it too. The horror of blimps Last week while traveling I stopped . . . Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:11:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863280 Lesli B. 2009-10-21T14:11:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853660 WARNING: Rant Alert! Why am I NOT allowed to have a bad day? I am bi-polar and I am medicated for this. Due to this, it seems that I am not allowed to have a bad day. If I am grumpy, annoyed, sad, . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:31:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853660 Lesli B. 2009-10-14T20:31:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849592 On weekends I work in merchandising and sales in several of my area supermarkets. When I'm there I get to watch the inner workings of the market and it's employees. This weekend I saw something both Saturday . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:01:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849592 Lesli B. 2009-10-12T13:01:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846770 As an assistant in an elementary school I spend lots of time on the playground. I love watching the kids and seeing the games that they play amongst themselves. Every once in a while though, it's nice . . . Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:31:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846770 Lesli B. 2009-10-10T01:31:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846689 Working seven days a week is leaving me very little free time to do what needs to get done. I feel like I'm stuck in an out of control hamster wheel. I find myself multi-tasking everything. If I could . . . Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:11:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846689 Lesli B. 2009-10-10T00:11:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845782 I posted this last year for breast cancer awareness month. Since no one has found a cure yet it's still just as relevant, so here it is again. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:41:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845782 Lesli B. 2009-10-09T12:41:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843714 I miss him... When the night falls He's not there I'm alone. When I'm sad He's not there To make me smile. When I'm happy He's not there To laugh with me. When the morning breaks . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:55:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843714 Lesli B. 2009-10-08T05:55:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843104 I just received an invitation in my email from 20/20 Research. They have invited me to join a research panel regarding beverages. The rewards seem to good to be true.  I know if it seems to good . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:49:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843104 Lesli B. 2009-10-07T20:49:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841793 It's cold. It's rainy. It's blah. My mood is blah. Everything is blah. I know everyone has a blah day now and again. What do you do to combat the blahs? Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:56:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841793 Lesli B. 2009-10-07T00:56:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977840920 I've been away from GSN for awhile and I was hoping you could fill me in on what's new over there. I've discovered the wheel, but I'm sure I'm missing other changes. What should I be on the lookout for? . . . Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:10:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977840920 Lesli B. 2009-10-06T14:10:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830985 Is the little freak dead yet. Has one of my fellow Gatherers done him in? What's with his mom letting him motor all over God's green Earth without supervision? Should CPS be involved? Hmmmm....... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:56:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830985 Lesli B. 2009-09-29T19:56:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829972 Quite possibly the best song ever. I'm sending this out to my oldest and dearest, MJ! Yes, you really do have this effect on some people!   You´re better then the . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:32:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829972 Lesli B. 2009-09-29T01:32:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829951 To think I thought Barney was bad. This dude is horrible and not only can he annoy you on TV, now he's right here on Gather. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:14:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829951 Lesli B. 2009-09-29T01:14:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827013 Friday night. I'm all alone, even the dog is asleep. I keep getting dive bombed by a dare devil moth. I have just survived the ickiest "first date" of my life. Just in case you're wondering, it is first . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:28:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827013 Lesli B. 2009-09-26T04:28:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826046 In today's world sometimes it's hard to find the good. This article proves that it's still out there, even in the form of high-school kids. I was moved by the actions of this young man and his team mates. . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:39:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826046 Lesli B. 2009-09-25T12:39:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818402 This morning I told myself to think positive and have a good day, even if it killed me. Guess what? I lived! So did everyone around me. Today turned out better than I could have ever imagined. It's amazing . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:04:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818402 Lesli B. 2009-09-19T04:04:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817402 It's Friday, and I refuse to let today be a bad day. I have gotten a second part time job which is going to make a big difference in life. It will mean I am working 7 days a week, but if that's what I . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817402 Lesli B. 2009-09-18T13:00:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816895 Somedays are ickier than others. Today has been one of the ickiest. I was poking around at icanhascheezburger.com looking for a laugh and I found this. It seems very fitting for the day. I dedicate . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:25:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816895 Lesli B. 2009-09-18T01:25:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816622 Thank you dear friend for making me take pause and reevaluate my feelings. You forced me to slow down and realize that I had allowed my heart to get ahead of common sense. It's been a long time since . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:11:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816622 Lesli B. 2009-09-17T22:11:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816075 If you could pick a color to describe your current mood what would it be. Mine is BLACK my mood couldn't get any darker if it wanted to. Lord help anyone that ventures into my path today. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:25:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816075 Lesli B. 2009-09-17T13:25:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814605 When I was in the Upper Peninsula over the Labor Day weekend, I was treated to a great reality program created by Mother Nature. The campground owner's kitty decided he wanted a squirrel lunch and set . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:34:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814605 Lesli B. 2009-09-17T12:34:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815318 How many of you remember gas pumps like this one? Not only did this particular gas station have these old pumps, it still had the honor system, where they ask you when you go in to pay how much you put . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:47:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815318 Lesli B. 2009-09-16T22:47:06Z