http://crankyb.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:52:37 GMT 2009-12-28T16:52:37Z 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=281474977838489 In my early twenties I desperately needed answers to life's myriad dilemmas occurring constantly. It consumed every aspect of my personal life, so I turned to the only resource available; religion. Not . . . Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:21:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838489 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-10-04T23:21:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827614 My gather friend, Ken Grisnak, whom I have not seen here in ... gosh, I don't know how long, often sends me quite interesting emails and the latest was no exception.   Given some of . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:44:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827614 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-09-26T21:44:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819570   I named her after her father without having to use his name, and after my sister who was affectionately called Dee or Dee Dee. Her father was born in the month of April. She was born in . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:21:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819570 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-09-20T16:21:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818785 This notice to you is in no way exposing YOUR identity, as I have not included your last name or initial. Someone who knows me is also connected to you or knows about you, and will no doubt lead you to . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:19:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818785 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-09-19T16:19:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808949 Kissing my husband goodbye as he left for work then settling in with my first cup of coffee at my desk, it seemed to be a morning like every other morning in The Sunshine State where we barely . . . Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:45:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808949 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-09-11T19:45:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807233 Last night Barack Obama became the sexiest man alive in my view. I love a strong, just, fair minded man who stands up for others and protects those who are being unjustly beaten down by bullies, thieves . . . Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:14:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807233 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-09-10T16:14:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804055 Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Back to School Event Arlington, Virginia September 8, 2009 The President: Hello everyone – how’s everybody doing today? I’m . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:03:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804055 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-09-08T12:03:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798650 This is so disgusting! It makes me want to never breathe in public again!   Seriously, watch this!     What disgusts me more is that this is an endorsement . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:29:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798650 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-09-03T14:29:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781240 I don't mind dissenting views, or good debates over an issue. No matter how much I may disagree with someone it is through thoses debates and discussions that I may just learn something I didn't know. . . . Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:33:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781240 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-08-20T14:33:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774489 This moves me. Music is a language everyone can understand.   The Inspiration Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. . . . Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774489 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-08-15T01:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764767 Anyone who follows me on Gather might jump to the conclusion that I dislike all Christians or anyone who is devoted to their religion. This is far from being true. In fact, I don't even despise religion. . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:24:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764767 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-08-06T15:24:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762274 This is so funny, in a sadistic way, but my humor tends to lean towards things like this when it comes to justice served. The three women did break the law, and will probably pay dearly for their revenge, . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:47:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762274 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-08-04T15:47:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755036 I read an article earlier this morning from a conspiracy laden website about CNN reporting how the military will be working with FEMA this fall in the event of a Swine Flu Pandemic. I'm not one to fall . . . Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:20:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755036 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-07-29T15:20:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745090 Eight years after divorcing my ex-husband, I chose the man I would spend the rest of my life with. We have been married twelve years, last new year's eve. During those years we lived well, remodeled our . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:20:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745090 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-07-21T18:20:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741723 As a prolific generation we are now on our way out, leaving a legacy like no other be fore us. We have collectively changed the history of the world. We were witness . . . Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:12:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741723 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-07-18T17:12:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737208 Having an opinion while debating political or religious ideologies is not harassment. Disagreement in a discussion is not harassment. Following certain topics or those who are inclined to post those topics . . . Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:16:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737208 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-07-14T21:16:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731129 There are many sites out there that I have tried out and decided I didn't like. The main reason is because of response time, connectivity, and format. While MySpace is fun for decorating, although I've . . . Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:44:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731129 Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) 2009-07-07T14:44:10Z