http://danipa68.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Danielle P. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:09:28 GMT 2010-01-04T13:09:28Z 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=281474977972750 "Believing, still" By Bob Perks I was speaking with a friend yesterday. We were talking  about change, challenge and hope. We spoke of life and all the dreams that we attached to it when . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:27:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972750 Danielle P. 2010-01-02T15:27:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968727 If you don't know what to do with your Christmas cards why not recycle them for a good cause .   The children participate in making the new cards by removing the front and attaching a . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:11:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968727 Danielle P. 2009-12-30T15:11:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964597 I've read a lot of articles recently on making big New Year's resolutions but the best advice I've seen so far is to make small changes that tend to last longer. I'm continuing on my quest for . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:57:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964597 Danielle P. 2009-12-27T17:57:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958472 So I admit I tend to over react.  I am working on it.  I try to stay centered and calm but damn, I think when you make a conscious effort to do that more challenging things come into your life. . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:00:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958472 Danielle P. 2009-12-22T12:00:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952124 I have to say I'm very excited about coming to Florida tomorrow especially since it was 17 degrees when I woke up this morning.  We did finally get sun and I am very grateful for that but it was . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:35:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952124 Danielle P. 2009-12-17T23:35:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945122 Well, our roads were extremely icy this morning but Sunday is hubby's big day at work.  He didn't make it.  He and his car slid into a guard rail right before the exit that took him to the main . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:17:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945122 Danielle P. 2009-12-13T18:17:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940895 I truly can't believe that Christmas is only 15 days away.  This year has flown by so fast for me.  Between school, the kids, Market Day volunteering and all life's stuff inbetween it's really . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:39:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940895 Danielle P. 2009-12-10T15:39:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925131 As most of you know I'm a student of Liberty University majoring in Psychology with a specialty of Christian Counseling.  Of course it gets harder and harder each semester.  Don't get me wrong . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:04:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925131 Danielle P. 2009-12-01T11:04:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922565  From my house to yours I hope you have a Wonder-filled Holiday Season!! As a great guy here on Gather, Victor Yakin  says even just a smile can make a difference in someone else's life.  . . . Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:20:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922565 Danielle P. 2009-11-29T19:20:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910278 I know it's a little early for Christmas but it is unseasonably warm here in Pittsburgh.  I figure it's best to start getting the Christmas decorations up early and not freeze to death trying to . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:33:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910278 Danielle P. 2009-11-20T15:33:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901582 For the last few years the world has seemingly gone crazy.  The shootings, the finanical greed of the big businesses of our country, the fighting over politics and much much more. Do you think . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901582 Danielle P. 2009-11-15T12:00:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977874002 I read a book last evening that was very profound.  It is called The Greatest Miracle in the World by Og Mandino.  Here are the four laws of happiness and success written by Og Mandino. . . . Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977874002 Danielle P. 2009-10-28T13:38:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870507 I'm back in class again and my first assignment was to write a 250 word essay on what makes a happy marriage. Here's my answer: It is a sad fact that many couples engage in unhealthy communication.  . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:11:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870507 Danielle P. 2009-10-26T15:11:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868620 My daughter's boyfriend was over last evening.  They went with us to the Harvest Festival then they came back and carved a pumpkin.  This is his very first attempt at carving a pumpkin, ever.  . . . Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:28:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868620 Danielle P. 2009-10-24T23:28:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977867563 Our kids school had their annual Harvest Festival tonight.  It was so much fun for the kids.  We get pizza and drinks and then the grand event is the Cake Walk. Parents that want to participate . . . Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:36:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977867563 Danielle P. 2009-10-24T00:36:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865141 Here is Beau and Iz zy just hanging out in the su n. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:51:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865141 Danielle P. 2009-10-22T15:51:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861681 All the leaves are almost gone here in Pittsburgh, Pa.  Here is a tour of my backyard before all the leaves blow away.  Enjoy!!             . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:07:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861681 Danielle P. 2009-10-20T15:07:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860815 As most of  you know diana d came to visit us from Fla for a long weekend.  We had a great time despite the rainy, cloudy, grey weather for the first two days....yesterday the weather broke . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:41:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860815 Danielle P. 2009-10-20T00:41:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853870 I know all I talk about is school anymore.  Between the kids, Chris, school and volunteering as a Market Day Chairperson I never have time for anything else.  I even slack on my gathering.....I'm . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:13:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853870 Danielle P. 2009-10-14T23:13:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851996 Help Please.... Last week we broke a milk carton in my car and it got all over the trunk area's carpet.  I've used the carpet scrubber on it twice and cannot get the smell out.  Does anyone . . . Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:53:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851996 Danielle P. 2009-10-13T21:53:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849900 Pictures from the second story of our house..   Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:06:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849900 Danielle P. 2009-10-12T17:06:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848552 The mornings here in Pittsburgh are very brisk now to say the least.  The leaves are all turning the beautiful colors of fall.  Soon the leaves will all be fallen and the dark days of winter . . . Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:43:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848552 Danielle P. 2009-10-11T17:43:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826767 September 25, 2009  Dear Danielle, Congratulations!     The final grades for the Summer 2009 term have been posted.  I am pleased to inform you that your grades have qualified . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:30:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826767 Danielle P. 2009-09-25T23:30:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823100 If you guys could spare a few minutes and say a quick prayer for my daughter Jamie .  She is having elective surgery today.    Please say a quick prayer for her and . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:54:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823100 Danielle P. 2009-09-23T11:54:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819565 Most of you probably won't be able to tell but I went one shade darker today when I colored my hair.  It's Garnier Chocolate Carmel.  I really like it.  What do you think?   . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:57:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819565 Danielle P. 2009-09-20T15:57:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819545 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to Pittsburgh.  I was c onsidering taking the kids.  I went as a little girl and it scared me.  The monkeys looked so fierce . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:23:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819545 Danielle P. 2009-09-20T15:23:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818674 Hi Everyone.... I haven't been on as much lately because college is pretty demanding this time around.  There is lots and lots of reading, papers and exams.  I hope everyone is doing well!! . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:29:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818674 Danielle P. 2009-09-19T13:29:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796387 Today I had a new front door and storm door installed.  They did a beautiful job.  If anyone is from the Pittsburgh area I highly recommend Omega Home Improvements for doors, windows, siding . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:28:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796387 Danielle P. 2009-09-01T22:28:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796381 My Nanny had a beautiful Mimosa tree in her yard for years and years. The blooms are beautiful.  When I owned my last house I took a clipping from her tree and it absolutely took off in my . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:21:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796381 Danielle P. 2009-09-01T22:21:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795531 The Invitation By Oriah It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:39:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795531 Danielle P. 2009-09-01T10:39:09Z