http://dsidwell.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by David S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:55:59 GMT 2009-12-29T13:55:59Z 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=281474977937458   A fun story behind this photo that I shot a couple of years ago: I like it a lot, just because I think the lighting is good, I'm pleased with the composition (a slight diagonal), and the . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:41:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937458 David S. 2009-12-08T19:41:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817116 I was asked by an ad hoc committee of arts organizations (an Art Summit) in my community to write an open letter in support of the arts generally in our community and alerting citizens to the fact that . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:47:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817116 David S. 2009-09-18T05:47:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784965 Good question! Here is a sampling of where I've been and what I've been doing for the past few months. The future few months look busier than ever as I teach a few classes on Storytelling for Utah State . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:09:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784965 David S. 2009-08-24T02:09:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595480               Moon Merchandise I'd like to sell you the moon, I would. I'll sell it cheap, to you I could. So grab a jar . . . Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:43:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595480 David S. 2009-02-15T17:43:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578221 One of the most fascinating and mysterious of all canyon sights in my desert wanderings is the discovery of ancient Native American ruins. They are scattered all over the desert southwest, but . . . Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:09:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578221 David S. 2009-01-29T08:09:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578213 Sonnet for Marianne on Her Birthday The trees outside are bathed in silver mist. Though cold it is, predictions would suggest that warmer fronts are coming. I am blessed that through all cloudy . . . Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:35:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578213 David S. 2009-01-29T06:35:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548745   A couple of weeks ago, I took my son, Owen, to the Salt Flats of the Great Salt Lake. Specifically, we wanted to explore the area near the Spiral Jetty. These salt flats are often muddy and . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:39:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548745 David S. 2008-12-30T21:39:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527596 Because I enjoy historic cooking, I really wanted to make some sugarplums this year. We hear of "visions of sugarplums"..."dancing in our heads" and we see the Sugarplum Fairy . . . Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:23:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527596 David S. 2008-12-06T06:23:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521273 Grandma's Map The whispering beauty of your face, with all its cracks and lines and furrows, makes a map—a map from there to here. There is where your smile was broad and deep, laughing silvery . . . Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:06:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521273 David S. 2008-11-29T21:06:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517041 I just thought I'd share a few informal thoughts on California's Proposition 8. Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) , it may be interesting for some of . . . Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:08:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517041 David S. 2008-11-25T07:08:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516690 If you haven't received this via email friends who send you too many "funny" things yet, here it is for you. I threw a few chicken (well, rooster) photos in for your enjoyment.   . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:56:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516690 David S. 2008-11-24T23:56:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511726 We've all experienced it: the bird comes out of the oven, and there's still almost an hour before the big Thanksgiving dinner! Yikes! Soon, a pinch here and a taste there... And it's . . . Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:12:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511726 David S. 2008-11-20T04:12:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510512 I'm sure it's too late for this upcoming upgrade, but here are a few suggestions to improve the site and make the experience simpler and more ergonomic: 1. Photo albums should be Group-free. . . . Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:15:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510512 David S. 2008-11-18T22:15:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508563 A few weeks ago, my daughter, Lotti, and I went to the Tetons! I promised a photo essay, and here it is! Our adventure began in Idaho Falls, where my brother lives. This is only a couple of hours . . . Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:49:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508563 David S. 2008-11-17T03:49:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507323 We Had Plans We had plans, but they changed. Now, my brother's finger in his collar can never make the new tie feel right. Now, the wrinkles on my hasty skirt won't vanish . . . Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:25:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507323 David S. 2008-11-15T06:25:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500173 A Length of Tattered Curtain In the fairy tale she cannot help herself. The beastly silhouette, so fraught with mystery and danger compels her gaze. The great white bear with candles . . . Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:17:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500173 David S. 2008-11-07T18:17:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488950 I've run across several interesting websites, but this one trapped me for a good hour or two. Hans Reichel is a musician from Germany who is famous for his unique guitars he makes and also an instrument . . . Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:26:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488950 David S. 2008-10-26T05:26:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488610 Our family makes giant vats of fresh salsa this time of year each year. Without the tomatoes, however, we were doomed to a salsa-less autumn until I discovered Green Tomato Salsa. It was at least one way . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:19:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488610 David S. 2008-10-25T20:19:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482598 Howdy all, I just got back from several days with my Daughter in Grand Teton National Park. We loved out time together. It began as an idea to go on a long hike, but when the kids wanted to come, . . . Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:20:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482598 David S. 2008-10-19T19:20:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977401522 Cake     Marie scrutinizes the small granules in her hand. There are only a few, dear Reader, and she can easily see their crystalline facets, whiter than her pale palms. With an . . . Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:18:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977401522 David S. 2008-09-29T04:18:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977454087   It once was useful, and maybe even noble. Now gravity's unrelenting tug warps and sags its timbers, yet it beckons passersby with nostalgic anticipation. It may have been red long . . . Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:19:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977454087 David S. 2008-09-22T02:19:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366301 I've been asked by several Gather friends to explain how I take my photos. So this article will cover what many to be the most basic and important of all photographic skills: FINDING & . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:40:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366301 David S. 2008-06-09T06:40:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360820 Prayer of the Thankful Husband I thank thee Father for all that is mine-- that is really ours-- that is really thine. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:13:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360820 David S. 2008-06-04T02:13:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358849 I happen to like food and eating and cooking, and I wrote this poem about umami, the fifth taste. It's a rich, protein oriented flavor that you can find in things like steak, miso soup, and other deep . . . Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:43:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358849 David S. 2008-06-01T16:43:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356514 Ways to Genius The boy considers how ideas can come-- A project in the works perhaps. Though genius is elusive, so he thinks, All one needs is maps. The never-hungry parrot begs for snacks . . . Thu, 29 May 2008 14:33:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356514 David S. 2008-05-29T14:33:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977353693 I published this a few months ago under a different title, but have been slowly working on it. Like the character in the story's reaching, my reaching toward getting this so it is "right" . . . Mon, 26 May 2008 03:04:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977353693 David S. 2008-05-26T03:04:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977343063 I thought I'd try to have fun this week! Dang but these short ones take longer than the longer ones! All hail the Vulcans! When I done stubbed my toe on the charming divan and . . . Sun, 11 May 2008 19:40:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977343063 David S. 2008-05-11T19:40:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336815 I've been working hard on this one. I hope you like it. It has a happy ending, and a sad one at the same time. A Rescue Massive in its sleek and lumpy form, the right whale, barnacled . . . Fri, 02 May 2008 04:18:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336815 David S. 2008-05-02T04:18:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336041 It has been asked of old "how many angels can dance on the head of a pin?" Good question. I came closer to answering it in Zion National Park. Not too long ago, I finally made the trip to . . . Thu, 01 May 2008 04:05:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336041 David S. 2008-05-01T04:05:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333344 This took longer to write than the week of the Poetry Please challenge "Round" allowed. So here I'm posting it now, late. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated! Plato's . . . Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:59:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333344 David S. 2008-04-27T19:59:58Z