http://dustinsmom.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Carol P. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:12:21 GMT 2010-01-02T12:12:21Z 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=281474977853286   For the first time in ten years, since the tragic Columbine school shooting, the mother of one of the two shooters speaks out. So many people want to blame the mother for not seeing the . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:13:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853286 Carol P. 2009-10-14T17:13:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829675 HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE !!!!!!   Katie, Happy birthday, on Wednesday, 9/30. I would like to take a moment to let you know how much your friendship means to me. I know we haven't . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:38:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829675 Carol P. 2009-09-28T20:38:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781850 1 cup yellow corn meal 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups buttermilk or just make sour milk adding 2 tablespoons vinegar . . . Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:12:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781850 Carol P. 2009-08-20T21:12:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780440   6 SNICKERS® candy bars, chopped in sm. squares 6 Granny Smith green apples, chopped in sm. pieces 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip   Mix and chill. Enjoy as salad or dessert. . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:35:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780440 Carol P. 2009-08-19T22:35:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780435 I did not name this recipe, just so you know!   1 roll refrigerator chocolate chip cookies 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips 32 Kraft caramels 1/4 c. light cream 1 c. chopped pecans . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:32:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780435 Carol P. 2009-08-19T22:32:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780262   Recipe can be used for pork chops or chicken breasts.. 8 medium sized pork chops  (or chicken breasts) about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick 1 can pineapple rings, drained (reserve . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:23:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780262 Carol P. 2009-08-19T20:23:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780259 Another very easy recipe...   2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 med. onions, sliced 4 med. zucchini, sliced 2 lg. tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 tsp. salt . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:21:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780259 Carol P. 2009-08-19T20:21:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780256 Easy and very tasty recipe...   1 small onion 1 can crab meat (drained) 1 large package cream cheese   In a food processor, finely chop onion, add cream cheese, pulse . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:19:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780256 Carol P. 2009-08-19T20:19:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780252 6 cups Crispix cereal (or Chex Mix) 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup butter 12 ounce chocolate chips 2 cups powdered sugar   Melt peanut butter, butter and chocolate chips together in . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:17:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780252 Carol P. 2009-08-19T20:17:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780234   This is a great southern recipe...   1 reg. size pkg. Cool Whip 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese 1 c. powdered sugar 2 French vanilla instant pudding mixes 3 c. . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:14:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780234 Carol P. 2009-08-19T20:14:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780219     1 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/2 c. ground pecans 1/4 c. butter, melted 3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar 4 eggs 2 tbsp. strongly . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:10:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780219 Carol P. 2009-08-19T20:10:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778497   Please someone tell me this is not true. I just read where Favre is headed to Minnesota to discuss signing with the Vikings. NO! Stay home dude, please stay home. He is making such bad mistakes. . . . Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:54:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778497 Carol P. 2009-08-18T16:54:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778355   A butterfly hovers closely And then quickly moves away, Swiftly going wherever It's heart may freely say. A butterfly lowers and rises With the wind's gusty breath, As if coupled within . . . Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:08:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778355 Carol P. 2009-08-18T15:08:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762505   A dear friend, we all know him as C.F. Stewart, or Chris, has lost his long time companion, Linky. Chris has written a heartfelt memorial to Linky. If you have not read it, I encourage . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:47:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762505 Carol P. 2009-08-04T18:47:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746475 *UPDATE* This is NOT an advertisement for Mia Bella Candles. I am only asking opinons from my Gather friends.   Just wondered if anyone was familiar with the Mia Bella Scented . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:27:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746475 Carol P. 2009-07-22T18:27:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730281   I know some of you are saying, come on Carol, get over the bluebirds, enough already... but I can't. Just move along if you don't care to share in my joy. :) I noticed a lot of . . . Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:51:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730281 Carol P. 2009-07-06T16:51:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730131   The bluebird stories continue... I posted an article on Thursday, about the bluebird building a nest on top of three eggs. In case you missed it... http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727404 . . . Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:57:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730131 Carol P. 2009-07-06T12:57:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729693   As of a few minutes ago, the tragic death of former TN Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been ruled a homicide. His 20 y/o "girlfriend's" death is still being investigated as a possible suicide. . . . Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:22:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729693 Carol P. 2009-07-05T20:22:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727569     This post is my way of venting, I suppose. I know the traditional way of celebrating the fourth of July is with fireworks. When Dustin was here, we celebrated right along with . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:21:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727569 Carol P. 2009-07-02T20:21:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727561   I think I will start writing my own quotes. With all of the hands on experience I am getting, maybe I could write a book. Hmm. Do you think anyone would read it? In the meantime, I wanted . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:52:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727561 Carol P. 2009-07-02T19:52:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727404   Last week, I posted a photo of three little blue eggs I found in one of my bluebird houses.           I have been watching the male and female around . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:28:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727404 Carol P. 2009-07-02T16:28:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722154   The best part about the last bluebird baby leaving.... I witnessed it! I now have two babies out there somewhere that I have played a part of in their existence. How cool is that? . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:02:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722154 Carol P. 2009-06-26T16:02:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721294   First of all, thank you all for allowing me to share this bluebird experience. It has been devastating, finding the two babies on the ground. But I was forced to concentrate on the . . . Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:23:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721294 Carol P. 2009-06-25T16:23:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720194   As you can see, there are no photos of the bluebird babies with this post. Monday night, we had severe thunderstorms. I worried about the babies all night. Tuesday morning, I walked out to . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:02:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720194 Carol P. 2009-06-24T15:02:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718282   I planned to wait another day to post an update on the bluebird babies. However, I did a quick "look see" yesterday, and look what I found! One day does make a difference at this stage. Their . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:09:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718282 Carol P. 2009-06-22T15:09:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716707   Today is day nine for the bluebird babies. They should be flying away in a few days. I am trying to get as many photos as I can. Not much has changed since two days ago. They are . . . Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:46:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716707 Carol P. 2009-06-20T16:46:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714647   Giving and Receiving - two sides of the same coin. It often feels easier to be the giver than the receiver.... Yet the receiver is also giving the giver a gift. Without someone to receive . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:10:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714647 Carol P. 2009-06-18T15:10:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714603   What a difference three days make! These bluebird babies are the cutest things I have ever seen! I wanted to touch them and hold them sooo bad, but I refrained and took several macros. . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:30:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714603 Carol P. 2009-06-18T14:30:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711809   Yesterday, I watched the Mom and Dad bluebirds zooming in and out feeding the little ones. They are great parents. I have no other birds in my yard right now. They even chased away . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:42:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711809 Carol P. 2009-06-15T15:42:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710098   Can you tell I am so proud of my four bluebird babies! Here are more pics... day two.      They survived the night.           . . . Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:13:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710098 Carol P. 2009-06-13T15:13:25Z