http://eclectic4life.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by V. Hughes en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:36:39 GMT 2010-01-03T14:36:39Z 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=281474977050809 Hello to all, <>I am not sports guy. No football, basketball, hockey, horse racing, or baseball. The only things I ever watch are the World Cup Soccer Matches and the big tennis events. This morning . . . Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:47:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977050809 V. Hughes 2007-07-09T00:47:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977048010 Hello to all, This a.m. I found a scam posted as a comment on my article Are They Adults, Young Adults, Teens, PreTeens, Kids, or Children. It is one of those send money to this account scams. . . . Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:09:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977048010 V. Hughes 2007-07-05T13:09:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047722 Hello to all, Let me make it clear that no research was done for this article. This is my opinions, my observations, and I know the Chinese invented fireworks. Every year before New Years and . . . Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:35:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047722 V. Hughes 2007-07-05T01:35:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977041500 Hello to all, Here is a pet peeve of mine. Let me rephrase that. This is something that crawled under my skin years ago and created a mental rash that needs constant scratching. Once a week at least, . . . Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:07:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977041500 V. Hughes 2007-06-27T21:07:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977027471 Hello to all, It's that time of year in St. Louis. The work of the Bard comes to Forest Park for the seventh year and it is all FREE. Yep, free. The timeless stories of Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, . . . Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:26:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977027471 V. Hughes 2007-06-12T15:26:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977024092 Hello to all, Yesterday I was doing something I rarely do and had a epiphany (also something I rarely do). Most people have trust issues. There are races, religions, political affiliations, sexual . . . Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:08:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977024092 V. Hughes 2007-06-08T20:08:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977022253 Book Review – BEYOND THE GAP by Harry Turtledove Hello to all, A retreating glacier that once divided a world opens bringing about clashes of disparate cultures. There are the barbarian and the . . . Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:58:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977022253 V. Hughes 2007-06-06T21:58:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977022248 JUDGING BY THE COVER – BOOK REVIEWS WHERE DUST JACKETS SPEAK Maximum Ride III by Patterson -- Petal Pusher by Lindeen -- Quantico by Bear Hello to all, How do you choose? All around you are books. . . . Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:46:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977022248 V. Hughes 2007-06-06T21:46:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019922 Hello to all, Each year we go on a 7 - 10 day backpacking trip in Colorado. For the last three years we have gone to the Never Summer Mountain Range in Rocky Mountain National Park. See my Gather article . . . Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:51:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019922 V. Hughes 2007-06-04T17:51:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019822 Hello to all, Walk with me through Benton Park, Missouri. Numbers caught my attention today. Every house has one, the mailpersons depend on them, and they are all different. Here are some interesting . . . Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:58:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019822 V. Hughes 2007-06-04T15:58:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977018406 Hello to all, It was a thrill to be chosen to receive a signed copy of this book. I know the other three people chosen feel the same way. Sitting in my urban garden among the flowers, herbs and vegetable . . . Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:29:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977018406 V. Hughes 2007-06-02T23:29:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017578 Hello to all, Are you one of those people, male or female, who cringe when they consider baking from scratch? Would you like to impress your mate, date or family with your prowess in the kitchen? Here . . . Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:36:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017578 V. Hughes 2007-06-01T22:36:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017047 Hello to all, Sunlight and herbs mean exquisite flavors for our recipes. Yummy times to come. Golden Sage, Aromatic Sage, Sweet Basil, Spearmint, Nasturnum, Basil, Flat Parsley, Roses, Rue, Lemon Thyme, . . . Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:00:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017047 V. Hughes 2007-06-01T13:00:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977016372 Hello to all, The building where I took the pictures of the barn owls was the lock and dam control building in the 1920s. This is the space the owls chose. Built of red brick with fitted stone floors . . . Thu, 31 May 2007 22:01:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977016372 V. Hughes 2007-05-31T22:01:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011028 Good morning all, It's 8:30,  Sunday morning and it's raining in St. Louis. Friday we started our Memorial Weekend project (usually we go hiking, camping or fishing). Mary and I are extending . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 14:21:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011028 V. Hughes 2007-05-27T14:21:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977008833 Hello to all, My previous photo essay on New Haven showed the scenic tourist side of the little Missouri town. Unfortunately like all small towns across America it has lost businesses over the years. . . . Fri, 25 May 2007 16:10:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977008833 V. Hughes 2007-05-25T16:10:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951498 Hello to all, I'd like to invite you to Roblller Vineyard Winery in New Haven, Missouri. Mary's (my fabulous lady) folks started it over sixteen years ago and they had a vision much different . . . Fri, 25 May 2007 13:58:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951498 V. Hughes 2007-05-25T13:58:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977008047 Hello to all, Traded in Gather points for my first Home Depot card. Imagine my shock when I saw it takes 3-6 weeks to get it. Wow! Proves that computers don't make everything faster. Namaste, Wayne . . . Thu, 24 May 2007 19:32:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977008047 V. Hughes 2007-05-24T19:32:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977007937 Hello to all, Hunter loves to take a walk in the park. We walk the two blocks to Benton Park and folks at stop signs gape at the 5 ft snake hanging from my arm. Hunter won't play on the playground . . . Thu, 24 May 2007 17:06:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977007937 V. Hughes 2007-05-24T17:06:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977007819 Hello to all, Welcome to my neighborhood. Today we're going to take a hike along both ends of Cherokee Street in South St. Louis. Divided by Jefferson Street, Cherokee has an Antique Store District . . . Thu, 24 May 2007 15:20:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977007819 V. Hughes 2007-05-24T15:20:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006145 Hello to all, The title says it all. Namaste, Wayne                                       . . . Tue, 22 May 2007 14:30:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006145 V. Hughes 2007-05-22T14:30:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977005560 Hello to all, Mary's name has come up in many of my writings and she is a member of the Gather community. Along with her day job she is also a painter, photographer and digital artist. Recently she . . . Mon, 21 May 2007 17:55:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977005560 V. Hughes 2007-05-21T17:55:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977003747 Hello to all, Coming home from our mini-vacation we found ourselves in Chester, IL. We didn't know that it was the home of Popeye the Sailorman's creator, Elsie Segar. Popeye and his friend can . . . Fri, 18 May 2007 22:41:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977003747 V. Hughes 2007-05-18T22:41:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977002447 Hello to all, For Urban Hike XIII I want to show that in a rural area of any country the town closest to you is the "Urban Center" and there is lots to see. The townsfolk might look at you strange . . . Thu, 17 May 2007 15:28:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977002447 V. Hughes 2007-05-17T15:28:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977002432 Hello to all, For the final installment of this series I want to restate why I did this. In the beginning I thought I was doing this to make others more aware of the core of Buddha's teachings and . . . Thu, 17 May 2007 14:41:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977002432 V. Hughes 2007-05-17T14:41:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000972 Hello to all, Along with seeing snakes, birds, staying in a beautiful 1920s house and enjoying southern Illinois, we took a guided canoe tour of the Cache River Swamp area. Best $5 each we've spent . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 18:41:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000972 V. Hughes 2007-05-15T18:41:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000741 Hello to all, I have been tagged by Jill V to list five positive things about myself. I definitely agree with her comment that this is not an easy assignment, but I'm up to the challenge. I think . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 13:30:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000741 V. Hughes 2007-05-15T13:30:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000523 Hello to all, Big Admission here: I dig the critters of air, water and land (see me with snakes and kids here). At the Cache River Wetlands Center (same place with the snakes) they had a raptor show. . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 04:04:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000523 V. Hughes 2007-05-15T04:04:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976999879 Hello to all, I will admit right at the beginning that I enjoy watching Survivor. The interplay of different views, cultures, attitudes, and goals make it compelling. The physical and mental challenges . . . Mon, 14 May 2007 12:47:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976999879 V. Hughes 2007-05-14T12:47:29Z