http://elusivebutterfly.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by ~~ Sarina ~~ en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:19:42 GMT 2010-01-07T16:19:42Z 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=281474977966306 This Christmas I had quite a houseful.  We started out with only 3 guests and ended up with 9 all together.  I love to cook for a crowd. Surely it is a lot of work, but I feel it is a labor . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:45:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966306 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-12-29T00:45:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963680 I often hear people say that they are having a bad day, or that their life sucks.  They seem to forget that it isn't the day that is bad nor the life you have that sucks.  There are moments . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:21:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963680 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-12-26T18:21:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945002 My old Betty Crocker Cookbook had seen better days.  I have had it for about 25 years and have tried many of the recipes.  The cover fell off, some pages were missing, the pages that were favorite . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:34:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945002 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-12-13T16:34:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943956 Trying to keep my spirits lifted.  Your support has been most helpful.  I am blessed.  We all have ups and downs.  Unfortunately the downs have been really prevalent in my life lately.  . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:23:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943956 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-12-12T15:23:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910925 The first parts are from the 'song title' game circulating So: Answer according to: Your alter ego: You all know what that is; Your fatal flaw: Your weakness, often . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:38:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910925 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-12-09T23:38:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901837 Lately I have been having trouble finding a good hiding spot for the catnip.  The cats seem to get into it wherever it is placed.  Foolish me took the contents of the chewed up bag of catnip . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:16:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901837 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-11-15T18:16:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977867181 Years ago I would make huge boxes of goodies to give as gifts to my family and friends.  One of the items I made was popcorn balls.  This was a favorite of my brother Bill.  He always asked . . . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:15:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977867181 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-10-23T20:15:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819116 A few months ago I traveled up north to visit my daughter.  It was a trip that I both looked forward to and dreaded at the same time.  This visit took place in a correctional facility.  . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:27:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819116 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-09-20T00:27:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787927 Mom wasn't feeling well today.  Today she turned 70!  Sad when you don't feel well on your birthday! Thank you Mom for your love and support you have given me through my 52 years.  Wishing . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:47:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977787927 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-08-25T23:47:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723219 This week has been rather stressful for me. One of the activities I do to relieve my stress levels is to search for 4-leafed clovers. Today I ventured outside despite the threatening rain clouds. . . . Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:56:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723219 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-06-28T00:56:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711149 There was a time when buying sandals meant a pair of $1.00 flip flops.  The only thing I had to worry about was finding the right size and the colors I liked.  Now that I am on my feet all day . . . Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:24:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711149 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-06-14T23:24:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702400 Just when you think things can't get any worse...it does. Three of my four children have been arrested and the charges are pretty bad. My youngest daughter tried to overdose but failed (Thank . . . Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:15:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702400 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-06-05T15:15:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697302 My Aunt Monnie got me started searching for 4-leafed clovers when I was a teenager.  We would spend hours sitting on the cool grass looking through a patch of clovers in search of the lucky ones.  . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 19:39:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697302 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-05-31T19:39:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652078 " The following came to me this morning.  Bear in mind it came quickly and I wrote it down as quickly as I could.  There are many people that I know and love who struggle with addictions.  . . . Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:45:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652078 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-04-10T14:45:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647139 For many years I had a plot with community garden.  My love of fresh vegetables and also to have my children learn of how to grow their own food prompted me to garden.  I have always enjoyed . . . Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:04:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647139 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-04-05T17:04:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601478 There was a time when I made resolutions to follow through upon when the clock struck midnight and rang in the New Year.  But, now I have given up the idea of making resolutions. My sister and . . . Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:40:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601478 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-02-21T00:40:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574694 I have been wanting to buy a new camera for quite some time now.  Funds being little to nothing I decided to check out Ebay and shopgoodwill.com for a new to me camera.  I found a Sony Cyber-shot . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:54:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574694 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-01-26T00:54:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572012 The list was gotten from others (Lisa Frost, Spartan, Kathryn E.) You are supposed to highlight the things you have done. I have changed the color to my favorite color and underlined what . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:17:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572012 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-01-23T03:17:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571931 People often say that what you don't know will never hurt you.  She doesn't know what tomorrow will bring. She can't remember what happened yesterday. She tells . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:50:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571931 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-01-23T01:50:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560166 When I do shopping for my clients I have three stores to choose from for their groceries.  At the present time one is offering discounts on gas that you earn from what you spend at the grocery store.  . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:03:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560166 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-01-11T19:03:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558816 Two names you go by: 1. Sarina, Oma Two things you are wearing right now: 1. Slippers 2.  Heavy Sweater (it's freezing!) Two . . . Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:04:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558816 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-01-10T03:04:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977557702 Today I went grocery shopping for one of my clients.  When I shop at this grocery store I park in the same place to avoid confusion when I come out of the store.  I park closest to the shopping . . . Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:13:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977557702 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-01-09T02:13:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556652 Hubby was at a loss for what to give me for Christmas this year.  I told him I didn't really need anything.  Well, he did find one gift that I will use all year....a membership to Curves. . . . Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:45:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556652 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-01-08T02:45:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551613 Every year around the holidays I make huge batch of caramel popcorn.  My family and friends love it.  Usually I make this before Christmas to give as gifts.  This year I found it a little . . . Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:27:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551613 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2009-01-03T01:27:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543983 I just found a great site to gift tags that you can personalize and print from your computer.  Making the tags is so much easier than handwriting every name on every tag.  You simply choose . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:33:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543983 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2008-12-24T02:33:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543923 My daughter sent me an offline message tonight.  She had found a clipping of a poem that was on her father's dresser.  She found this after he had passed away.  It brings a tear to . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:15:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543923 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2008-12-24T01:15:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543898 Today at our local Goodwill Store all children's clothing was $1.49!  I had been in the store a few times last week and spotted 3 dresses that were absolutely adorable.  They were priced . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:55:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543898 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2008-12-24T00:55:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540240 Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.  That is until tonight and let the snowplows come out and do their job.  I have to be at work by 7:00 tomorrow morning.  When the snow and ice accumulates . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540240 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2008-12-19T19:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538467 My Daughter called me last night.  She has been calling me a lot since her  Father passed away.  Losing a loved one at this time of year is very difficult.  Her Father passed away . . . Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:05:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538467 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2008-12-18T01:05:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537535 I am sitting here tonight listening to one of my favorite holiday cd's.  My sister bought this cd for me when it first came out 2 years ago.  I have enjoyed listening to this over and over . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:38:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537535 ~~ Sarina ~~ 2008-12-17T00:38:49Z