http://first1thing.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by First Thing That Comes To Mind en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:15:11 GMT 2010-01-04T23:15:11Z 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=281474977976276&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Fear, panic, worry Troublesome ideas building upside of me I can't not hide my constant furry I wish time would pass and set me free Promise me something grand Promise me that it will all be alright . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:42:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976276&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-04T21:42:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975743&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Actuallly, I did it last night. I turned dwon the themostat down, as I always do. I get hot at night, and have not figured it out. Know , it is on lock-out. We have to call someone, and do not have . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:54:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975743&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-04T15:54:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975687&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace So Thrusday morning (New Years Eve)  I bounded down stairs ... ok I don't bound I waddle... for breakfast.  At the bottom of the stairs *SPLASH*  I hit a puddle of water!  OH NO!!  . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:59:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975687&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2010-01-04T14:59:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975529&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace  It is cold out there, look at the front door. I got another pretty sky shot also. In my socks, on the front porch. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975529&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-04T12:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975309&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace   I just woke up as my son went out to deliver newspapers. He is dressed in layers, and has a face mask on.  It is ~30 here, with the wind chill. Going to have a heat wave, though. It is going . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:24:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975309&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-04T09:24:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975073&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace This past Saturday, I joined a gym. =)  It is called Planet Fitness.  They are running a special where it is only $1 to sign up, and $10 a month.  Well I got the package that is $19.99 . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:33:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977975073&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Erinn K. 2010-01-04T05:33:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974532&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace During the holiday season with gift giving and toy commercials, I'm often reminded that I'm not a child any more.  I'm an adult with responsibilities.   As adults we must find a way to . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:33:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974532&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2010-01-03T20:33:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974192&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace   This is at a body shop. My freind, Brad Wichmeyer painted it. I think he did a great job. Almost looks like a car show. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:05:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974192&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-03T16:05:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974086&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace  If I say a word, what fisrt comes to your mind? bicycle Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:30:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974086&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-03T14:30:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973960&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace     Cold is putting it mildly. It is -2 here in Burlington Iowa. With the wind chill it is -17. I am so glad I do not have to go anywhere today. My Godmother and I decided the Good Lord . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:31:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973960&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-03T12:31:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973956&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace OK yes I know a very very bad pun...   It made me giggle...    Will you?   "If you've seen one shopping center...                             . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:07:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973956&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2010-01-03T12:07:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973267&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace This candle Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:02:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973267&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-02T23:02:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973173&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Car Buyers, DO NOT SAY THESE THINGS when buying a car. Many people open their mouths too early about things they shouldnt, and well, they could possibly pay for it in the end. Need to know what to say? . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:14:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973173&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Krystal Harwell 2010-01-02T21:14:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973168&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Like The Movies? 10 Things Movie Theaters Won't Tell You Most of us have been to the movies at least once in our lives, and pretty much knows how it goes. Or do we? Here's 10 things they WONT tell us . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:06:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973168&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Krystal Harwell 2010-01-02T21:06:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973149&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Buzzing around yahoo, I found this, and knowing how many people have car insurance, well, this might be helpful to some who are in the dark. Some are just given ones to some people, but hey, not everyone . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:00:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973149&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Krystal Harwell 2010-01-02T21:00:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973147&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace So who's cold out there right now? I guess that artic weather has came thru, just not this far yet. I just read a post where they're -7! YESH! i'd freeze my big texan butt off! its 49 degreese here . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:56:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973147&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Krystal Harwell 2010-01-02T20:56:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972973&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace It's amazing how quickly I went from feeling special to feeling like a fool. At this point I don't really want to see you again at all. I felt a little silly - I'll admit - getting as excited as I did. . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:13:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972973&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T18:13:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972963&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace You built me up Pushed me high up on that pedestal You made me believe I might have been someone special Thanks for just watching as I fell Your passionate affection was extremely convincing Your eyes . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972963&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T18:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972856&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace My aunt introduced me to J.D. Robb's "In Death" series back in the mid 90's and I've kept up with the series ever since.  Kindred in Death finds Lt. Eve Dallas looking for the rapist/killer of . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:47:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972856&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2010-01-02T16:47:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972606&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace    IIt is not so bad turning 50 after all.  I was with alot of freinds. We walked down the hill to a local bar to ring in the New Year.  How was yoiur New Years Eve? Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:19:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972606&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-02T13:19:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972700&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace This is the perfect set of Lyrics by Orianthi for me.  When I first met my hubby Paul, this seriously could have been my theme song!  My ex always found a way to call me useless, childish and . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:51:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972700&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Tiffany v. 2010-01-02T14:51:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972249&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Only cliche lines run through my mind I feel my heart pattering with excitement But my mind is blank There are no words in my mind How can I express my original feelings? How can I express my gitty . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:48:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972249&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T06:48:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972193&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Slim picking my dearest Vanity as stolen the souls of many But don't just settle for the heart that is nearest Don't let yourself just fall for any Love is a battlefield Hearts are our weapons Choose . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:05:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972193&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T06:05:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972002&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Shine for me Now that I've found you again Shine ever so brightly Now that I've found a friend My heart skipped a beat when I saw your face It was strange to see how much has change But I hear your . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:57:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972002&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T02:57:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971493&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace So a couple of days before Christmas, we made a last minute decision to go get David's dad something for Christmas.  Since he really doesn't need a lot of stuff as far as tools and things are concerned . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:20:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971493&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2010-01-01T16:20:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971457&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Hi everyone!! Wanted to stop by to wish you well and share my thoughts as we move into the new year. Since THE DEVIL CAN WAIT was released in November of 2008, 2009 was a year of book promotion, blogging, . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:45:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971457&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Marta Stephens 2010-01-01T15:45:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971001&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Tonight at 5pm central time it became 2010 in Netherlands where my hubby currently is.  Him and I watched fireworks from the house he is staying at.  I saw them through the webcam, kinds fuzzy . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:53:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971001&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Tiffany v. 2010-01-01T03:53:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970371&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Who or what stands in the way of our dreams?   in the way of our success?  in the way of our happiness?  Sometimes it's people who stand in our way.  Like parents who push their . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:44:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970371&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2009-12-31T16:44:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970340&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace  It will be going to the garage, where it belongs. It drives like a go-cart. It is fun to drive. I would much rather take a sled. Lots of snow on the ground.   My plan is walking, down the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:30:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970340&grpId=3659174697251268&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2009-12-31T16:30:54Z