http://flowertree.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by lynn a. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:48:57 GMT 2009-12-31T21:48:57Z 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=281474977936326 This is for you, Curt. Music-making Angel by Melozzo da Forli, Italian, 1438-1494. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:37:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936326 lynn a. 2009-12-09T18:37:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902490 ( Death By Music is a poem written by Casper, the Anonymous Sender of Poetical Gifts)   Death By Music Jean-Baptiste rose from a page to Mlle de Montpensier to Composer . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:22:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902490 lynn a. 2009-11-25T15:22:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914005   It was Thanksgiving, 1999.  Mama said, "We can't find Grandpa's teeth!" while placing cranberries on the sideboard; then calling out, "Dinner's ready!" Grandpa was last to table.  . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:35:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914005 lynn a. 2009-11-23T16:35:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753192 "I believe that life is given to us so we may grow in love, and I believe that God is in me as the sun is in the color and fragrance of a flower - The Light is my darkness.  The Voice is my silence." . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:13:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753192 lynn a. 2009-11-17T02:13:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890751 In Seventeen and Fifty When Baroque went broke I wept along with Anna, She, donning black cloak.   A new Casper riddle.  What do you think? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:28:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890751 lynn a. 2009-11-08T08:28:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849169 I've dotted countless I's And crossed a thousand T's Yet my beloved mummy Lies in state in Thebes!   Casper has again graced me with a lovely poem, and of course . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:19:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849169 lynn a. 2009-10-12T04:19:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835631 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On behalf of all who suffered as children and those suffering now due to living in a home with spousal abuse present, I hope to give voice. God Bless. . . . Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:09:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835631 lynn a. 2009-10-06T03:09:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837701 You cut the apron strings. And you do cut the mustard. You seem to know what doesn't cut it, So do CUT THE CRAP. Let's cut a rug instead.   Snippets Challenge - 30 words or less - 3rd . . . Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:02:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837701 lynn a. 2009-10-04T04:02:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977825254 Venus saw the seasons change And wondered who'd she be.... What femme fatale or hag could she Become for Halloween. And then it quickly came to her The creature most sorely dreaded Is the . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:21:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977825254 lynn a. 2009-09-24T21:21:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820134 Normally we see the secret writings of our dear Ghostwriter Casper on Wilma's or Ellie's page, so I must confess to being honored to be able to post a Casper exclusive.  Casper's delivery continues . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:33:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820134 lynn a. 2009-09-21T04:33:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802145 We have a pop-up that won't go away.  Nortel keeps trying to sell us some virus protection with a pop-up.  This is not a recognized Nortel AntiVirus pop-up and is not registered with Microsoft.  . . . Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:42:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802145 lynn a. 2009-09-06T19:42:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791688   Astraios sat looking over the heavens and the earth and seas. He would call upon the powers of the universe. For today is a special day. First he sought out his cousin, Iris Thaumantias, . . . Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:54:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791688 lynn a. 2009-08-28T20:54:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977775555 After the ball was over Mary took out her glass eye. Put her false teeth in some water, Hung up her wig to dry. Stood her false leg in the corner, Hung her tin ear on the wall, And what was . . . Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:07:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977775555 lynn a. 2009-08-16T06:07:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769754 Happy Birthday! Let's Party and Play Now, How Old are You... Norma, dear, Did You Say? We're having a Worldwide Event Deb J's covering the East Coast Wilma's covering the West Coast I'm . . . Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:30:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769754 lynn a. 2009-08-11T14:30:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766025 Katherine, see how the plants have grown?  And that is the lantern we picked up for the driveway garden on our way to Alabama.  Below that  you can see the lights and the candle glowing.  . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:52:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766025 lynn a. 2009-08-07T07:52:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744336 The Mysterious Tower is located in Touro Park, Newport, Rhode Island.  It is known as the Old Stone Mill, The Viking Tower, The Newport Tower, The Touro Tower.  The theories abound as to who . . . Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:39:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977744336 lynn a. 2009-07-31T05:39:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754636     This is a full-sized building.  Inside is a Nativity scene.   Isn't this something!  I don't think you can tell, but these figures are life size. . . . Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:03:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754636 lynn a. 2009-07-30T03:03:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751211 Now you see it, Coon Dog Cemetery really exists. Right on Coon Dog Cemetery Road.  It is located miles and miles right out there in the middle of beautiful country; Cherokee, Alabama.  From . . . Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:36:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751211 lynn a. 2009-07-27T02:36:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745944 And these balls were used to float fish nets!  How about that?   The balls are at the top of the monument.   If I get struck dead in the next few days, we'll all know . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:56:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745944 lynn a. 2009-07-22T10:56:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745910 Maggie, I thought this little fellow was just your size.   Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:29:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745910 lynn a. 2009-07-22T10:29:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745885 Seeing this, my friend in Florida immediately came to mind.   Hope you enjoy. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:31:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745885 lynn a. 2009-07-22T09:31:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745861 Scrooge, you think this is tasty enough? Whoops.  Scrooge, this isn't the correct photograph.  Back in a minute. Okay.  Here is your chew toy.  And Scrooge, it is my contention . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:16:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745861 lynn a. 2009-07-22T09:16:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745840 Magi, we walked right into this and because of the plaque, I thought immediately of my Australian friend.  Wish the pictures were better, but the plaque explains and the photos suggest.  I hope . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:28:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745840 lynn a. 2009-07-22T08:28:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745815 Happy Birthday, Billy.  I do hope you enjoy this photograph taken in Muscle Shoals, AL this past weekend.  The owner of this motorcycle never gets lonely.   The news is you are going to . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:49:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745815 lynn a. 2009-07-22T07:49:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743094 "The Lizard Condo"   The Lizard Condo is the brainchild of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine Monk (1878-1961).  This piece is located in the Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:18:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743094 lynn a. 2009-07-20T18:18:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743104 In 1531 at Tepeyac,a hilly area outside of Mexico City now, a "Lady from Heaven" appeared to a peasant Indian named Juan Diego.  The Lady asked Juan Diego to have a church built there.  When . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:13:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743104 lynn a. 2009-07-20T18:13:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743040 St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, AL boasts the Ave Maria Grotto.  It is from time to time called "Little Jerusalem".  The reason for this is one Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk, who spent . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:59:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743040 lynn a. 2009-07-20T17:59:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737932 The Lion sits serenely, Posing in his garden kingdom. In his Power is assured his grace.   Guardian Angel stands watch Protecting beloved still creatures. Their lives limited by . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:38:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737932 lynn a. 2009-07-20T06:38:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738075 Mystic Okra elizabeth e has cranberry bogs and fog. Here we have what is called a heat index, which means the heat is quite hot.  This particular morning there had been a slight rain and the . . . Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:08:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738075 lynn a. 2009-07-16T03:08:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733110 (FYI:  Flit put a link to Mustafa Demiri's poem in one of her comments below.  Thanks Flit.)   I ran across a true gift on Gather this morning.  Some of you may already know . . . Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:06:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733110 lynn a. 2009-07-09T17:06:23Z