http://franklymydear.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Southern by Choice or Southern by the Grace of God! en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:48:49 GMT 2010-01-01T03:48:49Z 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=281474977970623&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Greetings, Sad news reaches us today from Afghanistan.  The Canadians have lost five, including four soldiers and a journalist.  Other reports say that we lost eight of our own CIA people.  . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:51:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970623&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-31T23:51:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970829&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace This is again, very disturbing accounting of what actually happened after this flight and how the Federal Govt. keeps changing the story. " Today is the second worst day of my life . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:29:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970829&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-31T23:29:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970789&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace During Obama's presidential campaign, he was on this list, and seems to have maintained that status.  Business as usual for Obama.  It's a sad state of affairs when the very leaders running . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:01:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970789&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-31T23:01:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace A Different Christmas Poem     We have an opportunity to support veterans from within Gather.  Our very own Gatherite, Liz [site-Raven], has . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:07:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-31T20:07:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970212&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace - - - -   Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:33:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970212&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Lee P. 2009-12-31T14:33:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969624&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace 2009 was deadliest year in eight years, doubling those killed last year.  What are we doing there?  What were these CIA agents doing there? ***** Eight Americans . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:27:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969624&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-31T04:27:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969327&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Top Ten reasons it took Obama 3 days to respond to terror attempt   William Tate Barack Obama has received considerable criticism for waiting three days to address the . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:09:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969327&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-30T23:09:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969215&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace In this article from Citizens For Legitimate Government there are many irregularities about this "bomb" incident.  It appears to be a false flag and the evidence is mounting which proves this . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:11:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969215&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-30T22:11:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969005&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace After 9/11, passengers are again willing to give up their liberties and privacy for security.  Wake up people - this will continue unless WE do something about it. Listen to the Haskells, . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:58:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969005&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-30T18:58:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968825&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Some history regarding the success [clue - none]; other information regarding survival. ******************* On the Obama River and Headed for the Falls   Did you . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:33:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968825&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-30T16:33:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968798&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace For every action there is a reaction and there are consequences when people realize the lack of a moral compass is obvious in most of our representatives. Nelson is NOT alone; there were at LEAST . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:09:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968798&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-30T16:09:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968663&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Black Olive Asparagus, Proscuitto & Fontina Tart  Categories: Appetizer, Canape, Cheese, Ham Yield: 8 servings 1/2 ea 17.3 oz package Puff Pastry Sheets 1/4 c  Dijon-style mustard . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:11:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968663&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-30T14:11:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968655&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Brie en Croute w/ Dried Cranberries Pecans & Dried Cherries Categories: Appetizer, Cheese, Nut, Fruit, Canape Yield: 6 servings 1/2 ea 17.3 oz pkg Puff Pastry Sheets 1 ea Egg 1 tb water . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:05:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968655&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-30T14:05:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968091&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Sherlock Holmes is not a faithful adaptation; I would like to point this out straight from the beginning. For those of you who are going into Guy Ritchie’s latest picture, expecting to see . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:59:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968091&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Palmer S. 2009-12-30T03:59:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967158&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Book Review: Alligator Gold Genre: Cracker Western Author: Janet Post ISBN #: 978156164476 Rating: ***** Genre Review : Florida was the scene of many Indian battles, still produces . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:41:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967158&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-29T14:41:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963657&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace More Tampa Bay Area Eateries of Distinction In the Tampa Bay area we are blessed with a plethora of excellent eating establishments of many & varied ethnic origins. Cuban, Greek & Sicilian . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:00:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963657&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-26T17:00:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967760&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace If you weren't smart enough to sell your vote for the healthcare power-grab, then shame on you.  Everyone is doing it.  It was  your DUTY as a good, corrupt, representative.  Good . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:09:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967760&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-29T22:09:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967730&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Here is Constitutional commentary on Terrorism Today.   ********* Ron Paul on Terrorism http://www.youtube.com/wa... Congressman . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:48:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967730&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-29T21:48:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967711&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Here is a story not reported in the United States, yet there was a hint of it when Obama declared "meaningful" talks and agreement at Copenhagen. Previously posted a story on the conflicting stories . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:24:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967711&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-29T21:24:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967624&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Bad news and then some GOOD news!  First, let's start with the "CHANGE" in D.C.  This will bring moments when you will laugh out loud, then there will be tears to your eyes - I promise! . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:19:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967624&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-29T20:19:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967503&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace In this article from Bloomberg there are increased calls for Full-Body screening after this latest "attempt" from a so-called terrorist. This is just an EXCUSE to implement the Screening Devices . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:49:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967503&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-29T18:49:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966483&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Now, I'm not exactly what you'd call a fan of Family Guy. While yes, there was a time when I eagerly awaited each new episode of the animated comedy series (that time being seasons 1-3), after it's . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:26:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966483&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Palmer S. 2009-12-29T04:26:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966267&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace I wanted to tell everyone goodbye. I hate to leave Gather, in fact, a large part of me doesn’t want to. In the end, however, I have to, and I think I owe all of y’all who come here . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:04:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966267&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Ed Williams 2009-12-29T00:04:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966239&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace So, a friend of the president's son had a minor surfing accident; they called the President; high speed drive to vacation home, ambulance called...  oh nothing serious, scratch on head, no stitches . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:42:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966239&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Linda A. 2009-12-28T23:42:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964787&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Some of you might have noticed, I have not been on gather much , For the lasts week. I was in the hospital .I guess I had what they call a Minnie stroke. I got up on a Saturday morning. I had a bad . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:07:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964787&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Deloris Wright 2009-12-27T21:07:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964720&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace I just love to talk to Children. Because you never know what they are going to say. But it is probably going to be some thing cute, and or suprising! 1)  NUDITY I  was driving with my three . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:06:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964720&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Deloris Wright 2009-12-27T20:06:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964678&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace When is it okay to track down those who worked on the advertising for your film, and horribly mutilate them, slowly and painfully? Well, almost never, but I give MCG my full permission to do so, . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:36:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964678&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Palmer S. 2009-12-27T19:36:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964335&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace I love nicknames! It’s a good thing that I do, because I come from a family that has long believed in ‘em. Believes in ‘em so much that once they tag you with one it’s what they . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:16:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964335&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Ed Williams 2009-12-27T12:16:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957865&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Now, I'm no stranger to the works of Joss Whedon. After all, he's the mastermind who crafted my all-time favorite short film and musical, “Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog”. However, . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:10:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957865&grpId=3659174697256266&nav=Groupspace Palmer S. 2009-12-27T02:10:22Z