http://gjdonald.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Gregg Donaldson en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:49:18 GMT 2010-01-06T18:49:18Z 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=281474977687533 V—Very E—Erie and dramatic! R—Ramifications abound for T—The story I—Is of an intense twisted love affair and plenty of G—Gottcha O –Obsessions!  . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 18:03:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687533 Gregg Donaldson 2009-05-20T18:03:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977388133 Singing In The Rain on DVD What amazed me about seeing it on DVD was how brilliant and vibrant the color is. It's like actually watching it in the theater.  Especially the dance sequence, . . . Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:06:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977388133 Gregg Donaldson 2008-07-02T22:06:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362490 Last Saturday Night I rediscovered that our local TV station, channel 20 was again rebroadcasting Star Trek: The Original Series. The episode just happen to be The Mark of Gideon, which prompts me to . . . Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:55:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362490 Gregg Donaldson 2008-06-05T20:55:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278113 What television star and later movie Director/Producer made a guest appearance on Batman in the 1960's, as a delivery boy. Hints: His Birthday is March 6. He later co-starred . . . Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:53:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278113 Gregg Donaldson 2008-03-07T15:53:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278041 Since I am celebrating my first Gather Birthday, I changed my photo.  I call it my Greek Fisherman's Look. Published 2 photos.  What do you think?    Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:19:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278041 Gregg Donaldson 2008-03-07T15:19:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272092 I watched ABC's Eli Stone last night for the first time and liked it very much. The show is about a high powered attorney Eli Stone, who suddenly has visions and how those visions turn his world topsy . . . Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:44:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272092 Gregg Donaldson 2008-02-29T20:44:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977235935 What I find somewhat discouraging about any political year, is that the candidates forget a hidden majority, those of us with disabilities. You would think that with veterans coming back from war, that . . . Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:17:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977235935 Gregg Donaldson 2008-01-21T16:17:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977181724 In the same November issue of The Writer there was another interesting article done by a New York City writing coach, Jill Dearman.  She defines four types of writers.  . . . Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:00:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977181724 Gregg Donaldson 2007-11-19T19:00:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977178426 I am reading a very interesting article in the November issue of The Writer Magazine titled: "10 Movies A Writer Must See," by Darren Miller. His tag line is: "They'll not only entertain . . . Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:15:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977178426 Gregg Donaldson 2007-11-16T00:15:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172182 There is a wonderful new production of Guys and Dolls put on the Reston Community Players, in Reston, VA., currently playing through November 17.  David Tremaine, my college chum, plays Lt. Brannigan, . . . Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:06:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172182 Gregg Donaldson 2007-11-09T16:06:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171305 This morning on the Today Show, I saw a segment on kids in Middle schools across the country that were getting detention just for hugging friends or classmates.  Your opinion?  . . . Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:23:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171305 Gregg Donaldson 2007-11-08T16:23:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977128830 So far, I really like:  Back To You, The Power of 10, The Journey Man. Returning Series:  Heroes,  2 1/2 Men, Dancing with the Stars and Boston Legal. . . . Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:20:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977128830 Gregg Donaldson 2007-09-26T17:20:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977120607 Josh Blue Comedian, Painter And Athlete Interviewed by Gregg Donaldson Josh Blue is a rising comedy star, who first appeared on Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia," before winning Best Comic . . . Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:28:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977120607 Gregg Donaldson 2007-09-18T15:28:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110497 Has anyone used a Pen name and what are the legal ramifications of that?   I'm thinking of using one for a job I am still in negotiations and working out the details.  Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:31:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110497 Gregg Donaldson 2007-09-08T14:31:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106366 The Actor T - To be someone else,, H - Hero, Villain, in-between; it doesn't matter, E - Expression and emotion are key to believability. A - Acclaim and fame happen to a few; however, C - Celebrating . . . Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:27:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106366 Gregg Donaldson 2007-09-04T16:27:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977105426 To all my Friends: I haven't blogged recently, because I have been finalizing my trip to South Carolina later this month.  Also I have been working on a Sci-fi story called the Cloud Disease, . . . Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:35:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977105426 Gregg Donaldson 2007-09-03T17:35:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977104723 John Travolta as Edna Turnblad is simply amazing and most convincing as a woman. Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle is deliciously evil and looks sexy in anything. Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad . . . Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977104723 Gregg Donaldson 2007-09-02T22:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977059013 This is what I've been working on recently, as a short story or possible book. It was a bright blue brilliant spring day.  The sun was a golden ball high in sky, while its rainbow showers laughing . . . Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:23:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977059013 Gregg Donaldson 2007-07-17T23:23:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977046417 Lately when I've gone to the movie theaters, I've seen nothing but sequels. Have I enjoyed them? Yes, probably giving them higher marks than my other movie friends.  Did it live up to the . . . Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:56:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977046417 Gregg Donaldson 2007-07-03T14:56:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036072 On Saturday, June 16th, I had the thrill and pleasure of meeting Barry Eisler at his book signing for Requiem for an Assassin, at Barnes and Noble in Bethesda, Maryland. I am new to the John Rain World. . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:31:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036072 Gregg Donaldson 2007-06-22T03:31:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036054     I was happy to see Alfred Hitchcock make AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies, 10th Anniversary List 4 times. 9 VERTIGO 14 PSYCHO 48 REAR WINDOW 55 NORTH BY NORTHWEST What . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:12:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036054 Gregg Donaldson 2007-06-22T03:12:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998078 I did see Spiderman 3, this past weekend and I would rate as high as the 1st, an A! Apparently though, I'm in the minority and no I don't know where Ted went off . . . Fri, 11 May 2007 16:37:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998078 Gregg Donaldson 2007-05-11T16:37:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976968050 I recently saw The Hoax in the theater. I give it a solid B. I would have higher marks, if it had not been reminscent of a "Beautiful Mind." However, the cast is strong and the story is intriguing. . . . Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:13:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976968050 Gregg Donaldson 2007-04-25T17:13:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976962577 Has anyone Heard of Constant Content?   I just got my June Writer's Digest (listed under 101 Best Websites). I will investigate further, . . . Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:50:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976962577 Gregg Donaldson 2007-04-19T01:50:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976960417   Since it was such wacky weather this past weekend, I didn't do a thing except I saw part of my Birthday movie collection: I flew with Disney's Peter Pan. Fact: Disney is the first . . . Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:54:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976960417 Gregg Donaldson 2007-04-16T20:54:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976956080 Was Walt Disney's Tinkerbell modeled after Marilyn Monroe?  True or False? Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:52:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976956080 Gregg Donaldson 2007-04-12T03:52:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976953878 My Birthday: April 6, Had lunch at Red Lobsters with my Brother in Silver Spring, Maryland. We explored the surrounding shops, including Borders bookstore. I picked up for my Hitchcock collection: I Confess . . . Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:15:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976953878 Gregg Donaldson 2007-04-09T22:15:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976953534 I am opening up the club to its members by asking: How Do you want to Proceed? I would to see this ClassicTV Club be an active one, so I would like each member to post something at least 3 times . . . Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:02:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976953534 Gregg Donaldson 2007-04-09T16:02:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976950375 As practically everyone knows, I'm a huge Shatner Fan so, Does anyone know what old Shatner show Boston Legal referenced last night? Where he also played a lawyer. (After a bit of research I found . . . Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:54:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976950375 Gregg Donaldson 2007-04-05T00:54:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976948750 Two more trivia questions: 1. Who composed for both Hitchcock and Rod Serling?   2. What famous living actress both starred in an episode of AHP and Hitchcock spoof movie? Hint: Movie was done . . . Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:01:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976948750 Gregg Donaldson 2007-04-03T03:01:10Z