http://gobengals.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Paul E. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:47:57 GMT 2010-01-08T00:47:57Z 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=281474977953737 Have you ever been stuck in the cold?  I mean, really stuck in the cold?  Well, that’s my day today.  It’s not like I’m stuck on the side of a mountain or anything, but . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:34:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953737 Paul E. 2009-12-18T22:34:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877631 Have you ever been to a costume party?  They are a blast.  It's a chance to break free from your normal routine and be something completely different.  If you want to be a cowboy, strap . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:54:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877631 Paul E. 2009-10-30T13:54:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861598 What pulls a country out of a recession?  What if everyone just curls up in a ball of fear because of the economy and stops doing business?  I believe the people who are bold and aggressive . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:56:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861598 Paul E. 2009-10-20T13:56:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853118 Well, the Bengals finally did what they needed to do and fired long snapper Brad St. Louis .  There's part of me that feels bad for the guy (actually, it's my wife) and the other part of me that . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:21:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853118 Paul E. 2009-10-14T15:21:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846038 I love my grandpa so much.  He's such a kind and wise old man.  As he's gotten older, he becomes so emotional when he's around his family, but I imagine that when you are seeing your legacy . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:07:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846038 Paul E. 2009-10-09T16:07:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834428 I spent the day at my parents house with my niece and two nephews.  Grandpa was doing the majority of the baby sitting while I got some work in, which is a challenge when there are kids around.  I'm . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:04:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834428 Paul E. 2009-10-01T20:04:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977756901 I often link to some of my favorite stores online when I blog or to interesting or funny web sites.  Well, today I wanted to point out my favorite toy store online that I frequent quite often . . . Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:54:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977756901 Paul E. 2009-07-30T19:54:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977756895 For the past few months, my wife and I have been trying to get pregnant.  We would love to be parents, but it just hasn’t happened yet.  So, we’ve been praying, a lot.  It’s . . . Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:50:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977756895 Paul E. 2009-07-30T19:50:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669342 It seems that Swine Flu Fear is sweeping the nation, and why not?  Today, the first U.S. death was recorded due to swine flu.  Yes, the media and Twitter and even bloggers like me are probably . . . Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:33:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669342 Paul E. 2009-04-29T16:33:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669307 Cool video with PGA pro Padraig Harrington on whether or not the Happy Gilmore swing really works.  I know I've tried the Happy a time or two.  Not an easy task, but it feels great when . . . Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:05:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669307 Paul E. 2009-04-29T16:05:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669305 Have you ever been to a Renaissance festival ?  They are pretty crazy.  I haven't been to one in years, but I've been thinking about going to another one lately because it really was . . . Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:02:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669305 Paul E. 2009-04-29T16:02:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658008 Yup, Mother's Day is right around the corner, and it's never too early to do a little shopping.  In the past, I've usually gotten my mom some flowers, a nice card, or took her to a Reds . . . Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:20:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658008 Paul E. 2009-04-16T20:20:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977648137 I love the midwest.  I love the people and the culture, but sometimes I get tired of the weather.  Here it is, Opening Day 2009 and it's a balmy 38 degrees outside.  Not cool.  . . . Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:27:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977648137 Paul E. 2009-04-06T18:27:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579733 I love buy gifts for my nephew, and I may be getting to the point where I'm spoiling him a bit.  Oh well, that's up to the parents to police.  So, I've done a little bit of shopping . . . Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:58:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579733 Paul E. 2009-01-30T18:58:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579722 For the past few months, my wife and I have been attempting to get pregnant.  This is a huge step for anyone, and it's been quite the thrill ride so far.  I'm sure many people out there . . . Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:47:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579722 Paul E. 2009-01-30T18:47:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505922 There is a lot of fear about America’s economy in the future, and rightly so.  The markets continue to slide and unemployment rates keep growing.  A lot of hope is being placed on President . . . Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:26:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505922 Paul E. 2008-11-13T19:26:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488642 My wife won a trip to Aruba with 5 other women from work, and she just got back this week.  They got to go to a 5 day, all inclusive resort .  Not too shabby.  Only downfall was that I . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:49:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488642 Paul E. 2008-10-25T20:49:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977384337 I helped my brother move today, and my body is feeling it.  For whatever reason, I also decided to go for a jog today (the first time in over a month), and that was the worst idea ever.  We left . . . Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:01:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977384337 Paul E. 2008-06-28T02:01:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356495 I had a friend tell me recently that singles and marrieds without kids are more closely linked than marrieds and marrieds with kids. I think I tend to believe him. I don't have kids yet. My wife and . . . Thu, 29 May 2008 13:48:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356495 Paul E. 2008-05-29T13:48:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977342256 There are only a few days left until Mother's day, so what are you going to get her? Hopefully, you have had a bit of foresight and have not waited until the last minute - which means flowers and a . . . Fri, 09 May 2008 19:55:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977342256 Paul E. 2008-05-09T19:55:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977335763 I have a friend who is a nurse at an allergist specialist.  She said this time of year is crazy.  Like March and April for accountants, when spring rolls around, peoples' seasonal allergies . . . Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:20:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977335763 Paul E. 2008-04-30T20:20:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326759 Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day!  Yes, it is simply gorgeous here today, and I am drinking up every little drip of sunshine.  Maybe not the best thing for my laptop, but it's . . . Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326759 Paul E. 2008-04-18T18:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977318639 Kids.  When to have them and how many is on the mind.  I spent the weekend at my friends house who has two little boys, and they are cute.  His oldest is 3, and he is going to be a baller.  . . . Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:53:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977318639 Paul E. 2008-04-14T17:53:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263103 My golden retriever, Legend, has been staying at my parents house for the past two years.  I know, I suck at responsibility.  When I got married, we just had a small apartment, and I didn't . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:30:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263103 Paul E. 2008-02-20T15:30:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263087 The Bengals franchised Stacy Andrews the other day.  We'll see how that plays out for Big Willie and the rest of the O-line.  We're hoping next year will be a return to the playoffs, . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:11:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263087 Paul E. 2008-02-20T15:11:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977256858 There is a lot of money in the West of the U.S.  I'm listening to an audio book on the Fortune 400 that I got from the library, and I was fascinated by the shift of wealth that has happened . . . Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:16:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977256858 Paul E. 2008-02-12T21:16:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977256789 Lately, I've been taking a good hard look at my finances.  Of course, the tax season always causes you to do that, but my wife and I are talking about having kids .  This brings up a whole . . . Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:30:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977256789 Paul E. 2008-02-12T19:30:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250342 This movie is raking it in!  Over the weekend it pulled in $29 million, a record for a movie going against the Super Bowl.  I have some friends who went and saw it and loved it.  I've . . . Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:57:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250342 Paul E. 2008-02-05T20:57:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238885 My wife and I have been talking about this issue over the past few months.  I seem to be more excited about it then she, but I am 4 years older than her.  She is starting a career and enjoys . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:14:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238885 Paul E. 2008-01-24T14:14:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220529 We had an awesome and crazy New Year's party this year.  We had it at a local church and a ton of people came.  We set up a sweet game in every room.  We had a DDR room for all the . . . Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:49:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220529 Paul E. 2008-01-04T21:49:00Z