http://gr13dr.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by ELLEN B. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:52:19 GMT 2009-12-31T05:52:19Z 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=281474977638760 The house was clean. I had even went out and checked the new yard..No debris lay on the ground, and the new blade shoots of the grass could easily be seen. That dash of green was a welcome sight of Spring . . . Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638760 ELLEN B. 2009-03-27T12:00:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621553 I saw you from my window and I smile as I go for a coffee, Everyday I look for you and am so pleased when you are here, But something is different today as I, with cup in hand, stand again, at the . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:08:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621553 ELLEN B. 2009-03-12T08:08:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621539 The rancid hatred in your soul, just almost destroys the lavender and vanilla in mine. Purple and oyster colors, strong in softness, smite the garbage you spew.. My scent, stronger. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:31:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621539 ELLEN B. 2009-03-12T07:31:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977594642 Let us hope our hearts can beat with Love for all Mankind, For each other, those we know, and those we have yet to meet. A Valentine Spirit all year long, of love to all, would be so nice. So this is . . . Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:09:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977594642 ELLEN B. 2009-02-14T19:09:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588233 Lining Fabulously came up with idea to post our New Year's Resolution, and we could win a box of Nabisco Oreo Mini Cakesters. I was happy I won a box. They are great. My resolution was to quit smoking. . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:22:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588233 ELLEN B. 2009-02-08T21:22:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581524 The sound of the cracking ice was thunderous and far-reaching, and the wildife below the water became frenzied, it was everywhere, and as the giant pieces of ice slipped below the surface, the Bears . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:19:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581524 ELLEN B. 2009-02-01T19:19:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577842 There is a site for us women I thought you might want to know about. It is The National Womens Law center. action@nwlc.org   and it is full of issues so important to us, at any age. For instance, . . . Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:10:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577842 ELLEN B. 2009-01-28T23:10:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577792 Hi Fellow Gather members.  I have a request for you. I know that all of you are kind, caring, and very helpful, in many ways, to your friends, and those you comment to here in Gather land. I happened . . . Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:12:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577792 ELLEN B. 2009-01-28T22:12:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575053  The two stood over six feet tall.  Both knew if this encounter was pushed past the point of just eyeing one another, there could be death.  Some instinct was telling . . . Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:15:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575053 ELLEN B. 2009-01-28T13:15:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576953 Hello Gather Friends! I am sure many of you have missed our Spencer T. and his very good work.  I was fortunate enough to hear from him today and first of all, he is fine. I was worried about him, . . . Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:21:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576953 ELLEN B. 2009-01-28T03:21:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575041 Just testing to see if my post will make it, instead of getting ate by the Share page monster.. Thanks all! Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:17:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575041 ELLEN B. 2009-01-26T13:17:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568241 Lying in bed in the bowels of the night, Clearly I see what you have done Yet I still want your touch, your breath's touch on my body, and well you know this, and you smile while you destroy . . . Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:22:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568241 ELLEN B. 2009-01-19T21:22:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560998 It is so nice to belong to a group that appreciates the birds of our world., and I appreciated Dan's reminder e-mail this morining..One little sparrow in paticular, has left his/her mark on my heart, . . . Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:25:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560998 ELLEN B. 2009-01-12T23:25:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558477 This morning I got up as usual, hoping to feel better as I have been battling a cold, and made my way to the coffee pot. I went out yesterday to shop a little, and am so weak from fighting this stuff . . . Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:36:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558477 ELLEN B. 2009-01-09T21:36:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554337 I swear I saw him leaning against one of his dead trees. Just yesterday.  It has warmed up overnight.. and a weak sun has risen,  changing his work. He loves the dry cracked bark, . . . Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:33:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554337 ELLEN B. 2009-01-06T00:33:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553962 Every now and then you are somehow scheduled to have a Monday that is beyond regular insanity. Today, this Monday must be mine. First, I started to get sick the day before Christmas. A little bit of . . . Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:37:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553962 ELLEN B. 2009-01-05T17:37:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553791 The 'dozer buried the garden of dreams. The Earth refuses the dead, and Spring will partner, to ressurect the flowers of sleep. Life flourishes, after the cut of mind blade. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:31:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553791 ELLEN B. 2009-01-05T14:31:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551912 Today is the birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien.  A great and imaginative man. I know many of you have read the "Lord of The Rings" and the rest of the related volumes.. Did you . . . Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:30:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551912 ELLEN B. 2009-01-03T12:30:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551058 Lately I have been watching re-runs of "Sex In The City",  studying Carrie and her entourage of three faithful friends. Frst of all, the loyalty they possess for one another, while  admirable,  . . . Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:57:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551058 ELLEN B. 2009-01-03T00:57:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549324 This story is here to help raise awareness of the inhumane hunt of Alaskan wolves. They are chased for miles with helicopters. They are dragged by cable up into the copter to be a trophy for a cowardly . . . Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:56:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549324 ELLEN B. 2008-12-31T14:56:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548823 Just checking to see if I can write now.  I have a story for you. This will be my third attempt to write and post it. I could not even put it in draft, so I am re-writing.  Anyone else having . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:37:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548823 ELLEN B. 2008-12-30T22:37:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544918 By now many have been awakened to the sound of, "Mommy, Daddy, Santa Claus was here! For Real!! GET UP!" And for those of you who are like me, and waiting to hear this tale, and what he deposited . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:34:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544918 ELLEN B. 2008-12-25T12:34:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541604 Snow rain comes, with pellets stinging my skin. Trees put on coats of shiny, metallic slick. Sun comes later, shines brightly,  it is a tie, each strong, both elements hold. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:03:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541604 ELLEN B. 2008-12-21T13:03:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541158 A movement so slight. I smile, and am full of love. New footsteps, soon stepping on Earth. My child, inside of me lives. Giving life, to a new path, yet walked. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:24:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541158 ELLEN B. 2008-12-20T21:24:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541067 Santa sat and thought. What to do? Many still did not understand him, or the reason for Christmas. Too caught up in material show, no heart. Little mattered to them. What to give them? Santa smiled! . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:01:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541067 ELLEN B. 2008-12-20T19:01:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977532859 While I lay sleeping, fight to rest well over, I see dancing Cherubs, that can fly all over, round-faced and pink, playing with me, in fields of greenest clover. We run so free and laugh out . . . Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:15:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977532859 ELLEN B. 2008-12-12T00:15:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977532731 Shar pushed her cap back off her forehead. Persperation dripped in streams between her breasts, down to her waist band. It had to be 109 degrees. The humidity was oppressive, but she was stalking a killer, . . . Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:21:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977532731 ELLEN B. 2008-12-11T21:21:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977532692 Standing on the beach, I watched for your horizon. I had walked till my feet bled. Be careful now, I have put on my shoes. Ready now, for elusive you. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:41:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977532692 ELLEN B. 2008-12-11T20:41:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977532661 Off Mother River, the mainstream does flow, birthed by so many, the many who knows, That no one has won this race to nowhere, The goal at one time? Who now really cares? Mother River, giver . . . Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:26:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977532661 ELLEN B. 2008-12-11T20:26:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530740 Carmella stared at the old photograph. Her father Luigi was in it as he lived. By the oven, holding a loaf of his famous French bread.  She could almost feel the heat from the stone oven he carried . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:04:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530740 ELLEN B. 2008-12-09T22:04:40Z