http://grandchunk.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Grandchunk K. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:55:27 GMT 2010-01-01T02:55:27Z 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=281474977956737 I will get started with my list, please feel free to add on:    Tickle-Me Elton   Garbage-Patch Dolls "Start Your Own Hornets Nest" science kit My Little . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:09:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956737 Grandchunk K. 2009-12-21T11:09:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802330 Start building up your points and cashing in those cards.  My wife is getting something from Macy's this year LOL. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:24:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802330 Grandchunk K. 2009-09-06T23:24:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802325 Anyone traveling?  How many are cooking out?  Hopefully you don't have to work Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:11:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802325 Grandchunk K. 2009-09-06T23:11:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548774 A woman's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day . One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer.  . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:27:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548774 Grandchunk K. 2008-12-30T21:27:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544526 So Emily screamed "there's a bird in here!!!"  I told her to calm down that its probably that wren that comes in our house occasionally.  So I walked down the hall thinking I would . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:08:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544526 Grandchunk K. 2008-12-24T19:08:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536605 For those who love the philosophy of ambiguity.... 1. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things. 2. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor..... 3. Atheism . . . Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:31:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536605 Grandchunk K. 2008-12-16T03:31:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977535944 I did this one 2 years agao and there were alot of GREAT ideas.  I will get started with my list, please feel free to add on:    Tickle-Me Elton   Garbage-Patch Dolls . . . Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:11:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977535944 Grandchunk K. 2008-12-15T16:11:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530725 There was nothing really that interesting about how this day started.   I was alone in the house, I woke up late, and I was dragging my feet as I got ready for work.   As with most mornings . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:48:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530725 Grandchunk K. 2008-12-09T21:48:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530355 If you have sex with a prostitute against her will, is it considered rape or shoplifting? Can you cry under water? How important does a person have to be before they are considered . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:38:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530355 Grandchunk K. 2008-12-09T15:38:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526808 In early 2008 I turned 40.  Since then, I have had 2 surgeries, 2 EKGs, numerous MRIs and scans, and another procedure that required anesthesia.  In addition to my poor health in 2008 I was . . . Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:08:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526808 Grandchunk K. 2008-12-05T15:08:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977378709          1. A day without sunshine is like night. 2. On the other hand, you have different fingers. 3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on . . . Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:39:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977378709 Grandchunk K. 2008-06-21T00:39:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364745 Mildred, 93, was despondent over the recent death of her husband Earl, so she decided to just kill herself and join him in death.  Thinking it would be best to get it over with . . . Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:17:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364745 Grandchunk K. 2008-06-07T18:17:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338585 It seems almost all of us like to take pics or talk about what we saw in the back yard today (especially me). This group is the place to post your pics or articles to share with the rest of us what you . . . Sun, 04 May 2008 22:39:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338585 Grandchunk K. 2008-05-04T22:39:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332623 As I drag my tired feet, on to the cold cement floor I find an eerie little visitor, as I go to shut the door. It's just a tiny black creature, not sure of the term. Could be a snail . . . Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:06:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332623 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-26T15:06:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328532 ...at the end of a long day at the office.  He's surprised to see that  he is the only patron in  the entire place.  He sits down and orders a beer.  The bar tender . . . Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:13:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328532 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-21T12:13:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327455 Have you ever been to church, and before you sit down, you get the uneasy feeling that you should just turn around In the third row is Dottie, who makes a mean cake and will sooner or later . . . Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:55:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327455 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-19T18:55:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326904 The dreams slept peacefully, until a blue light made them stir. Then sadly, the beautiful light was gone, vanishing as quickly as it appeared. It has faded into the painted desert, but the . . . Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:30:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326904 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-18T21:30:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977324603 A gift from a child. A red pencil, not to use. Never to lose it. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:18:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977324603 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-16T01:18:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977320571 I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes.   Gardening Rule: When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not . . . Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:30:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977320571 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-15T02:30:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977313754 For those who love the philosophy of ambiguity.... 1. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things. 2. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor..... 3. . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:13:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977313754 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-13T18:13:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977311967 Faint sobs echoing, off the cold walls of the house. Cries of loneliness. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:53:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977311967 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-13T02:53:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977309814 Stoic man begins, Writing to combat the pain. Warm tear splashes down. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:25:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977309814 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-12T12:25:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977309791 There was nothing really that interesting about how this day started.   I was alone in the house, I woke up late, and I was dragging my feet as I got ready for work.   As with most mornings . . . Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:18:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977309791 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-12T12:18:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303319 I was sitting all alone stuck at work late one night, when my stomach got tense then felt painful and tight. I was feeling some rumbling, I was starting to pay for the chili and cold cuts . . . Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:51:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977303319 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-06T20:51:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302784 My heart first opened up to you, when first I took you in hand. Your twinkling brown eyes cast a spell only a daddy would understand.   Each time that I hug you, I wish . . . Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:38:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302784 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-06T02:38:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302746 Everyone is invited to join The Kitchen Sink.  Post any article or comment to have your posts seen by more people. thekitchensink.gather.com Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:46:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302746 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-06T01:46:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302737 In my corner alone, as the silence sets in. I will take up my post, let the vigil begin. Though nobody beckons, this appointment I keep. To look out on the world, as it lay fast asleep. . . . Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:22:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302737 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-06T01:22:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302559 Tragic are dreams unfulfilled, and memories not made. Potential not realized, and games never played. When they had nine years behind them, this humble man and his wife, decided to this . . . Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:26:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302559 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-05T20:26:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302555 Come now young man, it is time to begin our journey. Where are we going? I thought the destination was clear. How will we get there? Follow me, and we will walk the road together. I tried . . . Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:20:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302555 Grandchunk K. 2008-04-05T20:20:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977204530 December 8 6:00 PM It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours by the window watching the huge soft flakes drift down from heaven. It . . . Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:43:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977204530 Grandchunk K. 2007-12-15T18:43:33Z