http://h20chat.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Water Cooler Chat en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:25:47 GMT 2010-01-08T19:25:47Z 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=281474977983908&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace The "King" was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. It is hard to believe that Elvis Presley is or would have been 75 years old today. I was once in the little home he was born in and even . . . Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:44:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977983908&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace George Vreeland Hill . 2010-01-08T18:44:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979197&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Dipper left for the East Coast, and took Snipper back to school in Connecticut. As they traveled, the green light in the night sky was getting brighter. Benny Is Coming! Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:04:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979197&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2010-01-06T07:04:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979146&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Starlight patterns in my mind Similar, fickle emotions in my eyes Please God show me what I am supposed to find Is there really truth behind the world's biggest lies? I can not let go of the need to . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:31:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979146&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-06T06:31:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978081&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Yesterday, e-commerce website UPillar ( upillar.com ) launched a new national ad campaign on Glenn Beck's TV and radio shows, as well as his website.  UPillar is a website where anyone can post classified . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:44:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978081&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Emily Moulton 2010-01-05T18:44:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977651&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace A tiny coffee drive-thru shack called Java Divas is quickly gaining fame because of how the coffee is served.  The Pasadena, Maryland coffee shop features young female baristas clad in sexy lingerie . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:37:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977651&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Emily Moulton 2010-01-05T14:37:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976629&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace My boiled eggs never peel easily, and I end up with ugly eggs! I'd love to hear how you boil your eggs so the shells don't stick. Thanks! Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:52:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976629&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace RJ H. 2010-01-05T00:52:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976276&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Fear, panic, worry Troublesome ideas building upside of me I can't not hide my constant furry I wish time would pass and set me free Promise me something grand Promise me that it will all be alright . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:42:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976276&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-04T21:42:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972973&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace It's amazing how quickly I went from feeling special to feeling like a fool. At this point I don't really want to see you again at all. I felt a little silly - I'll admit - getting as excited as I did. . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:13:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972973&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T18:13:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972963&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace You built me up Pushed me high up on that pedestal You made me believe I might have been someone special Thanks for just watching as I fell Your passionate affection was extremely convincing Your eyes . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972963&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T18:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972249&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Only cliche lines run through my mind I feel my heart pattering with excitement But my mind is blank There are no words in my mind How can I express my original feelings? How can I express my gitty . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:48:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972249&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T06:48:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972193&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Slim picking my dearest Vanity as stolen the souls of many But don't just settle for the heart that is nearest Don't let yourself just fall for any Love is a battlefield Hearts are our weapons Choose . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:05:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972193&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T06:05:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972002&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Shine for me Now that I've found you again Shine ever so brightly Now that I've found a friend My heart skipped a beat when I saw your face It was strange to see how much has change But I hear your . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:57:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972002&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2010-01-02T02:57:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971345&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Dear Gather Folks! I received the following information and have posted the full details on both of my websites. Please visit them if you require more information:   From: . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:19:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971345&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Pamela G. 2010-01-01T12:19:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970687&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace The ending and beginning meet face to face in January. For a brief moment history and future collide producing hope for the path before us. Happy New Year ! Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:11:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970687&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-31T21:11:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968134&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Today was such a wonderful day. I spent the day with my boyfriend, Christian. We wandered around the mall just talking and holding hands. We went shopping a bit in the stores and he bought me a beautiful . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:33:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968134&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-30T04:33:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967848&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Several people died this year. Many of them died within days of each other. The ones who come to my mind are Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Bill Mays. Also let us not forget Walter Cronkite. . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:04:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967848&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-29T23:04:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967299&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace The stars twinkling reflect off of everything The smile on your face spreads across to mine Away from the madness the holidays can bring Finally everything is fine Presents wrapped around our Christmas . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:15:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967299&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-29T16:15:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966045&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Snipper, and Boris the Baby Bull, delivered corn to all the donkeys for their help in the race. In the night sky they noticed a small green light. It’s Benny! Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:52:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966045&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-28T20:52:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965178&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace 1. Learn Guitar 2. Learn French 3. Finish a book 4. Lose weight (goal: 140) 5. Save money   This year's hopes: 1. I hope to complete all my tasks for year one of my five year plan . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:01:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965178&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-28T05:01:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964821&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace As Snippetville was enjoying the holiday season, a green bat was falling from outer space. The life of Apple Brewster would never be the same again. Benny the Bat is Coming Soon! . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:51:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964821&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-27T21:51:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963845&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace This year Christmas was excellent. Our family has had to lessen down on Christmas but my Mom is still big on everyone getting lots of presents - even if the presents aren't really that much. For example . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:43:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963845&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-26T21:43:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960188&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace This holiday season I bought the novel and the picture book version of the” The Christmas Sweater,” by Glenn Beck. From reading both, I am reminded of my own childhood Christmases. My generation . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:57:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960188&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-23T11:57:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959418&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace When the sheriff shot his gun, Apple Brewster’s donkey flew like lightning. However, all the other donkeys refused to move. Snipper gave them a thumbs up. Dipper returned for . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:11:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959418&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-22T23:11:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957693&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Toothless Valley Johansson agreed to let Dipper return if he lost the race. If he won Apple Brewster would have to unmask. All the donkeys gave Snipper a wink. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:02:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957693&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-21T23:02:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956285&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Health Care Reform has been the hottest topic in 2009. There has been much debate over it. From President Obama wanting it to heated talks in Washington to town hall meetings and even to fights, . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:03:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956285&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace George Vreeland Hill . 2009-12-21T04:03:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956243&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Toothless Valley Johansson had never lost a donkey race. To everyone’s surprise, Apple Brewster entered at the last minute. He proposed a wager on Dippers behalf. More to Come! . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:31:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956243&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-21T02:31:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956028&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Chapter 1:  Memory Not the power to remember, but it’s very opposite, the power to forget, is a necessary condition for our existence.  - Sholem Asch It . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:45:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956028&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Kathy W. 2009-12-20T22:45:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955942&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Lowly shepherds, and mighty kings, journeyed to Bethlehem. They paid tribute to a special child. Only Christ brings peace, joy, and hope to all classes of mankind. A Christmas Snippet . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:19:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955942&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-20T21:19:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955508&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Snipper realized he had changed since living up east and was lonely after Uncle Dipper departed. As he walked by the donkey stables, an idea hit him. Remember Snipper’s Gift? Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:12:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955508&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-20T13:12:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955034&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Generally I don’t answer calls on my cell phone when the caller withholds their number. However the other morning I did and immediately told the caller I did not talk to people with unknown numbers. . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:22:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955034&grpId=3659174697251451&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-19T23:22:45Z