http://hosannajoy.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Keren T. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:47:45 GMT 2010-01-05T02:47:45Z 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=281474977962933 ”We don’t need a lot of things,” Mom said as we cleaned up the wrapping paper. I looked down at my stack of gifts, knowing what she meant to say. The presents were few. Most of them . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:21:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962933 Keren T. 2009-12-25T20:21:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962164 I’m so excited! This past week I made truffles for the first time. And boy were they good! I got the recipe from the Kraft Food and Family magazine. Here is the recipe for Easy Oreo Truffles: . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:26:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962164 Keren T. 2009-12-24T22:26:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957629 The Candy Cane Parade   The candy cane parade is here I see the jolly train It brings a load of goodies near And hums a glad refrain   The candy cane, Oh candy canes With . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:49:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957629 Keren T. 2009-12-24T04:49:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912028  This excerpt was taken from the Common Book of Prayer. The prayer book was popular from the 1700’s to mid 1900’s. Allusions and references to it can be found in early American literature. . . . Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:40:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912028 Keren T. 2009-11-22T00:40:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911811   “Tuna fish? I ordered a slab of turkey with dressing!” The bumbling excuse of a waiter looked down at me and blinked. He was probably expecting me to purr my thanks. Ha! Fat . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:07:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911811 Keren T. 2009-11-21T19:07:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894766 Building a time machine was not on my job description. It is now. Dow Gardens (Midland, Michigan) required a time machine for a Children's program. They did not have a spare time machine in stock . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:04:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894766 Keren T. 2009-11-14T23:04:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804502 "Welcome, me laird." A peasant woman curtsied as my brother walked through the doorway. I grinned back at him and gave him a jab with my elbow. "Me laird," I repeated. He gave a low grunt and started . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:37:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804502 Keren T. 2009-09-08T20:37:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750705 Every few years Midland has a river race. But it is not your typical competition. There are no canoes, kayacks, paddle boats or engines allowed to participate. Each raft has to incorporate milk jugs . . . Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:14:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750705 Keren T. 2009-07-26T01:14:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735030   A lot of emphasis is put on "going green" or "environmentally sound" practices. Talking is nice, but it won't stop pollution. I want to know what I can DO to help the environment (and how I can . . . Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:35:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735030 Keren T. 2009-07-12T01:35:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977728502 A reason to celebrate: On July 2, 1776, delegates from each of the twelve colonies unanimously voted to separate themselves from Great Britain. That night, Congressman Adams wrote: "The second day of . . . Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:24:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977728502 Keren T. 2009-07-03T20:24:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716934 Tranquility is hard to find. If you're like me, you find yourself running from one thing to another: college finals...a summer job...open houses...kid's programs...it never seems to end. Lately, . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:54:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716934 Keren T. 2009-06-21T00:54:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696554 I was heading home from work when a co-worker stopped me and asked if I had seen the mama duck. "Where?" I asked. "She's in the tulip bed!" Sure enough, there she was, sitting on a clutch of eggs . . . Sat, 30 May 2009 22:13:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696554 Keren T. 2009-05-30T22:13:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679070 Bienvenido--welcome to the Butterly House. Last month the Dow Gardens hosted an event centering on las mariposas. Butterflies were "flown in" from across the USA, Mexico and parts of South America. . . . Sun, 10 May 2009 20:58:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679070 Keren T. 2009-05-10T20:58:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653915 "Happy Easter," Jim announced. He handed me a garbage bag. "What's this?" I asked, looking at the package suspiciously. "It's your Easter basket," He said with . . . Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:04:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653915 Keren T. 2009-04-12T18:04:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628660   Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here is a quick bit of trivia on the holiday. I hope you enjoy it. 1. True or False: St. Patrick was Irish     2. True or false: St. Patrick's . . . Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:03:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628660 Keren T. 2009-03-17T23:03:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622323 On March 9th excitement spilled over from the Whitehouse to the nation. President Obama signed a bill lifting restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. I applaud his concern and earnestness. With . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:24:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622323 Keren T. 2009-03-12T21:24:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589339 Here is a window into Lincoln's first protest against slavery. I thought it would be a good way to commemorate this President's bicentennial birthday.                          . . . Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:03:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589339 Keren T. 2009-02-09T22:03:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545584 The rush was all over, "Good riddance", some said. There were no more angels to sing overhead. The shepherds were back in the hills with their sheep. "Now we can finally have a night's . . . Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:45:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545584 Keren T. 2008-12-26T17:45:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977519952 Andrew slouched back in his chair with a contented sigh. "I'm sure thankful for Thanksgiving!" the eight-year-old declared, licking his fingers. "I would hope so," Grandpa Mike . . . Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:23:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977519952 Keren T. 2008-11-28T03:23:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977421427 I had to admit, the package was pretty. A sprig of parsely followed a cluster of cranberries and cubed fish. But I couldn't get away from the title: "Healthful Life". If this was . . . Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:57:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977421427 Keren T. 2008-08-14T19:57:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977341049 Welcome to the enchanted world of colored wings and flying things! Between March 10 and April 20, this year, Dow Gardens of Midland, MI, housed numerous butterfly species from southern United States. . . . Sun, 11 May 2008 00:24:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977341049 Keren T. 2008-05-11T00:24:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314496 My steel-toed-boots tramped briskly over the ashphalt path. There was no time to loose. It was already three-fourteen in the afternoon-- almost time for the changing of the Butterfly Guards. . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:47:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314496 Keren T. 2008-04-13T23:47:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296610 Last week I was chatting with some friends and we began talking about the toys we grew up with. I can remember getting out my dad's antique train set every Christmas. It was solid metal and . . . Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:37:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296610 Keren T. 2008-03-29T20:37:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290386 Awake my soul! Why are you distraught within me? For Christ is the Lord, the Sustainer of my soul. Majesty enthroned in glory, None so mighty can be found. Yet so meek He holds the lowly, . . . Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:58:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290386 Keren T. 2008-03-21T19:58:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283499 This afternoon was my first chance for a nap. I had worked late last night and was bone tired. Slowly I eased onto the sofa and let my eyes close. Now for sleep--I thought. Of course, I should have . . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:01:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283499 Keren T. 2008-03-13T16:01:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268128   A window into the Holocaust through Daniel's eyes. My fingers were almost numb by the time I reached the Holocaust Museum at 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place in Washington D.C. It was the . . . Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:10:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268128 Keren T. 2008-02-25T22:10:21Z