http://jennifer.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jennifer Hodge en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:23:49 GMT 2009-12-29T07:23:49Z 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=281474977691533 I just had lunch and a great walk around Boston with my friend, David, and took a few photos. We even joined the boat club and will be learning how to sail! Enjoy!  Hopefully, David and I will . . . Mon, 25 May 2009 20:59:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691533 Jennifer Hodge 2009-05-25T20:59:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683617   I have been a foodie my whole life and for 17 years worked at numerous restaurants and inns. During my last three years in the restaurant business, I worked at my friend Theo's . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 19:48:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683617 Jennifer Hodge 2009-05-15T19:48:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666662 I just got back to Boston from having spent a wonderful few days with my good friend Kris.  Burlington is a beautiful, small city that is home to the University of Vermont, Champlain College, Burlington . . . Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:09:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666662 Jennifer Hodge 2009-04-26T23:09:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663205   I invite you to join resolutions expert Kim Simpson and me for a Live Chat about Spring Resolutions on Wednesday, April 22 nd from 7-8 p.m. ET .   Maybe you abandoned your New . . . Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:44:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663205 Jennifer Hodge 2009-04-22T18:44:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658282 Reposted from a Gather 2005 article. Be careful what you wear on your feet!   At the time of my college graduation, I had no job. Well, that's not exactly true.  I still had the full . . . Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:50:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658282 Jennifer Hodge 2009-04-17T02:50:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657343 I published this in '05 on Gather and thought that I would take it out and dust it off. I bartended and waited tables full time to put myself through college. Just an observation of some of my customers. . . . Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:52:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657343 Jennifer Hodge 2009-04-16T02:52:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657336 I posted this in 2005 on Gather when we just started, but thought that I would re-post:   My grandparents shared a love story reminiscent of the old black and white MGM movies. In the twenties, . . . Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:44:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657336 Jennifer Hodge 2009-04-16T02:44:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630732   I am pleased to announce that St. Joy , an active Gather member since December of 2007, has accepted the position of Saturday Writing Essential . . . Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:27:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630732 Jennifer Hodge 2009-03-19T16:27:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977627234   On Tuesday March 17 th , Gather is adding even more features for both group owners and members. Gather will be unavailable from 11 p.m.-3 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 17 th .  Building upon . . . Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:19:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977627234 Jennifer Hodge 2009-03-16T21:19:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621251  I know that we are all facing adversities of one kind or another in these tough times. But let us not forget to step back, take a deep breath, and be thankful for what we do have in our lives: . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:13:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621251 Jennifer Hodge 2009-03-12T01:13:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604473       I am pleased to announce that Sandy Knauer will be taking the helm of the Writing Essential as the Tuesday Member Editor.   Sandy has been an active and beloved . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:00:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604473 Jennifer Hodge 2009-02-23T22:00:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603571                                                                                                                                                                 . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:36:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603571 Jennifer Hodge 2009-02-23T02:36:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977597942   American Idol is on the verge of launching its 2009 season tonight with 36 contestants ranging from ages 16 to 28.   The competition looks, and sounds, fierce! And I'm sure Simon . . . Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:10:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977597942 Jennifer Hodge 2009-02-17T22:10:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592642   We hope that you have been enjoying Gather's new groups technology. I know that I've been having a blast customizing my groups and creating groups for my book club and my family, who . . . Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:10:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592642 Jennifer Hodge 2009-02-12T21:10:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590894 Hi everyone! I am working on customizing Writing and would like to add the group links module.  Are there any other writing groups on Gather or writing/language web sites that you would like . . . Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:51:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590894 Jennifer Hodge 2009-02-11T13:51:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587445 I stumbled upon an old photo album today and came across some photos of my dad and me. He just recently (about nine months ago), gave me a great Epson printer that is also a scanner. Now, being . . . Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:56:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587445 Jennifer Hodge 2009-02-07T20:56:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550537   New Year’s Resolutions are easy to make and, frankly, hard to keep. Whether you want to get in shape and lose weight or keep up with life’s day to day challenges, let Gather’s Resolutions Dream . . . Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:36:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550537 Jennifer Hodge 2009-01-01T22:36:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547859   The years come and go and so, it seems, do New Year's Resolutions.   Do you make New Year's Resolutions with every intention of sticking to them and then eventually end up throwing . . . Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:53:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547859 Jennifer Hodge 2008-12-29T20:53:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538404 A friend of mine sent me this and it really resonated with me about how important friendships are and it made me reflect on and appreciate that much more all the wonderful friends I have in my life . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:24:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977538404 Jennifer Hodge 2008-12-17T23:24:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977524183 Haven't we all found ourselves on one or the other end of this scenario? Don't end up in the dog house. Let this be a very important lesson for all of us. http://bewareofthedoghouse.com/videoPage.aspx . . . Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:41:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977524183 Jennifer Hodge 2008-12-03T00:41:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521404   With the recent tragedies in Mumbai, I just wanted to extend my condolences to all the Gather members who live in or have family, friends, or colleagues who live there. Gather is fortunate to . . . Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:23:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521404 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-30T00:23:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977518687 Congrats to the Think Outside the Turkey side-dish recipe drawing winners! The following 15 members will be receiving $15 Butterball Turkey Gift Checks: Denise B. , Sweet potato and apple . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:18:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977518687 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-26T19:18:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517389                                                                                                                 . . . Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:13:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517389 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-25T17:13:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510501   Hey Gather, It's Turkey Time!   We are delighted to welcome the Butterball® Turkey Talk-Line® Experts to Gather for a live chat on Wednesday, November 26th. The Turkey . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:17:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510501 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-19T13:17:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504080   In this economy, many people are worrying about how they are going to make it through the holidays.  I invite you to join a brand new Gather group,  Holiday Tips 2008 , where . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:35:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504080 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-11T20:35:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503310 I guess I've been late in the game in getting on Facebook.  I'm starting to connect to old, and new, friends and it has been fun.  My mom even wants to join! I'm not completely familiar . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:11:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503310 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-11T02:11:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498687 One of the biggest concerns for many Americans right now is the economy.  Barack Obama has already started putting together his administration and his top priority is to appoint a . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:44:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498687 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-05T17:44:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497519 I was expecting a line out the door and down the street at my Cambridge, MA polling station, but I was lucky that my timing was so good.  I only waited in line for 35 minutes.  I was surprised . . . Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:42:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497519 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-04T16:42:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496948 I have a passion for politics and I love to hear from all sides of the fence. Daily, I am all over the internet, radio, print, and cable to get the latest about politics and Election 2008.  And there . . . Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:48:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496948 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-04T01:48:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496892 I have to admit that I wasn't as educated as I thought I was about the proposals that will be on my state's November 4th ballot.  I have done extensive . . . Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:18:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496892 Jennifer Hodge 2008-11-04T00:18:08Z