http://jjblum.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jennifer B. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:29:02 GMT 2010-01-06T01:29:02Z 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=281474977257846 There's a lot being said about the primary process right now. I wanted to reach out to you and let you know how things look from where I stand. First, I think we'll have a nominee before the . . . Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:50:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257846 Jennifer B. 2008-02-13T20:50:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175642 She's beautiful and therefore to be wooed; She is a jjblum, therefore to be won. Which work of Shakespeare was the original quote from? Get your own quotes: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:41:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175642 Jennifer B. 2007-11-13T04:41:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977174543 Today it is... Sleeping in until 9:30! Reading the paper and eating fresh warm biscuits with my husnband! Sharing a root beer float with my kids! Dancing around the kitchen making dinner together! . . . Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:00:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977174543 Jennifer B. 2007-11-12T03:00:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977150636 Blonde or Red?? For years I have worn my naturally brunette hair a reddish auburn.  This summer I was convinced to try blonde highlights, and I kinda like it...but I also like my red hair. Lets . . . Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:48:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977150636 Jennifer B. 2007-10-18T01:48:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977136092 I feel like I lead a spiritual lfe but not a religious one.  Does that make sense?  My faith and beliefs are deeply engrained and dear to me but they are also personal and do not represent any . . . Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:34:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977136092 Jennifer B. 2007-10-03T14:34:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977133184  A cousin, who I guess doesn't know much about me sent this to my email recently. It has been on my mind ever since.  Here is just an excert since it was quite long:  "Paul Harvey . . . Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:03:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977133184 Jennifer B. 2007-10-01T02:03:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977126241 Greetings friends, classmates, acquaintances, gatherites! I wanted to extend an invitation to the launch of Barefoot Books Reston, VA!  I will be launching my new Barefoot Business with an Open . . . Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:50:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977126241 Jennifer B. 2007-09-24T02:50:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977125377 Sticky keboard makes for ineresting free form poetry of course ow that I want it to stic to have fun with this it is not sticking nearly as much as it was earlier..... muphy's law I guess. o ell  . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:33:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977125377 Jennifer B. 2007-09-23T02:33:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977125373 Today the Blum clan was treated to a most wonderful musical experience!   We have ben introduced to the Deedle, Deedle Dees,  a rock band for kids (and aults as it tus out).  They strive . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:30:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977125373 Jennifer B. 2007-09-23T02:30:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977124486 Motherbridge of Love Written by Anonymous Illustrated by Josee Masse Published by Barefoot Books A celebration of love between a parent and a child! This beautiful poem clebrates the bond between . . . Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:18:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977124486 Jennifer B. 2007-09-22T02:18:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977122119 Portside Pairates Written By Oscar Seaworthy Illustrated by Debbie Harter   “When I was young I had some fun The day I went to sea. I jumped on board a pirate ship, And the captain said . . . Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:01:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977122119 Jennifer B. 2007-09-19T21:01:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977121340 Whole World  Sung by Fred Penner Illustrated by Christopher Corr  Published by Barefoot Books  We've all sung the song around the campfire "He's got the whole world in his . . . Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:11:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977121340 Jennifer B. 2007-09-19T03:11:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119170 One City Two Brothers Written by Chris Smith Illustrated by Aurelia Fronty Published by Barefoot Books  Two bickering Brothers stand before the wise King Solomon and he decides to share with them . . . Mon, 17 Sep 2007 02:14:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119170 Jennifer B. 2007-09-17T02:14:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119128 I just feel like I am melting down.  I have 2 more weeks at my corporate sales job and I completely do not want to go.  On top of that my husband had emergancy back surgery on Thursday.  . . . Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:31:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119128 Jennifer B. 2007-09-17T01:31:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977112034 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089994/ 22 years ago I took my then 3 year old brother to see this Sesame Street movie.  Today it was on HBO family.  My kids loved it just as much as my brother . . . Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:33:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977112034 Jennifer B. 2007-09-10T01:33:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110130 As part of my new freedom from the corporate world I have signed on as an independant distributer for Barefoot Books. Barefoot Books are high quality childrens books with amazingly gentle earth friendly . . . Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:16:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110130 Jennifer B. 2007-09-08T02:16:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110118 OK so I took a BIG step this week.  I quit my fulltime job!   I have decided to stay home with the kids fulltime and work on projects and contract work for the old company as they come up. . . . Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:58:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110118 Jennifer B. 2007-09-08T01:58:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977098187 My favortie author has to be Jasper Fforde, who is also unfortunately not as well known as he should be.  Since his first installment in a wonderful literary world called the Eyre Affair,  he . . . Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:36:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977098187 Jennifer B. 2007-08-27T03:36:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977098181 Just got a chance to sneak out to the movies and saw StarDust.  I love Neil Gaimon but had never read this one,  I don't know why it never made its way into my reading pile,  we own . . . Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:28:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977098181 Jennifer B. 2007-08-27T03:28:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977077852 I do alot of things in the name of harmony.  Of course sometimes that means that I don't do alot of things in the name of harmony. Harmony at work, haromony at home, harmony with my extended . . . Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:01:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977077852 Jennifer B. 2007-08-06T20:01:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032006 .... Not that anyone noticed!  **sniff**  I've not been around since April.  Work has been horrible, busy, stressful!  I had 3 conferences,  I've been to Phoenix twice!  . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:15:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032006 Jennifer B. 2007-06-17T17:15:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976968244  And they are bringing half of Western Massachusetts with them! For the back story see:  http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976959446 They are coming with my Brother, his . . . Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:35:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976968244 Jennifer B. 2007-04-25T20:35:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959448 Yesterday we took the kids to the zoo.  This is my 4 year old daughter's favorite animal. I don't get it....  For more interesting facts about these ugly creatures..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_mole_rat  . . . Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:26:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959448 Jennifer B. 2007-04-15T18:26:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959446 I moved down to the DC area from Massachusetts about 4 years ago and I still get really home sick.  My Mom and Dad have been to visit twice and my best friend only once.  So I am starting a campaign . . . Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:21:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959446 Jennifer B. 2007-04-15T18:21:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976954351 I'm looking for view points, opinions and questions.  If you have watched or read about The Secret and Universal Law of Attraction... What causes doubt in your mind? What about this troubles . . . Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:06:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976954351 Jennifer B. 2007-04-10T14:06:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976954031 "You are not the woman I married!" "No, I'm not!" The woman you married was young and niave and just starting to look out into the world.   In the past ten years she has . . . Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:53:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976954031 Jennifer B. 2007-04-10T01:53:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951966 Karlene's whole personality intimidated me.  I found myself answering "yes Ma'am" over and over.  The more I said it the more I hated myself. Everything about her seeemd perfect.  . . . Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:53:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951966 Jennifer B. 2007-04-07T01:53:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951876 I watched as she skillfully hip checked the swinging door and walked through.  She was a woman who was used to having her hands full.    Thoughts, feedback, ideas are all welcome Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:53:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951876 Jennifer B. 2007-04-06T23:53:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951872 Many writers keep a notebook (or mental note) of bits and pieces of characters, settings, plots, etc. Here's a place to show them off, air them out and seek feedback. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:49:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951872 Jennifer B. 2007-04-06T23:49:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910856 The house is humming. Kids playing. Water boiling, sauce simmering.  I stir and watch and whistle. My sweetheart sets the table. Together we sit and eat. Special valentine cupcakes. Cleaning . . . Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:24:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910856 Jennifer B. 2007-02-15T02:24:31Z