http://joyceskids.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Joyce S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:00:58 GMT 2009-12-28T23:00:58Z 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=281474977922839 Well folks, it has now been a while since our very c ontroversial president took office.  How do you feel he has done so far?  Everyone has an opinion and is entitled to one.  Just wondering.  . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:17:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922839 Joyce S. 2009-11-30T00:17:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896460 In a way I am ashamed to say I have never once attended a school reunion.  I still live in the same town but I was not one of the more popular kids and didn't even really graduate with my class.  . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:20:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896460 Joyce S. 2009-11-11T20:20:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827406 I just felt like cooking today.  Don't get a lot of time with family appointments and work schedules to keep any more.  I am loving today. For dinner we are having Baked Steak, Homemade Mashed . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:32:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827406 Joyce S. 2009-09-26T16:32:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819546 Well, Here it is Sunday afternoon and I have to think of something for dinner.  I decided on Split Pea Soup.   I did not have any dried peas so I used some frozen ones and used chicken . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:21:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819546 Joyce S. 2009-09-20T15:21:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755746 Well, I finally was able to get the financing needed to get a newer car on my own.  May not sound like much to some, but I have been working a long time to be able to improve my credit enough to . . . Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:13:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755746 Joyce S. 2009-07-30T00:13:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736954 I am in the middle of a big dilemma with myself, sort of.  Anyway,I have had several abdominal surgeries for a massive hernia.  I look and feel like I am walking around at least 9 months pregnant . . . Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:40:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736954 Joyce S. 2009-07-14T14:40:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719616 I was supposed to go to my nephew's wedding Saturday but I thought I would be nice and offered to pick up the chicken at Wal-Mart for the reception.  That is an entirely other story though and not . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:23:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719616 Joyce S. 2009-06-23T21:23:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691283 I am compiling a family reunion cookbook.   A lot of the people haven;t submitted recipes yet but figure they will for next year's cookbook.  It should be interesting.  There are a . . . Mon, 25 May 2009 14:33:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691283 Joyce S. 2009-05-25T14:33:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691274 I love doing mending and alterations for people.  I would rather do that than make something from scratch.  Not sure why,even though I have made bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses, pillows, baby . . . Mon, 25 May 2009 14:13:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691274 Joyce S. 2009-05-25T14:13:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662258 I am visiting my daughter in Oklahoma and she told me she would like me to make some casseroles to put in her freezer before I leave to go home.  When I asked what she wanted, she said my cheesy . . . Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:07:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662258 Joyce S. 2009-04-21T19:07:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649612 Here it is April 7th and we have had snow coming down here in Eastern Ohio since yesterday evening.  I remember being told years ago that you always have an Easter snow.  There is no great accumulation . . . Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:45:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649612 Joyce S. 2009-04-07T22:45:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640808 I know, I know......most people do not sew any more, but there are still a few of us out there who do like it.  I, for one, believe that sewing relaxes me.  I love mending and alterations more . . . Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:59:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640808 Joyce S. 2009-03-29T21:59:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628022 Believe it or not, I went to my first garage sale of this season on March 14th.  It was at my Mom and Aunt's church so it was inside, but that is a sure sign that spring and summer are almost . . . Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:39:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628022 Joyce S. 2009-03-17T13:39:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565443 Has anyone noticed that schools in some areas cancel classes for the slightest little thing?  The temperatures went down to -10 last night and it was fine to cancel for that, but sometimes they cancel . . . Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:18:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565443 Joyce S. 2009-01-16T23:18:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560160 I read the newspaper this morning and saw some very interesting facts on obesity in young children and how it is on the rise.  The statistics I saw scared me, because it showed that the highest percentage . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:53:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560160 Joyce S. 2009-01-11T18:53:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547211 I am so glad I found this group to post to.  At least once a month, I take an elderly lady shopping.  A little background:  Her family does not take her most places, only to the dr. and . . . Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:45:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547211 Joyce S. 2008-12-29T00:45:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541197 Sorry I haven't been around for a while.  This is the busiest time of the year for all of us, I think.  I have been trying to make a lot of homemade gifts this year.  I am sewing and . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:27:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541197 Joyce S. 2008-12-20T22:27:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510541 Something that irritates me to no end are people who live in areas that they know get really bad in the winter and yet they continue to drive the same or worse as when the weather is good.  I feel . . . Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:56:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510541 Joyce S. 2008-11-18T22:56:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506247 My Grandma and now my Mom and myself all make pumpkin pies using the same recipe.  It has become a tradition in our family. Pumpkin Custard Pies I large can pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie mix) . . . Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:27:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506247 Joyce S. 2008-11-14T02:27:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503767 This dish goes well with almost any meat.  You can even add meat to it if you desire and make it the whole main course. 1 large head cabbage - cut into 1/4 -1/2 inch strips 2 cans cream of . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:40:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503767 Joyce S. 2008-11-11T15:40:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977467515 One of my favortie things is to go to yard sales, flea markets, garage sales, auctions, etc.  You get the picture.  I love finding bargains.  And I love to shop.  What a combination.  . . . Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:46:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977467515 Joyce S. 2008-10-04T10:46:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977421045 I just returned from our family reunion and had a very relaxing time.  I think my kids do not understand the attraction in going to this every year.  But I do enjoy seeing people I grew up around . . . Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:56:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977421045 Joyce S. 2008-08-14T00:56:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977377190 I am not sure any more that I know how to handle life situations.  My parents are getting older, as most people do, but the reality of that hit me in the face yesterday when I saw them.  I see . . . Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:38:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977377190 Joyce S. 2008-06-19T10:38:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358142 I have been on Gather more in the last 6 weeks than I have ever been  because I had major surgery and was not able to do a lot.  However, my points seem to be at a standstill for the last week.  . . . Sat, 31 May 2008 14:08:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358142 Joyce S. 2008-05-31T14:08:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977348626 Even though I have been very worried about making this 55th wedding anniversary special for my parents, Yesterday was abut 55 degrees, very windy at times, but managable, and the sun did shine off and . . . Mon, 19 May 2008 13:50:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977348626 Joyce S. 2008-05-19T13:50:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346744 Have any of you realized that gas prices just keep climbing and will continue to do so over the summer??  I have heard that by Sept. they will be at $5.00 per gallon.  That is horrid and unacceptable.  . . . Fri, 16 May 2008 12:47:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346744 Joyce S. 2008-05-16T12:47:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344920 I know this is like beating a dead horse, so to say, but the points seem to be even slower than before.  Is anyone experiencing this? Tue, 13 May 2008 21:55:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344920 Joyce S. 2008-05-13T21:55:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977342656 Has anyone else had problems getting your points to add up on Gather?  Mine have been coming but very slow.  It seems like there should be more for as often as I am on Gather.  I am not . . . Sat, 10 May 2008 12:43:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977342656 Joyce S. 2008-05-10T12:43:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977340573 I recently had major abdominal surgery and am being forced to relax now.  I cannot return to work until at least the end of May.  I am used to being on the go from 7 a.m. until at least 5 or . . . Wed, 07 May 2008 14:06:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977340573 Joyce S. 2008-05-07T14:06:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337373 I need Mother's Day poems or stories that my Mom can  take to share at her Senior Citizen's meeting on Monday.  Please help if you can.  Anything will be appreciated.  Thank . . . Fri, 02 May 2008 22:53:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337373 Joyce S. 2008-05-02T22:53:51Z