http://katierambo.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Froggy G. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:26:49 GMT 2009-12-29T10:26:49Z 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=281474977298506 When we finally were told David was dying, all bets were off. Any resentments, angers or old hurts went out the window. We simply loved and cared for him the best we could at home, where he wanted to . . . Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:49:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298506 Froggy G. 2008-04-01T01:49:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283201 We are almost ready for another busy and fruitful season in our gardens. Seeds are incubating and plants picked out to help us create our unique garden spaces. One important thing we often neglect are . . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:22:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283201 Froggy G. 2008-03-13T05:22:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278411 The Second District Court Of Appeals Justice Croskey has ruled that homeschooling is illegal in California. The Home School  Legal Defense Association has declared it will fight a ruling that leaves . . . Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:55:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278411 Froggy G. 2008-03-07T20:55:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276866 Forgiveness. Such a lovely and yes-noble ideal. To forgive those that have hurt us seems at times an almost impossible task. And, often it is. Why? Because we haven't yet learned to forgive ourselves. . . . Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:47:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276866 Froggy G. 2008-03-06T05:47:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276357 Last night I watched, along with millions of my fellow Americans, the presidential primaries in Texas, Ohio and Vermont. It proved very interesting watching each candidate speak to his or her respective . . . Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:09:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276357 Froggy G. 2008-03-05T20:09:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274540 Many women 55 or older suffer from osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is responsible for fractures, bone thinning and loss, and the formation of Dowagers Hump. Invasive breast cancer can strike women 55 or older . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:46:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274540 Froggy G. 2008-03-03T20:46:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273984 Voting is our most cherished and fundamental freedom. An American always knows their voice will be heard through the voting process. The 2008 Presidential election is going to be one of the most crucial . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:42:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273984 Froggy G. 2008-03-03T05:42:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221562 Yesterday Northern California experienced a wild  wet winter storm. Barreling straight out off the Pacific Ocean it brought over 3 inches of rain and winds that topped 65 mph in Sacramento. The news . . . Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:45:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221562 Froggy G. 2008-01-06T01:45:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221468 I adore garlic bread! The more garlic the better. we've had this treat about as many ways as there is to make it. One morning while working on the stock for my tortellini soup, I thoughtfully looked . . . Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:54:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221468 Froggy G. 2008-01-05T23:54:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221447 I loved this movie. We watched it mainly because of Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. My only concern was that Jack would overact and spoil what plot there was. I needn't have worried. These two . . . Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:22:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221447 Froggy G. 2008-01-05T23:22:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220481 When the wind is howling and the temp erature outside is somewhere south of freezing, there is nothing more comforting than a good homemade dish such as chicken pot pie. Filled with fresh veggies nestled . . . Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:06:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220481 Froggy G. 2008-01-04T21:06:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220376 If you're stuck for a quick nutritious meal, here is a winner. All it calls for is 6-8 cups of good organic chicken broth and a bag of ready to cook tortellini. Add a spiced up version of . . . Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:44:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220376 Froggy G. 2008-01-04T18:44:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220345 Making perfect tender juicy meatballs is an art. There are a thousand different opinions out there on how to create that elusively tasty creation. Common wisdom says a good meatball must have egg or milk, . . . Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:28:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220345 Froggy G. 2008-01-04T18:28:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977219591 I love tomato soup, but have a difficult time finding a store made version. So I found this recipe and modified it for my kitchen. It is simple quick and delicious! I kick it up by using Italian or Mexican spiced . . . Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:03:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977219591 Froggy G. 2008-01-03T23:03:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062871 The Le Creuset 5 1/2 Quart French Oven is one durable and fantastic piece of cookware! With it's bright enameled outer covering, tight seal lid, and cast iron interior, it is one serious French . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:15:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062871 Froggy G. 2007-07-22T00:15:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062867 No matter what size your garden is, there is nothing more enchanting then a pergola, trellis, or archway, smothered in climbing roses and vines. Climbing Dortmand, Ispahan, Gertrude Jekyll and other lovely . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:06:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062867 Froggy G. 2007-07-22T00:06:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062864 The aesthetics of Asian decor, whether indoor or related to the garden embody the concept of subtlety. The three key elements to adding Asian accents to the garden are the symbolic uses of earth, water . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:03:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062864 Froggy G. 2007-07-22T00:03:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062862 Herbs and vegetables can be grown quite successfully in containers. There are specially bred varieties of tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and melons that are ideal for this purpose. Certain herbs, like mint . . . Sat, 21 Jul 2007 23:59:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062862 Froggy G. 2007-07-21T23:59:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062302   Khaled Hosseini's debut novel the Kite Runner takes a deep and poignant look at a young boys coming of age in a land the world forgot. A land torn by war and fundamentally impassible ethnic . . . Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:05:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062302 Froggy G. 2007-07-21T03:05:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062297 I fell in love with Khaled Hosseini's Kite Runner, so when a Thousand Splendid Suns was released, I ordered it immediately. Good books absorb and entertain you. Great books linger in your mind and . . . Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:58:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977062297 Froggy G. 2007-07-21T02:58:18Z