http://kay85.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Kay M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:15:16 GMT 2010-01-06T15:15:16Z 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=281474977965817 I returned to Gather today and noticed that there are no more stars to click. It's good that the ratings are gone. They didn't mean anything and were just a constant source of contention. Will this recommend . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:59:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965817 Kay M. 2009-12-28T17:59:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962668 I've been ill and now in a mad dash to catch up before my visitors arrive but wanted to take a moment to wish a very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and to all Peace on earth Goodwill to men . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:54:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962668 Kay M. 2009-12-25T13:54:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946717   Serita was a middle aged woman who would always have the mind of a child. Her plump little body was usually dressed in a worn cotton dress, saddle oxfords, ankle socks and a flowered straw hat . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:37:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946717 Kay M. 2009-12-14T18:37:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945630  I crept downstairs and waited. When Santa came from the hallway we were both surprised. "How'd you get in? I watched the chimney."  "Through the secret door." he whispered.  "We . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:44:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945630 Kay M. 2009-12-14T02:44:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942675 The communal cauldron has been stolen, inverted and cursed . Who will go in search of this Holy Grail that has been transformed into a demon bell and restore the land that is plagued with drought and . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:19:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942675 Kay M. 2009-12-11T16:19:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941283 We were gathered at my Aunt's home for our annual family Christmas Eve celebration. The house was filled to capacity with grandparents, great aunts and uncles and plenty of cousins to play or fight with. . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:53:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941283 Kay M. 2009-12-10T19:53:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941002 I know many of you will be busy this month so I'm giving you lots of time for this challenge which will run until December 30th. I'm thinking about celebrations and decorations so show me those holiday . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:10:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941002 Kay M. 2009-12-10T17:10:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940970 I asked you all to surprise me and you did! Beautiful surprises here. The judges say First Immigrant women and cultural Isolation from Bhawana Second Do you like our owl? from Ferosh Third . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:37:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940970 Kay M. 2009-12-10T16:37:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936964 This week's genre is   Fantasy . Your story may be serious or light hearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following prompt   . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:53:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936964 Kay M. 2009-12-08T14:53:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933657 I think you will be very surprised at where they end up going with this 12 Days of Christmas song. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:51:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933657 Kay M. 2009-12-06T19:51:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932105   "I don't want anything to do with that gin soaked fruitcake" Slim told his wife as she bustled about the kitchen preparing their holiday feast. "I didn't put gin in the fruitcake. It's rum." . . . Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:24:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932105 Kay M. 2009-12-05T18:24:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929244 Dear Friends And Family It's been a hectic year filled with peaks and valleys. The twins are still in prison but Little Lucy baked a beautiful cake for them and hid files inside so there's a chance . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:11:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929244 Kay M. 2009-12-03T18:11:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929024 This week's theme is Surprise me.   That means there actually is no theme and this week you can show me any of your altered photos.     RULES Use photoshop or any other type . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:40:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929024 Kay M. 2009-12-03T15:40:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929006 I really enjoyed seeing the things you are thankful for. Wonderful entries! The judges say: First Place tie for Watercolor from Ravi Puttur and Growing Grandaughter from Scharlie M Second Place . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:22:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929006 Kay M. 2009-12-03T15:22:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928185 Here is a gift idea for the person who has everything or perhaps for someone you really don't like. According to the video on this site the biggest problem facing America is not health care costs or the . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:45:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928185 Kay M. 2009-12-03T02:45:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925746 This week's genre is   Nostalgia . Your story may be serious or light hearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following prompt   . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:53:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925746 Kay M. 2009-12-01T18:53:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924876   Know what's great about Genre Shorties ?  Yes, they're  short ! They're all 100 words or less. Where else can you read a great story in the blink of an eye? Here are a few highlights . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:47:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924876 Kay M. 2009-12-01T05:47:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977918103   My son is an avid recycler and today he jokingly chided me for throwing away my dryer lint.  I immediately started googling "uses for dryer lint" and thought I would find some foolishness . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:31:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977918103 Kay M. 2009-11-25T23:31:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916651 What do you buy for the person that has everything?  How about reindeer dung jewelry? You can get your sparkly dung necklaces at the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois. The droppings are . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:38:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916651 Kay M. 2009-11-25T03:38:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914376   Know what's great about Genre Shorties ?  Yes, they're  short ! They're all 100 words or less. Where else can you read a great story in the blink of an eye? Here are a few highlights . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914376 Kay M. 2009-11-23T20:51:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914088 "I told you to buy a turkey at Walmart. This thing's got tire marks on it and it's not plucked." "Quit complainin' woman. Just scrape the black stuff off and no one will notice." "Well did you get . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:33:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914088 Kay M. 2009-11-23T17:33:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910792 Has anyone done any mystery shopping? Since I have to do a lot of shopping between now and Christmas anyway I was wondering if there was a way to make it pay off.     Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910792 Kay M. 2009-11-20T21:32:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910375 This week's genre is   Your choice . Your story may be serious or light hearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following prompt . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910375 Kay M. 2009-11-20T16:59:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909510 Because of the upcoming holiday you'll have extra time to get those entries in. It's that time of the year again to show me something you're thankful for. RULES Use photoshop or any other type . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:54:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909510 Kay M. 2009-11-20T02:54:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909203 We've got some very cool wheels! And the judges say First Place Cool Dude's Wheels from Sue M  Second Place Early Practice from Marilyn M Third Place Horse Drawn Buggy from Gary . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:18:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909203 Kay M. 2009-11-20T02:18:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906617 Know what's great about Genre Shorties ?  Yes, they're  short ! They're all 100 words or less. Where else can you read a great story in the blink of an eye? Here are a few highlights from . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:07:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906617 Kay M. 2009-11-18T15:07:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897836 It's that time of year when people will be thinking of traveling for the holidays. If you think Steve Martin had a difficult time getting home in Planes, Trains And Automobiles, just think how difficult . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:35:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897836 Kay M. 2009-11-12T16:35:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897799 This challenge elicited an amazing  collection of images, agony for the judges and pleasure for me. You folks just keep getting better and better. Thank you all so much for participating. And . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897799 Kay M. 2009-11-12T16:11:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896852 This week's genre is  Sales pitch . Your story may be serious or light hearted or as silly as you like just so long as it is  100 words or less and written for the following prompt   . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:41:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896852 Kay M. 2009-11-12T01:41:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894374 Like American Muslim Army Corporal Kareem Rashad Sultan Khan who perished at the tender age of 20 while serving in Iraq. He earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart And American Muslim Army Major James . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:29:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894374 Kay M. 2009-11-10T17:29:29Z