http://keri65.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Carol V. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:35:14 GMT 2009-12-29T20:35:14Z 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=281474977943432 YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!  The Mystery Book Prize package from 1 of Stephanie's Gather Giveaway Contests arrived today!!  Thank you Stephanie & Gather.  This was the first time I had won . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:32:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943432 Carol V. 2009-12-12T03:32:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859176 It's been a while since I've came up with a menu for us and posted it here.  Tonight - loaded baked potato soup and rolls Monday - frozen pizzas Tuesday - beef stew and rolls Wednesday - . . . Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:12:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859176 Carol V. 2009-10-18T23:12:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836308 I stopped at Target to pick up a prescription tonight on the way home and got a few other things.  When I checked out, the cashier gave me a 5 cent credit for using a reusable bag.  She explained . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:29:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836308 Carol V. 2009-10-02T22:29:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757155 It's been a while since I've posted to my Gather Gratitude Journal.  Today was one of those days when you had to get away from a situation before you slapped the crap out of someone!!!!!!  . . . Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:25:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757155 Carol V. 2009-07-30T23:25:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704102 It's been a while since I have made an entry into my journal.  Thank you for being so supportive of this series. #1 - New car.  My old car was starting to need some major repairs.  Hubby . . . Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:14:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704102 Carol V. 2009-06-07T17:14:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672897 Hope that everyone had a great weekend.  Here's our menu for this week (or most of it) Tonight - frozen pizza Monday - chicken fingers Tuesday - tacos Wednesday - lasagna Thursday . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 23:57:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672897 Carol V. 2009-05-03T23:57:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665294 It's been a while since I've posted to my Gather Gratitude Journal.  I'm thankful for a lot this week.  #1 - I'm thankful that I still have a job.  The company is still . . . Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:24:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665294 Carol V. 2009-04-25T01:24:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653547 May everyone have a great Easter weekend.  Here is my gratitude journa entry for this weekend.  #1 - Family.  Today we spent the day with Hubby's family and had a great day for . . . Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:11:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653547 Carol V. 2009-04-12T03:11:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647484 Hope everyone had a great weekend!!! Here's our menu for this week: Sunday - Hubby is helping a friend move and will be fed by the friend.  I had a salad. Monday - chicken fingers and . . . Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:04:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647484 Carol V. 2009-04-06T01:04:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640924 Good evening everyone!  Hope you all had a great weekend!!!  Here's my list of things that I'm grateful for this week.  I've found that this helps me be in a more positive frame . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:52:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640924 Carol V. 2009-03-30T00:52:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633118 As some of you already know, this was a tough week for me at work.  I work for a large nonprofit company and there will be some MAJOR budget cuts coming during the next fiscal year.  Layoffs . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:20:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633118 Carol V. 2009-03-21T20:20:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633033 How many words can you make from: Thank you very much One word per comment, please!! Ready set GO!!!!!!!! Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:25:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633033 Carol V. 2009-03-21T18:25:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632599 I own a few groups and have one on moderation so that most of the posts stay on group topic.  Since the upgrade, posts that I've already approved have been resubmitted for approval again.  . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:06:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632599 Carol V. 2009-03-21T02:06:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977623889 Today's list is a few days overdue.  #1 - I'm thankful that The latest allergic reaction was manageable.  The dr. is 85% sure that I'm allergic to ibuprofen.  I had a case . . . Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:27:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977623889 Carol V. 2009-03-14T02:27:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617829 We are being lazy for dinner tonight and have ordered Domino's.  I called our order in and it took forever to get a person on the phone.  Their recording kept telling me to place my order . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:02:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617829 Carol V. 2009-03-09T00:02:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617700 This morning, a local church experienced a great tragedy.  Their pastor was shot during the first service.  The gunman's gun then jammed and he started stabbing himself and the 2 church . . . Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:07:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617700 Carol V. 2009-03-08T21:07:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613716 Good evening! As I get ready for bed, I want to jot down my list for today.  #1 - Allergy Shots!!  Since the allergy sneazon is almost upon us, I'm thankful that tomorrow is the day for . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:16:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613716 Carol V. 2009-03-04T03:16:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613683 I realize that today was only Tuesday, but we generally don't get anything cool in the mail.  Yesterday, I received my prize from Teresa T's Lottery Group.  It was Volume 2 of The . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:28:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613683 Carol V. 2009-03-04T02:28:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611526 How many of you have a Gratitude Journal?  I've heard a few comments here and there that some of you keep them.  This group has become my journal.  Do you write your list down (paper . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:00:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611526 Carol V. 2009-03-02T04:00:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611497 I realize that I haven't posted one of these in awhile.  I'm touched by the comments that I've received that a lot of you have missed these posts.  Here's my list for this . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:37:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611497 Carol V. 2009-03-02T03:37:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595943 Hope that all had a great Valentine's Weekend.  Hubby is feeling better and I came down with the **&&*( virus on Friday and slept through most of the weekend!!  Here is my Thankful . . . Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:36:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595943 Carol V. 2009-02-16T02:36:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593025 Posting these journal entries has helped me a lot more than I realized.  Now I'm looking for a "silver lining" in everything that happens.  Today's list of silver linings . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:49:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593025 Carol V. 2009-02-13T03:49:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591865 Hi everyone!!!  Hope that you had a great day.  Now that this has turned into a daily entry.  I'm going to make this a journal.  Today, I'm grateful for: #1 - Our Dr's . . . Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:03:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591865 Carol V. 2009-02-12T03:03:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590648 Today was a beautiful day to spend outside!!!  I actually go to leave the office today for 2 walks - 1 to the bank and the other at lunchtime to the library and to grab a sandwich.  Today . . . Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:49:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590648 Carol V. 2009-02-11T02:49:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589606 Thank you everyone for commenting on yesterday's list of things that I'm thankful for.  I appreciate the support and the comments. Today's list includes: #1 - Hubby is feeling much . . . Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:03:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589606 Carol V. 2009-02-10T03:03:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588572 Today, I am thankful for: 1. Hubby.  He's my best friend and rock.  I would be lost without him.  Last year, he and 2 other brothers were in a serious auto accident in Iowa.  . . . Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:45:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588572 Carol V. 2009-02-09T03:45:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588209 Sorry that it took me so long to get this step finished.   I hope I got it right.    Inner Self - Step 5 - Shedding Light I have put a lot of thought into this "assignment" . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:37:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588209 Carol V. 2009-02-08T20:37:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583838 Today I received my first "Just Because" note from a member of the Hip Hop Snail Mail club.  Nancy Biri sent me a sweet little note.  Thank you Nancy for brightening my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . . . Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:58:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583838 Carol V. 2009-02-04T00:58:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582864 Today was a very sad day at work.  We received word that one of our coworkers had passed away yesterday from a bloodclot.  It was very sudden and unexpected.  We knew that she was going . . . Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:18:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582864 Carol V. 2009-02-03T01:18:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581060 Even though I've been a member of the group for a few hours, I do have some progress to report. Last week I rejoined WW and at today's weigh-in, I had lost 1 lb.  I have been making healthier . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:13:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581060 Carol V. 2009-02-01T04:13:58Z