http://lazerus.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jerry M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:06:45 GMT 2010-01-05T01:06:45Z 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=281474977797823 I see so many words from so many people on here everyday, that it just occurred to me that I should use this place to learn. I'm wondering, what is everyone's driving need. We all want to feel a certain . . . Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:47:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797823 Jerry M. 2009-09-02T22:47:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789885   I am an unabashed, card-carrying liberal and I refuse to accept “Liberal” as a bad word. I fail to see how any word whose Latin root means “Free” is a bad word. That having . . . Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:32:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789885 Jerry M. 2009-08-27T14:32:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789851 Have you bought a lotto ticket recently? Let’s discuss that a little bit later, alright? Let’s talk about health care for now. As I watch the debate over President Obama’s health . . . Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:00:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789851 Jerry M. 2009-08-27T14:00:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977779592 Do you know a man who has received a raw deal in a Family Court or Divorce proceeding? Know a man who has been badly treated at work or in a business simply because he is a man? Please message me or have . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:22:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977779592 Jerry M. 2009-08-19T11:22:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770514 Here is the FaceBook page for my book. I will soon (Nov. 17) be drawing a name from among the fans on this page and sending the winner a free review copy in exchange for which, I hope they remember to . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:26:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770514 Jerry M. 2009-08-12T11:26:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767322 Okay everyone. I would like to host an intelligent discussion on heath care in America. I would like to start, not by choosing up sides but by having everyone talk about what they think needs inprovement . . . Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:01:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767322 Jerry M. 2009-08-08T11:01:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760908   It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others. --- John Andrew Holmes --- Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:52:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760908 Jerry M. 2009-08-03T15:52:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760840   As much as I detest the swarming of media that has made Nadya Suleman a national phenomenon, I shall stoop to something close to their level for the benefit of my story. I could rail against . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:44:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760840 Jerry M. 2009-08-03T14:44:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760797 How do you decide what books you purchase? Which factor has the greatest impact on your choice? A. TV, Newspaper, Magazine advertisements. B. Someone recommends the book. . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:10:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760797 Jerry M. 2009-08-03T14:10:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663743   Technology is rapidly changing the landscape of the publishing world. Under the old publishing model, publishers acted as the bouncers at the door who kept the bad books from reaching the bookstores. . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:29:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663743 Jerry M. 2009-04-23T07:29:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656096 I am now working on marketing my book as I'm sure many of you are or will be soon. I'm learning a lot about marketing and I think I have an idea that will work. I am building an "Indie Readers" . . . Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:54:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656096 Jerry M. 2009-04-14T21:54:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632837 American Vintage   You are a classic American vintage. Sweet, like the girl next door, But dry, with sharp biting wit. One needn't strain to see The sparkle . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:23:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632837 Jerry M. 2009-03-21T13:23:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544710 Here is a story of a company that did the right thing. Our greatest strength as the "little guys" is to use our purchase power to reward companies like this who put people first. I say we use . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:56:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544710 Jerry M. 2008-12-25T00:56:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521459 Ann Coulter's jaw is wired SHUT!!   Can you say .... comeuppance?   http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2008/11/oh-dear-page-si.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:41:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521459 Jerry M. 2008-11-30T01:41:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516178 "You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world. . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:52:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516178 Jerry M. 2008-11-24T13:52:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977514498 1998 Film with Toby Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels and William H. Macy Two teenagers are time-transported into the black and white world of a 1950's TV show.   Instead of rating . . . Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:57:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977514498 Jerry M. 2008-11-22T12:57:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977514463 On this 45th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy, I give you this quote and this film footage. Read the quote, view the footage, consider the fact that they say that Oswald shot President . . . Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:42:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977514463 Jerry M. 2008-11-22T10:42:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977513405 This is a post I made recently, I show you guys this not so much because I think that you may care about my answers ... but because I am curious about you   http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?memberId=169906&articleId=281474977507660&nav=MyGather . . . Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:58:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977513405 Jerry M. 2008-11-21T06:58:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977513067 Since I often quote Robert F. Kennedy, I thought I would be fair and quote a Republican. It is my most fervent hope that our current President and his supporters take this quote deeply to heart.   . . . Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:41:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977513067 Jerry M. 2008-11-21T04:41:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511887 A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life. --- Robertson Davies ---   I think that the point that Mr. Davies was intending to make is that when a parents sole quest is to make . . . Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:07:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511887 Jerry M. 2008-11-20T10:07:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511102 1. Were you named after anyone? Yes, I was named after my father's good friend from the USAF. 2. When was the last time you cried? Maybe a week ago, I'm getting used to my Dad being . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:20:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511102 Jerry M. 2008-11-19T17:20:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510828 The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. --- Albert Einstein ---   Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:32:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510828 Jerry M. 2008-11-19T11:32:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510476 Will gather points come to a screeching halt after the update again? Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:45:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510476 Jerry M. 2008-11-18T21:45:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509778 Today's quote of the day is a special one for which I am giving you the audio. It seems so very sad that these words were spoken 40 years ago, and yet still, we don't get it. i hope this hits a . . . Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:52:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509778 Jerry M. 2008-11-18T04:52:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509093 I just cashed in Gather Points for the first time ever. I took a $25.00 PayPal payout. The down side ... I now have 2 friggin' points. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:24:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509093 Jerry M. 2008-11-17T16:24:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509057 I have a dozen of my original shipment of my book, "That's My Story!" remaining. Visit my website (GHMonroe.com) and buy my book in November of this year (2008) and read it. If you did not . . . Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:42:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509057 Jerry M. 2008-11-17T15:42:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509014 " Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society.  Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great . . . Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:47:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509014 Jerry M. 2008-11-17T14:47:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508585 I want to discuss movies. What are you current 3 favorite movies of all time? Mine ... The Shawshank Redemption Tombstone Hannibal Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:29:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508585 Jerry M. 2008-11-16T23:29:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508472 Who among you will being me photo's of gargoyles on buildings? I have always been facinated with them and would love to see your best photos of Gargoyles guarding buildings. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:21:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508472 Jerry M. 2008-11-16T20:21:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508456 “To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.” --- Akhenaton . . . Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:07:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508456 Jerry M. 2008-11-16T20:07:51Z