http://lduch.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by LeeAnn D. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:19:11 GMT 2010-01-06T06:19:11Z 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=281474977901701 I'm not a Pit Bull owner, but am a strong supporter of the breed.  I've known a lot of people who have owned them and never had any problems with them.  I volunteer at an animal shelter . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:35:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901701 LeeAnn D. 2009-11-15T15:35:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900109   My Girl       She looks at me with her big brown eyes, longing for me to run my fingers through her silky hair. She breaths heavily in anticipation. . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:02:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900109 LeeAnn D. 2009-11-14T00:02:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646276 (edited for Snippets) Spring Morning It's sunny this morning. Birds are singing. Dogwoods  are blooming. A cross breeze is coming from . . . Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:05:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646276 LeeAnn D. 2009-04-04T13:05:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639335   I think Pitbull Terriers have been wrongfully discriminated against for way too long.  I received this email from Woof Report.  It's a documentary that debunks the myth of Pitbulls . . . Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:27:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639335 LeeAnn D. 2009-03-27T23:27:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630837 I'd like to introduce my neice, Shana, to everyone.   She's new to Gather and would love everyone to meet her.  She's a real sweetheart, a great mom,  lots of fun, open . . . Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:50:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630837 LeeAnn D. 2009-03-19T17:50:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625825                                       . . . Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:59:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625825 LeeAnn D. 2009-03-15T20:59:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624424                                              . . . Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:18:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624424 LeeAnn D. 2009-03-14T15:18:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624369 This probably has to be the most dangerous cake recipe out there.  This recipe makes only one individual cake (or you can half it if you are feeling generous) and only takes 5 minutes to make. . . . Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:42:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624369 LeeAnn D. 2009-03-14T14:42:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602588 Got this recipe from Allrecipes.  Beef tongue is one of the most under-appreciated meats.   Prepared right, it is delicious. I remember mom making tongue and slicing it for sandwiches . . . Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:26:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602588 LeeAnn D. 2009-02-22T02:26:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602554                                         . . . Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:03:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602554 LeeAnn D. 2009-02-22T02:03:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602538                                   . . . Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:37:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602538 LeeAnn D. 2009-02-22T01:37:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595689                                          . . . Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:24:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595689 LeeAnn D. 2009-02-15T21:24:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577641 I was snowed in today and didn't have to go to work.  Although  I was  snowed in, it didn't mean I had to stay in the house.  After baking some muffins (see my other pictoral . . . Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:15:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577641 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-28T22:15:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577491 I got a call from my boss this morning.  Since it rained and iced over last night and was snowing this morning, he shut the office and gave us the day off.  It just so happened I had 3 VERY . . . Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:26:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977577491 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-28T19:26:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565894 ...and my thoughts behind them.     These are a few quotes that came from Mathew Scully book, "Dominion: The Power of Man, The Suffering of Animals: and the Call for Mercy"    . . . Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:13:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565894 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-17T15:13:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977561858 I'd like to share with you a nice little family plot that is tucked away in it's own private spot.  It's the family plot of the Evans family who lived back in the late 1800's.  . . . Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:58:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977561858 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-13T12:58:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560789 I'd like to share with you a nice little family plot that is tucked away in it's own private spot.  It's the family plot of the Evans family who lived back in the late 1800's.  . . . Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:38:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560789 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-12T13:38:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560178 I came up with the recipe a couple of years ago. This is one of my kids favorite salads.  Simple to make.  Best if made the day ahead so the flavors can meld together. The measurements for . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:28:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560178 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-11T19:28:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556600                                    . . . Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:26:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556600 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-08T01:26:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553235 I've been looking for an easy donut recipe and I ran across this one on a Greek recipe site.  These are simple, yet unique little golden puffs.  As the recipe recommended, I drizzled honey . . . Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:17:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553235 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-04T23:17:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550238 Although I didn't vote for Obama....or McCain for that matter, I have  kept an open mind and am hopeful of our new elect.   I consider myself a 'moderate'.  I have some . . . Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:23:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550238 LeeAnn D. 2009-01-01T15:23:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545853 My hubby came through for me this Christmas and got me a new camera.  He got me a Canon 35mm EOS Rebel 10mp  :-).  I'm loving it.  It's a lot different than the camera I had, . . . Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:20:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545853 LeeAnn D. 2008-12-27T03:20:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528671 I've made this mix for the past several Christmas' and given it as gifts.  This will make about 6 quart jars full of mix.  It's one of the more creamier mixes I've tried.  . . . Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:35:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528671 LeeAnn D. 2008-12-07T18:35:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528664 Ahhh....Tis the season for baking and making treats.  I love this time of year!  Here is a delicious recipe for soft gingerbread cookies.  I've eaten my share of gingerbread cookies . . . Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:24:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528664 LeeAnn D. 2008-12-07T18:24:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516164 After playing around with ingredients, I finally came up with the perfect BBQ sauce.  I've been making this for several years now and I always get a lot of raves when I make it.  You can . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:38:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516164 LeeAnn D. 2008-11-24T13:38:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510628 As some may know, by some of my photo's I've submitted, that I have a friend who lives in South Africa.  He  sent me some pictures of a lion that was recently rescued by some of . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:16:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510628 LeeAnn D. 2008-11-19T01:16:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509557 I got this recipe from a friend of mine a few weeks ago.  I just got down from the table from eating them.  I was a little wary of all the different flavors of the bacon,  marinade and . . . Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:46:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509557 LeeAnn D. 2008-11-18T00:46:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508663   This hunting season has been a bountiful one.   Both, my husband and son have each killed a deer this year.   So now, it looks like we will have enough venison to last quite a long . . . Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:35:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508663 LeeAnn D. 2008-11-17T01:35:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507429 Autum is a time for many plants to go dormant for the winter.  You can also think of it as  a time for them to begin to rest. For their foliage, nuts and fruits  to begin to  ripen . . . Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:36:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507429 LeeAnn D. 2008-11-16T01:36:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488386 With the reading I've been doing about how vaccinations are affecting thousands of our kids by triggering autism (that's debatable in itself, but that's for another time.), I started to thinking . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:57:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488386 LeeAnn D. 2008-10-25T14:57:51Z