http://lifeissue.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Life Issues en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:44:27 GMT 2009-12-31T04:44:27Z 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=281474977969501&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Twenty-seven years ago my first husband and I separated. It was just a few weeks before Christmas and I really thought that it was going to be a very depressing holiday season that year. My children . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:19:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969501&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Lorelei aka:Ladymermaid 2009-12-31T02:19:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969392&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Hi everyone, I hope your holidays are coming along real well. I hope Santa was good and you are all expecting to have a good new year. Santa came sooner than expected for me. I had to . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:04:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969392&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Carol Roach 2009-12-31T00:04:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969137&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace   The idea of New Year's resolutions is not really new. Janus, the god of doorways, beginnings and endings, was usually shown with two heads facing in opposite directions. . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:45:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969137&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. 2009-12-30T20:45:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968522&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace My cousin Grace has now been in the county jail for four months.  We just got the news that the state has given her two years for her crime.  Her crime?  Her 11 year old daughter accused . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:22:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968522&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. 2009-12-30T12:22:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968500&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace   We all do it, female and males alike yet still in our society, flatulence, passing gas, or plain old farting as it is commonly called, is a normal function of life. It is a myth that ladies . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:41:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968500&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Carol Roach 2009-12-30T11:41:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968368&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace ...I'd like to talk a little about hope... Hope is a very important ingredient in our lives.  We know we need the basics, food, oxygen and a place to live, but our lives are not worth living when . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:04:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968368&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Heather C. 2009-12-30T09:04:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968369&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Think about it! It's a simple fact and contains a lot of wisdom!   A golden light shines bright!   I wish you a wonderful lifetime! I'm under the influence of golden light, . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:08:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968369&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Harry P. 2009-12-30T09:08:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968166&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace I got "Milo and Otis" and "Benji Collection" because they have dogs and cats and I was told they were great kids' movies. But Kyleigh is not interested at all. She wasn't particularly excited when she . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:02:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968166&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T05:02:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968144&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace I recently bought the Merry Madagascar DVD.  But after I watched it, I wished I had not wasted my money.  It's not funny, and I don't like several parts of the storyline (I think some parts . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:42:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968144&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T04:42:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968134&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Today was such a wonderful day. I spent the day with my boyfriend, Christian. We wandered around the mall just talking and holding hands. We went shopping a bit in the stores and he bought me a beautiful . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:33:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968134&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-30T04:33:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968086&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace I am a Borders Rewards member and I got an email notifying that I earned $5 Borders Bucks earlier in December. I just never had time to use it.  Then a couple of days ago I got another email saying . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:49:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968086&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T03:49:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967981&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Thanks everyone for your views and comments, and I have reached the cash-out goal.  Sophie you are right!  There's no PayPal option for $10 but I got a CVS card.  I go there every week . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:34:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967981&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T01:34:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967960&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace This morning I had an appointment at 9 AM with the Urologist for Kyleigh.  Prior to the visit, the Urologist's office had asked for several test results and X-rays.  I called our primary pediatrician's . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:16:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967960&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T01:16:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967958&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace I recently had to replace my headlight bulbs, so I looked up the sales and deals.  I wanted to share with you a deal (if it works for your car).   Right now at Advance Auto Parts, the . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:12:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967958&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T01:12:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967471&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Don't attract lack! Lack attracts more lack! Whatever you'll send out, turns and comes back to you! I've learned a lot in my life, and I believe in powerful possibilities in terms . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:29:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967471&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Harry P. 2009-12-29T18:29:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967299&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace The stars twinkling reflect off of everything The smile on your face spreads across to mine Away from the madness the holidays can bring Finally everything is fine Presents wrapped around our Christmas . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:15:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967299&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-29T16:15:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967171&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Does this resonate? You are so excited and passionate about the healing benefits of your techniques that you often describe your practice by listing all of them to anyone who will listen.  You . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:56:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967171&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Joanna Scaparotti 2009-12-29T14:56:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966633&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Yeah!  I currently have 614 points and I am only 11 points away from the $10 PayPal cash reward!  There are 3 more days to the end of year and I think I have a pretty good chance to be able . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:31:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966633&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-29T06:31:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966537&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace I was/am feeling pretty sick all day long and I had told myself that I would need to go to bed early today (and I still have to get up early tomorrow because we have an appointment with a kidney specialist . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:05:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966537&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-29T05:05:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966232&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace A new year means a blank slate and an opportunity to make changes to one’s life. There’s something about getting to start a new calendar that gives that little extra push, so why not choose . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:35:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966232&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace American Heart Association 2009-12-28T23:35:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966221&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace I developed a bad headache and nausea during the trip home last night and the symptoms didn't go away even though I took a few Tylenol. I feel crappy all day and it's not going away! I am just . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:25:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966221&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-28T23:25:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966183&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace “Under the Influence” is a compelling essay by Scott Russell Sanders that reveals one man’s lifelong struggle to come to terms with his father’s alcoholism, a disease which ultimately . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:57:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966183&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Lorraine Lordi 2009-12-28T22:57:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966173&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace The night before our trip to IL, both of my headlight bulbs burnt out. So today I tried to get them replaced.  I knew I had to take it in to a shop because the driver side lamp is behind the battery . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:49:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966173&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-28T22:49:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965939&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Just a quick note to let everyone know that we have made it home safe and sound last night.  Most importantly, there is no busted pipes or any other damage in the house!  I will be organizing . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:25:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965939&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-28T19:25:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965788&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Published in Examiner.com The scare for the H1N1 virus has been felt globally. Despite the predicted shortages of the vaccine in the USA and late start for vaccinations across the USA and Canada, . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:28:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965788&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Carol Roach 2009-12-28T17:28:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965496&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Happy New Year! May free from fear, Far away from tear, Here, there and every where! The whole world is one family And we all are it's member. So make love, not war, Keep it remember. . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:04:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965496&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace rajendra singh s. 2009-12-28T12:04:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965178&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace 1. Learn Guitar 2. Learn French 3. Finish a book 4. Lose weight (goal: 140) 5. Save money   This year's hopes: 1. I hope to complete all my tasks for year one of my five year plan . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:01:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965178&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-28T05:01:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965064&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace   There are mental health, relationship issues and emotional problems that are beyond or at least at the edge of behavioral control. People are not trying to be depressed or crazy – they . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:07:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965064&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace James Hendrix 2009-12-28T03:07:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965095&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace I finally did it! Back in April when I was getting ready for yet another move, I thought that I would be smart and get a perm in my hair.  Not an easy task as my hair was down past my waist.  . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:54:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965095&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. 2009-12-28T02:54:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964747&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace                 I dreamed of the unknown comic   Remember, the one with the . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:15:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964747&grpId=3659174697247070&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-27T21:15:10Z