http://lightningbug.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Suzanne W. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:13:53 GMT 2010-01-04T08:13:53Z 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=281474977932334 "As I said before, Grandma Bebe never did tell a story in a straight line like the chapters in a book. Following the thread of her sagas was like chasing a startled rabbit through the woods –– . . . Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:49:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932334 Suzanne W. 2009-12-05T18:49:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922481 Ever turn on your TV about 15 minutes too late to catch the beginning of what seems to be a great movie?  This book is very much like that.  You get the impression that Astrid Bjorklund was . . . Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:24:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922481 Suzanne W. 2009-11-29T17:24:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844242   This Book Made Me Wake My Child In the Middle Of the Night to Hold Her! Rating 4 1/2 stars (or 85 points on my 100 point scale)   I am what I consider a typical busy mom, and because . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:03:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844242 Suzanne W. 2009-10-08T15:03:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717629 A marriage in turmoil, family secrets long kept hidden, and a renovation of the family’s old southern home unravel more than enough drama to keep you turning the pages (I think I read it within . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:29:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717629 Suzanne W. 2009-06-21T20:29:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696641 Miserly Moms: Living Well on Less in a Tough Economy by Jonni McCoy Jonni McCoy has turned stretching the money made by her husband to cover the family’s needs … into her job.  And . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 00:24:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696641 Suzanne W. 2009-05-31T00:24:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651470 A Claim Of Her Own Stephanie Grace Whitson Historical Christian Fiction ISBN: 978-0-7642-0512-5 Stephanie Grace Whitson has once again written a great historical Christian fiction novel full of . . . Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:49:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651470 Suzanne W. 2009-04-09T20:49:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448575 Title: American Savior: A Novel of Divine Politics Author: Roland Merullo Rating: (4) Review by: wesleysm ISBN 978-1-56512-607-7   I must admit that of all the things . . . Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:06:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448575 Suzanne W. 2008-09-14T12:06:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977386478 Kenneth C. Davis is best known for his New York Times Best-Selling series of books that began with one titled "Don't Know Much About® History".  Covering everything in this series . . . Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:58:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977386478 Suzanne W. 2008-07-01T02:58:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977095179 O.k. ChristianChix book lovers - listen up! Stephanie Grace Whitson is one of my personal favorites.  I've picked up 'Jacob's List' at the library but I haven't started reading . . . Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:06:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977095179 Suzanne W. 2007-08-23T20:06:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977061831 Is it just me or was it a big boo boo by the poll question maker's that be on gather to leave off the answer "I preordered it months ago and I'm eagerly awaiting it's arrival any moment?".  . . . Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:02:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977061831 Suzanne W. 2007-07-20T18:02:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977053120 One of the beautiful things about the character of Severus Snape is that we don't know whether to trust him or not. Personally, I like to think that perhaps he is a double-agent but I have my hopes . . . Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:50:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977053120 Suzanne W. 2007-07-11T15:50:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035758 This article first appeared, by this author on http://www.helium.com/tm/386572/mommies-havent-around-while Many new mommies haven't been around kids in a long while. I know I hadn't been since . . . Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:49:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035758 Suzanne W. 2007-06-21T20:49:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035751 This article first appeared by this author on http://www.helium.com/tm/263669/people-throw-surprise-showers Some people like to throw surprise showers for a close friend, but I have found that whether . . . Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:42:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035751 Suzanne W. 2007-06-21T20:42:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035465 I received this e-mail today, forwarded from a good friend.  Since it also included a link to information that did verify this to be true - I felt I should pass it on to all the other parents here . . . Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:53:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977035465 Suzanne W. 2007-06-21T15:53:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977030305 We all have a few people in the family tree that just seem to stand out from among the rest.  There are various reasons for this, but for my Great Grandma Heber it was just being unafraid to be herself . . . Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:38:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977030305 Suzanne W. 2007-06-15T16:38:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977018321 This article also appears on helium.com at: http://www.helium.com/tm/93090/already-stressful-husband-trying It was already a stressful time. My husband and I were trying to sell our first home, which . . . Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:08:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977018321 Suzanne W. 2007-06-02T21:08:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011248 Just wanted to post that I recently purchased the "Everyday Beauty" album from Creative Keepsakes new Scrapbook of the month and it's great.  For $29 you get a mini 6x6 album with plastic . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 18:42:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011248 Suzanne W. 2007-05-27T18:42:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011082 Disney definitely has another swashbuckeling hit on their hands in P3.  As a fan of both of the earllier movies even I will admit that the first was more satisfying because it seemed to have at least . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 15:28:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011082 Suzanne W. 2007-05-27T15:28:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998865 Published by Harvest House Publishers this is only book one of a three part series by Polivka entitled the Trophy Chase Trilogy.  Have you been hankering to go to sea?  In the fantasy land of . . . Sat, 12 May 2007 19:32:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998865 Suzanne W. 2007-05-12T19:32:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976994560 Written on Silk is the second book in the Silk House series written by Linda Lee Chaikin and published by Zondervan.  Although I recommend to read the first book, Daughter of Silk, before this second . . . Mon, 07 May 2007 17:00:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976994560 Suzanne W. 2007-05-07T17:00:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976994508 Grace (Eventually) is actually the third book that Anne Lamott has written regarding faith.  It is a strikingly honest look at various chapters in the authors own life and how they have effected her . . . Mon, 07 May 2007 16:28:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976994508 Suzanne W. 2007-05-07T16:28:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971133 Oasis is a VERY girly book - so, it's quite appropriate to mention it in this particular group setting... As the mom of an 18-month-old I feel like I'm constantly looking out for my daughter, . . . Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:44:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971133 Suzanne W. 2007-04-29T17:44:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976969127 Note: This article also appears on helium.com (http://www.helium.com/tm/263859/father-cashed-funds-vietnam)  My father cashed in his army funds from his tour in Vietnam to buy a brand spanking new . . . Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:22:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976969127 Suzanne W. 2007-04-26T18:22:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976966189 I've been really enjoying these.  I get a back log now and then if I'm too busy to be on e-mail, but the daily devotionals for women provided by Crosswalk.com are excellent.  They usually . . . Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:09:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976966189 Suzanne W. 2007-04-23T15:09:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965852 I've recently picked up my first bible study in a long while.  I've been feeling like I need an extra nudge in my reading of the bible/journaling and this seems to be working so far.  . . . Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:57:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965852 Suzanne W. 2007-04-23T01:57:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965849 I've recently picked up my first bible study in a long while.  I've been feeling like I need an extra nudge in my reading of the bible/journaling and this seems to be working so far.  . . . Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:51:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965849 Suzanne W. 2007-04-23T01:51:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965847 I've recently picked up my first bible study in a long while.  I've been feeling like I need an extra nudge in my reading of the bible/journaling and this seems to be working so far.  . . . Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:46:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965847 Suzanne W. 2007-04-23T01:46:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964252 Oasis is a VERY girly book - so, it's quite appropriate to mention it in this particular group setting... As the mom of an 18-month-old I feel like I'm constantly looking out for my daughter, . . . Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:01:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964252 Suzanne W. 2007-04-20T21:01:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917229 Note:  This review also appears at helium.com - http://www.helium.com/tm/149709  This book is a must-have for any aspiring fiction writer - even if the horror genre does not happen to be on . . . Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:10:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917229 Suzanne W. 2007-02-24T01:10:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976915689 Mark Twain once wrote that "The difference between the almost right word & the right word is really a large matter--it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." (- . . . Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:12:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976915689 Suzanne W. 2007-02-22T00:12:22Z