http://lilac-rose.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jean A. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:51:49 GMT 2010-01-01T00:51:49Z 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=281474977789829 Only a few weeks ago I found out from a member of my family that my cousin was getting much worse and did not have many days to live. When I went to see her my only shock was how rapidly the body . . . Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:34:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789829 Jean A. 2009-08-27T13:34:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629279 Yes folks its now only a few days from spring time, when our homes need clearing out of our unwanted items, getting rid of past feelings and thoughts which stop new and fresh ideas coming into . . . Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:10:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629279 Jean A. 2009-03-18T15:10:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606942 Tell me what is your favourite decade in time, and what did you love or hate about it. You can speak about a time you never lived in, but still love what you have heard, or seen in films to take . . . Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:07:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606942 Jean A. 2009-02-25T23:07:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605969 1-I see so many celebrities who have been very out spoken and hurt the feelings of others with very harsh words , and months later are forgiven by a large nomber of the public, who have for some . . . Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:37:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605969 Jean A. 2009-02-25T02:37:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593841 I am knitting a bag with unraveled wool from another project, which I thought could do with a change. This is only the second bag I have knitted, after discovering it as an art form with just . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:29:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593841 Jean A. 2009-02-13T21:29:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571903 I would like to loose 10 pounds in weight, have you any tips on how I can do this in the next 4 weeks? I do eat allot of cheese and bread, though also fruit and vegetables. What foods should . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:24:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571903 Jean A. 2009-01-23T01:24:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553876 There is now so many electronic gadgets on the market and the latest is the e book, with the ability to store hundereds of books, so we will no longer have bulging shelf units. What do you think . . . Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:55:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553876 Jean A. 2009-01-05T15:55:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543797 Its only a few hours now and it will be Christmas Day, so what do you want to see when you open your present ? Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:17:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543797 Jean A. 2008-12-23T22:17:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542084 Wishing you all, Merry Christmas and  blessings for the New Year. Hope you recieved all you asked for, and those things that did not come forth have patience to wait, as you may see great . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:51:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542084 Jean A. 2008-12-22T00:51:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977434326 I think that the best invention so far is the Paper shredder, something I could not do without. Once only offices used them, now we find that our home can become an office with all the paper work . . . Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:39:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977434326 Jean A. 2008-08-30T14:39:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977434313 Can you name any film, old or new beginning with( The) I will start with The Graduate. See how many you can remember. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:04:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977434313 Jean A. 2008-08-30T14:04:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977416346 If you were given the chance to change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why? Keep it clean please. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977416346 Jean A. 2008-08-07T23:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977385185 Today I am in a peaceful frame of mind, happy and contented, not worrying about what I have to do next. I am choosing not to get into any conflicts, if I can help it, or make disharmony for myself. . . . Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:59:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977385185 Jean A. 2008-06-29T12:59:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977379620 This is a show I say every year I will not watch, then end up watching it. I find the characters they choose very interesting and not only on an entertainment leavel, but how people get on in such . . . Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:03:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977379620 Jean A. 2008-06-22T13:03:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375502 Before a child is born we tend to furnish their room better than the older child because it is  far easier to arrange, clean and tidy up. Then after 3years old things become very different, and . . . Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:08:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375502 Jean A. 2008-06-17T14:08:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977373959 Sometimes I buy an item just because i like the look or color, then when I get it home 'for instence a blouse' I don't feel it right for me, and leave it in the draw, hoping the day will . . . Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:10:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977373959 Jean A. 2008-06-15T18:10:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356534 I wonder?  Why do we women not have the guts to wear what we want, when we want. If a young woman decides to wear a long skirt, they are looked on, as iether being a Hippy or old fashioned. . . . Thu, 29 May 2008 15:08:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356534 Jean A. 2008-05-29T15:08:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352698 Here is is a room were things can be piled up and go unoticed. Get rid of! Chipped plates and cups. Old cuttlery. Kitchen tools and gadgets that now have no use. Boxes full and overflowing, . . . Sat, 24 May 2008 12:15:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352698 Jean A. 2008-05-24T12:15:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352219 I feel that for me, curtain pieces of furtnitue can dominate the home. It can be, a large chair, wardrobe, table, that seems to sap the energy from the room where it is situated. You love the comfort, . . . Fri, 23 May 2008 18:44:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352219 Jean A. 2008-05-23T18:44:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977350675 Just recently I had a good look at my book unit and gave it a good tidy. I have so many books that I have been meaning to read, and a few not even left the second page, and others that I just can't . . . Wed, 21 May 2008 21:21:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977350675 Jean A. 2008-05-21T21:21:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977319623 I can see that many of you like changes, but if you had to suddenly accept it in your own lives, would you embrace it without question.? A move to the town or countryside. A makeover that is not . . . Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:57:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977319623 Jean A. 2008-04-14T21:57:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977313514 I come onto Gather and see everything has changed, this is not good, can't find my way around, who's idear was this? I now feel that I have no control, and wish things were back to the . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:35:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977313514 Jean A. 2008-04-13T16:35:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977223218 I recently saw a programme on TV showing women who could not have children, or greaving for a child, then buy a moulded doll looking like a real baby and behave as if it was real., spending hundreds . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:26:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977223218 Jean A. 2008-01-07T21:26:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977213088 Thanks to all my connections and Gather members for such an interesting time. You are very nice people to know, and we have shared the best space here. I do hope that the coming year brings you . . . Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:20:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977213088 Jean A. 2007-12-26T21:20:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206112 Things you would you say after.........'Its a long' example........Time, length of cloth.  Answers for all viewing public please.  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:12:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206112 Jean A. 2007-12-17T17:12:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202754 At this time of year there are always those films that are chosen for a Christmas TV re-run. Can you think of any? I have seen....Home alone, Little Women, Cinderella, A Christmas Carol, Ben . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:34:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202754 Jean A. 2007-12-13T17:34:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202733 What book have you read, then when the film was released you went to see it? What did you think of the transformation? Also after seeing a film, have you been inspired to read the book?   . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:09:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202733 Jean A. 2007-12-13T17:09:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977184159 What makes a good or bad film? 1-Did not like the caracters.  2-Story-line was not believable. 3-Slow pace. 4-Wanted to sleep or leave after the first 10 miutes. 5-Not as good as the . . . Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:03:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977184159 Jean A. 2007-11-22T16:03:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977180544 Name a children's film. Think of a film you watched as a child.  I will start with.......Pete Pan  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:47:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977180544 Jean A. 2007-11-18T13:47:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977178077 Name a TV Detective series past or present. I will start with........The Saint Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:45:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977178077 Jean A. 2007-11-15T17:45:43Z