http://lostqueen.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by donna f. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:13:35 GMT 2010-01-06T13:13:35Z 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=281474977978079 Have you heard of upillar? How about u pillar?  Neither had I, until I scanned the Google trends today. Apparently, upillar.com is a new( July '09) and FREE buying/selling service, similar . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:39:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978079 donna f. 2010-01-05T18:39:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969106   Ever heard of “Nephelococcygia,”? I hadn’t, till today. Turns out, I have been a participant in nephelococcygia since I was a wee tot, lo those many, many moons ago. Nephelococcygia . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:13:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969106 donna f. 2009-12-30T20:13:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969055 Looking for yummy but economical Appetizers to serve this New Years Eve. You've come to the right place. Try any or all of the following recipes, to make yoiu New Years celebration a whopping success: . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:10:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969055 donna f. 2009-12-30T20:10:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969036 "Once in a Blue Moon" Have you ever used this phrase?  "It only happens once in a blue m oon." Well, get ready, because all those things you promised to do once in a blue moon are going to . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:14:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969036 donna f. 2009-12-30T19:14:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967576 What are your New Year’s Traditions? I only have a few. The first is to eat pork and sauerkraut on New Years Day. The sauerkraut will have a shiny dime hidden in it, and whoever finds it is . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:41:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967576 donna f. 2009-12-29T19:41:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965752 New Years Eve is upon us once again, and this economy may have some of us in a bind. If you wish to have a festive New Years, but save a little money, lets start with some cocktails to make your Champagne . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:35:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965752 donna f. 2009-12-29T17:35:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967367 Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets RECALLED! The makers of Tylenol Arthritis pain Caplets have recalled a batch of 100 caplet bottles due to the reports of numerous illnesses. The caplets in question . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:05:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967367 donna f. 2009-12-29T17:05:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965718 Are you looking hither and yon for FREE downloadable New Years Wallpaper for yourcomputer screen. Search no more, my friends. The following websites all offer FREE downloadable wallpapers for your . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:48:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965718 donna f. 2009-12-28T16:48:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963653 Did you get a truly BAD GIFT this year? If you did, you know you are not alone. I think, at one time or another we have all received a gift that made us cringe. My personal story involves nuns, a . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:53:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963653 donna f. 2009-12-26T16:53:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960485 Holidays in the nursing home can be a time of great joy, but YOU have to make it happen. No one wants to spend their holidays alone, with virtual strangers who are not their family.  Unfortunately, . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:25:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960485 donna f. 2009-12-23T16:25:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954726 I prefer my Christmas Cookies to be a little different than everyone else' s. Yes, I like the Chocolate Chip Cookies, the Butter Balls and the  Springerle, but when I bake, I prefer something no . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:36:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954726 donna f. 2009-12-19T17:36:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953514 Vegetarian Christmas Menu Ideas to please the vegetarians or vegans in your life. If you choose to go meatless this holiday season, but want a meat-like entrée, you may want to try, Tofu . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:44:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953514 donna f. 2009-12-18T19:44:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953478   Have you heard about the Robin Hood Gambler ? Apparently, about a year ago, a high stakes poker player in Las Vegas decided if he could use his talent for winning to help people out of debt. . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:14:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953478 donna f. 2009-12-18T19:14:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952040 Christmas Dinner Ideas have you frantic? Confused? Pulling your hair out? Wondering where you’ll find the time to make an elaborate festive dinner for friends and family? Chill out, sweetie, . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:29:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952040 donna f. 2009-12-17T22:29:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950283 Today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. I knew there was a reason to get out of bed this morning. Just think, Chocolate covered cherries, bananas, peanuts and strawberries are all legal . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:28:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950283 donna f. 2009-12-16T19:28:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948789 The Nominations for the 2010 Golden Globe awards were announced today. The list of nominees is below, along with my personal picks for the winners. The Golden Globe winners will be announced . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:46:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948789 donna f. 2009-12-15T21:46:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946710 A Cookie Diet? A Cookie Diet which allows you to eat cookies all day long? I checked into this fad diet, and Dr. Sanford Siegal's  Cookie Diet seems to have an edge for those who can’t . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:07:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946710 donna f. 2009-12-14T18:07:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946584 Are Yahoo Deals really deals? Yahoo Deals are the deal of the day at Yahoo.  Today, the yahoo Deal of the day is for T-Mobile cell phones. MyTouch 3G : $99.00 Motorola CLIQ : $199.99 . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:56:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946584 donna f. 2009-12-14T16:56:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944142 SantaCon is happening this weekend, and it is no place for the kiddies. .WooHoo and a Ho Ho Ho According to their website: SantaCon.com : The event : . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:47:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944142 donna f. 2009-12-12T19:47:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944124 Hannunkah traditions: Adam Sandler? Eh, why not? I may not be Jewish, but I know a komish song when I hear one. That means "funny" to my non-Yiddish friends. So, Happy Hannukah, from Adam Sandler and . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:36:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944124 donna f. 2009-12-12T18:36:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941415 Michigan’s Senate approved the Smoking Ban Bill today, and it is expected to take effect in May, 2010. The bill, which will ban all smoking in bars and restaurants, yet exempt the casinos has . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:19:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941415 donna f. 2009-12-10T21:19:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939317 Who needs Stocking Stuffers? Each family has their own traditions for stocking stuffing. In my family, we had no elegantly made brocade Christmas Stocking. We hung a sock over the mantle, the biggest . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:51:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939317 donna f. 2009-12-09T18:51:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937364 BS announced today that “As the World Turns” is being cancelled after fifty four years. CBS, which cancelled another long running soap, “The Guiding Light,” after an astonishing . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:54:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937364 donna f. 2009-12-08T18:54:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937332 If you look something up on Google today, you will see their icon includes an image of that lovable sailor, Popeye The Sailor man. The reason for this is that today is the 115th  birthday of Popeye's . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:22:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937332 donna f. 2009-12-08T18:22:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937236 Marta loved her romance novels, and had picked three from the stacks.   “What the…?”  Marta stared intently at the wall of the library. Was it really shimmering, or . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:17:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937236 donna f. 2009-12-08T17:17:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937139 Has it really been 29 years since John Lennon's death? It seems unreal to this day. I remember it as if it were yesterday. I was watching Monday Night Football with my husband, when the late Howard Cosell . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:27:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937139 donna f. 2009-12-08T16:27:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937099 Advanced Life Support Explained Simply:   An unknown woman was taken from Tiger Woods’ home this morning by ambulance, and it is reported that she is on Advanced Life Support. . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:03:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937099 donna f. 2009-12-08T16:03:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935353   Is it just me, or have College Bowl Games gotten out of hand? I count thirty two, as of now. I mean, REALLY, the Chick-Fil-A Bowl? For cryin' out loud, these aren't championship games, they are . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:32:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935353 donna f. 2009-12-07T17:32:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935246 SNL had a field day with ole Tiger Woods' recent shenanigans. Check it out: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:20:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935246 donna f. 2009-12-07T16:20:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932258   Have you bought your children a ZhuZhu Pet Hamster yet? If you haven’t found one of the hot little beasties as yet, thank your lucky stars. GoodGuides.com, relates that the popular remote . . . Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:26:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932258 donna f. 2009-12-05T17:26:22Z