http://lvndream.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Theresa W. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:13:20 GMT 2010-01-07T16:13:20Z 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=281474977951441 I have been sick, the old flu bug and last night my dear husband asked what he could make me to eat,  As I ran options through my mind, nothing sounded good, until Oatmeal slid it's way in. Oatmeal, . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:27:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951441 Theresa W. 2009-12-17T15:27:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916783 I am writing this in frustration and anger and pain this night, I know there is nothing to be done to change anything, but I feel a need to talk to someone, and my Gather friends are always there.  . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:23:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916783 Theresa W. 2009-11-25T06:23:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977426249 There is a popular saying these days=Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,but  by the moments that take our breath away.=  I always thought it a nice and cute saying, but I never . . . Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:40:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977426249 Theresa W. 2008-08-21T17:40:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977399674 I got this in my email, and I just couldn't resist sharing it with all my gather friends!!! Not too many of us remember these days. We were kids and only saw it, but my grandparents . . . Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:23:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977399674 Theresa W. 2008-07-16T23:23:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977399544 As in all endeavors, there are many ways achieve a given task.  My Great Granddaughter has come up with the simiplest approach possible. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:25:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977399544 Theresa W. 2008-07-16T22:25:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374897 If you opened it, you have to do it.  (this is copied from Lynn R) Two names you go by: 1.Theresa 2. T (by my close friends) Two things you are wearing right now: 1. undies 2. full . . . Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:08:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374897 Theresa W. 2008-06-16T21:08:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352811 Here it is, Memorial Day once again, what are you going to do this weekend?  Go to the mountains or to the beach?  Have picnics, relax and watch movies or the tv?  Well, while you are doing . . . Sat, 24 May 2008 16:11:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352811 Theresa W. 2008-05-24T16:11:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290930 I always thought being a grandma was rushed on me a little early, I was just barely 30 (grins), and I sure wasn't ready for the sweet little bundle of joy that my daughter presented me with.  . . . Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:27:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290930 Theresa W. 2008-03-22T16:27:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274918 Again this year we had a wonderful ice storm, the trees and everything else were covered with ice, some branches measured over 1/2" of ice.  It is amazing how beautiful such a nasty piece of . . . Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:52:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274918 Theresa W. 2008-03-04T03:52:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977212925 When my children were little I found out early that I had to find a way to distract them from the upcomming Christmas festivities. How to keep everything in order, get all the last second things completed...I . . . Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:37:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977212925 Theresa W. 2007-12-26T17:37:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977183739 I thought that I would be like really old when this event happened, but that was not the case, and so we will take life as it is handed to us.   Please welcome Jaylin Macey, she was born on the . . . Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:41:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977183739 Theresa W. 2007-11-22T00:41:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175754 Today was Vetrans day, a day to remember our service members, not a day for big mattress sales and discounts at the mall.  a time to remember those who have served this country not just now, but . . . Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:05:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175754 Theresa W. 2007-11-13T08:05:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977161897 K Ellyn, you got me, teach me to be an avid reader of your craziness!!!!!   4 Jobs I've held: 1.  Repainting the designs on pinball machines...you know, where the hands rub em . . . Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:37:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977161897 Theresa W. 2007-10-30T03:37:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977124230 Hellllllllooooo out there in Gatherland.  I am sitting here all alone.  I haven't received a single artile or picture post from any of my connections for almost 2 weeks now.  I have . . . Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:30:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977124230 Theresa W. 2007-09-21T20:30:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977109285 I received these in my email today, and thought I'd share them with you.  Enjoy   In an office: TOILET OUT OF ORDER...... PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: . . . Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:22:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977109285 Theresa W. 2007-09-07T06:22:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107146 On Sunday, my husband and I and some of his "old car club" friend went for a cruise, we drove to the little town of Red Oak, this is not the original Red Oak, but the rebirth of the small town . . . Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:41:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107146 Theresa W. 2007-09-05T10:41:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977096596   The Lollipop My mom gave me a lollipop It’s very big you see, I’m not sure if I’m licking it... Or if it’s licking me.   I took it to the park with me, To show . . . Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:49:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977096596 Theresa W. 2007-08-25T05:49:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977096580   As I sit gazing sadly in the mirror of my mind The thoughts reflected back at me are not always very kind.   The words I’ve said that I wished I’d not The things remembered . . . Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:11:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977096580 Theresa W. 2007-08-25T05:11:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977085348 I was driving down the road and got behind a trash truck with a bumper sticker that read," Satisfaction guaranteed, or double your garbage back."  I thought it was funny.  Bet they . . . Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:21:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977085348 Theresa W. 2007-08-14T03:21:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977076082           ELDER   Bow your head, an elder passes Behind him the trees weep. His mother earth opens her arms Welcoming him gently into her last embrace.   . . . Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:29:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977076082 Theresa W. 2007-08-04T19:29:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977060270 I want you- more than most women ever want one man. I want you again. I want your touch, your carress, your soft lips touching mine. I want the very thought of you- I am waiting for a sign....... Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:08:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977060270 Theresa W. 2007-07-19T06:08:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977060269 found another one-Lynn   Way Back When Reminders of the past, today came flooding back again Memories of the way things were-or how they might have been.   It made me feel impatient and . . . Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:03:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977060269 Theresa W. 2007-07-19T06:03:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052810 ok Lynn, here is one more-it's an oldie   You As fleeting as a cloud on a bright summer day You touched my soul Though you couldn't stay   Our time was brief A space of days, . . . Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:08:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052810 Theresa W. 2007-07-11T05:08:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052588 just one more, and I promise I will stop torturing you.   Don't tempt me- With your strong and gentle hands Don't tempt me- With your lips so soft and warm.   Don't tempt me- . . . Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:51:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052588 Theresa W. 2007-07-11T00:51:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052580 Another kid poem, one of my favorites, it make my grands smile   Bill I met a giant on a hill He told me that his name was Bill And so we sat there on the hill Just me and a giant, name of Bill . . . Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:44:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052580 Theresa W. 2007-07-11T00:44:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052570 Here is another little thing I penned one late night as I sat by my computer, waiting for my husband to get online from Iraq   The Garden Sits a lady in a garden Filled with roses all around . . . Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:31:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052570 Theresa W. 2007-07-11T00:31:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052565 At one time, I wanted to make a book of childrens poems, here is one that I found as I was looking for something else entirely, and is usually how I find anything. by looking for something else.   . . . Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:21:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977052565 Theresa W. 2007-07-11T00:21:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047371 Someone told me once that I should write more because I am creative and it would be a good outlet for my creativity so I sat down to write the worlds best article.  I sat looking at the blank . . . Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:15:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047371 Theresa W. 2007-07-04T17:15:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044889 Well, thanks a lot Lynn,  here it is, on a Sunday and now I have to think....well, lets see, 5 positive things..that's asking a lot.. well, let's see, here goes..   1.  I am crafty, . . . Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:15:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044889 Theresa W. 2007-07-01T20:15:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977040958 Well here I go, Laura got me again, and there is just so much noninteresting things for me to tell about myself that I don't know where to start....so I will just jump in..of course 4 false, 1 true . . . Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:33:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977040958 Theresa W. 2007-06-27T07:33:18Z