http://marybb.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Mary Bee en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:57:04 GMT 2010-01-05T10:57:04Z 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=281474977925598 As some of you know my sister and I have been helping John DeVries with this light display. This is his last year, so we contacted several media outlets to let them know.  Last night the news station . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:02:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925598 Mary Bee 2009-12-01T17:02:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977776022 In the past week I went to Arizona with my friend Bill and then had my elementary school reunion, high school reunion, Peter Frampton/Gin Blossoms concert, 2 days at the Iowa State Fair, and we will not . . . Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:46:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977776022 Mary Bee 2009-08-16T21:46:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758322 Hard to believe it is almost August already.  Here are some random summer photos. Colyn and Grandma at the Des Moines Catholic Worker House Colyn and Grandma, they have always had a special . . . Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:32:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758322 Mary Bee 2009-07-31T21:32:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725342 Had a bumpy weekend and decided to go visit the organic farm that my son is staying at one last time before he comes back home.  The grand"kids" are growing quickly and my sister understood my attachment . . . Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:55:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725342 Mary Bee 2009-06-30T13:55:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717390 I went back to the organic farm that my son is volunteering at for a "Summer Solstice Party" They were teaching us french folk dancing, but I had to leave early.  So sad, I had to work the next . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:03:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717390 Mary Bee 2009-06-21T15:03:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703573 My son Colyn is spending 30 days on an organic/sustainable farm. He has always been a city kid and is loving his life on the farm. He delivered 4 baby goats last week, has changed his eating habits . . . Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:59:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703573 Mary Bee 2009-06-06T22:59:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657011 This is from Carl Castle at NPR:   In a roundabout way (by which I mean via Peter Sagal's Twitter feed ), I discovered this entirely user-created and absolutely unofficial time-killer . . . Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:23:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657011 Mary Bee 2009-04-15T20:23:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656863 My Mood Tag Survey – Below is My Mood Tag Survey about me and the FIVE friends I have tagged to fill it out next! Return to healthyliving.gather.com to start your own survey! . . . Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:40:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656863 Mary Bee 2009-04-15T17:40:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649379 My body hurts just watching this video.  Not sure why they call it Solid Potato Salad Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:18:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649379 Mary Bee 2009-04-07T18:18:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647436 Anyone need a washer?   Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:19:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647436 Mary Bee 2009-04-06T00:19:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647401 Went to Minneapolis over the weekend for a get away, went to the Dakota Jazz Club with  a friend that I have had since I was 5.  We had a great time :) Nothing better than a friend from . . . Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:50:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647401 Mary Bee 2009-04-05T23:50:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643828 Remodeling is done, house is up for sale and I am now on the rebound.  I might even have a new job!  What a month March has been.  Glad it is over and looking forward to spring Here . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:32:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643828 Mary Bee 2009-04-01T19:32:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634411 Here are some of the before and after photos of the kitchen. I also posted a couple of the new carpet in the stairway House goes on the market tomorrow and I have the plague (well ok some guy is not . . . Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:41:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634411 Mary Bee 2009-03-23T14:41:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614973 My morning am song, no particular reason why. Just a pretty tune. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:44:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614973 Mary Bee 2009-03-05T13:44:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612914 Here are some photos of the dining room we have been working on for 3 weeks. It is now done.  I have to say it is energizing to see the finished project.  My bathroom and bedroom will be . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:46:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612914 Mary Bee 2009-03-03T13:46:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611570 Here is another tune by She & Him. Here is a qoute from NPR Radio Voted #11 Listener's Pick of the Year (out of 25) Album: Volume One Song: Change Is Hard Even . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:49:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611570 Mary Bee 2009-03-02T04:49:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977610817 This is a 2 person group called She & Him.  Zooey Deschanel (Elf, Bridge to Terabithia) and M. Ward Her voice is so unique, hope you enjoy.   . . . Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:45:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977610817 Mary Bee 2009-03-01T14:45:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608552 As some of you may know, yesterday I was feeling overwhelmed with so much to do in such little time.  The house goes on the market on Monday, we were planning on March 23rd. So this morning after . . . Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:40:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608552 Mary Bee 2009-02-27T12:40:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607759 Here is another video, great Irish band.  Highly recommend seeing them if they come near you.       Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:04:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607759 Mary Bee 2009-02-26T18:04:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607740 All work and no play makes Mary cranky.  So I am taking a break from work and looking forward to attending this concert next week.     Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:46:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607740 Mary Bee 2009-02-26T17:46:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602374 Last night went out with some friends, after some liquid courage I agreed to sing.  Until the song my friend picked was True Colors by Cyndi Lauper.  Love the song, but too slow for me. So . . . Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:31:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602374 Mary Bee 2009-02-21T22:31:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600753 Another great song, hard to believe she is only 19 years old.  What a voice Adele has.   Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:45:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600753 Mary Bee 2009-02-20T12:45:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600741 Except for the little microphone error this is a beautiful song. Have a great Friday Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:25:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600741 Mary Bee 2009-02-20T12:25:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598533 Hitting the skids Isn't this how it always begins. You spend a lifetime safeguarding you reputation and then, in the blink of an eye, it crumbles. It begins with a trip to Wal-Mart . . . Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:09:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598533 Mary Bee 2009-02-18T13:09:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593978 My Mom, sister and I have decided to move to a different home in the same town. The reasons why are long, but the new home is a ranch which will be easier for my Mom.  There are many other reasons . . . Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:20:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593978 Mary Bee 2009-02-14T00:20:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593947 Mallory (my son's girlfriend) came to the house today to surprise Colyn. She had written on pieces of paper special memories they have shared and also put some small chocolates into 75 balloons.  . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:51:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593947 Mary Bee 2009-02-13T23:51:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589674 As people would enter our home they would often comment, oh that fireplace must be real. I can smell it.  So after hearing these comments again this weekend I decided to "clean" it. . . . Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:34:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589674 Mary Bee 2009-02-10T04:34:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581302 Yesterday was my sister's birthday and a friend sent her the link to this: http://www.paulsadowski.com/ I checked it out today and it is interesting.  You type in your birth date including . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:08:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581302 Mary Bee 2009-02-01T15:08:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576396 Recently my 20 year old son  went on a trip to Reynosa Mexico to help build some shelters for the people who live there.  He came back to Iowa with another insight on life.  He spends his . . . Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576396 Mary Bee 2009-01-27T17:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572301 My sister and I are going to the Broadway "Spring Awakening" on Sunday Has anyone seen it?  What did you think? Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:53:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572301 Mary Bee 2009-01-23T13:53:08Z