http://mbm50.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Mary Beth Magee en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:29:39 GMT 2010-01-03T17:29:39Z 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=281474977775499 “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.” Psalm 42:5 (KJV) No . . . Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:09:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977775499 Mary Beth Magee 2009-08-16T04:09:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977775479   “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11 (KJV) In Illinois, I lived in . . . Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:36:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977775479 Mary Beth Magee 2009-08-16T03:36:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774401 “ The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Psalm 19:1 (KJV)   When I made the decision to move to California, I thought I’d miss . . . Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:27:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774401 Mary Beth Magee 2009-08-14T23:27:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774393 “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 (KJV)   Getting ready for a cross-country move is a major undertaking under any circumstances. . . . Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:17:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774393 Mary Beth Magee 2009-08-14T23:17:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515521 "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than . . . Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:57:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515521 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-23T18:57:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515163 The 61st First Line Challenge Sentence is: The "For Sale" sign in front of the house tilted drunkenly. The required characters: Sarah - a real estate agent Charles - the . . . Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:24:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515163 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-23T04:24:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977512654   "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing . . . Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:43:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977512654 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-21T02:43:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508593 Here are the Short Story First Line Challenge entries for Sentence 59, in order of submission: By maria (lurking in the shadows of the night) B., the tragic story of "Sister Dearest" . . . Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:39:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508593 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-16T23:39:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508466 "With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy . . . Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:15:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508466 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-16T20:15:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508077   I opened the envelope more out of curiosity than anything else. There was no return address and the mailing address was unreadable, smeared into an Impressionistic blur. ‘ What made the postal . . . Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:13:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508077 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-16T06:13:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506651 I thought I'd give you an update on Mama, the original Judge of the Short Story First Line Challenge She is stronger than she was when I arrived. She's getting up more and beginning . . . Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:06:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506651 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-14T15:06:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505993 Christmas is coming and the lists are being made. Shopping has taken on a whole new frenzy this year, as retailers compete for limited consumer dollars. What to get for each person on your shopping list . . . Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:02:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505993 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-13T21:02:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505078   "...but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of . . . Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:21:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505078 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-12T22:21:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504189   "When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:38:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504189 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-11T22:38:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502112 My apologies, friends. Yesterday was quite crazy and the time got away from me. I've added an update on my mother following the instructions for this week. There is a significant "yuck" . . . Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:19:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502112 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-09T19:19:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977501346   "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11: 1 (KJV)   The route along I-80 between the Illinois/Iowa border and the Pacific . . . Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:19:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977501346 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-08T18:19:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499242   How NOT to make a cross country move Over the last couple of months, I've learned some important truths about myself. Some I already suspected; others were new revelations. Several . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:51:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499242 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-06T04:51:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499065   "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:19:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499065 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-06T00:19:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498160   "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." I Thessalonians 5: 16-18 (NIV) For my first three days . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:30:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498160 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-05T04:30:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497104   "Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness. For you are . . . Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:59:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497104 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-04T04:59:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496058   Here are the entrants for the 57 th Short Story First Line Challenge, in order of submission: "For Now, A Baby" by Elisa Ashley ( http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977493334&grpId=3659174697247017&nav=Groupspace . . . Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:02:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496058 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-03T05:02:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495100 The 58th First Line Challenge Sentence is: Two doors, one key - which one would it open? The required characters: Magnus --  an adventurer Here are the rules: 1) Your . . . Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:19:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495100 Mary Beth Magee 2008-11-02T00:19:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488692 Dear Friends, I am in awe of your goodness. You kept things going in my absence and even were so gracious as to miss me! Thank you all. In honor of my recent cross country pilgrimage, the 57th . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:03:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488692 Mary Beth Magee 2008-10-25T22:03:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488684 Dear Friends,  It's been way too long since I've managed to get online here at Gather and I offer you all my deepest apologies for disappearing so abruptly. Here is the Cliff Notes version . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:47:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488684 Mary Beth Magee 2008-10-25T21:47:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407146 The 56th First Line Challenge Sentence is: Winston inhaled deeply, trying to identify the scent tickling his senses. The required character: Winston -- a loner Here are the rules: . . . Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:45:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407146 Mary Beth Magee 2008-07-26T21:45:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977405056   Plotting is a rude word. I prefer 'strategic planning.' Men make their plots, I make my plans. They think me brainless, suitable only for decoration and diversion. Won't they be . . . Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:51:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977405056 Mary Beth Magee 2008-07-23T22:51:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977405038 Once I had a beating heart -- Strong muscle, warm blood, hot emotions. Once I felt a dream Of warmth and caring and safety.   Long ago, I felt a love Inflaming, carrying, lifting me. . . . Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:29:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977405038 Mary Beth Magee 2008-07-23T22:29:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977405033   Life Full, mobile Eating, sleeping, procreating Gastropod, snail-creature, habitat, home Dying, decaying, abandoning Empty, lovely Shell   . . . Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:23:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977405033 Mary Beth Magee 2008-07-23T22:23:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977402716 Hope your summer is going well. The entrants in our 54th Sentence competition were: "Style" by Sheila Deeth (http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977400188&grpId=3659174697247017&nav=Groupspace); . . . Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:40:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977402716 Mary Beth Magee 2008-07-21T01:40:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977401837 Wow! We're up to speed with our 55th sentence. If you're ready to move into the fast lane with us, come on in! We have high-test fun and lots of good reading. Whatever your taste in short stories, . . . Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:34:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977401837 Mary Beth Magee 2008-07-19T18:34:47Z