http://militarymamas.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Military Mamas en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:31:52 GMT 2010-01-03T09:31:52Z 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=281474977970623&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Greetings, Sad news reaches us today from Afghanistan.  The Canadians have lost five, including four soldiers and a journalist.  Other reports say that we lost eight of our own CIA people.  . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:51:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970623&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-31T23:51:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace A Different Christmas Poem     We have an opportunity to support veterans from within Gather.  Our very own Gatherite, Liz [site-Raven], has . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:07:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-31T20:07:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957720&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Greetings, Christmas packages to the troops are arriving by the crate, and the soldiers are sharing with workers from places like Nepal, India, and Philippines.  The soldiers are very happy . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:09:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957720&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-22T00:09:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945247&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace It is not necessary to know every anthropological and historical nuance of the people here.  If that were the case, our Coalition of over forty nations would not exist.   More important . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:08:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945247&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-14T17:08:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935329&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Greetings, It's turning cold in  Afghanistan .  The 2009 fighting season has more or less ended, though we can expect to see reduced fighting until probably March or April.   Spring . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:20:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935329&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-07T17:20:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935293&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Uncle Jay Explains It All!     Groups go gaga for Sarah!   Globe goes green in Copenhagen!  Grunts go gung-ho in ‘ghanistan!  Gitmo goons . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:01:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935293&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-07T17:01:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935271&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Here's to the Heroes: A Military Tribute This is such a beautiful video and the singing leaves me absolutely breathless. The music is from The Ten Tenors (TTT). I've . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:36:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935271&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-07T16:36:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935216&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Holiday Cards to Wounded and Recovering Military   The American Red Cross again will sponsor a national “Holiday Mail for Heroes” campaign to receive and distribute holiday . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:04:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935216&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-07T16:04:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922550&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace British Member of Parliament Adam Holloway is well informed on Afghanistan and always worth listening to . I first met Mr. Holloway in Afghanistan in 2006 in . . . Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:28:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922550&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-29T19:28:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916158&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace On November 19th, a Fort Benning soldier found a suspicious package and note at the base's motor pool.  This soldier, as yet unidentified, notified his NCO according to procedure, and the NCO . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:41:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916158&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-24T20:41:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914580&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace It's Barbie in a Burkha Monday, November 23, 2009 filed under: moms are talking about Daily Mail: One of the world's most famous children's toys , Barbie, has been given a makeover . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:05:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914580&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-23T23:05:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914477&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 23, 2009 filed under: family One man's search for his birth parents lead him to the most notorious serial killer of all time. Matthew Roberts/Charles Manson source: . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:59:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914477&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-23T21:59:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914267&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 23, 2009 filed under: win it Ready, Set, Shop! This Thanksgiving, pack up the leftovers and pick up the gift list as QVC kicks off Black Friday with a 28-Hour Non-Stop . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:20:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914267&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-23T19:20:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914246&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace     onday, November 23, 2009 filed under: celebration logic We will not be with my parents this Thanksgiving ... and we won't be with my husband's parents, either. The only trip . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:09:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914246&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-23T19:09:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914208&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace VIDEO: Veterans to Obama: Do Not Escalate in Afghanistan On Veterans Day the Brave New Foundation released this video to place pressure on President Barack Obama not . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:55:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914208&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-23T18:55:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914191&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 23, 2009 filed under: tween & teen logic Lisa Sharkey : Is your "Twilight"-obsessed daughter screaming for more blood? These picks are certain to satisfy her appetite. . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:39:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914191&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-23T18:39:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911751&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Malalai Joya:  Afghanistan's Bravest Woman If this [CIA funding war-lords] isn't bad enough, [President Karzai] appointed Izzatullah Wasifi as Afghanistan's anti-corruption chief [in . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:38:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911751&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-21T19:38:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906773&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace   WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009 filed under:  pregnancy & baby logic Are pregnant women being honest when they say they could care less if they have a boy or a girl? . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:39:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906773&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-18T16:39:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903432&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 16, 2009 filed under: kid-friendly entertainment logic Looking to put a twist on your next game night? Try Liebrary ! Co-designed by fellow actresses and long-time . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:29:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903432&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-16T19:29:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903398&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 16, 2009 filed under: love & sex What do you do if the man you're dating likes to hang out with your kid more than you? Ashlee Holland : Last week, I had . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903398&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-16T19:00:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903377&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 16, 2009 filed under: health logic It looks like some men slept through the "in sickness and in health" part of the marriage vow. When a woman gets diagnosed with cancer, she's . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:45:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903377&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-16T18:45:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897040&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace My husband heard this story on his way home from work and told me about it.  What an incredible story to share on this Veterans' Day.  Please read about this incredible woman, Michele Norris. . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:45:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897040&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-12T04:45:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896809&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace   GOP's Coburn Blocks Bill Disabled Vets Bill November 11, 2009 The Senate wants to provide $4 billion to help homecare providers for 6,800 disabled veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:32:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896809&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-12T02:32:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896881&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Wednesday, November 11, 2009 filed under: family A middle school in North Carolina is selling test scores to students in a bid to raise money. After their chocolate sales tanked . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:08:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896881&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-12T02:08:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896428&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace   WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 filed under:  celebration logic OK, I'm from another generation. I'm a Baby Boomer. I know it's a ridiculous term -- and even though most of us . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:07:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896428&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-11T20:07:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896171&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Bryan's Story I knew a boy, Bryan Chism.  He was born November 28, 1984.  November 28th is the 332nd day of the year.  It was the same month Velma Barfield became . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:43:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896171&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-11-11T17:43:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892957&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 9, 2009 filed under: food Once and for all: is juice good for our kids or not? Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson sets the record straight. Getty Images . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:52:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892957&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-09T21:52:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892850&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 9, 2009 filed under: celebrity logic Yet another parenting demerit for the newly-single dad of eight.   This weekend the former star of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" was . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:30:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892850&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-09T20:30:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892834&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 9, 2009 filed under: safety Stop using them until you get the repair kit, says CPSC.   About a million Maclaren strollers are being recalled , after . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:19:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892834&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-09T20:19:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892722&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace Monday, November 9, 2009 filed under: celebs & entertainment He plans to file in a few weeks. Getty Images According to " The Insider ," Levi Johnston is going to . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:13:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892722&grpId=3659174697240879&nav=Groupspace momlogic .. 2009-11-09T19:13:19Z