http://mnlife.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Minnesota Life en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:46:57 GMT 2010-01-02T04:46:57Z 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=281474977971554&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace clear sky, frozen lake impossibly high, full Moon marks a new decade   city light halo lake Moon's refuge, darkest peak of midnight sky-dome   flat, empty, lake . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:16:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971554&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Guy W. 2010-01-01T17:16:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971276&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Well I made it into 2010 How about You? Had a little glass of Sherry to celebrate the occasion It was made in Modesto Where the best Sherry in the world is made Oh!  That’s just my . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:48:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971276&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Richard B. 2010-01-01T10:48:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971114&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace We've been together for almost a year and a half.  There's been great learning and sharing of work--some raw, some polished--all valuable.  This month we move into collaboration. In . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:52:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971114&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Susan Budig 2010-01-01T05:52:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970915&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace It's over. The one-week of the year where we have to look back at the top news of the year. We newspeople have a tremendous need to try to define ourselves by the top stories of the day or, in this case, . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:15:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970915&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Bob Collins 2010-01-01T01:15:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970618&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Honey Butter and Cranberry Toast Toppers Serves 15-20 guests 1 lb. Honey Butter (recipe follows) 1 C. Cranberry Sauce 1 New French Bakery Baguette or other brand Slice baguette into ¼-inch . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:10:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970618&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Valley Natural Foods Co-op 2009-12-31T20:10:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970073&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace The accurate date of Easter each year is hard to work out.  Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon which happens on or after 21st march, the spring equinox. Easter Day 2010 . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:38:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970073&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chaman Goyal 2009-12-31T12:38:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970065&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Some day are very special and so do there meanings, among those special days one very special day is valentines day which is celebrated on 14th February in almost every part of the world specially . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:31:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970065&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chaman Goyal 2009-12-31T12:31:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968613&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace 2010 is arriving, New Year Eve a gain new start of life. People celebrate New Year leaving all the grudges and sadness behind with their loved ones. Whole world holding its breath and eyes . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:36:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968613&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chaman Goyal 2009-12-30T13:36:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968600&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace One of the big romantic days of the year is Valentine's Day. So it is usual that each one of us wish to celebrate this day exclusively.  Customarily a day we prove the ones we care about how much . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:27:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968600&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chaman Goyal 2009-12-30T13:27:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965221&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace All month I have built up to this point.  I began by asking you to open your gift to yourself as a writer .  You responded with treasures of publication, time, energy, clear minds, and fame.  . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:05:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965221&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Susan Budig 2009-12-30T08:05:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968196&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace All, I've recently revamped the series and I'm now posting the letters on YouTube as well! I started with a revised version of the letter that got the whole series started: An Open Letter to President . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:36:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968196&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Brett Ortler 2009-12-30T05:36:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968120&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Dear President Obama, Each holiday has its own associated stories and tall tales and characters, and as Christmas just passed, I’ve been thinking about Santa and the elves, and other holidays . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968120&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Brett Ortler 2009-12-30T04:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967428&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Hey everyone! You should definitely look into this website called Swagbucks.  all you do is download a toolbar which has a search box in it, and use that instead of googling things, and you get . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:02:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967428&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Gina Raffa 2009-12-29T18:02:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966741&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace An Online MBA program is perfect for working professionals who are looking at building their career opportunities. A good online MBA program will include a comprehensive learning module and a flexible . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:21:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966741&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chaman Goyal 2009-12-29T08:21:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966733&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace 14th February the date and month is itself enough to know what is so special about it. The day of 14th Feb. is celebrated as “Valentines day" the day on which lovers express there feeling . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:09:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966733&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chaman Goyal 2009-12-29T08:09:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965870&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace After reading My Heartwarming Christmas Story , a few Gather-ites wanted to hear how this year's gift-making extravaganza turned out. Between college a nd snow, nobody had a lot of time to prepare.  . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:41:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965870&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Guy W. 2009-12-28T18:41:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965661&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Among my people, it is widely known that I like sweet juicy things. Wet shirt fronts are protected by constitutional amendment. In my kingdom, my loyal subjects pick me up without being asked. One is . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:03:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965661&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Guy W. 2009-12-28T16:03:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965571&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Money. Some people would rather discuss religion, politics, sex, or death before talking about money. Others obsess over it.  The medium of exchange is front and center today, and I'm hoping . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:05:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965571&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Julia Schrenkler 2009-12-28T14:05:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965315&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace 123onlinedegreecourses provides you with comprehensive educational knowledge and a complete list of online degree courses and programs at different level in order to guide you efficiently through . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:24:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965315&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chaman Goyal 2009-12-28T07:24:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965306&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chinese New Year begins with the novel Moon on the primary day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The upcoming Chinese New Year 2010 is the year of the Tiger.  The new . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:12:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965306&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Chaman Goyal 2009-12-28T07:12:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964246&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Writing Resolutions for 2010 1.  I will find at least one place to teach poetry for profit this year. 2.  I will continue to promote my poetry chapbook, published in May, 2009, . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:01:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964246&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Susan Budig 2009-12-28T06:01:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965103&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace               I spent last week off the grid. We don't have internet access down in Almost Iowa and that is a good thing.  It leaves time for books . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:07:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965103&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Greg Schiller 2009-12-28T05:07:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965074&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace By Christmas Eve, the weather service had distilled a full week's worth of storm warnings into a single word: Snowageddon . It's a word you have to take seriously; so we did.  . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:01:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965074&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Greg Schiller 2009-12-28T05:01:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965042&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace     Letter to President Obama #44 | Subject: The “War on Christmas” Dear President Obama, So Christmas has come and gone once again, and with it, we can say goodbye to the . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:54:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965042&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Brett Ortler 2009-12-28T01:54:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963044&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace I had Leonard Cohen on my Ipod, I was singing at the top of my lungs while I shoveled and dancing in the street when my State Representative walked by with his family. I'm sure  they shook their . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:06:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963044&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Guy W. 2009-12-26T00:06:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962738&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace A friend of mine is an organist at a church and not only do they have a new organ that is all synthesized so it is actually a bunch of different pipe organs and instruments (in sound), but they also finally . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:51:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962738&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Peter Joseph Swanson 2009-12-25T15:51:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961674&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace I know. You probably want to talk about the weather. But I just finished shoveling and, for the moment, I'm all "talk about the weathered" out. Let's see what the rest of the universe is doing. 1) . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:37:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961674&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Bob Collins 2009-12-24T13:37:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961065&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace I'm expecting 11 friends & relatives over for Christman Eve. Being a major procrastinator, I decided to get all of the food tomorrow. All prepared, no prep. Very cool.  No stress (Hah!) St. . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:59:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961065&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Jim G. 2009-12-24T00:59:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960467&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Minnesota is no stranger to snow and lots of it. The latest predictions of extended periods of snow over this holiday are making people nervous. Let’s take a moment to talk about preparedness and . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:08:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960467&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Mark J. 2009-12-23T16:08:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959647&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Tracy Fishman dithered for only a second before striking a match on a remnant of sandpaper, causing the phosphorous head to explode into brilliant flame giving her heat as well as . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:47:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959647&grpId=3659174697238557&nav=Groupspace Susan Budig 2009-12-23T09:47:43Z