http://musings.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Salud en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:25:01 GMT 2010-01-03T00:25:01Z 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=281474977973222&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace I woke up to find that 4 more inches of light, fluffy snow had fallen overnight, and the forecast is for about that much more in light snow before the front finally moves off Sunday afternoon. This is . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:15:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973222&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2010-01-02T22:15:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973117&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Greetings Folks, since my life is splattered all over the Gatherland, I thought I'd let you know that today is the anniversary of my wedding 28 years ago to my beloved husband - who many of you know . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:43:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973117&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2010-01-02T20:43:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972928&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace I awoke this mornin' to winter white glistening in bright sunlight -- a wonderful way to begin a new day!       photo used in this creation courtesy of morgueFile   . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:54:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972928&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2010-01-02T17:54:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971778&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace I have been fighting with this one more and more... today it took about a half dozen attempts before I got it to boot up. I've emailed myself a few files I'd hate to not be able to access, but for the . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:28:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971778&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley 2010-01-01T21:28:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971784&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace I decided to run a search on the word "legacy" here on gather and came up with this post . It contained the following sentence: "In leiu of flowers, please honor Michael's memory by doing a good deed . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:49:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971784&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley 2010-01-01T22:49:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972450&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Music does soothe the soul indeed.... I like this arrangement. Even anger can be a symphony. WRITTEN awhile AGO... I don't feel this way any more.... this was just . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:17:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972450&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-02T10:17:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971930&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace   Yesteryear’s news The almanac expires. A newsman tells me there have been ten news worthy of memory.   Only ten! Consider, the passing away of a friend, . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:59:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971930&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2010-01-02T00:59:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971880&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace I took the scenic route to the grocery store today, walking down the Cliff Walk, cutting through the Salve Regina University campus, and walking up Bellevue Ave. to Stop & Shop. I took a few pictures . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:09:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971880&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2010-01-02T00:09:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971695&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Greetings folks - we are having a heat wave today - 35 degrees F.  Warming up!  I thought I'd share a few shots around our place here in the Great Basin.  This is where I am for a while . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:38:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971695&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2010-01-01T20:38:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971394&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Is it no surprise that the City of Boston originated the First Night concept ~ an alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration for the whole city.  First Night is an outdoor artistic and cultural celebration, . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:29:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971394&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2010-01-01T18:29:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971575&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Greetings dear folks - before I begin cooking up my black-eyed peas and cabbage, I thought I'd send you a greeting to begin my year and hopefully add a bit of cheer to yours:   My dear . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:53:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971575&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2010-01-01T17:53:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971028&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace It's about 10am here in Missouri. Two hours until the ball drops and rings in a new year. My kids are at their grandparents until Saturday, so my husband and I could get a much needed break for a . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:13:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971028&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Monica H. 2010-01-01T04:13:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970898&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace     Two winged smiles * Smile has two wings. It glides over the glade, wet. Now Mrs. Neighbor will come out. Fresh water will be sprinkled on her precious lawn, a patch, . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:51:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970898&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2010-01-01T00:51:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970845&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace sort of family, strangers wandering thru. it is New Years Eve, shortly I have a party to go to with live music put on by friends, good food and the prospect, (glad to do!), of being a designated driver . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:43:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970845&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Doc, in the middle, holding on... Curmudgeon esq. 2009-12-31T23:43:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970842&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Old Year’s Day This is my last opportunity to celebrate 2009.  I’ll give it a B+. This year marks the first year of my semi-retirement from clinical medicine . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:40:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970842&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace JOHN BECK 2009-12-31T23:40:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970716&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace 2009 seems to be a year that most people I know are glad to see go. Too many of my friends lost too many people this past year, the world and national political scene was a mess (thanks so much for the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:04:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970716&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Roy ☯ Hilbinger 2009-12-31T22:04:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970701&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Facebook is certainly an interesting network.   I’ve heard many complaints about it;  snide comments in passing from people that say things like; "HOW DO THESE PEOPLE FIND THE TIME . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:21:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970701&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-31T21:21:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970638&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace As the eve of the past year sets sail, I await the new year with anticipation likened to that of waiting for a child about to be born. I wish for all of us a safe and secure passage into the new year, . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:42:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970638&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2009-12-31T20:42:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970477&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Greetings to all my friends on Gather.  I wish you a year of good health, happiness, peace and joy.  I have a philosophy.  If you respect the past, the future will respect you!  . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:45:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970477&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-31T18:45:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968847&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace This morning I'm listening to a bit of James Taylor as the New Year slowly approaches and I'm thinking he really had it right when he wrote the song "Shower the People with Love".  So from . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:23:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968847&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2009-12-31T13:23:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969590&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace The opportunity to go back to Nawlins presented itself several more times this last summer.  I couldn't post anything at the time though I may have tried.  So now, on this snow covered evening, . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:57:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969590&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-31T04:57:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969404&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Rain on a world of the third kind A healthy baby born in a power cut; three men hovering over it to retrieve; cold water clogs the paths. Whispers and screams float like . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:23:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969404&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2009-12-31T00:23:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969247&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Several times this summer...I was lucky enough to visit New Orleans, one of my favorite cities.  One time, I stayed at a friend's Guest House.  My friend, Shelley and I spent the weekend . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:24:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969247&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-30T23:24:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969168&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Hump day of the week, new year approaches, destiny awaiting -- let's cross the bridge and walk the pathway together...Happy New Day, Happy New Year!       photo used in this . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:12:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969168&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2009-12-30T21:12:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968145&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace about comedy and tragedy being tightly bound... there is truth to this idea, I've found. If you don't agree, then tell me why I often laugh until I cry.           . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:52:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968145&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Barbara H. 2009-12-30T04:52:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967967&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace   Letters, not for her (To Sunil's mother)   Postman brings three letters, none for her. Ten minutes of quiet waiting till she opens the door; her dog barks . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:23:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967967&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2009-12-30T01:23:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967928&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Yesterday was Stacey's birthday but Miz Mariana here believes that one should celebrate birthdays for as long as someone remembers it.  So here's to you my Gather Sister!   . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:20:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967928&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-30T01:20:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967862&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace The tapeworm diet seems to be the latest fad after recently exploring the Drive Thru Diet .  The tapeworm diet sounds rather scary.  What is the tapeworm diet and is the tapeworm diet a viable . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:16:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967862&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Stacey *Mamasaid* D. 2009-12-29T23:16:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967457&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace     On Christmas Day, I received a call that one of my old friends, Mr. Medric Martin, had passed away.  He was 95 and would have been 96 on January 1.  . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:29:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967457&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-29T19:29:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966399&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back by Marilyn Mackenzie It happens every year. Just a few days after our New Year’s celebrations, we begin to give up hope for achieving . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:41:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966399&grpId=3659174697252413&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-29T02:41:20Z