http://nonersays.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Winona (the crazy rat lady) en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:38 GMT 2013-05-21T12:47:38Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873632 Yesterday was errand day. We got up bright and early, and went to the bank to withdraw some money we had been given.  Then we went shopping for the kid. Most of it we gone done at Once Upon a . . . Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:49:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873632 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-25T12:49:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872698 WORD OF THE DAY Copious adj.  Large in quantity; abundant. Abounding in matter, thoughts, or words; wordy.  “He took copious notes during the business meeting.” QUOTE . . . Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:48:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872698 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-23T08:48:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872290 WORD OF THE DAY Austere adj. 1. Markedly simple without adornment or ornamentation. “An austere office;” “An austere writing style.” 2. Strict or stern in appearance or . . . Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:24:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872290 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-22T09:24:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872008 Does a messy home (or office) make you anxious and cranky, or is cleaning something you just do before company comes over? Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:05:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872008 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-21T12:05:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871998 I woke up with every part of my body hurting this morning.  Work was a killer last night. I asked my ASM what they were thinking, since out of the 4 people closing we had an old(er) lady, a pregnant . . . Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:48:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871998 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-21T10:48:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871989 WORD OF THE DAY Ostensible adj.  Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Being such in appearance, plausible rather than demonstrably true or real. “The ostensible . . . Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:47:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871989 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-21T09:47:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871917 Today I went back to work after being out for 4 days.  Straight into a 9 hour shift.  I hate my 9 hour days. It didn't help that I started out exhausted. I got very, very sick last night.  . . . Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:53:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871917 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-20T22:53:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871785 If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:27:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871785 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-20T12:27:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871782 WORD OF THE DAY Euphemism n. A mild, inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is often considered harsh or offensive. “To pass away” is a euphemism for “to . . . Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:17:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871782 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-20T12:17:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871647   My father-in-law's funeral was today.   I didn't go myself. I stayed home with Parker.   I think Robert kind of wanted Parker to go, thinking he needs to see Papa, and know . . . Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:57:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871647 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-19T20:57:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871409 Do you ever get into a food rut, eating the same meal over and over? If so, what's your rut? How do you get out of the rut? -------- Its easy for me to get in a food rut.  There are a lot . . . Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:11:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871409 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-19T10:11:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871091 If you ran away and joined a carnival, what would your role be? Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:43:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871091 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-18T15:43:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981870733 Last night my father in law passed away. It wasn't entirely unexpected, because his kidneys had failed.   They had decided not to do dialysis, and had moved him to hospice.  He passed . . . Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:36:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981870733 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-17T15:36:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867407 Well, I'm trying to face reality here. For YEARS I've been arguing for my own office/craft room in our house.  Fairly recently my husband gave in and the spare room became ALL MINE. Now that . . . Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:26:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867407 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-04-08T00:26:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864819 (This was also posted at my blog Noner Says ) Today actually did feel a little like spring for a change.  So despite Parker still being a little sick, I decided it was safe to take him outside . . . Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:12:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864819 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-03-30T20:12:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863648 You’re given a plot of land and have the financial resources to do what you please. What’s the plan? Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:49:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863648 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-03-27T09:49:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863403 Several days ago I took a test.  The next morning I took another one just to be sure.  Both showed two little pink lines. Looks like Parker is going to be a big brother! We . . . Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863403 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-03-26T14:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862277 (The following was also posted on my blog Noner Says .) Spring has arrived.  At least that is what the keep telling me.  Its actually cooler out there now than it has been through the . . . Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:01:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862277 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-03-22T17:01:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860239 It has become quite popular these days to be "green."  Green is a good.  It encourages people to recycle more, to keep more things out of the landfill. More people than ever are carrying reusable bags . . . Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:58:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860239 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-03-16T15:58:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860084 Describe the last nightmare you remember having. What do you think it meant? Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:20:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860084 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-03-15T23:20:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855497 Think of your favorite book or film. If you could change the ending in any way, what would you change? If not, why is it perfect? Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:48:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855497 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-03-02T10:48:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855150 This is the comment list for March for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those comments can . . . Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:05:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855150 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-03-01T10:05:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855038 You need to make a major change in your life. Do you make it all at once, cold turkey style, or incrementally? Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:35:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855038 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-02-28T23:35:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854855 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for MARCH for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments . . . Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:16:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854855 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-02-28T12:16:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851249 I know that gather is cracking down on spam, and that posting referral links is (as has always been) a no-no. However, I have an online store for my handcrafted, and I've occasionally posted blog entries . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:14:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851249 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-02-18T11:14:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846178 I'm sitting here eating some peanuts, and craving sunflower seeds. What is your favorite nut? Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:13:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846178 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-02-04T17:13:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845585 I keep a to-do list.  It is always very long. One day my to-do list filled up 2 entire pages of a legal pad.  The good thing about these lists is that I know exactly what I need . . . Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:18:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845585 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-02-02T21:18:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845516   This is the comment list for FEBRUARY for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those . . . Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:57:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845516 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-02-02T16:57:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844679 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for FEBRUARY for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments . . . Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:57:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844679 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-31T10:57:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981842809 How often do you use a microwave for cooking or heating food and drink? Sat, 26 Jan 2013 12:18:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981842809 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-26T12:18:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839926 So, I saw a wreath on Pinterest made out of coffee filters.  It was a christmas wreath, and I meant to make one for my door.  However, christams is a CRAZY time of year for me since I work retail . . . Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:52:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839926 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-18T22:52:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839763 So, my mattress is about 10 years old, and its in BAD shape. I have springs poking out of the mattress on both sides now.  And holes all in the fabric.  I've actually cut myself more than . . . Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:38:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839763 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-18T14:38:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839494 Are you more likely to give donations through a large Charity group (eg Salvation Army) or directly to a person through crowdfunding (eg, sites like gofundme or chipin)? Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:23:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839494 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-18T00:23:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838821 If you could live in the world of any movie, which would it be and why? Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:56:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838821 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-16T11:56:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838449 How would you teach teens/children to entertain themselves without electricity? Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:41:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838449 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-15T13:41:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838204 Its not quite 6:30 as I sit down and start typing this. I've just sat down to eat supper.  Hubby grabbed us some fast food for supper.  We almost never eat out.  I'm eating Krystal Chiks . . . Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:11:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838204 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-14T20:11:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837971 What perks you up on a cold, gloomy day? Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:21:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837971 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-14T09:21:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837838 Noner Says: "Not only is my glass half empty, but its got a crack in it and the rest is leaking out." I'm a pessimist.  Everyone who has ever known me for any real length of time knows that.  . . . Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:50:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837838 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-13T21:50:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837704 A friend of mine on Facebook has started a book club.  Except its not like the usual one where everyone reads the same book at the same pace and discusses it. Its just a group where you can set . . . Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:03:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837704 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-13T15:03:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837635 A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to . . . Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:33:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837635 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-13T10:33:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837632 What are you doing to protect yourself from the flu this year? Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:19:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837632 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-13T10:19:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832190 This is the comment list for JANUARY for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those comments . . . Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:04:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832190 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-01T20:04:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832189 What are your plans for 2013? Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:48:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832189 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2013-01-01T19:48:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831606 I woke up early this morning, at 7:30.  (I know that isn't early for some people, but it is for me).  I continued to lay in bed because it was so warm and cozy under my blankets.  The baby . . . Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:01:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831606 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-12-31T10:01:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981830696 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for JANUARY for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments . . . Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:39:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981830696 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-12-28T23:39:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981828404 One tradition we've had as a family is for each of us to open one gift on Christmas Eve, after supper that night. This year we did as usual. We gave my mother in law her video camera.  Robert . . . Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:26:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981828404 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-12-24T21:26:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981790025 This is the comment list for D E C E M B E R for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those . . . Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:57:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981790025 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-12-01T13:57:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981787441 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for D E C E M B E R for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments . . . Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:41:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981787441 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-30T11:41:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981768100 One of the many crafts I have always wanted to try, but not yet managed to attempt, is sewing with a sewing machine. I can do some VERY simple sewing by hand, but I think it would be easier if I had . . . Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:47:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981768100 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-21T11:47:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981762417 I've been much inspired by the Booth #555 blog to try my hand at creating some wonderfully simple yet beautiful primitive country crafts. Our local Michael's has ornament making supplies set up for . . . Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:31:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981762417 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-17T22:31:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981751560 Day 7 I'm Thankful for my Mother In Law.  I hear so many horrible horror stories about peoples relationships with their in-laws, and I KNOW I was blessed with mine, but specially with my mother . . . Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:23:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981751560 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-10T21:23:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981744731 Apparently Superpoints is no more, which makes me sad/angry. Thankfully hubby and I both have jobs.  Sadly they are both part time jobs.  With the occasional help from my in-laws we manage . . . Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:15:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981744731 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-07T17:15:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981743161 Day 5 On Monday night I was thankful for hot water heaters.  I came home from work and washed some dishes, then I took a hot bath. Once upon a time I lived in a home without a hot water heater.  . . . Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:16:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981743161 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-06T23:16:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981739827 Today was horrible.  From the second I opened my eyes this morning things kept going wrong.  By the time I was able to get home I just wanted to find a rock to hide under. I was having a . . . Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:36:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981739827 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-04T23:36:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981738472 Today I am thankful for potatoes.  No, really, I am.  Quit laughing! Think about it. They are relatively cheap.  They are filling.  You can cook them almost as many ways . . . Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:39:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981738472 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-04T00:39:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981737112 Today I am thankful to have a job. Now, I hate pretty much every thing about my job, and I complain about it on a daily (okay, an hourly) basis.  But there is a difference in hating something . . . Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:32:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981737112 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-03T00:32:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981735293 Today I am thankful for modern dentistry. I've had a tooth hurting me since late June early July.  It would hurt pretty bad then stop again, then start again, then start again. For . . . Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:20:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981735293 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-11-01T22:20:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981720349 How are you all this morning? It is 8:53 in the morning as I start writing this.  I've been up since shortly after 6:30 when Parker woke up and decided he didn't have to go back to sleep.  . . . Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:43:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981720349 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-24T09:43:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981719501 We had some bananas sitting around that were getting a little too ripe for my liking. That has been happening a lot lately.  Bananas going bad because we don't eat them as fast as we once did.  . . . Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:45:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981719501 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-23T23:45:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981718952 I just cashed out for a $10 pay-pal and I'm sitting at 0 points exactly. I leave for work in about 30 (10 now that I've taken time to write this and select the groups to send it to) minutes, and should . . . Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:51:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981718952 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-23T15:51:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981718690 If you worked with a traveling carnival, which ride/concession/game would you own and operate?  Why? Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:14:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981718690 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-23T13:14:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981717470 I am a person who hardly, if ever, deletes comments on her posts.  Even if they disagree with me.  Even if I disagree with them.  Its an internet forum and all types of opinions are floating . . . Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:42:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981717470 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-22T23:42:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981717011 What is your favorite smell?  What memories does it bring to mind? Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:37:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981717011 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-22T17:37:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981714541 Do you eavesdrop on people in public places?   It might be called eavesdropping, but I swear its not like I have any choice in the matter.  When a person is on their cell phone, . . . Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:03:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981714541 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-21T11:03:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981703738 For the past few days I've been working on another mixed media girl.  I am in love with this one, almost as much as the first one I ever did. I can't decide if I want to list the finished product . . . Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:02:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981703738 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-15T23:02:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981701829 Which old-timey sayings have you heard used to insult someone’s brainpower that you still find amusing? Old insults such as: The lights are on, but nobodys home. or S/he's one french . . . Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:25:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981701829 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-14T23:25:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981692273 Today Parker went with his Nanna to visit his great gramma.  Robert got home at the same time he left, but he just sat down and started watching James Bond movies.  I tried to convince him to . . . Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:41:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981692273 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-10T17:41:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981689838 If you could take a class on something for the next two months, what would it be? Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:46:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981689838 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-10T00:46:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981674822 I've been a youtube addict lately, and I came across a challenge video , where she is offering 3 different awesome prize packs of stamps, paper and embellishments. I decided to try and enter this one, . . . Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:32:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981674822 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-10-03T15:32:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981667851 So, I've been wanting to try making my own vlogs...but I'm having camera issues.  I want to make "day in the life" type vlogs, but I can't carry our camcorder everywhere with me. I mean, I COULD, . . . Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:32:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981667851 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-09-29T01:32:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981644234 Although I missed the initial picture and debate on Life with Levi's Facebook , I read the blog entry, "I'm a Crappy Mom" and I thought....holy crap, I'm a crappy mom too! If you think about it, . . . Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:41:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981644234 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-09-19T00:41:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981601435 This is the comment list for SEPTEMBER for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those . . . Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:21:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981601435 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-31T20:21:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981600663 (Warning, a ranting whiny post is below) I'm going NUTS! My husband has been sick  for several days and staying home from work.  Yesterday was day 8 of me working in a row, along with washing . . . Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:11:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981600663 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-31T12:11:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981599309 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for SEPTEMBER for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments . . . Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:41:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981599309 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-30T23:41:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981571239 Almost all crafters are familiar with Mod Podge, the amazing glue that is also a (non-water proof) sealer.  It has been around since the 60s, and while it once only had the choice of gloss or matte, . . . Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:52:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981571239 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-22T14:52:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981561692 A few new challenges that need a tap or two more.   http://bit.ly/PogMEy Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:42:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981561692 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-19T09:42:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981521640 Discover the Dinosaurs visited Savannah for 3 days, and we wanted to go see it.  We didn't think we were going to be able to because of the AC dying on us and not being able to leave our pets . . . Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:45:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981521640 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-06T23:45:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981517006 A LONG time friend of mine on her youtube channel has an art and craft challenge going on for August.  (Here is the link to her challenge video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vKSyD3qLaw&feature=plcp . . . Sat, 04 Aug 2012 22:50:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981517006 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-04T22:50:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981515846 Its been a LONG LONG time since my last cash out, because I stop putting as much time and effort into Gather.  But I finally cashed out for $10, which I'll see a month from now (I always get my payments . . . Sat, 04 Aug 2012 09:27:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981515846 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-04T09:27:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981514448 So, our AC died yesterday.  Full on conk out.  Bye-bye cool air. We do have a window unit, but it only cools down the front 3 rooms of our house, leaving the bedrooms nice and toasty. It . . . Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:15:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981514448 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-03T23:15:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981511101 This is the comment list for AUGUST for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those comments can be . . . Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:19:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981511101 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-08-02T00:19:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981505315 This Week's Word For One Word Is: BOOKS Use the word BOOKS as inspiration for a photo, an essay, a poem, a story, a video or article. Remember, oneword and celebration . . . Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:21:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981505315 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-30T00:21:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981505299 THIS WEEKS WORDS ARE: years profound novelist complicated healed temptations secret HOW IT WORKS Use the 7 words above to create a new and unique piece of writing this week.  . . . Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:09:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981505299 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-30T00:09:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981500725 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for AUGUST for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments 1 . . . Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:33:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981500725 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-26T23:33:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981497116 As a BzzAgent, I got free copies to read of " The Hangman's Daughter " and " The Dark Monk " This BzzCampaign was about " The Dark Monk ", which is the sequel to "The Hangman's Daughter" by . . . Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:36:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981497116 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-25T00:36:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981491747 THIS WEEKS WORDS ARE: newt juice coast practicing art male gateway HOW IT WORKS Use the 7 words above to create a new and unique piece of writing this week.  You may rearrange . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:59:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981491747 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-22T23:59:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981490400 I was surfing Tumblr, and came across this image: If you can't see the picture, its an unflattering upshot of an overweight man chugging a soda with a caption that reads "I hate seeing overweight . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:19:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981490400 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-22T15:19:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981490038 Today is Sunday, July 22, 2012. This is the 204th day of the year, with 162 days remaining in 2012. Fact of the Day: Mendel Botanist Gregor Mendel was born in Austria and his pioneering work in genetics . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:51:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981490038 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-22T12:51:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981472010 What is something that you don't like to share? --- I don't like to share my bed. I'm a wild sleeper.  I toss and I turn and I kick and then I toss and turn some more. Several times . . . Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:37:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981472010 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-14T00:37:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981442283 THIS WEEKS WORDS ARE: American law protect people discrimination equal access HOW IT WORKS Use the 7 words above to create a new and unique piece of writing this week.  You may rearrange . . . Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:45:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981442283 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-01T01:45:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981442269 This Week's Word For One Word Is: CELEBRATION Use the word CELEBRATION as inspiration for a photo, an essay, a poem, a story, a video or article. Remember, oneword and celebration . . . Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:33:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981442269 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-01T01:33:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981442249 This is the comment list for J U L Y for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those comments . . . Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:22:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981442249 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-07-01T01:22:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981426669 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for J U L Y for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments . . . Sun, 24 Jun 2012 02:23:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981426669 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-24T02:23:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981426649 THIS WEEKS WORDS ARE: hole eyes straight voice sleeping home carpet HOW IT WORKS Use the 7 words above to create a new and unique piece of writing this week.  You may rearrange the . . . Sun, 24 Jun 2012 02:09:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981426649 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-24T02:09:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981426626 This Week's Word For One Word Is: IMPERFECTION Use the word IMPERFECTION as inspiration for a photo, an essay, a poem, a story, a video or article. Remember, oneword and imperfection . . . Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:55:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981426626 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-24T01:55:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981424152 So, we have gotten some sturdy journals in at work, with heavy board covers instead of soft cardboard ones.  I thought these would be AWESOME to make "altered" journal covers with. I've been working . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:20:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981424152 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-22T22:20:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981413285 So, I was having a good streak of luck selling things on yardsellr.  I was selling about one item a week and it was making me happy. Then I decided I would try to sell things on e-bay. I know . . . Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:58:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981413285 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-19T00:58:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408102 “ You just don't WANT to help me. All you people are lazy! “ I hope you have a heart attack and die!” “ I don't know where it is, why don't you ask that fat ass . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:21:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981408102 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-17T02:21:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981407937 THIS WEEKS WORDS ARE: taken interest price fame change orange touch HOW IT WORKS Use the 7 words above to create a new and unique piece of writing this week.  You may rearrange the . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:38:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981407937 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-17T00:38:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981407897 This Week's Word For One Word Is: EDGE Use the word EDGE as inspiration for a photo, an essay, a poem, a story, a video or article. Remember, oneword and edge must be in your . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:12:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981407897 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-17T00:12:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981407883 I created a new group tonight.  I'm having so much fun with the word prompts I've been doing recently I wanted to start my own word prompt group. Word Beads - http://wordbeads.gather.com/ . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:01:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981407883 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-17T00:01:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981401821 She remembered the moon.  It wore a corona that night, a halo her grandmother used to call it.  There was some wives tale about a haloed moon but she couldn't remember it. Before the moon . . . Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:29:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981401821 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-14T22:29:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981401282 I've got a whole SLEW of unfinished challenges. I can't seem to get my facebook friends to help me anymore with them. If you are unfamiliar with crowdtap, to help out all you have to do is visit the . . . Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:45:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981401282 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-14T17:45:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981398788 Wednesdays are the longest day of the week. I had to be at work at 5am this morning, and didn't think I was EVER going to get someone to come let me in the store.  I don't have keys and had to . . . Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:12:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981398788 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-13T22:12:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981385025 I've accepted a Creativity Challenge from a friend, and I must say, it really has gotten my creative juices flowing. Yesterday I dug into my cross stitch supplies, and got an adorable frame and my . . . Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:47:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981385025 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-09T00:47:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981384975 I've finally stopped being lazy, and put together a couple of things to sell in my Etsy Shop. Noner's Needlework and More If you have an etsy shop feel free to circle me!  I love the company. . . . Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:29:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981384975 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-09T00:29:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981374455 The follow was inspired by a prompt from http://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/ (this is not my photo, was found while surfing tumblr) “We all flee in hope of finding some . . . Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:49:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981374455 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-06-04T00:49:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981354522 What kind of games did you play as a child? Sometimes I wonder what the youth of today would do with themselves if they went back to a time where there were not a billion electronic devices . . . Thu, 24 May 2012 23:37:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981354522 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-05-24T23:37:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981353968 Here is the newest batch of challenges that I need clicks on! http://bit.ly/JFUMkk If you have any you need help with, let me know and I'll click them if I haven't already done them for someone. . . . Thu, 24 May 2012 14:37:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981353968 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-05-24T14:37:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981336082 Last month I tried to win a prize pack for my dog.  I lost by A LOT! This month I wanted to try again, and I was not above bribery!  I decided to hold a raffle for $5 paypal.  . . . Wed, 16 May 2012 13:38:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981336082 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-05-16T13:38:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981329499 When Gather's points stopped updating I re-visited Mylot, which I had joined ages ago but hardly ever used. I was referred to mylot initially by another Gather member, and t is similar to Gather, but . . . Sun, 13 May 2012 22:13:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981329499 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-05-13T22:13:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981329056 I have a few more challenges that need tapping.  These are the ones that I still haven't gotten enough hits on! ALL DONE!  Thanks Guys. If you have any challenges that still need taps, let . . . Sun, 13 May 2012 14:54:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981329056 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-05-13T14:54:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981326516 Today I sent my little boy with his Nanna to visit her mom.  She usually takes him for a visit once a week, and I get a little alone time, or my husband and I get some "grown up" time alone. When . . . Fri, 11 May 2012 23:52:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981326516 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-05-11T23:52:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981302981   This is the comment list for MAY for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those . . . Tue, 01 May 2012 13:08:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981302981 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-05-01T13:08:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981297861 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for MAY for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments 1 ping . . . Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:31:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981297861 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-28T22:31:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981295219 The following Questions came from FRIDAY 5. They encourage you to answer on your blog, then leave a link in the comments there so everyone can see your answers. Besides on a sandwich, what’s . . . Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:19:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981295219 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-27T17:19:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981293057 How do you react (as a parent OR a shopper) to screaming children in a store?   When I got to work today (I work at an arts and crafts store) I clocked in and went potty, like I always . . . Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:55:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981293057 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-27T00:55:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981286351 Thought morning is slipping quickly away. I slept late this morning, not getting up until 9:30!  So Parker was VERY ready to get out of his crib, and the boys were VERY ready to get fed and go . . . Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:17:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981286351 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-24T11:17:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981284543 I went to bed early last night with a headache, and didn't get much sleep because of the SAME headache.  Also, my left elbow was hurting and I was dwelling on the idea of getting arthritis at 30 . . . Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:25:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981284543 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-23T16:25:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981282274 The time has come again for me to ask for crowdtap likes/dislikes. I have them in order from newest to oldest, as I still have older one that Haven't reached 5. Remember, even if it says I reached . . . Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:32:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981282274 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-22T23:32:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981276029 Does anyone here use yardsellr? I just discovered it this week, and was trying to find what other people thought of it. Here is the link to my "Yardsale" http://yardsellr.com/yardsale/Winona-Morris-954815 . . . Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:07:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981276029 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-20T16:07:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981275345 Its just a tinge past 11 right now, and I'm all alone in my house.  Its an odd feeling, being all alone.  It never happens. But I sent Parker with his gramma to visit her mom, and hubby is . . . Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:23:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981275345 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-20T11:23:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981267020 FouFou Dog is having a contest on their facebook page.  They do it every month, and call it DOGGY OF THE MONTH. I have entered this picture of my dog Rusty in the APRIL DOGGY OF THE MONTH contest. . . . Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:31:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981267020 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-16T19:31:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981263802 I've gotten a few more crowdtap challenges built up. Thank you for those who can tap me. And remember, even if it says I've reached my goal, I still get points if you rate it for me. For those of . . . Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:36:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981263802 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-15T00:36:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981263742 Hi everyone!  Just checking in again, trying to remeber to post things here, to visit and comment to everyone. I'm still in a state of mourning and depression, but there does seem to finally be . . . Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981263742 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-15T00:00:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981260454 My little boy has always been a mover. Even as a newborn he wiggled more than I suspect most babies do. (I could be wrong in that because he is my first child) Of course, the older he gets the more . . . Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:51:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981260454 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-13T12:51:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981249635 Have you heard of Listia ? It is a free auction site where you spend Credits instead of money. You start off with 400 credits to spend. You earn more credits for listing auctions. In fact, . . . Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:35:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981249635 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-08T17:35:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981240168 I was offered the chance to review a very unique product by Future Oxygen. It is a very simple bracelet (and necklace). A brown hemp cord with a simple painted wooden bead. (mine was a smiley . . . Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:40:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981240168 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-04-03T16:40:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981223394 Crowdtap has not been giving me very many challenges lately.  I finally did get a couple, but haven't gotten many clicks. Remember, even if it says I've reached my goal, I still get points if you . . . Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:54:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981223394 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-28T19:54:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981221583 What book could you write? -- I could write a book on how to be a better customer. It would include chapters such as: "Jokes we've heard so many times they are not funny anymore" "What to do . . . Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:06:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981221583 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-27T23:06:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981213204 King never (or rather hardly ever) fails to deliver a good dale.  And "haunted" cars are among many of his more popular works.  From "Christine" to "Trucks" (which was made into a movie . . . Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:59:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981213204 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-24T00:59:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981210641 My life got flipped upside down in January, with my fathers cancer diagnosis.  Then his passing on Feb. 1st. Work has made good on their threat/promise to make me part time.  I'm down to 22 . . . Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:39:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981210641 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-23T00:39:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981207992 Black Hearts and Pirate Lovers The sea was a swollen, sick looking thing roiling and boiling with grey slag and death. The ship was a pearl, but a bad one rotten heart as black as the sky She saw . . . Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:04:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981207992 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-21T22:04:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981207985 THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY She went down to the river, only it wasn’t really a river it all. It was a muddy, swampy, tree sheltered, root infested bit of water, but it certainly wasn’t a . . . Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:56:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981207985 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-21T21:56:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981192458 I hope to get time to visit and leave lots of comments around tonight. In the meantime, here are some crowdtap challenges I've gotten recently that could use some clicks. Keep in mind, even if the . . . Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:27:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981192458 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-15T21:27:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981183201 ENTER TO WIN A $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD DNBUSTER AND 22 PALS HAVE COME TOGETHER TO BRING YOU THIS GIVEAWAY WITH AN AWESOME PRIZE FOR ONE LUCKY PERSON! 1 winner will win a $50 Amazon E-gift card . . . Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:43:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981183201 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-12T20:43:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981175989 Are you an early bird, or a night owl? Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:16:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981175989 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-09T12:16:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981172676 So, I've been playing around on mylikes quite a bit lately. I like mylikes because it has a low payout threshold...only $2.  And I've found that when I beg my facebook friends to visit my twitter . . . Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:32:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981172676 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-07T16:32:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981164561 One day God was looking down at earth and saw all of the rascally behavior that was going on.. So He called one of His angels and sent the angel to earth for a time. When he returned, he told God, 'Yes, . . . Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:22:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981164561 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-04T23:22:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981156186 I just wrote a long and rambling post.  And forgot to copy before I clicked to submit it.  And of course gather ate it. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:44:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981156186 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-03-02T00:44:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981142186 BOOK DESCRIPTION Iris, a feisty, solitary, eleven-year-old girl prefers being down by the creek near her house more than anywhere else in the world. School is nothing but a joyless prison . . . Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:55:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981142186 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-25T00:55:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981141733 What was your weather like today? -- I was hot here today.  It got up to around 83, and I've been sweating all day.  I'm still wishing WINTER would show up, but the weather is warming . . . Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:04:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981141733 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-24T19:04:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981131328 I've never been a good sleeper.  For as long as I can remember it has taken me a long time to fall asleep.  I can be so tired I can hardly move my body, but my brain refuses to shut down, and . . . Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:38:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981131328 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-21T01:38:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981130789 https://twitter.com/#!/Noner I need click favors again! Can you guys visit my twitter , and click the mylikes and ad-p links I have posted most recently? The mylikes one especially, as I can . . . Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:31:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981130789 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-20T22:31:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981115390 4 Weeks ago I cashed out for a $25 paypal payment, and just got it today. No matter if I cash out for $10 or $25 they all seem to consistently be deleivered a month after I cash out. Now I just need . . . Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:46:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981115390 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-15T14:46:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981109054 Rockin Green let me have the pleasure of sampling and reviewing one of their wonderful Eco Friendly laundry detergents! Rockin Green Laundry Detergents are Dye free, without fillers, enzymes, . . . Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:18:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981109054 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-13T11:18:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981102867 Several bloggers have teamed together to bring you a $50 Paypal Cash Giveaway. This giveaway will end on Feb 17th!  To enter just visit the link below: http://nonersays.blogspot.com/2012/02/50-paypal-cash-giveaway.html . . . Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:09:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981102867 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-10T20:09:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981102167 This dad has shown up all over my facebook page today. I give MAJOR kudos to this dad! By DESTROYING the item that she has used MULTIPLE TIMES to do things she KNOWS she's not supposed to do and has . . . Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:46:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981102167 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-10T12:46:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981100491 1. I'm currently losing a game of words with friends. Their 590 to my 198. 2. My feet are cold. They are the only part of me that stays cold in the winter. 3. I have Christmas wrapping paper on my . . . Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:12:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981100491 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-09T23:12:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981096927 Parker (who is almost 27 months) has been showing a few signs of being ready to potty train.  He has been following us to the bathroom, watching us go potty, and wanting to "help" by flushing and . . . Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:37:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981096927 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-08T17:37:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981096041 To help drive some traffic to my blog, I'm GIVING AWAY one $10 amazon gift card! If you would like to win a $10 amazon gift card JUST FOR READING MY BLOG, then all you have to do is fill out the rafflecopter . . . Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981096041 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-08T14:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981093200 I've started a new blog.  It is called Noner says... and I'm trying to get a following for it. http://nonersays.blogspot.com "Noner says...." was almost titled "Little Craft Spot." . . . Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:05:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981093200 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-07T22:05:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981092943 (I signed up for this today, in hopes that it will drive a lot of traffic to my NEW blog --which I will be posting about here shortly-- and facebook.  They prize is only $30 right now, they are . . . Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:53:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981092943 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-07T19:53:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981091938 I called work this morning to tell them I was ready to come back to work.  My boss said, "Why?" Then he told me he had me down for grievance leave, and could not get me back on the schedule until . . . Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:21:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981091938 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-07T12:21:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981088646 In the days since my father fell ill, and even more so since his passing, I have been spending HOURS a day entering blog giveaways.  My losing streak is ongoing, but I keep trying. I wanted to . . . Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:18:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981088646 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-05T22:18:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981080954 As children there are things that we believed in that faded away as we grew up. We believed in good things, like Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy.  We believed in scary things, like the boogey . . . Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:49:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981080954 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-01T23:49:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981080845 In the past few days I've become addicted to entering blog contests/sweepstakes via rafflecopter. Tonight I happened across the one below.  A chance to win 5 boxes of whole grain cereal. Everybody . . . Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:00:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981080845 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-02-01T23:00:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981075491 This is the comment list for FEBRUARY for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those comments . . . Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:10:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981075491 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-31T01:10:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981068297 Here is where we stand with my Dad's cancer. Its in his lungs.  Its in his bones, especially his ribs, pelvic, and arm bones.  They did an MRI.  He would not lay still enough for them . . . Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:09:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981068297 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-28T00:09:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981068200 Today I decided to further explore squidoo.  I've been a member for a while, and even made a couple of lenses that nobody ever looked at, but thought I should try to put a little more effort into . . . Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:36:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981068200 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-27T23:36:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981066832 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for FEBRUARY for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments . . . Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:48:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981066832 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-27T13:48:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981064385 Earlier this week I got some crushing news , which turned my whole world upside down. As if that wasn't enough, tonight just before I got off work my boss calls me in for a talk.  Just me, him . . . Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:28:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981064385 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-26T23:28:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981059350 So, our very own Dnbuster and some of her friends are hosting a giveaway! VALENTINES DAY GIVEAWAY This giveaway will have 4 different winners! The prizes are 1~$50 Amazon E-gift . . . Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:09:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981059350 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-25T17:09:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981056934 Today was mine and my husband's 10 year wedding anniversary. We spent it sitting in a hospital while waiting to get a biopsy back from my dads lung.  There's not much, if any doubt that its cancer.  . . . Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:33:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981056934 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-25T00:33:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053349 Are you more likely to give people a piece of your mind, or hold your tongue? Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:45:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053349 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-23T20:45:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981049741 Its that time again, when I put all my things I need clicks on to earn points/make money, and beg you do to the clicking. CROWDTAP First on the table is Crowdtap.  I'm totally Not loving . . . Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:18:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981049741 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-23T00:18:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981040178 Good Morning Gather Friends I've made it to another day off.  Yea me! I'm starting the day off with 1473 points.  I need 91 to cash out for $25.  Maybe I can get at least 50 today. . . . Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:31:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981040178 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-20T09:31:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981039001 If you had to make a living by creating art, what would you do? Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:40:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981039001 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-19T23:40:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981031312 Robert just called and said he would probably be working until 4 this evening. Parker is napping, but will probably wake up soon.  He never seems to nap very long and has been down for almost an . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:41:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981031312 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-17T13:41:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981030691 Good Morning Everyone! I'm starting at 1424 points, so if I could earn 141 (ha ha, thats funny) more today I could cash out for $25. Parker didn't wake me up this morning, even though he was awake . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:06:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981030691 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-17T10:06:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981029677 Working mid-day shifts it just doesn't seem like there is enough day on either side of work.  Up at 7 gives me enough time to feed the dogs, dress and feed the kid, and get dressed for work before . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:38:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981029677 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-17T00:38:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981016990 Yesterday morning, one of the first customer to come through my till had her toddler with her shopping.  The little boy was sitting in the seat, not moving, not talking, not doing anything but sitting . . . Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:03:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981016990 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-12T09:03:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981012493 Sorry about all the posts lately with lack of any actual content.  Not that I don't personally LOVE my question of the day posts, but I know that some of my friends would rather have something a . . . Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:23:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981012493 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-11T09:23:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981010671 If you could be an INSECT for one day, which one would you be, and why? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:15:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981010671 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-10T21:15:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981008867 Well, crowdtap has forsaken me and won't give me a new challenge.  BOOOO. However, my twitter links could use some TLC. http://twitter.com/#!/Noner If you have a few seconds to kill, could . . . Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:30:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981008867 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-10T09:30:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981003878 Do you ever write or receive snail mail letters? (bills or greets cards don't count) Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:53:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981003878 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-09T00:53:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981003456 a DIY resource to zines and zine culture If you've read my blog here for any length of time, then you know I'm trying to put together a zine.  (for now we'll ignore that I've put one together . . . Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:20:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981003456 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-08T22:20:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981001162 What does romance mean to you? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:28:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981001162 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-08T00:28:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981000566 UR is actually a shorter work, a novella instead of a novel, but I'm counting all of my e-books, no matter how short, as one book. In UR, Wesley Smith buys a kindle out of spite.  He's going . . . Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:14:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981000566 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-07T19:14:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981000362 This year I plan to keep track of how many books I read. I'm not setting a number goal for myself, just wanting to see how much I read in an average year. This is Book #1. Chasing Rainbows is . . . Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:39:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981000362 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-07T16:39:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980994050 What is the oddest, silliest, or most useless "AS SEEN ON TV" product you've ever seen? Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:28:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980994050 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-06T00:28:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980993897   “Where is everyone? For that matter, where am I?”   Liam was in a dark room, in a strange bed. His head throbbed to match his heartbeat.   “Happy New Year,” . . . Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:30:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980993897 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-05T23:30:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980990862 A couple of days ago my friend, Jeanine joined Gather.  Since she's brand new here she hasn't connected with anyone other than me. She doesn't have any posts up yet, but I would love if it you . . . Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:31:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980990862 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-05T08:31:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980988723 What are your favorite ways to stay warm in the winter? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:05:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980988723 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-04T23:05:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980988570 Well, I didn't really expect a "Happily Ever After" reset switch to happen on the stroke of midnight as 2011 turned into 2012.  I was hoping for a general rise in my attitude though, enough to last . . . Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:45:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980988570 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-04T22:45:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980982851 What is a food you disliked as a child but you’ve learned to enjoy as an adult? Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:13:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980982851 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-03T23:13:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980978247 Would you rather have a shorter work week, OR work 7 days a week but be able to work from home? Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:23:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980978247 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-03T00:23:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980978118 I had to work new years eve.  Had to close the store.  But 2 things worked in my favor, 1 being that we closed at 6 instead of 9, the other being that the closing MOD wanted to be out of there . . . Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:45:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980978118 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-02T23:45:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980975686 In 6th grade I decided I was a writer.  Before that I thought "I want to be a writer when I grow up." That was when I realized that by being someone who writes, I already was a writer.  All . . . Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:38:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980975686 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-02T12:38:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980972458 "Anything Can Be Dangerous" was the last book I read in full in 2011. It is a collection of short stories in the horror genre. As of right now (Jan. 1, 2012) you can buy the kindle edition . . . Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:53:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980972458 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-01T13:53:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980972144 Did you make any resolutions/goals for 2012? Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:29:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980972144 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-01T10:29:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980971115 Tonight for the first time in a while, the Superpoints Network Superlucky Button gave me a signup bonus to share!  If you are not a member of Superpoints and join using the link below, then you will . . . Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:25:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980971115 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-01T01:25:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980971041 This is the comment list for JANUARY for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those comments . . . Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:43:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980971041 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2012-01-01T00:43:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963407 "Dead(ish)" was the very first book I read on my Kindle device. It is a short and fairly fast paced read, so I finished it in less than one day. I'll start by saying there is a lot of talent . . . Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963407 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-29T23:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963370 So, I got a Kindle Fire for Christmas.  I think I might have actually squealed when I opened it. So far I have downloaded 17 things, and only paid for one of them. I bought Stephen King's "Mile . . . Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:01:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980963370 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-29T23:01:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980948871 It is Christmas Eve, and I still don't FEEL Christmas.  I have told several people at different times that I feel like a Grinch or a pre-ghost Scrooge this year, and I was not joking. I wanted . . . Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:38:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980948871 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-24T01:38:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980948647 Lately my lovely husband has been rearranging the house again, to suit HIS needs.  He took one of the bookshelves out of my bedroom, and left me with only 2, and 5 less shelves for storage. My . . . Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:34:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980948647 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-23T23:34:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980948438 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for JANUARY for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments 1 . . . Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:12:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980948438 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-23T22:12:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980929052 If you've not done them yet, I'd love a hand... http://bit.ly/twlJAT http://bit.ly/rYQJ2v Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:48:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980929052 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-19T00:48:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980915837 What are your top three hobbies? Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:35:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980915837 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-15T23:35:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980913097 The posted next weeks schedule on time this week, so I got to see the fun news. I don't have another day off until the 23rd. Having a 3 day break for Christmas and maybe getting to enjoy my holiday . . . Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:48:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980913097 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-15T10:48:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980900965 I was off Sunday and Monday, and the time seemed to go by far too quickly.  I can't believe it is Tuesday already, and almost time to leave for work! I sat up for a while last night trying to come . . . Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:01:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980900965 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-13T13:01:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980894744 Parker is turning into quite the rough and tumble little boy.  He likes to play rough with me, wrestling and climbing. But lately he has started kicking, and we're trying to make him stop. He . . . Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:50:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980894744 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-12T13:50:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980882892 I've had a hold of this book for quite some time.  I would pick it up occasionally, read a paragraph or two, then put it back down again. I honestly thought I would never make it through the . . . Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:12:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980882892 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-09T20:12:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980881978 I recently cashed out for 2 $10 gather paments.  One on Nov. 4th and one on Nov. 8th. I am trying a small experiment to see if the larger payments come faster than smaller ones. I got Both of . . . Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:02:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980881978 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-09T16:02:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980861507 Do you believe aliens have ever visited Earth? Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:39:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980861507 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-05T22:39:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980859885 Good Afternoon my Gather friends and family! First thing I encountered when I opened my eyes this morning was the YUCKY grey sky peeking in my bedroom window.  No blue, no sun, just grey, grey, . . . Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:25:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980859885 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-05T13:25:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980857177 I got a signup bonus link from superpoints tonight off the superlucky button. If you would like to join superpoints, the link below will get you (and me) a bonus 25 points.  Its first come first . . . Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:53:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980857177 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-04T21:53:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980848313 Its that time again, that time when I post my most recent unfinished Crowdtap Challenges and ask you to tap me where you can. http://bit.ly/s7ADGy http://bit.ly/w1rRXd http://bit.ly/rSDRKh . . . Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:33:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980848313 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-02T16:33:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980847104 This is the comment list for D E C E M B E R for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. . . . Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:07:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980847104 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-02T09:07:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980844040 In the school year of '98/'99, my last year of High School, I spent a lot of time with my aunt. She was writing pen-pals at that time.  A lot of pen-pals.  She had gotten me into pen-palling . . . Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:21:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980844040 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-12-01T11:21:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980841747 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for D E C E M B E R for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments . . . Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:50:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980841747 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-30T19:50:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980825945 I’m not resisting my disgrace anymore, falling down and crying on the floor release this poison, let go of this pain broken and hopeless, when will I feel whole again? My body is broken, my mind . . . Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:10:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980825945 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-28T00:10:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980825905 What does wealth mean to you? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:02:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980825905 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-28T00:02:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980818203 How do you prepare your holiday leftovers? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:35:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980818203 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-25T22:35:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980818190 I had to be at work at 5am this morning, which meant being up WAY earlier than my body wants to be up. It didn't help that Parker woke up several times last night, so what little sleep I got was broken. . . . Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:29:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980818190 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-25T22:29:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980811091 I got SEVERAL new Tap Challenges last night.  I'm a vote or two short on all of them.  When I reach the goal for all of them, I will be able to cash out again!  Thats good, cause I spent . . . Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:33:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980811091 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-24T11:33:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980809037 With the holidays right around the corner (who am I kidding, they are already here!) I was lucky enough to make enough sales in my shop to buy my hubby his Christmas. Now I want to help out a friend.  . . . Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:12:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980809037 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-24T01:12:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980797358 Want 5 Swag Bucks? Visit Swagbucks on Twitter . There is a 5 buck code good until 10:30am PST!   Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:16:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980797358 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-21T12:16:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980790029 Yesterday was Parker's 2nd birthday.  We're having his birthday today from 2 to 5.  First time we've ever hosted a "party" at our house.  I hope everything is okay! My MIL made a spongebob . . . Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:22:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980790029 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-19T13:22:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980775233 So, for the past week or so now I've not been able to see my feeds here on Gather.  Not my friends, interest or even my groups feed.  Thats making it hard to actually do my gathering like I . . . Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:59:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980775233 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-15T22:59:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980773609 I've spent several hours the past couple of days stringing small beads onto wire.  I've made 4 more bracelets, 2 of which got added to Etsy today: LGBT Support Bracelet I made this one for . . . Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:24:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980773609 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-15T15:24:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980764793 1.  Today my diet was- Breakfast: 3 eggs scrambled, 1 leftover biscut toasted with cheese. Lunch: Ramen noodles with some leftover baked chicken tossed in, some bbq pringles Snack: vening machine . . . Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:30:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980764793 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-14T00:30:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980764718 The famous Superlucky Button gave me a chance today to give away 50 points to the first lucky person that joins using the link below. http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/legqey If you have not joined . . . Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:16:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980764718 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-14T00:16:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980757829 I know it has been a hard year for a lot of people.  I almost didn't post a wish list because I know there are people who might NEED their items more than we do, but then I convinced myself it couldn't hurt. . . . Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:08:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980757829 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-12T10:08:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980753788 I've been trying to work on my Etsy shop today. Nona's Needlework and More I'm trying to come up with a "giveaway" to help promote my shop. In the meantime, if you'd like to take a look at the . . . Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:24:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980753788 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-11T11:24:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980751245 In the name of all that is good and right in the world, this NEEDS to be a real sweatshirt so I can buy it and wear it with pride. I now return you to my regularly scheduled not-posting of stuff. . . . Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:12:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980751245 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-10T22:12:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980749080 I'm off work today, but as usual don't get to have a day off. Last night, when I got up to go potty, while I was in the bathroom one of the dogs jumped on my bed and peed right in the middle of my bed!  . . . Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:52:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980749080 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-10T11:52:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980745090 Today I had to go to my job to print out the check stubs I forgot to print out last night (I need them for an appointment tomorrow) and afterward my MIL asked if I wanted to let Parker play in the mall's . . . Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:45:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980745090 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-09T16:45:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980738385 I didn't get on to check my points after work last night.  I had a headache all of yesterday that had grown into migraine proportions by 8:30 last night, so I got home, took a bath and went to bed. . . . Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:18:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980738385 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-08T11:18:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980732451 I have 600 points right now.  I would like to make 25 more today so I can send in for another $10 cash out. Was up at 8 this morning, and I felt great for having gotten some much needed extra sleep.  . . . Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:43:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980732451 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-07T11:43:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980724622 11/5 Check In 1.  Today my diet was- Decent. Not GREAT, but not horrible. 2.  Today for activity I- Worked a 9 hour shift.  I stand, walk, and climb all day. 3.  Amount . . . Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:42:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980724622 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-05T21:42:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980719435 Hi guys!  That time has come again for me to beg for clicks to my links to earn me a few pennies! Firstly, CROWDTAP : http://bit.ly/s4rNdc http://bit.ly/rDBqNl http://bit.ly/v4BLZN . . . Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:39:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980719435 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-04T22:39:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980716618 What is something you still want to accomplish before the end of the year? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:33:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980716618 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-04T10:33:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980704104 I'm doing a 2011 Year-end weight loss challenge with the Living With Your Weight group.  I'll be TRYING to remember to post check in-s daily.  Meanwhile, here is my usual first of the month . . . Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:28:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980704104 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-11-02T12:28:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980694143 This is the comment list for NOVEMBER for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 6 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those comments . . . Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:13:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980694143 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-31T17:13:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980688134 The Super Lucky Button gave me a 50 point sign up bonus! If you've not joined superpoints yet, this will be a GREAT time to join, and earn 50 extra points for yourself (and for me if we're being honest . . . Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:29:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980688134 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-30T17:29:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980683301 As you all may or may not know, my husband started working again recently. Unfortunately he's working early mornings, and has to be there at 5am. That means he goes to bed early. Since he sleeps . . . Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:50:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980683301 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-29T22:50:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980683022 What is your favorite movie to watch on/around Halloween? ----- Horror movies aside, I think that Hocus Pocus is a cute and fun Halloween movie. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:00:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980683022 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-29T22:00:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980659115 Are you doing NaNoWriMo this year?  If so, what is your novel about? Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:09:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980659115 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-26T09:09:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980630869 I've been doing Superpoints for a while now. I'm not a big earner like lots of people are, but I'm plugging along.  I reached 500 points, which would have been enough to cash out if it wasn't my . . . Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:58:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980630869 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-21T13:58:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980630734 Robert stayed home from work today.  He said he felt bad, but its hard to tell.  He's been sitting on the sofa watching TV all morning, like he does every other day. Parker already had the . . . Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:28:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980630734 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-21T13:28:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980629473 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for NOVEMBER for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 6 comments 1 ping To . . . Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:48:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980629473 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-21T09:48:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980622578 Sometimes I just have to laugh at myself. I occasionally take requests for custom cross projects.  For several weeks I've been working on one and it was driving me crazy.  I COULD NOT get . . . Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:56:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980622578 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-20T09:56:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980610071 I joined in on the Favecrafts October Blog Hop: Halloween Crafts If you like my craft can you please visit the Blog Hop , and click the "LIKE" link under my image? (just like facebook...without . . . Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:03:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980610071 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-18T15:03:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980609495 Any person who has worked  a retail job for at least 365 days can tell you that the holiday shopping season is a time of dread.  Sure, the corporations start raking it in, and the million dollar . . . Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:56:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980609495 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-18T12:56:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980592052 This week Parker went to the birthday party of a little boy his age in the neighborhood.  I've never met the little boy, or his mom, but my husband and MIL both have met them.  I was at work . . . Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:09:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980592052 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-17T11:09:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980596502 Do you get a yearly flu shot?  Why or why not? --   Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:48:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980596502 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-16T21:48:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980587843 What is your latest book recommendation?  Why do you think people should read that book? Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:24:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980587843 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-15T22:24:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980577298 It is October, and still summer is holding on, like a stubborn cat with its claws dug into someones pant leg. I want it to FEEL like autumn. There is just something about the air in the fall, . . . Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:09:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980577298 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-14T16:09:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980576840 We all like to watch those reality weight loss shows.  Biggest Loser.  Heavy.  Extreme Makeover.  ETC. While watching them I find some of my favorites and friend them on facebook. . . . Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:25:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980576840 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-14T14:25:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980575382 (warning, the post below is full of whine) I've posted here at time or two (or three, or four) about how much I hate Friday because a billion and one bad things happen to me on Fridays. Today the . . . Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:06:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980575382 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-14T10:06:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980566659 A few nights ago I had an odd dream that I felt like I should share. In my dream I was a reporter, and I was visiting a Government Crematorium. There was a One World Government, and the Government . . . Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:37:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980566659 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-13T13:37:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980565162 I work in an arts and crafts store.  There's a lot of "stuff" in the air.  Chemicals, and dust.  The smell of eucalyptus and cinnamon.  The stinky smell of craft foam, and whatever . . . Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:56:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980565162 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-13T10:56:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980564396 How are you all this Thursday? Its getting pretty close to 9am now.  Little man just woke up, and it looks like there might actually be some sunshine today after a week of nothing but grey . . . Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:55:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980564396 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-13T08:55:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980535649 What is your earliest memory? Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:21:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980535649 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-10T09:21:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980531701 (a poem I wrote a few years ago) I’m sorry I was not sad enough to please you. I’ll try harder next time to squeeze out crocodile tears. I’m sorry if I did not mourn the millions . . . Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:43:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980531701 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-09T22:43:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980503176 (I might have posted this one before) With a great gasp of air, the man sat up on the stretcher. His eyes were wide and frightened at the sight of the equipment all around him. There was a crackle . . . Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:25:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980503176 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-06T22:25:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980496775 Can you describe your personality in 5 words or less? Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:40:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980496775 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-06T08:40:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980479591 So, I'm broke again.  No big surprise there, right? I'm further than ever away from affording a treadmill, or even other less expensive workout gear like resistance bands etc. So, while I'm waiting . . . Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:05:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980479591 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-04T22:05:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980477520 People were created to be LOVED. Things were created to be USED . The reason the world is in CHAOS is because THINGS are being loved and PEOPLE are being used. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:59:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980477520 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-04T16:59:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980475875 Nothing had changed, except for everything. The misty morning sunset wasn't as romantic as it ought to have been. "I'm sick of the whole lot of it," she said, waiving her hand to indicate the whole . . . Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:00:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980475875 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-04T13:00:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980462468 How are you all this Monday morning? I woke up cold this morning, which I LOVE.  I sleep so much better when its cold.  I'm looking forward to getting better nights sleep now that the temperature . . . Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:07:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980462468 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-03T08:07:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980454232 Do you believe in Karma? ---- I think its a nice thought, to be able to say, "Karma's a witch" when someone has done you wrong. However, I also think its a fairytale of epic proportions. . . . Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:52:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980454232 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-02T09:52:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980448976 This is the comment list for OCTOBER for the COMMENT GAMES group. This month we are trying to give 10 comments 1 ping To every other member on the list. Those comments . . . Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:26:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980448976 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-10-01T22:26:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980429470 My brain is feeling pretty broken.  Until the baby goes to bed, I leave you with this: - I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.  -More often than not, when someone . . . Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:38:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980429470 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-29T20:38:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980405053 The wind breathed fire, brushing invisible tongues of flame across her face as she stood on the balcony and looked down at the highway. The apartment was an expensive one, advertised especially for . . . Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:10:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980405053 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-26T19:10:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980404213 COMMENT BELOW if you would like to be part of a comment list for OCTOBER for the COMMENT GAMES group. To join this list you must be willing to give 10 comments 1 ping To . . . Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:42:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980404213 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-26T16:42:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980403881 She went down to the river, only it wasn’t really a river it all. It was a muddy, swampy, tree sheltered, root infested bit of water, but it certainly wasn’t a river. There were fish in . . . Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:38:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980403881 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-26T15:38:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980403085 I took Parker for a walk today, half a mile around the neighborhood. It is cloudy today, but the sun tries occasionally to peek through.  As always it is warm out, and very humid.  We were . . . Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:42:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980403085 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-26T13:42:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980401638 How is everyone today?  Any big plans? Its a housework day for me.  I just finished putting all the dishes from last night and this morning into the dishwasher.  We usually hand wash . . . Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:33:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980401638 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-26T09:33:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980391165 So, when I got home from grocery shopping tonight and tried to log on, an error message kept popping up on firefox.  It hadn't been there BEFORE I went shopping.  And it wouldn't let me do anything . . . Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:49:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980391165 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-24T22:49:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980389341 How have your values changed over time? Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:46:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980389341 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-24T18:46:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980382545 If you could own an exotic pet (with no harm to the animal or you), what would you choose? Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:47:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980382545 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-23T22:47:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980374744 What is the scariest movie you've seen?   Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:59:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980374744 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-22T22:59:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980348009 I have a secret fear, one that many people might find laughable. I'm afraid that when I reach my goal weight, more people will like me.  I'm afraid more people will want to be friends with me, . . . Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:31:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980348009 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-20T14:31:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980346155 You've been hired to open a Bed and Breakfast at a family resort called "Story Book Land." What will you make the "theme" of our B&B? ---   Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:56:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980346155 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-20T09:56:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980328720 What is one thing that you can never seem to get scratched off your to-do list? Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:38:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980328720 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-18T14:38:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980302024 When are you happiest? ---   Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:50:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980302024 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-16T11:50:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980260176 I know that we have not been the best of friends for most of my life. At some point around puberty, I think it was. I started plumping up, and bleeding from my nether regions on a monthly basis, and I . . . Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:08:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980260176 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-12T22:08:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980258418 Greg's challenge: tell a workplace tale. Post your article to Gather Writing Essentials . BE SURE TO TAG your submission with MWE . Note: I search for articles using the . . . Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:52:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980258418 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-12T18:52:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980257843 My best friend in middle school grew up to be the housewife I've always wanted to be!  And she cooks some amazing things.  She has a blog called Mrs. Happy Homemaker and recently she shared . . . Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:49:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980257843 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-12T17:49:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980255758 My husband has recently started working again, and I'm very happy about that. Today I knew he was supposed to get off at 1, so I I cleaned the kitchen while Parker was napping, and waited until 1 o'clock . . . Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:12:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980255758 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-12T14:12:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980230779 “I'm a wizard, Harry!” The man looked like Johnny Cash, right down to his black hat.  I was less alarmed by his appearance than by the fact that he dropped a bottle of purple goo . . . Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:09:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980230779 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-10T14:09:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980230622 I like music. That is a simple statement, and pretty sums up the role music plays in my life. I'm not a rabid band fan like some people are.  Sometimes I'll hear a song on the radio and say, . . . Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:47:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980230622 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-10T13:47:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980230009 I've found out, as I got older, that most things adults tell children, they will tell them just to keep them from doing something annoying. "Don't make that face, it'll get stuck like that," is one . . . Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:29:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980230009 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-10T12:29:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980217154 How do YOU define the difference in Art and Craft? --- Today's question was inspired by a short discussion at work last night. My first instinct in answer to the question was "If I can do . . . Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:47:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980217154 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-09T10:47:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980196885 I have a pretty dog. Now, I know being his "mommy" I'm a little biased, but I've had other people tell me he's pretty too. One of my friends even calls him her boyfriend.  She'll say, "How . . . Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:59:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980196885 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-07T19:59:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980193493 I was running a fever of 101 this morning, and decided it would be better for everyone involved if I called in sick to work today.  If I had gone in everyone would be telling me to "go home!" all . . . Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:48:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980193493 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-07T12:48:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980182835 Robert has gone to his orientation.  Parker has gone to his Grammas.  I'm currently sitting at the computer with the RADIO on and WITHOUT HEADPHONES!  This truly is a luxury for me.  . . . Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:36:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980182835 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-06T14:36:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980175353 The allergy medicine seemed to help hubby.  Swelling turned into puffiness, which looks like normal "I've put on a couple of pounds" puffiness now. I went to work at 4:30 instead of 1, and we got . . . Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:47:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980175353 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-05T23:47:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980170284 How are you all today? I should be at work right now, but my hubby has had some swelling on his neck, under his chin.  He says he's not in any pain but he wanted me to stay home, just in case. . . . Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:45:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980170284 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-05T13:45:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980156935 You've been chosen to be the planet's first "Global Morale Officer"!  What is the first new law you'll create to make the world a more fun place? Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:51:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980156935 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-03T23:51:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980154842 I suddenly realized Our wounds were right out there in the world waiting. Everyone, including me started wondering what it would be like if we are all stitched up and patched together and sent back . . . Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:34:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980154842 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-03T10:34:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980144016 You've been hired to write a weekly article for the local newspaper.  You have a choice of 3 columns.  Would you rather be a food critic, a book critic, or a film critic?  Why? Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:16:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980144016 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-02T10:16:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980133143 6 comments 1 ping To every other member of the list. Those comments can be on posts, photos OR videos. 1. ann w. 2. Diane Huizenga 3. Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. . . . Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:30:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980133143 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-01T11:30:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980133099 I apologize for looking sort of frumpy.  Those are my "I'm at home and comfortable and I don't care if I'm covered with stains" clothes.  I often use them to paint in (betcha coudln't tell . . . Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980133099 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-01T11:23:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980132888 I just have one right now: http://bit.ly/pAz4DZ I've had it posted at facebook for  a couple of days, but can't get ONE MORE person to do it so I can get my $1.  lol Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:39:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980132888 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-09-01T10:39:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980115613 I don't like your kind very much.  You're large and you have too many legs and too many eyes, and your teeth (fangs) are freaking HUGE when compared to the rest of your body.  If you bite . . . Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:53:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980115613 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-08-30T23:53:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980112227 That maggots are used for therapeutic purposes? It is called Maggod Debridement Therapy. Maggots are used as a natural way to remove dead tissue from wounds that are not healing properly on their . . . Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:10:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980112227 Winona (the crazy rat lady) 2011-08-30T16:10:36Z