http://ohiostreetjoe.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Joe T. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:19:36 GMT 2010-01-03T11:19:36Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857121 Oct 16, 2009 Representative Michael Madigan Stratton Office Building, Room 300 401 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62706 Dear Representative Madigan, It is long past time . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:20:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857121 Joe T. 2009-10-16T22:20:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816776 1. Can you drive a stick shift? Drive one today (2000 Chevy Cavalier) First car was a stick-shift (1969 Opel Kadette) 2. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My daughter - she will not be able to . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:42:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816776 Joe T. 2009-09-17T22:42:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690542 I just read one of the most racist articles on Gather and felt compelled to discuss race with Gather members who care. As a white, gay, and aging man, I've learned a few things. I could never truly understand . . . Sun, 24 May 2009 13:59:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690542 Joe T. 2009-05-24T13:59:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977659846 When I was a young Roman Catholic altar boy, I had many questions. The Roman Catholics continue to believe that their church is the "true" church because of apostolic succession beginning with . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:27:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977659846 Joe T. 2009-04-19T00:27:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628564 Well, this has surely been an interesting month. Spring has sprung. The buds are peaking out of the trees and shrubs, letting us know that warmer days are coming. Earlier this month, Judge James Robertson . . . Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:07:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628564 Joe T. 2009-03-17T21:07:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602451 In 1973, I needed a place to live. I could not afford to pay rent on my own, so I asked my friends if they knew of anyone who needed a roommate. My friend, Barbara, referred me to Liza and Francesca. . . . Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:45:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602451 Joe T. 2009-02-21T23:45:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588595 Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on February 12, 1809. The Chicago Tribune had a great article comparing the two men's lives. (If you are interested: the article is in the Sunday, February . . . Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:06:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588595 Joe T. 2009-02-09T04:06:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569738 It is important to understand that the US Constitution does not clearly state that there is a wall of separation between church and state. The Supreme Court decided it and it is now the law of the land. . . . Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:35:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569738 Joe T. 2009-01-21T05:35:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977564548 Robert Gibbs responded to a few questions from citizens across the country the other day about President-elect Obama's policy plans. One of the questioners asked about 'Don't Ask Don't . . . Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:06:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977564548 Joe T. 2009-01-16T02:06:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550522 Most Christian churches have actively taught hatred of homosexuality for decades. When one considers that three out of four Americans consider themselves to be Christian, it is rather disheartening that . . . Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:31:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550522 Joe T. 2009-01-01T21:31:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548724 Please consider the words of the editorial board of the Chicago Tribune regarding the Republican Party's defense of "the Magic Negro."   "Saltsman, a veteran political operative . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:24:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548724 Joe T. 2008-12-30T20:24:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545293 Today, I went to the movies. I saw "Slumdog Millionaire." It is set in Mumbai, 2006. Jamal is the main character who is a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. He is from a lower caste . . . Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:55:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545293 Joe T. 2008-12-26T02:55:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977343306 I purchased Seymour Garte's book on the recommendation of a Gather writer. The book is rather straightforward in its assertion that the planet is doing all right. The ozone layer has been largely repaired. . . . Sun, 11 May 2008 17:18:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977343306 Joe T. 2008-05-11T17:18:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977341805 Later today, the court decided that the "torture memo" must be turned over to the ACLU for their inspection. It's about time. We all know that the memo has been part of a government cover . . . Fri, 09 May 2008 02:47:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977341805 Joe T. 2008-05-09T02:47:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314672 Susan Jacoby's The Age of American Unreason is a breathtaking look at Americans today and how we are reasoning (or not) our decisions. She presents the idea of "junk thought." She is not . . . Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:39:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977314672 Joe T. 2008-04-13T23:39:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977295896 Shooting of Gay Student Sparks Outcry By GREG RISLING, AP 2 hours ago // <![CDATA[ if (tsNode = $('timestamp')) window.setTimeout(function() { tsNode.innerHTML = elapsedTimestamp('2008-03-28T14:40:06.000-04:00', . . . Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:49:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977295896 Joe T. 2008-03-28T20:49:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276440 "When one person suffers from a delusion it is called insanity. When many people suffer from a delusion it is called religion." Robert Pirsig came up with the quote. Let's dissect it . . . Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:52:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276440 Joe T. 2008-03-05T20:52:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977243002 I am gathering while watching President Bush give his last state of the union address. It occurs to me that some of you might be doing the same thing. Does anyone want to chat while we watch and listen? . . . Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:00:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977243002 Joe T. 2008-01-29T02:00:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977224560     Hillary Clinton 39%                              John McCain 37%     . . . Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:02:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977224560 Joe T. 2008-01-09T05:02:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977210670 Turkey just bombed various targets in northern Iraq. Northern Iraq is the Kurdish region where the people have been quietly rebuilding, creating local governments, and providing services. Turkey is . . . Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:36:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977210670 Joe T. 2007-12-22T19:36:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197238     Today, December 7th is the sixty-sixth anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Just like 9/11, Pearl Harbor is all that needs to be said when referring to the tragic bombing of the ships at the . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:06:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197238 Joe T. 2007-12-07T18:06:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193665 Before suburan sprawl there was a farmhouse at the west end of Ontarioville, Illinois (about 35 miles west of Chicago). There were geese, chickens, a rooster, and two horses on the farm. Everything . . . Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:27:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193665 Joe T. 2007-12-04T02:27:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977192682     For many years, Democrats have appeared to be on the losing side of politics. Certainly, the media gives us that impression. The media is great at Republican talking points but generally . . . Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:01:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977192682 Joe T. 2007-12-03T02:01:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977073572     In Minneapolis, Minnesota there was a catastophre today during rush hour. Six people have been confirmed dead. There are many bodies yet to be fished from the water. The I35 bridge from . . . Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:04:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977073572 Joe T. 2007-08-02T03:04:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977063145     On Friday, July 20th, 2007, Tammy Faye Messner died. You may remember her from the scandal years ago over the PTL Club financial misdeeds by her then husband Jim Bakker. She was truly . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:43:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977063145 Joe T. 2007-07-22T11:43:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047640     Now, you can judge me if you like but my very first encounter with another man was in the Greyhound Bus Station in Chicago, Illinois which was then on Randolph and Clark Streets. I stepped . . . Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:14:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047640 Joe T. 2007-07-04T23:14:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977046888     A person's life can be filled with adventures when the person has a goal. Carol Pan has the goal of becoming a star. She meets up with several colorful characters along the way. . . . Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:56:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977046888 Joe T. 2007-07-04T00:56:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039618     Ok - I took the test. Here are my results.  1.  Neo-Pagan (100%) 2.  Liberal Quakers (94%) 3.  Theravada Buddhism (93%) 4.  Unitarian Universalism . . . Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:27:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039618 Joe T. 2007-06-28T02:27:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977034430     I've been tagged. Here are five things about me. Four of them are true, one of them is false. Guess which one is false.    1.    I play the piano. 2.    . . . Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:26:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977034430 Joe T. 2007-06-20T13:26:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977023103     Today, I ordered my first cell phone. I have resisted the urge to have one but found myself stranded in the Nevada desert on NV160 last week. It is quite desolate, hot, and scary to . . . Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:36:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977023103 Joe T. 2007-06-07T20:36:47Z