http://raeallyn.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Rick A. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:11:35 GMT 2010-01-07T17:11:35Z 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=281474977709556 Every now and then, I consider the messed up state that our world is in.  I long for simpler times.  Then I think, when were the simpler times?  Were they during Desert Storm?  Vietnam?  . . . Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:50:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709556 Rick A. 2009-06-12T22:50:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705046 We're goin' ol' school today because I've been catching up with some old friends on facebook.  These guys always remind of playing basketball in our younger days.  Sometimes we would play 4 . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:58:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705046 Rick A. 2009-06-08T16:58:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704074 It's Summertime!!!  Well, not officially, but most schools have let out or are about to. I thought about this yesterday on my way to work.  The kids were out on bikes, scooters, or just running . . . Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:31:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704074 Rick A. 2009-06-07T16:31:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699148 I would really love to stay home today.  I was up half the night.  Trouble in the boiler(stomach issues).  I am exhausted, but I know I have to go to work this afternoon.  I think . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:10:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699148 Rick A. 2009-06-02T16:10:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694343 Today is our 15th wedding anniversary.  This is a song I remember listening to a lot when we first got together.  It also has a very special meaning and is just a really great song.  So . . . Thu, 28 May 2009 16:45:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694343 Rick A. 2009-05-28T16:45:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691510 It seems like it has been raining everyday for months around here.  In fact, we have gone from extreme drought to having reservoirs, rivers, and creeks at or above normal levels in just a few months. . . . Mon, 25 May 2009 20:01:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691510 Rick A. 2009-05-25T20:01:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690599 There is no song better to celebrate this holiday than "The Star Spangled Banner".  And no version of our National Anthem brings together my love for this country, my appreciation of those who . . . Sun, 24 May 2009 16:15:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690599 Rick A. 2009-05-24T16:15:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683043 She's my wife, my best friend, the most loving person I know, and the love of my life.  And today is her birthday.  She's Anne Marie A. So, ping her, pm her, or say it right . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 04:04:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683043 Rick A. 2009-05-15T04:04:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681296 Everything in my life somehow reminds me of a song.  I always have one song or another playing in my head.  Tonight, I have been on this computer song long I am feeling numb from the waist . . . Wed, 13 May 2009 05:48:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681296 Rick A. 2009-05-13T05:48:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681154 I just wanted to say Thank You to all the good folks who accepted my friend requests.  Have a great night.   Wed, 13 May 2009 02:01:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681154 Rick A. 2009-05-13T02:01:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977680207 Why is it that, since I have been watching reruns of Monk, I have been washing my hands and using sanitizing lotion more often? Tue, 12 May 2009 00:58:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977680207 Rick A. 2009-05-12T00:58:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678753 It's Sunday, the day we gather to worship our Lord and Savior, our incredibly great God.  This is, in my opinion, one of the best worship songs written in our time: How Great is our . . . Sun, 10 May 2009 05:55:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678753 Rick A. 2009-05-10T05:55:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678218 Since I don't have and traditional "weekend" and my days off are Thursday and Friday, that means today is back to work for me.  It won't be too bad though, since I only have to . . . Sat, 09 May 2009 16:10:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678218 Rick A. 2009-05-09T16:10:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677785 Once again there are tornado watches in Tennessee and since everything that happens in life reminds me of a song: Today's song is Ridin' the Storm Out by REO Speedwagon(courtesy of XtremaDiva . . . Sat, 09 May 2009 01:07:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677785 Rick A. 2009-05-09T01:07:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672053 Why is it I can waste so much time on the computer and never really get anything done? Sat, 02 May 2009 19:36:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672053 Rick A. 2009-05-02T19:36:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671666 Why is it the best ideas always come when you are in bed and half asleep? Sat, 02 May 2009 04:37:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671666 Rick A. 2009-05-02T04:37:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660262 Gather is exhausting... I only have two friends here(by design), so I use my group feed to view content.  Well, most times, I cruise right along giving my page views to members of Views-R-Us . . . Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:50:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660262 Rick A. 2009-04-20T14:50:10Z