http://readandrateme.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Read & Rate This, Please (No Contest Entries or Games) en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:03:29 GMT 2009-12-29T12:03:29Z 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=281474977966318&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace      In partnering with Gabrielle Charbonnet for Sundays at Tiffany's , the talented author James Patterson brings readers a well-woven story full of artfully developed characters.  . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:58:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966318&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Mary M. 2009-12-29T00:58:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966251&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace I was off today, but work called me about 7:30 am to see if I was coming in. I wonder what happened to make them do that... I ran a bunch of errands and watched Confessions of a Shopaholic , a very . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:04:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966251&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-29T00:04:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966267&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace I wanted to tell everyone goodbye. I hate to leave Gather, in fact, a large part of me doesn’t want to. In the end, however, I have to, and I think I owe all of y’all who come here . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:04:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966267&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Ed Williams 2009-12-29T00:04:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966009&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Sunday, we got up early once again to make the drive back to Atlanta.  Mom gave us a bunch of oysters to bring back with us. Our drive was uneventful; our only problem was that we couldn't get the . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:20:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966009&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-28T20:20:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965857&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace I have found a couple of deals on photo printing. I am always looking for photo print deals because I do much of it. Hope these are helpful! 5 cent prints at Clark Color Labs 4 cent prints . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:20:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965857&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Qpon Lady 2009-12-28T18:20:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965553&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace  Flowers Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:35:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965553&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2009-12-28T13:35:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965521&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace The 3rd, day of Kwanzaa: Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:52:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965521&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Johnice R. 2009-12-28T12:52:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965494&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Saturday, we got up early to have coffee and donuts at Cafe du Monde, one of our biggest traditions.  Afterwards, we got Caroline up and went to the Black and Gold store for Saints merchandise and . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:27:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965494&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-28T12:27:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965507&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace I kept waiting for the weather to get nice, so I could walk down Fifth Avenue and look at the Christmas lights.  Boy was it nice yesterday - highs in the 50's and bright sunshine... all the snow . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965507&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2009-12-28T12:22:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965505&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace  Happy Birthday Ninth Birthday Brandon? Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:17:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965505&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2009-12-28T12:17:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964900&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Christmas Day we got up at 5 am to make the drive to New Orleans.  My daughter followed us down till we got to Louisiana.  We stopped at Jimmy's parents' house first, while Caroline went to . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:54:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964900&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-28T00:54:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964868&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace On Christmas Eve, my daughter and I went shopping at DSW as soon as they opened, and I got three pairs of shoes...a pair each of boots, short heels, and flats.  Jimmy got off work about 2 pm, so . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:49:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964868&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-27T22:49:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964837&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhall, Colin Farrell, and Robert Duvall. The story, about a well worn country singer on the road, is comparable to the Wrestler movie wtih Mickey Rourke - this time . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:02:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964837&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2009-12-27T22:02:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964375&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Here's one of the two kittens I gave my sister for her birthday. (The gift also includes getting them "fixed" and declawed; the vet wants to wait until the little ones are a few weeks older.) My sister . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:57:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964375&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. 2009-12-27T14:57:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964379&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace   It is a perffect day to Gather, and visit with famliy. That is as long as they are at your house. My grandson is on his way. Brandon and Anne are still in bed. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:17:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964379&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2009-12-27T14:17:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964372&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace The 2nd, day of Kwanzaa: Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:37:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964372&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Johnice R. 2009-12-27T13:37:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964335&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace I love nicknames! It’s a good thing that I do, because I come from a family that has long believed in ‘em. Believes in ‘em so much that once they tag you with one it’s what they . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:16:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964335&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Ed Williams 2009-12-27T12:16:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963971&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace   I am not going anywhere tonight. I just took some shots out the window. Lots of snow, and more coming. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:10:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963971&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2009-12-27T01:10:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963954&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace   If I say a word, what first comes to your mind?   Warm Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:29:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963954&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2009-12-27T00:29:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963709&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Sarah Jessica Parker, Hugh Grant, Mary Steenburgen, Sam Elliot You know what you're getting... NYC (provincial) vs. the rest of the country (different kind of provincial). There are glossy NYC jokes . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:04:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963709&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2009-12-26T18:04:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963634&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace To me! I hope you don't think badly of me for wishing myself a happy birthday. Those who share Christmas time birthdays understand that, if someone is going to wish you a happy birthday, it's probably . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:39:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963634&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. 2009-12-26T16:39:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963525&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace   I will be having another later today with my Godparents. In the next few days, I will be taking the tree down. My grandson's birthday is the 29th, and mine is Jan. 1st. Nia, my grandaughter shared . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:54:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963525&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2009-12-26T14:54:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963472&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace   The Person Under me has a few gifts to exchange Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:26:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963472&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2009-12-26T13:26:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963453&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace The 1st day of Kwanzaa, Boxing Day in Canada, Jamaica and the Islands.   Today’s weather forecast for Cambridge, MA, what is happening in your area? . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:45:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963453&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Johnice R. 2009-12-26T12:45:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963447&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin We've all seen the previews... this movie has been hyped to the hilt!! I was actually afraid the promoters had given it all away since I kept seeing different . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:32:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963447&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2009-12-26T12:32:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963399&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace And here’s why…….. 1. All the relatives have gone home now! And thank God for it! I love having relatives around, but I love it just as much when they get their asses out of . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:32:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963399&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Ed Williams 2009-12-26T11:32:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962982&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Missing: One Snowman, Last Seen: Yesterday   He looked just like the above last time I saw him! > >   Today, vanished!   How much snow did we get?? . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:55:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962982&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Dan (Cowboy Up) V. 2009-12-25T21:55:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962859&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace     I remember seeing this on tv when I was just a kid! So simple yet so profound! Merry Christmas! C):-) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:21:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962859&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Dan (Cowboy Up) V. 2009-12-25T18:21:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962608&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace H ave a M erry M erry C hristmas E verybody!   Today’s weather forecast for Cambridge, MA, what is happening in your area?   Details for Friday, . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:12:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962608&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Johnice R. 2009-12-25T12:12:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962140&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace It isn’t until Thanksgiving that we start celebrating the holidays in earnest. As we hang holiday wreaths, string our banisters with evergreen swaths, decorate Christmas trees or polish the silver . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962140&grpId=3659174697250275&nav=Groupspace Elizabeth Madrigal 2009-12-24T21:45:25Z