http://rhiannon1968.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Karen W. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:19:26 GMT 2009-12-29T07:19:26Z 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=281474977892771 DOGS RULE.........We almost lost our dog.  His name is Shogun.  We got him in the later part of August.  Within two weeks he almost died.  He stopped eating.  I knew he was sick.  . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:45:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892771 Karen W. 2009-11-09T19:45:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836527 I found this today on a bottle of Welch's Black Cherry and Grape Juice.  It only asks that you visit their site and click on the link in the corner to  "donate"  and Welch's will donate . . . Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:39:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836527 Karen W. 2009-10-03T02:39:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801017 Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!  Shogun came home Wednesday afternoon.  He has a diet for another day or so and he is taking medication.  He is doing wonderfully and is playing . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:31:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801017 Karen W. 2009-09-05T12:31:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793228 Today I found out that my puppy has parvo.  As most know I just got him 3 weeks ago.  I had to call my Mom and ask for money.  I hate doing that.  I love him and we have been together . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:55:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793228 Karen W. 2009-08-30T09:55:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774786 I finally found a puppy.  I just had to get another Akita.  I am spending too much money.  I do not care.  I never ask for anything.  I don't buy myself things.  I usually . . . Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:32:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774786 Karen W. 2009-08-15T11:32:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735551 Yesterday, I had to take my dog, China to the ASPCA where we got her.  She was unable to make it outside to urinate the night before.  Then she was urinating blood.  They gave me trouble . . . Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:39:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735551 Karen W. 2009-07-12T22:39:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718254 As I sit in front of my computer,  I have made the coffee and got my medications in order and put them in the day planner container.  The dog is outside and my Nephew is sleeping in the living . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:25:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718254 Karen W. 2009-06-22T14:25:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699561 Well last week really sucked.  I was down and out with the flu last week.  I got nothing done and could barely watch my nephew.  I reccuperated over the weekend and had a extra day off . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:42:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699561 Karen W. 2009-06-02T23:42:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677686 I hope that every Mother has a wonderful Mother's Day. MOTHER So special is a Mother, Like no one else before. Someone to hold your hand, she is kind and understands. . . . Fri, 08 May 2009 23:15:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677686 Karen W. 2009-05-08T23:15:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673386 I have noticed alot of advertisments for Sam-e, not only here but in other web sites.  I wanted to put it out here that it is not recommended for Bipolar Patients to take Sam-e.  Due to a possibility . . . Mon, 04 May 2009 14:50:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673386 Karen W. 2009-05-04T14:50:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665747 It has been a year now since my good friend Hugh passed away.  It was a year the 5th of April.  I started to write this with James Taylor's song "Fire and Rain".   Because . . . Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:13:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665747 Karen W. 2009-04-25T17:13:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657867 This morning at 5:30am on the 1600 block of Dyre Street.  A block from my home.  There was a shooting.  This is another in a myriad of shootings in my neighborhood and other neighborhoods . . . Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:45:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657867 Karen W. 2009-04-16T17:45:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614030 I know that I have been terribly lacks in my writing.  But Spring is just around the corner enticing me to wake with the sun to start the day.  It is staying light later and the sun is rising . . . Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:07:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614030 Karen W. 2009-03-04T14:07:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587725 I haven't written in a long time.  I get into a funk in the winter.  It is like I am hibernating.  A great muddleing through the months in winter.  A great wall grows around . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:55:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587725 Karen W. 2009-02-08T03:55:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489104 Meet the Press moments ago showed a Hillary Clinton advertisement for Al Franken.  It was at best Saturday Night Live esque.  I truely watched it waiting for someone to scream "Live from . . . Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:34:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489104 Karen W. 2008-10-26T14:34:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482442 Here is the link to the Powell interview.  It is well worth watching as Mr. Powell talks about education, the daunting task of President, and endorses Senator Obama.  Mr Powell also talks about . . . Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:23:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482442 Karen W. 2008-10-19T16:23:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482379 Just moments ago.  Collin Powell has endorsed Senator Obama on NBC's "Meet the Press."  He also denounced the racism in America today, from racism to religious hatred.  Talking . . . Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:02:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482379 Karen W. 2008-10-19T15:02:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481541 Take the Reuters News Quiz !  See if you are up on the latest breaking news in politics, foriegn affairs, sports, and religion!  Do you know what is going on around you besides the Presidential . . . Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:44:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481541 Karen W. 2008-10-18T15:44:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977469242 I got my long awaited $50.00 Home Depot Card this weekend.  I am excited to go and get some winterizing material for my home.  I also want to get some ceiling tiles that have to be replaced since . . . Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:47:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977469242 Karen W. 2008-10-06T11:47:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468254 Mental Health Parity is legislation that will help end the discrimination in health insurance coverage between physical and mental illnesses. No one can explain this better than the Depression . . . Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:10:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468254 Karen W. 2008-10-05T06:10:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977467905 Today I got to the police station.  My sister took me.  It took an hour or more I am not sure how long I was there.  I had to pick the child out of a photo array and give a statement.  . . . Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:17:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977467905 Karen W. 2008-10-04T21:17:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977465687 Well the past few days have been unreal.  One of the teenagers that comes to my home and stays sometimes,  robbed my home while we were sleeping.  I have known this 17 year old since he . . . Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:27:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977465687 Karen W. 2008-10-02T15:27:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458784 Well I don't know about you but I am so sick of listening to all the political BS that I now have all day nausea.  No I am not pregnant.  I am a American watching her country ruled by idiots . . . Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:01:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458784 Karen W. 2008-09-25T13:01:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453430 Well I am finally settled in and unpacked and washed and put away all the clothing and articles that we packed.  It was a great trip.  I had no problem with customs or immigration.  We didn't . . . Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:24:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453430 Karen W. 2008-09-19T17:24:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977444053 Well this weekend on Saturday my little Sister will be getting married.  Yes,  I did say in Aruba.  So my family will be traveling to Aruba this week.  I am also going with my son.  . . . Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:34:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977444053 Karen W. 2008-09-09T12:34:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977433190 Go to the link below and print your $10.00 coupon directly from Walgreens!   This coupon is good for Friday August 29 and Saturday August 30th 2008.  For use in store only and with a purchase . . . Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:44:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977433190 Karen W. 2008-08-29T02:44:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977428966 After a series of rape/sexual assaults in my neighborhood two of which were on my block. There were six different incidents.  The women here are breathing a sigh of some relief tonight.  I have . . . Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:04:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977428966 Karen W. 2008-08-24T04:04:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977426191 Just 24 hours after Dorrell Shaw 26 turned himself into police yesterday.  There has been another rape in close proximation to the other rapes in Frankford.  This incident happend in the Kensington . . . Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:52:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977426191 Karen W. 2008-08-20T23:52:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977425187 Today at 12pm EDST a Dorrell Shaw turned himself in for questioning in a series of rapes in Philadelphia's Frankford Section.  He is wanted for a parole violation.  Since they gave out his . . . Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:24:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977425187 Karen W. 2008-08-19T20:24:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977424279 UPDATED Last night at about 4am there was another rape here in my neighborhood.  It happened across the street from my home, in a driveway.  This is the sixth in a series of sexual assaults . . . Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:25:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977424279 Karen W. 2008-08-18T17:25:29Z