http://roswitha.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Rose H. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:46:52 GMT 2010-01-07T17:46:52Z 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=281474977979793 There is something very festive about lights on a palm tree, don't you agree? The Palm Garden and courtyard were our next stop on our tour of the Florida Botanical Garden - eye candy all the way! . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:34:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979793 Rose H. 2010-01-06T17:34:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974632 Strolling through the gardens while listening to the live band playing in the Rose and Wedding Garden was utterly delightful. People were swept away by the holiday spirit and the influence . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:24:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974632 Rose H. 2010-01-05T21:24:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974715 Is there still one and if so how do I get to it? Where are the list of FEATURED articles and featured photos one could see? I must be losing it, I haven't been able to find anything, but my own home . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:45:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974715 Rose H. 2010-01-03T23:45:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970347 2010 is the year of the tiger in the Chinese astrology calendar. The strength of the tiger means you will overcome obstacles in your path - I like that! In fact, I hope to borrow some . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:26:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970347 Rose H. 2009-12-31T16:26:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968749 Who knew taking pictures of a blazing bonfire could be  this much fun?   ENJOY!   Our annual Bonfire on Christmas Eve.   . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:32:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968749 Rose H. 2009-12-30T16:32:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961731 We're wrapping the last of the gifts while listening to Christmas music and having my freshly baked gingerbread cookies for breakfast. Then it's time to pack and leave for a Christmas Eve celebration . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:00:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961731 Rose H. 2009-12-24T15:00:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960497     Last night I baked six dozen cookies, mostly for Christmas presents, including two batches of gingerbread cookies, Richard's favorite.  . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:11:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960497 Rose H. 2009-12-23T17:11:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958977 'Tis the season ....... Our Christmas tree decorations change from year to year and our (real) Christmas tree is different every year too. Since we can never agree on which color lights . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:58:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958977 Rose H. 2009-12-22T18:58:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957218 'Tis the season! Fa la la la!   Here's a quick and simple mini project for you:   Festive - simple to do and a lot of bang for your buck . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:24:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957218 Rose H. 2009-12-21T20:24:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953718 A great Christmas gift for anyone on your list who loves flowers and gardening and appreciates photo art. This one I designed for my mom, a photo calendar of tropical flower images. In an earlier . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:55:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953718 Rose H. 2009-12-18T22:55:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951447 How a simple project can lead to accepting a new chapter in your life ..... I'm all excited, our new desk with hutch will be delivered today! It's a wonderful most anticipated Christmas present, . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:23:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951447 Rose H. 2009-12-17T16:23:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948203 Still looking for Christmas gift ideas? How about this easy and quick gift basket idea? I plan to do a themed gift basket with a calendar of Bavaria that I created, including . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:10:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948203 Rose H. 2009-12-15T18:10:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946747 It was a beautiful day here in Florida and when we sighted an eagle I was amazed, instantly wishing for one of those killer pro cameras with a fantastic lens, alas, the eagle was . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:49:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946747 Rose H. 2009-12-14T19:49:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941192 Isn't she beautiful? It was the last day of our Key West vacation, on a sunny Sunday Morning. My girlfriend and I decided to light a candle at the church across the . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:32:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941192 Rose H. 2009-12-10T20:32:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939008 Key West was a blast - see the photo tour below.  It's the kind of place you want to visit a second time, because you simply cannot see and do all you wanted to see and do . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:33:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939008 Rose H. 2009-12-09T19:33:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937026 I missed y'all! I can't believe it's holiday season already. Wherever did the time go? In case you noticed that I've been MIA - My life has been a rollercoaster lately. It's all good, but . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:23:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937026 Rose H. 2009-12-08T17:23:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839413 Don't you just hate it when you miss that Kodak moment? Last week I counted seven different butterflies and four different moths in my (organic) garden. You'd think I'd . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:57:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839413 Rose H. 2009-10-05T15:57:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834133 Call them ART sculptures or call them mummies, call them Statues of the Living Dead, either way, these are an intriguing exhibit on permanent . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:36:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834133 Rose H. 2009-10-01T18:36:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830697 My friend Jackie has an amazing orchid collection, exotic orchids bloom all year long in her Florida garden. This post is part II of  "You gotta love Jackie's Florida . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:43:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830697 Rose H. 2009-09-29T18:43:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829384 The things you find on gather and the places the links lead   you to never cease to amaze me. No, this week I am not changing my icon to "Feel My Boobies or . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:03:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829384 Rose H. 2009-09-28T18:03:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828110 A pet story Let me start by saying that when my son told me he had rescued a rottie I was not exactly thrilled, envisioning the worst. (For me - not for him or the dog - my son . . . Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:50:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828110 Rose H. 2009-09-27T14:50:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817622 Copy and paste this entire article into the body of a new post. Fill in your answers next to each question. Post your survey to the Healthy Dogs group and any other relevant groups your think apply. . . . Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:25:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817622 Rose H. 2009-09-27T02:25:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827556 Anhingas are a strange bird, but in a way rather cool looking. They go through an amazing array of weird contortions while they preen and let their wings dry. This shot is for Marianne . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:47:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827556 Rose H. 2009-09-26T21:47:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826727 Sunshine and beautiful blue skies, that's all I saw yesterday, when I took a hike in the wetlands around Sawgrass Lake Park.   A free nature park . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:16:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826727 Rose H. 2009-09-26T00:16:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826535 FREE! In searching for a reasonable price for photos printed on canvas I stumbled across this site Canvas People  . They are offering a free 8 x 10 photo on canvas or you . . . Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:38:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826535 Rose H. 2009-09-25T20:38:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824826 I love taking a nature walk whenever I can. This Tuesday I spent a most enjoyable hour and a half at Sawgrass Lake Park in St. Petersburg, FL, yakking with another amateur photographer and dodging . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824826 Rose H. 2009-09-24T15:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824218 There are only 100 days left in 2009. What will you do with these 100 days that are  left in 2009?    DiAnA D . on . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:25:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824218 Rose H. 2009-09-24T03:25:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823460 How I envy you Northerners this time of year. Oh, to be able to take a walk in the crisp, foggy morning air. A place that has a real forest, not a . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:40:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823460 Rose H. 2009-09-23T18:40:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821065 It was love at first sight!  Masterfully restored, shiny candy apple red, just beautiful.     My absolute favorite . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:33:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821065 Rose H. 2009-09-22T13:33:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819567 I love to visit my friend Jackie's garden, it's a little tropical paradise. Come see for yourself - it's beautiful! Orchids, cannas you name it, if it is exotic, it blooms in her garden, . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:37:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819567 Rose H. 2009-09-20T17:37:31Z