http://ruthcox.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Ruthi C. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:20:59 GMT 2010-01-01T06:20:59Z 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=281474977970638 As the eve of the past year sets sail, I await the new year with anticipation likened to that of waiting for a child about to be born. I wish for all of us a safe and secure passage into the new year, . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:42:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970638 Ruthi C. 2009-12-31T20:42:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969168 Hump day of the week, new year approaches, destiny awaiting -- let's cross the bridge and walk the pathway together...Happy New Day, Happy New Year!       photo used in this . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:12:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969168 Ruthi C. 2009-12-30T21:12:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967588 As the sun shines brightly on the snow today I'm giving a bit o' thought to relationships, friendships that are held dear to the heart, warming the spirit through and through. With that thought in mind, . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:04:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967588 Ruthi C. 2009-12-29T20:04:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965926 Covered in clouds from above and ground covered in snow, with more fallin' down...I had to create a bit o' sunshine to turn the dreary day frown into a sparkling smile...spreadin' it your way now!   . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:15:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965926 Ruthi C. 2009-12-28T19:15:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964646 The cool crisp air had me dancing in daydreams of delight as I awoke to sweet sunshine again today. Feeling good, feeling frisky, felt like, and took, a walk in the woods with my girls, Tidbit and Scratch. . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:10:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964646 Ruthi C. 2009-12-27T19:10:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963769 As our seasonal celebrations come to an end our hopes and dreams need not do same. Join me in a promise to keep the spirit of the season alive throughout the year, sharing it one with another, . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:57:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963769 Ruthi C. 2009-12-26T19:57:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962918 Inspired by Gather friend Brian T. -- my answer to his question, "If you were Santa Claus what gift would you give to people?"       photo used in this creation courtesy of . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:59:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962918 Ruthi C. 2009-12-25T19:59:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962748   MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Sunshine Girls!  I had planned on spending the day with my Aunt Martha Bell, but decided against it as some of my flu symptoms returned and I . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:05:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962748 Ruthi C. 2009-12-25T16:05:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962082 Tho' some believe in the Christmas Eve and some do not, I hope you'll all hum in harmony this day. For our list'ning pleasure I've included a Little Drummer Boy treasure...   . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:28:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962082 Ruthi C. 2009-12-24T20:28:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960652 Just spreadin' a bit o' sunshine your way and trust you will do the same throughtout your wanderings in cyberspace today...       photos used in this creation courtesy . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:54:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960652 Ruthi C. 2009-12-23T18:54:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959126 Snow has lightly fallen throughout the day, dusting the ground in a spirited display of shadows adrift in the wintry play...       photo used in this creation courtesy of . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:48:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959126 Ruthi C. 2009-12-22T19:48:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958760   When Christmas Hurts ©Ruth Cox   The spirit of Christmas eludes many And we just cannot find ourselves any Reason to comply With the how and why When we haven't got . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:46:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958760 Ruthi C. 2009-12-22T15:46:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957587 Every now and again I land upon a treasure of a post here at Gather and am inspired by the beauty I behold. Today's inspiration came from the dearest photo essay by Gather friend Lori A...Photos I took . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:59:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957587 Ruthi C. 2009-12-21T21:59:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955853 In keeping with my plan to learn more about all winter holidays and celebrations, today I delved into learning about Kwanzaa, which is celebrated from December 26th through January 1st. Along with my . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:11:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955853 Ruthi C. 2009-12-20T20:11:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955096   This post is to thank Gather friend Sally G. for the delightful dreamcatcher I received in my snailmailbox this week, that now hangs above my bed...THANK YOU SALLY!       . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:57:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955096 Ruthi C. 2009-12-20T00:57:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954945 I awoke to a bright blanket o' snow on the ground, a thin coverlet, thank goodness. I had errands to run and made sure to swing by my Aunt Martha's with a bag o' comforting food. I didn't stay for a visit, . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:37:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954945 Ruthi C. 2009-12-19T21:37:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953559 Upon seeing this penguin pair, eavesdropping on the blessedness of their love affair, I couldn't resist the urge to add their wedding to the seasonal fare...       photo used . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:18:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953559 Ruthi C. 2009-12-18T20:18:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952469   I Wish For You...   No more doubtfulness, no more fear, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year; Warm fires to wane the winter chill, Lumbering hands . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:46:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952469 Ruthi C. 2009-12-18T04:46:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952041 The sun decided to take us for a spin in space today - Saturn our destination for the beginning of a weeklong celebration... Jo Saturnalia!       . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:41:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952041 Ruthi C. 2009-12-17T22:41:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950266 Sweet dreams of the sun and the sea to warm us through the winter eves...       photo used in this creation courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.net   Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:26:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950266 Ruthi C. 2009-12-16T19:26:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948760 Lo! Behold! A child is born. They call his name Emanuel. Which when interpreted Means God is with us. Born in the town of Bethlehem, To mother Mary and father Joseph. Who gave his name Jesus. Three . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:26:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948760 Ruthi C. 2009-12-15T21:26:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948481 I'm doin' a happy dance as I'm feelin' much better today! With that bit o' news I'm spreadin' a bit o' cheer into your day too...     photo used in this creation courtesy of Fontplay . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:01:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948481 Ruthi C. 2009-12-15T19:01:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946743 Gather Pets and Petco have teamed up to lend a bit o' holiday pet fun to the season's festivities. My mutts, Tidbit and Scratch, had much to say in hopes to  Win a $25 PETCO.com Gift Card . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:45:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946743 Ruthi C. 2009-12-14T18:45:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946574            I feel worse today than yesterday, yucky flu season! Needless to say, how I feel is reflected in my creation today. So, I've added a bit o' Monday . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:56:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946574 Ruthi C. 2009-12-14T16:56:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945182 I apologize for the delay in my daily dose o' sunshine. I'm feelin' a bit under the weather today so I've decided to stay out o' the cool wet stuff drizzlin' down my windows. However, I did catch a glimpse . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:23:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945182 Ruthi C. 2009-12-13T19:23:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944185 Today's poetic ponderings were found by a walk in the park, just my dog Tidbit and me. We sat for awhile surrounded in evergreen and I imagined the whisperings of secrets hidden mid the trees. The tall . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:50:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944185 Ruthi C. 2009-12-12T19:50:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942847 TGIFriday! And the sun has melted all evidence of snow away, hooRAYo! My back porch, concrete, gets little sun, so it is the last thing to melt away. Early this mornin' I drank a cup o' warm coffee . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:24:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942847 Ruthi C. 2009-12-11T18:24:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941147 We've had a windy dusting of winter white this mornin' but the sun has peeked out and melted it all away, hopefully to stay away, for a little while at least. My dogs and I, we're hibernating like grizzly . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:24:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941147 Ruthi C. 2009-12-10T18:24:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939486 As many of us feel the wrath of winter upon us we feel like the light of the sun has been stolen from us. Think not such weary thoughts, as the life of the sun dwells within each of us and I'm here to . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:32:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939486 Ruthi C. 2009-12-09T20:32:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937264 It has again been a morning of fighting for internet connection! What's up with my ISP these days I've no idea but it's becoming increasingly annoying! That coupled with a power failure for . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:01:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937264 Ruthi C. 2009-12-08T18:01:57Z