http://sbleecker.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Skip Bleecker en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:18:21 GMT 2009-12-30T23:18:21Z 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=281474977895886 Here is a link to an article about the after effects of sending people off to war. http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/11/11/in-honor-of-veterans-2009/?utm_source=Psych+Central+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5b8fc9113f-Weekly_Newsletter_3811_10_2009&utm_medium=email . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977895886 Skip Bleecker 2009-11-11T14:15:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977350254 Gandhi's Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World Published by  Henrik Edberg  <abbr title="2008-05-09T20:48:45+0200" class="published" style=" border-color: . . . Wed, 21 May 2008 11:15:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977350254 Skip Bleecker 2008-05-21T11:15:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977281961 ArtRemains.com invites you to submit your original sculptures, paintings, drawings and photographs to an online exhibit entitled "Corrections". The theme of this exhibit is bringing awareness . . . Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:22:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977281961 Skip Bleecker 2008-03-11T21:22:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275152   You Might be a Michigander......     If you define Summer as three months ofbad sledding....   If your definition of a small town isone that doesn't have . . . Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:05:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275152 Skip Bleecker 2008-03-04T13:05:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274668   You might be fromMichigan If you define Summeras three months of bad sledding... If your definition ofa small town is one that doesn't have a lake... If your family breaksinto . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:04:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274668 Skip Bleecker 2008-03-03T23:04:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274659 'That's easy,' the Queen replied, 'You surround yourself with intelligent ministers and advisors.'   'But how can I tell whether they are intelligent or not?' asked . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:57:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274659 Skip Bleecker 2008-03-03T22:57:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273341  You Might be FromMichigan if... ...you define summer as three months of bad sledding ...you think Alkaline batteries were named for a Tiger outfielder ...you can identify an Ohio . . . Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:30:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273341 Skip Bleecker 2008-03-02T14:30:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272203  You're from Michigan if...  1. You've never met any celebrities.  2. "Vacation" means going to Cedar Point.  3. At least 1 member of your family disowns . . . Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:03:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272203 Skip Bleecker 2008-02-29T23:03:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977266963 THE WEEKLY UPDATE FROM  MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA John McCain and the Clinton Rules In the wake of this week's controversy surrounding John McCain's dealings with lobbyists, . . . Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:40:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977266963 Skip Bleecker 2008-02-24T18:40:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977242824 These are really cute - enjoy!   She was in the bathroom putting on her makeup under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter as she had done many times before. After she applied her . . . Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:09:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977242824 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-28T22:09:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977242815 The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be.  Here are some facts about the 1500s: . . . Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:58:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977242815 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-28T21:58:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977232714                 How to Rig an Election: Confessions of a Republican Operative     By Steven . . . Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:27:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977232714 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-18T00:27:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227790                 Repress U: How to Build a Homeland Security Campus in Seven Steps     By Michael . . . Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:12:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227790 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-12T16:12:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227787 Here is an interesting look at the differences between the male and female brains, and how they work differently.  It is very funny!  Check out the link below. http://marriageresourcecenter.org/videogallery/4/med/VideoWidget8.htm  . . . Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:06:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227787 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-12T16:06:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977225152        How to Erode and Destroy Democracy: a Dozen Tested Strategies       By Rob Kall      t r u t h . . . Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:00:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977225152 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-09T22:00:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222517 A Blonde's Year in Review. January - Took new scarf back to store because it was too tight. February - Fired from pharmacy job for failing to print  labels.....Helllloooo!!!.....bottles . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:46:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222517 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-07T02:46:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222493 The next time you hear a politician use the  word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about  whether you want the 'politicians' spending  YOUR tax money.  . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:13:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222493 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-07T02:13:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222489   One winter morning a couple is listening to the radio over breakfast.    They hear the announcer say, "We are going to have 8 to 10 inches of    snow today.We . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:07:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222489 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-07T02:07:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222482  MALE VS. FEMALE AT THE ATM MACHINE  A new sign in the Bank Lobby reads:  "Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through ATM  machines enabling customers . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:03:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222482 Skip Bleecker 2008-01-07T02:03:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977216517  Here are some interesting YouTube Polictical debate recaps, plus a section called  "You Choose". Take a look at them there is some interesting stuff here.   http://www.youtube.com/democraticdebate . . . Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977216517 Skip Bleecker 2007-12-31T16:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977216494 I have 2 large dogs, and was buying a large bag of Purina at the grocery store and was in line to check out. The woman behind me asked if I had a dog?    Duh? On impulse, . . . Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977216494 Skip Bleecker 2007-12-31T16:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977205100 Which 2008 Presidential Candidate Agrees With You? Answer the questions below to find the 2008 presidential candidate that best aligns with your beliefs. More than 1.5 million people have already . . . Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:40:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977205100 Skip Bleecker 2007-12-16T14:40:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977135864 The following is an interesting exercise.... You answer a few questions then click the "find your candidate button" and the program selects the candidate who's position on the issues . . . Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:10:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977135864 Skip Bleecker 2007-10-03T09:10:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119450     Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance – particularly in the flower and jewelry . . . Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:55:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119450 Skip Bleecker 2007-09-17T11:55:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119448      8th grade exam         What it took to get an 8th grade education in 1895...  Remember when grandparents . . . Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:50:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977119448 Skip Bleecker 2007-09-17T11:50:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977097413 Art Forms     Most of my life I have been involved in various types of so-called arts & crafts, in fact one of my earliest memories is of making clay jack-o-lanterns in kindergarten. . . . Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:00:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977097413 Skip Bleecker 2007-08-26T07:00:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044213 Last Saturday, my daughter Kellie married Brad in a beautiful setting, at the Glen Iris Inn in a park in western New York called Letchworth State Park.  It was a beautiful day and a beautiful location . . . Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:23:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044213 Skip Bleecker 2007-06-30T21:23:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032848 Summer is here and it is time for me to go back to summer camp.  For the past dozen years or so I have been working as Handicraft Director during the summer at a Boy Scout Camp here in Michigan. . . . Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:41:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032848 Skip Bleecker 2007-06-18T17:41:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977030409 Today I was thinking about Father's Day, and my Father. He was born in northern Minnesota in 1919, at home like most were people then.  They had to call up the power company and ask them to keep . . . Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:42:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977030409 Skip Bleecker 2007-06-15T18:42:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011140 When I think about Memorial Day, I first think about my Dad, Harrie, serving in the Navy during W.W.II, but then I also think about my brother John in the Marines and my self in the Air Force during the . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 16:45:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011140 Skip Bleecker 2007-05-27T16:45:10Z