http://shannons.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Shannon S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:18:20 GMT 2009-12-29T22:18:20Z 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=281474977565250 Wild & Scenic Film Festival - Atlanta March 4 - 5, 2009 Patagonia presents the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Regal Tara Cinemas - Atlanta (2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE) Since . . . Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:53:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565250 Shannon S. 2009-01-16T19:53:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977529689 If you love Southern Literature then the Conference on Southern Literature is a must-attend event.  The 2009 Conference is scheduled for April 2-4, 2009 and is the Arts & Education Council of . . . Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:19:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977529689 Shannon S. 2008-12-08T21:19:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977477298 Buzz AROUND TOWN is an outdoor art project that features 25 creatively decorated, fiberglass Buzzes on display around the Georgia Tech campus as a part of the Alumni Associati on's 100 year anniversary . . . Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:46:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977477298 Shannon S. 2008-10-14T15:46:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977437193 The Georgia Literary Festival will be held in Bainbridge, Georgia on Saturday, October 25, 2008. This free festival is sponsored by the Georgia Center for the Book. Among the celebrated authors this year . . . Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:56:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977437193 Shannon S. 2008-09-02T18:56:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436867 Creativity & Arts Soiree A Celebration of Emory's Creative Campus Friday, September 5, 2008, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Price: Free. RSVP to 404-712-9214 by Tuesday, . . . Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:56:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436867 Shannon S. 2008-09-02T14:56:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436836 If you are a female blogger in or around Atlanta, Georiga you may be interested in an event coming to the Georgia Tech on October 21.  Here are the details: BlogHer ATLANTA will be taking . . . Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:29:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436836 Shannon S. 2008-09-02T14:29:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977431484 The Third Annual AJC Decatur Book Festival will be held Labor Day weekend (August 29, 30 and 31) in Decatur, Georgia.  For more information go to:  http://www.decaturbookfestival.com . . . Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:12:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977431484 Shannon S. 2008-08-27T14:12:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977426859 Just checking in for Day 3.  I am working from home so fairly busy.  I had a bowl of Total Cereal for breakfast (have not yet eaten my daily banana, but plan to have that in a few . . . Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:37:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977426859 Shannon S. 2008-08-21T17:37:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977425863 This is actually the third day in a row that I have eaten a banana on the way to work.  I am really bad about not eating first thing in the morning (and waiting until I get to work).  My goal . . . Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:36:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977425863 Shannon S. 2008-08-20T16:36:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977425037 This is my first post for the Healthy Living Journal. I have been playing with the online food journal at thedailyplate.com this week.   Rather than focus specifically on what I am eating, . . . Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:33:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977425037 Shannon S. 2008-08-19T16:33:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977425000 Every year, Beloit College posts a Mindset List for the incoming class of college freshmen.  This year's list is located online at:  http://www.beloit.edu/mindset/2012.php This list . . . Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:42:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977425000 Shannon S. 2008-08-19T15:42:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977393157 I will be heading to Virginia Beach this weekend for a week-long family vacation.  I plan to take my Jack Johnson, Carolina Beach music, Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys CDs.  What tunes do you listen . . . Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:38:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977393157 Shannon S. 2008-07-09T00:38:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977383303 Here is a fun article on Fox Sports with one writer's opinion about the Top Twenty College Fight Songs. The top 20 college football fight songs by Justin Goar, Bleacher Report, Special to FOXSports.com . . . Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:10:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977383303 Shannon S. 2008-06-26T21:10:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381480 I just ran across this info and thought I'd share it with those of you who might be interested.  My days of sleeping on the ground are long over, but this sounds like fun.  I'd love . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:37:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381480 Shannon S. 2008-06-24T18:37:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374210 I called my dad earlier today to wish him a happy Father's Day.  It seems like there should be a cheesy Father's Day song (along the lines of Happy Birthday) but i couldn't think of one. . . . Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:33:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374210 Shannon S. 2008-06-16T01:33:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977370893 This is a repost and update.  Now available in video and audio/mp3 formats. Living History Centennial Series Podcast This is the 100th Anniversary of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. . . . Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:14:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977370893 Shannon S. 2008-06-12T18:14:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367224 The Great American Brass Band Festival is held annually in Danville, Kentucky in the month of June.  The 2008 festival is scheduled from June 12-15, 2008. The Festival's Main Web Site is . . . Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:09:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367224 Shannon S. 2008-06-10T00:09:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365798 "Never get so fascinated by the extraordinary that you forget the ordinary." -- Magdalen Nabb (British writer) From The Little Book of Women's Wisdom Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:31:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365798 Shannon S. 2008-06-08T19:31:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363494 I am working with a colleague to prepare and present a short introductory overview of blogging.  If you have a blog, do you have any advice or words-of-wisdom to share about how to get started? . . . Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:47:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363494 Shannon S. 2008-06-06T17:47:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977347052 If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change. -- Buddha Fri, 16 May 2008 19:40:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977347052 Shannon S. 2008-05-16T19:40:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344710 (this is a repost to add the location) The 2008 Bluegrass Festival of Books will be held May 16 and 17, 2008 in Lexington, Kentucky at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington (at Lexington Green). . . . Tue, 13 May 2008 17:32:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344710 Shannon S. 2008-05-13T17:32:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336520 Photographers who are interested in finding creative ways to take flower photos will want to read the article in Outdoor Photography entitled Be Abstract by Anne Laird. Be Abstract . . . Thu, 01 May 2008 19:55:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336520 Shannon S. 2008-05-01T19:55:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334979 Here are a variety of events for readers and writers in the Atlanta area.  Sponsors include the Atlanta Writer's Club, the Georgia Center for the Book, the Margaret Mitchell House, the Carter . . . Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:10:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334979 Shannon S. 2008-04-29T20:10:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334142 Starring Javier Bardem This series, May 8 through June 26, pays tribute to the charismatic Spanish actor who recently electrified audiences with his Oscar-winning performance in No . . . Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:36:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334142 Shannon S. 2008-04-28T20:36:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334141 Film Festival of India The High Museum of Art presents the seventh annual Film Festival of India from May 9 through May 23, 2008.   The seventh Film Festival of India is co-sponsored . . . Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:30:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334141 Shannon S. 2008-04-28T20:30:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333913 This is a repost and update.  Now available in video and audio/mp3 formats. Living History Centennial Series Podcast This is the 100th Anniversary of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. . . . Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:18:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333913 Shannon S. 2008-04-28T16:18:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328884 French Film Yesterday & Today concludes this week with two screenings (on April 24 and April 26) of Jules and Jim . Film admission prices are $5 general admission; $4 for students, seniors, . . . Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:03:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328884 Shannon S. 2008-04-21T20:03:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326930 The 2008 Bluegrass Festival of Books will be held May 16 and 17, 2008 in Lexington, Kentucky. Although the 2008 website is active, there is no indication of where the festival will be located. It . . . Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:19:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326930 Shannon S. 2008-04-18T22:19:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326644 Knowing that I am passionate about film, a colleague who wants to someday make a documentary, asked me to recommend a book for him to read.  Rather than just recommend a book, I put together a list . . . Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:58:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326644 Shannon S. 2008-04-18T17:58:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977306672 The Atlanta Film Festival April 10-19, 2008 Landmark Midtown Art Cinema The Atlanta Film Festival opens today, April 10, 2008 with a screening of The Lena Baker Story . Individual . . . Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:52:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977306672 Shannon S. 2008-04-10T14:52:43Z