http://smilemore.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:03:35 GMT 2010-01-02T20:03:35Z 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=281474977933518 Recently, I had the opportunity to interview R.L. Edinger .  He not only is a Gather member, but he is the author of two books.  The Forgotten King and Journey Into the Knight are available . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:50:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933518 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-12-06T18:50:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928003 I am honored to be the judge for December's Photo Challenge in the Genre Creative Challenge Group. For December's Genre Creative Photo Challenge the theme is " circles or spheres ".  . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:23:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928003 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-12-03T00:23:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922298 So it was another Thanksgiving. There was turkey, ham, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, rice, oyster dressing, regular dressing, rolls, and more items to choose from lining the buffet . . . Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:16:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922298 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-11-29T14:16:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896472 All of us need gift ideas and help at times, especially during Christmas time.  I like to make gifts when possible and then I buy gifts when I am feeling less creative.  Christmas will be . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:48:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896472 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-11-11T20:48:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894586 On this Veterans Day , what will you be doing?  What is your town/city planning to observe this day? There are some things I did not know about the history behind Veterans Day, or maybe I had . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:07:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894586 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-11-10T20:07:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891084 This is how we would describe Thade if we could only use one word for the acronym.  There are so many other words to describe him :)  He's our boy!   D ebonair O utstanding . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:18:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891084 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-11-08T17:18:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888944 The Botanical Gardens in Dothan, Alabama was overrun with Scarecrows.  Check out the creativity put into these Scarecrows.  The last one was the spookiest to me and even had a Granddaddy Long . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:13:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888944 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-11-06T22:13:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880499 Originally we had planned to go to the National Peanut Festival , however Allen surprised me with tickets to the FSU Homecoming game.  I enjoy going to the festival to see the arts and crafts, but . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:38:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880499 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-11-01T23:38:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848670 A few weeks ago, Allen and I went to Marianna to see the reenactment of "The Battle of Marianna" .  While there we had the opportunity to explore St Luke's Episcopal Church. I . . . Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:36:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848670 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-10-11T20:36:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828318 As some of you have been following along, during the weekend of the 11th, we went on a little "getaway".  This is the last day of that weekend.... After a soggy Saturday, we awakened to cooler . . . Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:30:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977828318 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-27T18:30:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977825356 In my previous "getaway" you were able to see some of the Gibson Inn and read the freewrite from 09/11/09.  We got up the next morning and drove to Tallahassee, Florida to attend the twin's fourth . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:20:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977825356 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-24T22:20:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823415 The Historical Gibson Inn of Apalachicola, Florida is an amazing place that was built in the early 1900s, 1907 to be exact.  Supposedly, it is also haunted and guests and workers both experience . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:33:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823415 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-23T16:33:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820022 I want to thank each of you who participated in my contest.  I think it is important to continue in our efforts to stop domestic violence and “speak out”.  I had some extra items . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:03:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820022 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-21T02:03:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820007 I want to thank each of you who participated in my contest.  I had some extra items in my stash, so there will be more prizes that originally thought.  The prizes will be distributed as follows.  . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:35:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820007 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-21T01:35:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818679 After reading The Forgotten King by R.L. Edinger , I wanted more and ordered another of his books.  I was very pleased when Journey Into the Knight arrived.  I could not wait . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:30:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818679 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-19T13:30:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806429 For some odd reason this week has been rather strange.  It seems that though it is a “short” work week…it has been long.  The work day has been unending, or so it seems.  . . . Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:47:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806429 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-10T00:47:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803580 I'm taking advantage of "half time" to do this freewrite.  Of course since I have been watching FSU play Miami, the game is on my mind.  I will try not to bore you with ALL my thoughts about . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:03:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803580 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-08T02:03:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802887 I was reminded of Human Katherine’s “Clack and Prattle” as I was going through some of my photos late last night.  She does such a great job putting words to photos and I . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:22:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802887 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-07T13:22:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802454 I have been so caught up in reading a book and doing some other things on this site & others that I almost forgot about doing the freewrite.  At least I still have some time before midnight . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:34:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802454 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-07T02:34:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801107 First I would like to apologize for the delay in posting a winner for the challenge.  Without further delay.... For the August photo challenge, I have chosen Suzie Muskrat's Alaskan Lake . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:25:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801107 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-05T15:25:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801090 I've been reading a variety of freewrites since joining the two groups and decided to take the plunge. ************************************************************************************************ . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:03:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801090 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-05T15:03:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796466 Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I am promoting a contest.   The rules are simple and the deadline will be September 20th, Sunday.  If you are a winner and wish to receive . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:50:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796466 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-01T23:50:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796456 Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am promoting a contest.   The rules are simple and the deadline will be September 20th, Sunday.  If you are a winner and wish to . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:27:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977796456 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-09-01T23:27:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793401 Chewalla is derived from the Chowtaw Indian word "chihowa-la" meaning "The Supreme Being".  This creek feeds into Lake Eufaula , which is a huge lake and is approximately 45,000 acres and is known . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:31:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793401 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-30T16:31:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786444 Yes, you read the title correctly.  Florida has a great State Park which features its "Tallest Waterfall".  Since we had never been there, we decided to take Jackson and the twins to this . . . Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:54:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786444 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-25T00:54:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782119 The white fluff began to gather first far off on the perimeter of the Earth‘s edge.  Each one seeking its own place on the horizon.  Once filled, more of the clouds began seeking the blue, . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:29:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782119 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-21T01:29:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768335 When I first told some people I had to go to Elba, they scoffed and said, "Have fun.  Ain't nothing there."  What I found there was much more than "nothing".  Not only did I find some great . . . Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:54:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768335 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-09T23:54:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768238 The theme for August is Vacations. We want your vacation photos from this summer.  We even want those of staycations.  Families having fun on vacation, funny or interesting things. Candid . . . Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:57:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768238 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-09T19:57:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763037 Shadows on the wall I watch, Reminding me of things I botched. The sun, the moon, come and go Making me long for youth with what I now know. Entry I Entry II Entry III Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:12:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763037 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-05T02:12:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762870 I would like to request that positive thoughts, prayers, etc. (or whatever you believe) to be sent to my brother-in-law, Tommy and my sister, Kay (a member here).  Tommy was severely injured . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:26:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762870 Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-04T23:26:30Z