http://southernlife.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Southern Life en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:56:00 GMT 2009-12-31T10:56:00Z 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=281474977969459&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California today.  The quake hit at Baja California at 10:58am.  The quake was felt in San Diego, Phoenix, Tijuana and Los Angeles. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:20:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969459&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Kent Douglas 2009-12-31T01:20:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969299&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace I went back to work today, and it was not a good day...if looks could kill, I'd be dead.  I've been filling in for someone who has been out recovering from surgery.  She was supposed to be back . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:59:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969299&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-30T22:59:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968663&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Black Olive Asparagus, Proscuitto & Fontina Tart  Categories: Appetizer, Canape, Cheese, Ham Yield: 8 servings 1/2 ea 17.3 oz package Puff Pastry Sheets 1/4 c  Dijon-style mustard . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:11:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968663&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-30T14:11:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968655&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Brie en Croute w/ Dried Cranberries Pecans & Dried Cherries Categories: Appetizer, Cheese, Nut, Fruit, Canape Yield: 6 servings 1/2 ea 17.3 oz pkg Puff Pastry Sheets 1 ea Egg 1 tb water . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:05:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968655&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-30T14:05:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968008&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace An elderly woman of 72 was found frozen to death in the snow just feet from her front door in Oklahoma, and a middle aged man was found frozen to death in his car.  He helped people in the storm, . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:08:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968008&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Kent Douglas 2009-12-30T02:08:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967736&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace I had another day off today and spent it running errands, as usual.  I went to the grocery store and the bank.  I planted my bulbs that have been cooling in the refrigerator for 6 weeks.  . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:53:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967736&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-29T21:53:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967158&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Book Review: Alligator Gold Genre: Cracker Western Author: Janet Post ISBN #: 978156164476 Rating: ***** Genre Review : Florida was the scene of many Indian battles, still produces . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:41:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967158&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-29T14:41:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966251&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace I was off today, but work called me about 7:30 am to see if I was coming in. I wonder what happened to make them do that... I ran a bunch of errands and watched Confessions of a Shopaholic , a very . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:04:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966251&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-29T00:04:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966054&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace  The Jamison's have been missing from Eufaula, OK since October.  The Jamison's truck was left with a little dog, money, and no sign of them.  Please if you know of their . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:05:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966054&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Kent Douglas 2009-12-28T21:05:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966017&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Some people objected to my icon of an actor so I made a Meez of me.  I find it funny that people have nothing better to do especially when it said in my status box that the guy wasn't me but an icon.  . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:29:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966017&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Kent Douglas 2009-12-28T20:29:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966009&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Sunday, we got up early once again to make the drive back to Atlanta.  Mom gave us a bunch of oysters to bring back with us. Our drive was uneventful; our only problem was that we couldn't get the . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:20:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966009&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-28T20:20:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965494&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Saturday, we got up early to have coffee and donuts at Cafe du Monde, one of our biggest traditions.  Afterwards, we got Caroline up and went to the Black and Gold store for Saints merchandise and . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:27:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965494&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-28T12:27:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965261&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Urban Meyer has decided to take a leave of absence according to Sports Illustrated.  The head coach of the Florida Gators annouced yesterday he was stepping down after the Sugar Bowl but today . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:27:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965261&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Kent Douglas 2009-12-28T06:27:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963973&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Urban Meyer shocks Florida fans as he annouces at 7pm eastern time Saturday, December 26th that he has ignored his health and will be stepping down as the Florida Gators head coach.  Urban Meyer . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:01:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963973&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Kent Douglas 2009-12-27T01:01:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964900&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Christmas Day we got up at 5 am to make the drive to New Orleans.  My daughter followed us down till we got to Louisiana.  We stopped at Jimmy's parents' house first, while Caroline went to . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:54:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964900&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-28T00:54:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964868&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace On Christmas Eve, my daughter and I went shopping at DSW as soon as they opened, and I got three pairs of shoes...a pair each of boots, short heels, and flats.  Jimmy got off work about 2 pm, so . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:49:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964868&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-27T22:49:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963657&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace More Tampa Bay Area Eateries of Distinction In the Tampa Bay area we are blessed with a plethora of excellent eating establishments of many & varied ethnic origins. Cuban, Greek & Sicilian . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:00:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963657&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-12-26T17:00:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962736&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace This holiday brings family and friends together like very few others. Thanksgiving and Passover do as well perhaps, but that's about all (with which I am familiar) that has the ability to strengthen . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:38:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962736&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-12-25T15:38:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960938&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Today is my brother Bill's 51st birthday.  He celebrated by donating blood.  His oldest daughter arrived in town today, so he's got his three girls to celebrate with. Isabella is now "creeping" . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960938&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-23T22:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959566&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Jimmy's boss reneged on giving Jimmy Christmas Eve off, so now we'll be driving to New Orleans on Christmas Day.  We have to turn around and come home on Sunday.  Jimmy's so down, he just went . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:25:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959566&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-23T01:25:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957686&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Only 10 days left in the year and for this project! We had a little retirement party today for an employee who has been there 40 years!  That's a long time at one job.  The longest I've worked . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:06:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957686&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-21T23:06:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956239&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Jimmy and I watched Julie and Julia this morning and really enjoyed it.  Meryl Streep was so believable as Julia Child, I almost forgot she was acting! My brother had a Christmas party for the . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:30:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956239&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-21T02:30:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955134&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace I had another eye appointment this morning, and I guess my vision is as good as it's going to get.  The doctor said "at my age" I can't expect to have perfect vision.  I guess that's true, but . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:56:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955134&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-20T01:56:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953979&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace I have been covering for someone at work while they had shoulder surgery.  I've been really busy, but I knew it wasn't for long.  Today was SUPPOSED to be the last day I worked both jobs.  . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:13:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953979&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-19T03:13:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952239&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace I tried to order more contacts for myself, and America's Best wouldn't release my prescription because I didn't have a follow up visit (I didn't know I needed one).  So, I went for a follow up visit . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:07:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952239&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-18T01:07:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950700&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace My daughter finally made it home!  She made good time, too, and I got off early from work so I could meet her at home. We had our Christmas party at work, but not everyone was invited to it.  . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:19:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950700&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-17T01:19:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948991&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Today is my niece, Theresa's, birthday!  She's 11 this year, active in Girl Scouts, and an avid garage sale shopper!  I stopped by my sister's house on the way home to wish her a happy birthday . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:38:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948991&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-16T00:38:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947174&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace It's been a rotten day.  My daughter was still not able to drive up because of the heavy fog from New Orleans to Atlanta.  She'll try to make it on Wednesday when the weather should clear up.  . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:08:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947174&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-15T00:08:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945413&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Today is my son's 25th birthday! We took him & his family out to breakfast at Eagle's Landing in Lilburn. It is run by a chef from Louisiana, and they have hometown favorites that we like to order. . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:59:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945413&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-13T22:59:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944319&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace My son and his family arrived late last night.  We got to my sister's house around 10 am to unload the truck, and we were done by 12 noon!  We beat the rain and were able to return the truck . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:23:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944319&grpId=3659174697239116&nav=Groupspace Bundy P 2009-12-12T22:23:51Z