http://stryderthom.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Bill's Spirit en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:08:56 GMT 2010-01-03T02:08:56Z 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=281474977946617 I wandered a dark paneled hallway deep within the mansion. Surreal art works were framed and spaced evenly along the walls. A glorious female voice sang heart thrilling music from some . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:35:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946617 Bill's Spirit 2009-12-14T17:35:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943030   I shot this picture from our window the other day. Neither Donna nor I had ever seen so wide a rainbow. It looked like it ended just one hundred yards away. December 09, 2009 Hilliard, . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:51:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943030 Bill's Spirit 2009-12-11T20:51:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935509 The SyFy channel is airing a new version of “Alice In Wonderland” and I have found it quite pleasantly Surreal.   Part One of this two part miniseries aired last night (Sunday) . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:01:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935509 Bill's Spirit 2009-12-07T19:01:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921585 "Prometheus' Pals" - a digital art piece in the surreal genre.     Second entry for the Surreal Circus Photo Contest. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:20:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921585 Bill's Spirit 2009-11-28T19:20:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910553 The following is a short story (734 words) penned toward the Wednesday Writing Essential's exercise for the week of 18 November 2009.   Tobin's Wisdom --   Alicia’s name . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:33:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910553 Bill's Spirit 2009-11-20T18:33:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901009 "Ego Ergo Imbroglio" - a digital creation in the Surreal genre     Entry for the Surreal Circus Photo Contest. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:08:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901009 Bill's Spirit 2009-11-14T19:08:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890042   I went off, because today’s cereality was at its highest. This Dallas, Texas high school scholar was M.I.A. from a Home Depot Kids’ workshop, and that was fine with me because . . . Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:12:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890042 Bill's Spirit 2009-11-07T17:12:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868283   Some things make you feel very, very lucky to be alive. Having a major car crash happen right in front of you is one of those things.   Donna and I were returning from visiting a hotel . . . Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:54:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868283 Bill's Spirit 2009-10-24T16:54:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977866929 Camping is something I’ve done all my life; and roughing it through cold weather is not an inconvenience to me. I tent camped many times while a member of Boy Scout Troop #1 in Unadilla N.Y. when . . . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:09:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977866929 Bill's Spirit 2009-10-23T17:09:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860108   When it comes to being homeless and living in a tent, Donna and I really have it kind of lucky. I mean, at least we can afford to pay campground fees and thus enjoy electricity, bathrooms, hot . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:28:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860108 Bill's Spirit 2009-10-19T16:28:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857868   I decided to use the same title as Donna used, just for laziness’ sake.   It’s chilly in Ohio this time of year. At the first campground we stayed in we were able to enjoy . . . Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:51:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857868 Bill's Spirit 2009-10-17T16:51:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856624   As some of you know, Donna and I are currently living in a tent. One of the high points of our adventure is the experience of finding that after all these years I can still build a one match . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:26:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856624 Bill's Spirit 2009-10-16T16:26:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805701 As some people know, my gal and I are currently staying in Kentucky. Some of the most significant changes we've been enjoying and adjusting to are: cleaner air, less light pollution, the sounds of crickets . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:55:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805701 Bill's Spirit 2009-09-09T15:55:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757974 For all of my time here on Gather I've been one of the long haired contributors; but no longer. On Thursday, July 30, 2009 I had my pony tail chopped off and sent to the Locks of Love organization. . . . Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:04:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757974 Bill's Spirit 2009-07-31T17:04:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739242 Here I am, sitting comfortably on a computer at our local library. Yesterday our computer froze up, and when I rebooted it we received a dreaded blue screen. Since Donna and I do not have the wherewithal . . . Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:32:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739242 Bill's Spirit 2009-07-16T17:32:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722384 Tonight on FOX network affiliates a new science fiction movie will premier. "Virtuality" is a two hour series pilot that will air at 8 pm Eastern. The basics of the story are this, the Earth is becoming . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:47:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722384 Bill's Spirit 2009-06-26T19:47:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721482 The little woman wanted the house to herself for a few hours, so I went next door to hang out with Joey. Joey and me been best friends since high school, and we been neighbors for the past ten years. . . . Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:47:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721482 Bill's Spirit 2009-06-25T19:47:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718504 I'm not an expert, but I was watching a show on one of the science channels about making trips to Mars; listening to scientists talk about cutting edge theories on how to send astronauts and materials . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:01:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718504 Bill's Spirit 2009-06-22T20:01:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714658 The sands of the drought whirl in my face As I quest for my mother in another's embrace It stings and it bites and makes my eyes water As I fruitlessly wade through Oedipal fodder While trudging . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:24:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714658 Bill's Spirit 2009-06-18T15:24:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710967 "Only YOU can prevent forest fires." Smokey said to the camera before the studio disappeared in a flash of light. When his vision cleared, he found himself in a strange stone circle among rocky cliffs. . . . Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:30:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710967 Bill's Spirit 2009-06-14T18:30:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977700563 The port side of the "Onyx Moor" was an orange torpedo under the glowing light of the sun.  In the darkness of the starboard side, Parka Tickin worked slowly, deliberately and patiently through . . . Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:28:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977700563 Bill's Spirit 2009-06-03T20:28:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698280 upon my twisted reflection gaze where memory of time did record and fade of blinding lights and darkest spaces of courageous acts and cowardly faces of mountains and hills that came undone . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:43:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698280 Bill's Spirit 2009-06-01T19:43:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683696 According to my records, today, 15 May 2008, is the birthday of L. Frank Baum; the author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." If you have not read this book, I highly recommend it. Like Peter . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 21:47:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683696 Bill's Spirit 2009-05-15T21:47:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675501 Donna and I have family that lives south along U.S. 23. On our way to and from sits a sign for "Scioto Trail National Forest" about 10 miles south of Chillicothe, at the intersection of SR . . . Wed, 06 May 2009 20:18:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675501 Bill's Spirit 2009-05-06T20:18:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673591 If you are a Battlestar Galactica fan, this movie is an enjoyable must see. If you are just a regular science fiction fan, this movie is a very worthy watch. I rate it eight and a half (8 1/2) . . . Mon, 04 May 2009 18:46:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673591 Bill's Spirit 2009-05-04T18:46:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671530 Dada asked for the strawberry jam; and I handed him what was closest. He hawked and squawked and drew a condescending eye. "Good, God, boy! Not that bourgeois rendering from some retailer's . . . Sat, 02 May 2009 01:12:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671530 Bill's Spirit 2009-05-02T01:12:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656140 In a chamber dark and scarce with light a huddle backed man lives by candlelight hunched far over a dark wooden table with eyes aglow in casting a fable. Stone and wood, well barriers . . . Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:36:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656140 Bill's Spirit 2009-04-14T23:36:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652420 The day was dry and warm, not hot like sweltering days, but warm; and it was cool if you were out driving your car with the windows down, or riding your bicycle through the placid streets. It was . . . Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:46:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652420 Bill's Spirit 2009-04-10T20:46:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644814 Hats Off to Gather member *Carol ~Waz Up!~ D. for inspiring me to pen this parody after reading " this article " of hers. -- "All Fear The Sheeple" -- sung to the tune . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:45:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644814 Bill's Spirit 2009-04-02T19:45:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640716 This was GREAT fun !! Donna let me start this ping pong story; and I accepted even though I'm usually a lady's first kind of guy. I totally loved playing with this process; and I tried to leave . . . Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:32:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640716 Bill's Spirit 2009-03-29T19:32:59Z