http://supercrone.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:18:03 GMT 2013-05-24T08:18:03Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981348671 If you're still procrastinating about downloading NOW THAT YOU'VE GOT ME HERE, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?, A non-marriage Manual, wait no longer!  The promotion lasts only through Friday of this week, . . . Tue, 22 May 2012 13:15:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981348671 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2012-05-22T13:15:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981333822 Yep, it's true. Starting on May 21 st and running for five days, through the 25 th , you'll be able to download my famous, much-quoted bestselling sex manual, “NOW THAT YOU'VE GOT ME HERE, . . . Tue, 15 May 2012 16:56:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981333822 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2012-05-15T16:56:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979280928 Here again, for the fifth (has it really been that long?) time, the annual poem.   Hooray, hooray It's the first of May. Outdoor fucking Starts today!     You're welcome. . . . Sun, 01 May 2011 13:13:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979280928 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2011-05-01T13:13:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978901070 "I hate violence," Palin wrote in an e-mail to right-wing talk show host Glenn Beck , apparently responding to critics who've tied the deadly Arizona shootings over the weekend to overheated political . . . Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:24:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978901070 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2011-01-10T17:24:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978209332 Hurray, hurray It's the first of May: Outdoor fucking Starts today! Sat, 01 May 2010 11:54:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978209332 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-05-01T11:54:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978120051 Being an enfeebled old broad, I don't get out much anymore; entering and exiting vehicles, schlepping oxygen tanks and the need for indoor transportation turn a simple trip to the store into an exhausting . . . Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:25:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978120051 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-03-21T17:25:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978103524 Atheists of Florida have bought space on several billboards in various areas of the Penis of America, arousing both the ire and fear of the Christian contingent, who are so intimidated by them, they have . . . Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:02:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978103524 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-03-14T19:02:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978088420 Betty Nguyen, the popular weekend anchor at CNN, saw her last air date on the news network today.  She will be moving to CBS unless she accepts a position as cruise director on the monster ship, . . . Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:15:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978088420 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-03-07T13:15:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978081251 After his bigtime bomb in prime time, Jay Leno slunk back to his late night spot on NBC this week and immediately proved that he is still the unfunniest man ever to assume the label of "comedian".  . . . Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:37:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978081251 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-03-03T15:37:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978075584 Known primarily as the girlfriend of Kim Zolciak (one of the Real Housewives of Atlanta), Tracy Young is rumored to be spinning tunes specifically requested by Kate Gosselin for her possible appearance . . . Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:42:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978075584 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-03-01T15:42:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978073632 As noted in a previous post , evidence continues to mount that Planet Earth is conspiring to destroy humanity in a series of natural disasters, the most recent of which is the devastating hurricane that . . . Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:58:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978073632 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-02-28T13:58:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978072286 In a gesture of solidarity among natural disasters, the recent massive 8.8 earthquake that leveled parts of Chile has gift-wrapped a giant tidal wave which is now on its way to Hawaii, where it is expected . . . Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:23:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978072286 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-02-27T16:23:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978072019 Examination of evidence leading to the incident at Sea World during which a killer whale murdered his trainer has led to the belief that Dawn Brancheau may have ingested several containers of Tiger Woods . . . Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:14:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978072019 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-02-27T14:14:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978041228   1. Do you put your pants on one leg at a time? Pants?  What's "pants"? 2. If you were trapped on an island with Antonio Banderas, an axe and a Snickers bar, what would you do? . . . Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:57:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978041228 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-02-10T18:57:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978481 Following are the first two verses, sung to the tune of "Chestnuts Roasting..." First one's on me (red)...Inapie (green) wrote Number two (oh please.. what are you, twelve?).  Feel free to add . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:45:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978481 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2010-01-05T17:45:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883435 it has came to my attention that somebody who's name i want mention but whos initilas start with sandy k has wrote a artacle abut how its okay to write anything you wanjt even if it has bad speeling and . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:22:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883435 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-11-03T15:22:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853453 Even if it was only my initials, everyone knows to whom she referred, so I'm here to express my eternal gratitude and humble thankitude to the estimable Ms. Sarah. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:31:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853453 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-10-14T14:31:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850388 Because I can spell. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:47:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850388 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-10-12T18:47:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817744 At precisely 4:44 AM today I was awakened by odd sounds of rustling and whispering emanating from the living room.  I crept in quietly, bat and camera at the ready, not knowing what to expect, but . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:54:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817744 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-09-18T13:54:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795136 November 19, 2006 05:21 PM EST (Updated: November 22, 2006 04:33 PM EST As you'll note from the time stamp, this originally appeared in my first year as a Gather member.  It garnered about . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:44:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795136 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-31T20:44:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977792081 I posed this question in several different forms on the thread of a post that declared those of us who could or would not accept the "fact" of god's existence were just being obstinate, obdurate, obtuse . . . Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:29:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977792081 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-29T16:29:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780365 For those of you who still think it's a good idea to keep the bookies and odds makers in business by continuing to support Big Insurance and Big Pharma, please take a look at THIS . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:28:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780365 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-19T17:28:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977771485 Every time I hear reports of the Healthcare Bookies' puppets spreading panic by yelling "socialism" in crowded theaters, I wonder how far up their asses they keep their heads.  Especially the . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:17:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977771485 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-12T20:17:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767159 According to my friendly neighborhood (Tampa) coroner, cocaine was a major contributor to the death of pitchman Billy Mays.  He didn't die of an overdose, exactly...he just compromised the health . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:14:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767159 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-07T23:14:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765406 I wanted to share the following (from MoveOn.org) with those of you who rely on the "wisdom" of Faux Noise, Rush "the addict" Limburger, and their lying Republican Congressmen.  . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:56:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765406 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-06T16:56:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762561 Because I was toilet trained by a Teutonic Drill Sergeant (read "jewish mother"), I was habituated to examine the results of my evacuations at an early age.  This admonition was reinforced by my . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:31:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762561 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-04T15:31:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761440 My redoubtable housekeeper told me today of a dish she perfected for her late wealthy employer: "It was really just cold potato soup with leeks", she shrugged, "but he called it Vicious Swah . " Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:07:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761440 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-03T19:07:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760100   The cougar concept has suddenly captured the imaginations of the American public. From Demi and Ashton, to the sixty-two year-old Erica Kane dating her daughter’s ex-lover on “All . . . Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:01:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760100 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-02T17:01:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759132 The roommate's gone for the rest of the day Leaving me free to stay bare as a jay Not a soul to say me nay I love a naked Saturday! Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:54:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759132 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-08-01T14:54:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753956 Now that the ex-Governor of Alaska has given her farewell ramble, rumors say she may be doing a talk show .  I can't help but wonder how that might go.  For instance, I imagine a conversation . . . Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:03:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753956 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-07-28T16:03:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746918 I know we've all received requests for help from suffering millionaires, but there's something wonderfully creative about this one.  Don't you think we should adopt David and put him through school?  . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:50:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746918 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-07-22T19:50:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741747 In another calculated move to improve its bottom line, regardless of consequences, the Gatherpowers have joined chubby hands with Kraft foods, (until recently a large part of the benevolent Philip Morris . . . Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:59:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741747 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-07-18T14:59:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737244 My soul shrivels in cringing guilt .  My heart is shredded with sorrow.  My eyes are awash with unfallen tears.  I have watched a dear friend commit suicide and it was all my fault. . . . Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:17:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977737244 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-07-14T17:17:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726607 The following exchange started on a thread emanating from the picture of a balloon flower posted by Inapie, the Flower Floozie.  If you would like to become a member of the IBWC, feel free to join . . . Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:24:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726607 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-07-01T15:24:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721676 I wonder if they ever met.  I wonder if they could be connected in a game of "Seven Degrees of Kevin Bacon".  I wonder if the tabloids can make something sinister of the coincidence.  I . . . Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:27:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721676 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-06-25T19:27:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704178 I thought I had done everything right.  I knew they had to be carefully taught to stay on the path, strong in their convictions, to resist peer pressure, reject conventional thinking and make . . . Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:54:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704178 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-06-12T15:54:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703338 How do you commit a premeditated, cold blooded murder and get away with it?  Do it in Australia. Six years ago, David Gabriel Watson took his 26 year old bride Christina to Australia for . . . Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:07:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703338 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-06-06T14:07:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679071 This was first published last September.  Not much readership, but a low rating, as was to be expected.  Anxious to see what happens this time around. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ . . . Sun, 10 May 2009 15:28:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679071 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-05-10T15:28:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672859 I haven't been swimming in more than three years, so when the opportunity to take a dip offered itself yesterday, I lept upon it with glad cries.  Needless to say, wrestling knee-length boobs . . . Wed, 06 May 2009 18:47:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672859 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-05-06T18:47:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671124 Here, for the third consecutive year, is Gather's favorite paean to the season, this time in vibrant living color.  Or, for you Anglophiles, "colour". Hooray Hooray It's . . . Fri, 01 May 2009 12:05:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671124 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-05-01T12:05:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665056 Finally, at long last, after all these years and three months, I have shaken off the angel dust of Redneck Lane and now find myself smack dab in the center of suburban gentility.  It has taken some . . . Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:19:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665056 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-04-27T20:19:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666559 This first appeared on March 29, 2007.  I thought I'd let it serve double duty: today as a resurrected piece and tomorrow for a chuckle or two.  Have fun! In a different article, . . . Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:24:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666559 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-04-26T15:24:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654008   This first appeared last December, after viewing a small Sundance film that used this scenario as a premise.  It garnered 310 comments at the time, but NOBODY actually answered the posited . . . Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:20:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654008 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-04-12T16:20:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647347 ANNOUNCEMENT:   I just formed a new group for Mirthday submissions called, oddly enough, "Mirthday".  Please join and post your hilarity to that group as well as to Writing . . . Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:13:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647347 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-04-05T18:13:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640096 Okay gang...it's like this:  As some of you know, the place I've been renting for the past nine years was foreclosed, (thank you greedy bloodsucker landlady who couldn't keep her grubby . . . Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:21:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640096 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-03-28T18:21:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634817 I've been running an ad on Craig's List for someone to share my new place with (yeah, yeah...I know..preposition ending a sentence, blah blah blah).  Following is a sample of the 20+ similar . . . Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:27:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634817 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-03-23T17:27:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633758 After receiving a message from Jennifer Experience written in old Telegram style, complete with frequent "stops", I remembered the following piece.  It appeared sometime in 2006 and was . . . Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:37:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633758 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-03-22T14:37:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633028 Hi there, all you comical people!  Time to polish up the funny bone and fill Monday with giggles at your expense.  This week, how about telling us all about that moment that makes you cringe . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:17:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633028 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-03-21T14:17:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633022 Hi there, all you comical people!  Time to polish up the funny bone and fill Monday with giggles at your expense.  This week, how about telling us all about that moment that makes you cringe . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:13:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633022 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-03-21T14:13:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621008       Evidently, there are a lot of pissed off people on the Big G.  Some of these misanthropists are bubbling over with wrath and can hardly contain themselves.  . . . Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:42:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621008 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-03-11T17:42:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616901 Sorry for the delay in posting this, gang...I'm having major crises IRL which may or may not become an entry here in the not-too-distant (I hope) future.  Meantime, I'd like you to take a . . . Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:34:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616901 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-03-07T14:34:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611175 Following is a slightly edited version of three pieces written in October, 2006 while recovering from the hospital stay described herein as my entry into the "worst day of your life" WE Humor . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:11:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611175 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-03-02T14:11:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607870 Not to be outdone by my co-editor, the estimable and talented Ms. Sandy Knauer, I too would like to present a unifying theme for the Monday Humor Writing Essential group.  For the coming week, how . . . Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:50:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607870 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-26T14:50:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607109 It has just been disclosed that that miserable excuse for a human, G.W. Bush, signed still another heinous piece of legislation on his way out the White House door.  With no fanfare or publicity . . . Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:40:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977607109 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-25T21:40:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606848 I can hear the wonder in your collective voices as you ask, "Who the hell is Ed Doud and why should I care?" As part of my ongoing SEO experiment and burgeoning reputation as an intrepid . . . Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:19:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606848 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-25T16:19:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602406 In a stunning stroke from left field, Jennifer Hodge Member Experience contacted the charmingly irascible Ms. Knauer and the chronically constipated Crone to propose a new liaison.  Miss Experience . . . Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:47:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602406 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-21T17:47:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602266 Despite the fact that the man has been dead for more than thirty years, Hughes, whose most notable accomplishment was to popularize Kleenex boxes as footwear, is today's number one topic on the Google . . . Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602266 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-21T15:22:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601400 In a recent interview with Greta Van Susternenenenen on Fox News, the teenage daughter of thankgodshewasn'telected Sarah Palin called her mother's hardnosed stance on "abstinence only" . . . Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:09:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601400 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-20T18:09:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600322 From what I read on the tabloid sites, Angelina and Jennifer (I use their first names because we're all such close friends) will be meeting for the first time since the former "stole" the . . . Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:23:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600322 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-19T19:23:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599082 What in the everlovin' blue-eyed world, you may inquire, have these things to do with each other?  And well you may ask!  Thanks to the recent push for SEO titles, posts and tags here in . . . Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:43:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599082 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-18T17:43:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595677   The following silliness was first seen here on October 31, 2006.  Something I saw probably triggered it, but at this late date, I don't have a clue what it might have been.  No . . . Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:18:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977595677 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-15T16:18:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592708 Jess is a dedicated monkey-phile.  She is a tireless collector of all things simian, including stuffed toys, carvings, bottle-stoppers, pajamas and lingerie.  In addition to an amazing ability . . . Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:01:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592708 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-12T17:01:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591688 Chapter One: I wasn't going to write about this today.  Or maybe ever.  But having just read my friend Panties' dissertation on dog poop (I'm trying to avoid use of the s-word . . . Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:57:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591688 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-11T18:57:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590505 Last week the PETAmaniacs produced a Superbowl commercial featuring vegetable porn.  This week, they're picketing Madison Square Garden in New York protesting the venerable Westminster Dog Show.  . . . Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:30:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590505 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-10T18:30:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589508 RuPaul's Drag Race debuted over the weekend on Logo (where else?) and I gotta tell you, honey...it's fab ulous!  It's a blatant parody of Tyra Banks' Top Model , but with drag . . . Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:07:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589508 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-09T20:07:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588097     Since one of the cable networks is again airing the Meryl Streep vehicle The Devil Wears Prada this weekend, I thought this would be a good time to drag out this little . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:00:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588097 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-08T13:00:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977584677 I've always had trouble with my tongue.  Usually, it runs so much, it causes contretemps with friends, relatives and innocent passersby.  A few weeks ago, however, it apparently rebelled . . . Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:04:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977584677 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-04T17:04:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581122 In view of the current foofaraw (thank you Lady Lisa) centering around the birth of implanted octuplets to a California woman who already had given birth to six other in vitro children, I thought the . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:30:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581122 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-02-01T00:30:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579013 NBC has rejected a commercial for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals which had been scheduled for the Superbowl because it exceeds its level of acceptible sexuality.  Evidently, scantily . . . Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:40:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579013 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-01-30T15:40:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574466 This was first published on Xmas Eve, 2007 and received 237 comments.  I have made no changes, exept to correct a typo or two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PREFACE: As most of you know, I'm rabidly . . . Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:03:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574466 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-01-25T15:03:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573781 Can someone explain the recent explosion of hobos as leading men in every movie and TV show I see these days?  Why are men dressed in Armani suits and white doctor-coats being featured on screens . . . Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:36:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573781 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-01-24T17:36:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569438 Listen, people...if you really like him as much as you say you do, can you at  least learn to spell his name correctly?!   It's B-A- ONE R -A-C-K .  O- NO SPACE OR APOSTROPHE . . . Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:03:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569438 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-01-20T18:03:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977566546 In two days, P-E Obama will be taking the oath of office and will be using Lincoln's Bible in the swearing-in process.  Under the circumstances, this seems an appropriate time to republish the . . . Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:12:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977566546 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-01-18T00:12:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977564228 1.  I expected to be dead before I went on Social Security.  That was almost twenty years ago, and I keep waking up.  Every. Damn. Day.   2.  I thought said demise would . . . Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:44:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977564228 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-01-15T14:44:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560232 This was originally published in March, 2007 during one of my periodic snits at the mismanagement of what started as a "site for writers".    It might easily have been written . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:24:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560232 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-01-11T15:24:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556446 In an obvious backlash from all the holiday cheer, peace and goodwill, we are seeing a sudden rash of "insult" articles appearing on the pages of gather.  Never one to be outdone, I am . . . Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:33:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556446 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2009-01-07T17:33:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549889 According to an AP news story, a naked man walked into an 88 year-old woman's home, followed her around then pushed her face-first into a chair.  At this point, she reached behind her and got . . . Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:58:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549889 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-12-31T21:58:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544623 Because the "Question"  thread was getting unwieldy, consider this the next chapter... For those who didn't see Part I, here's a quick reiteration: As a fundamentalist, if . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:54:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544623 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-12-24T16:54:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542019 If I understand your precepts correctly, those of you who are officially part of the Christian right wing want to 1) ban abortion and 2) think homosexuality is an abominable sinful "choice".  . . . Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:17:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542019 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-12-21T18:17:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536341   Many a title includes the word 'life', and the word is included in virtually every philosophical/theological discussion everywhere in the world. Generally speaking, thumpers are apt . . . Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:28:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536341 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-12-15T17:28:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528824 This is an edited version of a piece that first appeared in 2006.  I'm reposting it for the three of you who have never seen it.  The rest of you may feel free to yawn. . . . Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:12:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528824 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-12-07T17:12:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527122 I purchased a generic item whose label declares "Compare with (Brand Name)". I compared them.  Brand X is not as good as Brand Brand.  Now what? Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:36:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527122 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-12-05T15:36:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977523147   1. Where is your cell phone? - invisible 2. Where is your significant other? - hell 3. Your hair color? - balding 4. Your mother? - recycled 5. Your father? - ditto 6. . . . Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:52:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977523147 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-12-01T19:52:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511356 Yes, there’s the economy, the war, health care, education and all the other all but insurmountable problems to face.  But they can ALL be solved if Obama will do just one thing: show America, preferably . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:25:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511356 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-11-19T16:25:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504965 Fact 1:  70 percent of black voters in California voted for Proposition 8 and helped secure its passage, according to exit polling conducted by Edison Media Research and Mitofsky International. . . . Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:21:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504965 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-11-12T15:21:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504047 Seems like just a year ago that I first reported on one of the most exciting, best-attended celebrations in the neighborhood.  In fact it was just a year ago, and therefore it is time to once again . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:04:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504047 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-11-11T15:04:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497840 So, all you people who are so proud of your candidates and the fact that you cast a ballot, who did you vote for? Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:13:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497840 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-11-04T17:13:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497821 Seen on the way to the polling place: One severely beaten-up McC/P yard sign, oddly tilted to the left. Two toothless drunks arguing, oddly tilted toward the sidewalk. Three truant children trying . . . Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:56:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977497821 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-11-04T16:56:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977491257 The beloved Head brothers, Dick and Skin, have been paroled just in time for their favorite holiday.  They are busily stuffing candy bars with various compounds they concocted in their basement laboratory, . . . Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:04:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977491257 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-10-28T19:04:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487794 GNN: Frog Fewters Lance for Windmill Joust--The Clueless Defend Copy and Paste October 24, 2008 02:27 PM EDT (Updated: October 24, 2008 03:54 PM EDT) views: 27 | rating: 5.5/10 (2 votes) . . . Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:19:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487794 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-10-24T16:19:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977485947 In an interview with People mag, due out Friday, Ms. Palin was asked what she would name her sixth child, were she to have one.  She replied, (and I am not making this up): "I've always . . . Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:28:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977485947 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-10-22T20:28:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977478925 Doyle is busy this evening and invited me to take his place as host(ess) of a debate chat.  Protective gear optional.  See y'all at 9:00 EDT.  Do I need to hang a "language" . . . Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977478925 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-10-15T20:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468698 ( Note:  this is the second attempt at this.   Gather vanished the first try) .. I hesitated to post this today, since I thought there would be dozens of people writing about Tina Fey's . . . Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:35:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468698 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-10-05T17:35:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459340 Since my garbage can is rather camera shy and shuns publicity, I thought I'd show you the painting under which said garbage can resides.  Yes, it is an oil painting, done on aluminum foil, a fun . . . Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:13:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459340 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-09-25T19:13:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458144 McCain has just requested a cessation of campaigning so he can go back to Washington and concentrate on the economy!  In other words, he's at a loss for words and rather than trying to phumpher . . . Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:03:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458144 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-09-24T16:03:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453593 CHECK THIS OUT Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:54:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453593 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-09-19T15:54:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977452695 From my email, sent by some Florida Republican group: "Your vote in this election is more critical than ever as the polls show John McCain and Governor Palin in a virtual tie. Voting . . . Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:06:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977452695 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-09-18T17:06:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977450815 Finally, a clear explanation of christianity: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:03:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977450815 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-09-16T19:03:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977427926 A few people have suggested that, in view of the blustery political climate we're currently enduring, I re-present the following piece, previously published here http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?memberId=67817&articleId=281474976780133&nav=MyGather . . . Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:13:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977427926 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-08-22T15:13:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977426139 After arranging to trade one to CC for a painting, it occurred to me that there might be other gatheristas who have something they'd like to swap for an inscribed copy of LIFE, DEATH AND OTHER TRIVIA, . . . Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:50:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977426139 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-08-20T18:50:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977424440 As we have all heard, Sens.McCain and Obama were invited for a "debate" (church fundraiser) at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, a huge and hugely influential ministry run by Pastor . . . Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:03:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977424440 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-08-18T17:03:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977422471 Sometime last year,  I wrote a piece* suggesting some new events for the Beijing games.  I would now like to present a roster of games for the off-year Geriatric competition.  . . . Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:08:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977422471 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-08-15T16:08:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407224 I published the following article on another site and have received some wonderfully thoughtful responses.  As an experiment, I've decided to share it here, to see if there is any interest . . . Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:50:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407224 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-07-26T20:50:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977403364 While stalking The Chive today, as is my wont, I came across a sickening diatribe against gay people that included the word "Bible".  As I skimmed, I saw a shadowy little word appear under . . . Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:17:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977403364 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-07-21T15:17:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977379317     It was a perfect Disney day: clear sky, soft breeze, butterflies flickering over the roadside blooms, mockingbirds mocking each other from the gently swaying overhead branches.    . . . Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:26:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977379317 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-06-21T18:26:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977377596 T wo Muslim women attending Barack Obama's rally in Detroit on Monday said they were barred by campaign volunteers from sitting dire ctly behind the presidential candidate because they wear head . . . Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:44:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977377596 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-06-19T15:44:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375828 I had to run through the entire Sunday paper to find the story covering Dennis Kucinich's 35 articles of resolution seeking to impeach the president.  It was buried back in the "Perspective" . . . Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:59:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375828 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-06-17T16:59:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364849 A fun way to jump on the triple-points whore train:  write a limerick using your name that describes some aspect of your life or personality.  I'll start: There was an old Dame named . . . Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:13:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364849 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-06-07T16:13:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364033 Am I the only one who is offended by the media's constant reference to Senator Clinton as "Hillary", when they never call Senator Obama "Barack"? Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:46:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364033 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-06-06T20:46:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977343446   Dear Neptune Society:   I have received your invitation to enter a drawing for free cremation.     Although I find this offer very tempting,   I would like answers . . . Sun, 11 May 2008 17:36:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977343446 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-05-11T17:36:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337274  Since I have lived long enough to have been everywhere and done everything (and everybody), thereby acquiring knowledge beyond comprehension, I have acquiesced to Stephanie's request to produce . . . Fri, 02 May 2008 16:17:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337274 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-05-02T16:17:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977299302 I'm looking for investors for a fromagerie called "Praise Cheeses." Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:35:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977299302 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-04-01T16:35:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977262774 have been somewhat exaggerated. (I really just needed a decent haircut).  It was close, but was getting to be a bit of a bore, so I opted to come home instead. Still rather rocky and have to re-learn . . . Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:56:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977262774 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-02-19T21:56:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977218329 Hey there, This is Dames granddaughter Jessie, I just wanted to let her friends know that she has been admitted to the hospital. She has a nasty bacterial infection, they don't know how far it . . . Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:30:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977218329 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2008-01-02T13:30:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977215991 Once again, the Lane lived up to its name. From end to end, wherever one looked, the eye was dazzled with twinkling, shining, scorching scarlet. From the fireworks to the fires to the blood . . . Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:22:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977215991 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-12-30T19:22:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977212097     PREFACE: As most of you know, I'm rabidly anti-religion. Believing in the unbelievable, taking preposterous notions "on faith", insisting that books written . . . Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:40:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977212097 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-12-24T16:40:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977185029   I apologize for not posting this before Thanksgiving, since it might have averted the inevitable sibling sniping, auntipathy, cousin cuss-out, granny griping and other relatively . . . Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:25:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977185029 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-11-23T18:25:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172441 In an effort to test a theory put forth by someone who shall remain nameless (because I can't remembe who it was), I herewith present the following: NAME A GAME.   This can cover ANY . . . Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:32:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172441 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-11-09T14:32:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171513 A cursory search of gathergroups indicates that 524 of them admit to leaning to the left, 865 to the right, 89 are self-declared conservatives and 20 call themselves centrists.  With all the polls . . . Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:47:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171513 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-11-08T15:47:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977167284     I may be the last upright human on the planet who does not own a cell phone.   Since I rarely leave home, and have no need to have a transmission device permanently affixed to . . . Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:29:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977167284 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-11-04T14:29:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977166580     A s some of you may have noticed, and at least one of you has mentioned, I haven’t added much content here lately.   This is due to a number of factors, including ennui, . . . Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:51:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977166580 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-11-03T16:51:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977144762             I see a lot of television.  I don’t watch a lot, but because I use TV for background noise while I work, it’s always on . . . Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:35:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977144762 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-10-11T19:35:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977116370 In a recent move which is frighteningly reminiscent of some of the more heinous actions of the Moron-In-Chief, Gather management has unilaterally decided to wipe out an entire family of contributors.  . . . Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977116370 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-09-13T19:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977111782 Once again, my lack of insomnia skill has caused me to miss a momentous event.  If Deep Sleeping were an Olympic event, I would be a world record holder.    As some of you may know, when . . . Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:55:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977111782 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-09-09T16:55:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977097837   In response to my complaint that I wasn’t riled up enough about anything to create a rant, Sandy K.,  the best little pimp a pointwhore could ask for, led me to several recent articles . . . Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:54:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977097837 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-08-26T15:54:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977069527   Due to one of those domino-effect occurrences (Hot Gardener  inadvertently knocks off AC outlet spout, causing water to back up into wall, which in turn shorts out telephone jack/computer . . . Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:07:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977069527 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-07-28T17:07:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977061875  Dateline: Beijing, China    The IOC announced today that the following competitive sports will be on the program at the upcoming games:     1)   Cross-country sneering. . . . Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:33:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977061875 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-07-20T15:33:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977055345     As many of you know, I have been the victim of frivolous flagging for at least six months.   Regardless of what I write, the Flaming Flaggit flies by and drops a flag on it, . . . Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:29:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977055345 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-07-13T15:29:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977051507     With so many candidates throwing their hats (and other articles of clothing) into the ring, all with varying degrees of competence, purpose and specie, I, in my capacity as CEE, am hereby . . . Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:26:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977051507 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-07-09T16:26:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977046098 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z   Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:47:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977046098 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-07-02T22:47:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044190     Take a moment to examine your store of knowledge and your belief system and try to pick ONE idea, judgment, opinion, theory, concept, conclusion, thought, fact, interpretation or invention . . . Sat, 30 Jun 2007 16:35:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977044190 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-06-30T16:35:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977043242   Goes to Alta Ego (on this): http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977042546     Truth, as defined by Gather Inc.: n. Any act or belief which increases . . . Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:25:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977043242 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-06-29T14:25:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977042546     1.     Gather treats all members equally.   2.     Gather always fights back when someone steps on its TOS.   3.     . . . Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:02:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977042546 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-06-28T18:02:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036675 I’m tie-ud… so tie-ud… (think Madelyn Kahn in “Blazing Saddles”)..  For the past three days, I’ve been stalked, harassed and otherwise annoyed by the Famous Flaming . . . Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:52:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977036675 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-06-22T13:52:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977013754     There’s a longstanding truism among teachers, public speakers and drill sergeants that states, “No matter how many times you tell them, there will always been 10% who don’t . . . Tue, 29 May 2007 20:28:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977013754 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-05-29T20:28:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977012416 "Her youngest chile is always bein throwin rocks.. and he only in KIDNEY GARDEN!" Mon, 28 May 2007 18:37:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977012416 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-05-28T18:37:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011332 "When a newly-hatched flamingo chick was abandoned by its mother and father, the search for surrogate parents did not take long.   Carlos and Fernando, the only gays in the bird . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 16:50:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011332 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-05-27T16:50:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010293   One day towards the end of October, many years ago, I was at work when my then ten-year-old son telephoned and we embarked upon the following conversation:   Son:  Mom! Guess what!  . . . Sat, 26 May 2007 15:29:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010293 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-05-26T15:29:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995748 One of the first things I did when joining Gather was to found a group called "Pray for Atheism", the purpose of which was to create a space for those of us who see religion for the mass . . . Tue, 08 May 2007 17:11:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995748 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-05-08T17:11:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976992160 Everyone has heard about the kid in church who asked about Gladly, the cross-eyed bear.  But I think we all had those little mis-heard words and phrases that we accepted and maybe wondered about but . . . Sun, 06 May 2007 16:08:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976992160 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-05-06T16:08:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976989655 I want to wish you all a Happy Sink o' Mayonnaise today on behalf of my peoples, the ones that we went to Cancun studies of medicines and want to say Hi Every Body to every body in the Gather.  . . . Sat, 05 May 2007 15:51:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976989655 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-05-05T15:51:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976969163   Subject: Congratulations!!! You Have Won.. Sir/Madam, You have been selected as victorious via your email address. Click here to see how much you have won:  http://claimrulesform88mofk.gp.biz.ly/index.html   . . . Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:43:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976969163 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-26T15:43:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976966381   *Flaming (v.i.):  The act of harassing, criticizing, demeaning or belittling the written observations or opinions of another. ** Flaggit (n. sl.):  Newly coined term for an individual . . . Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:26:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976966381 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-23T15:26:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965538   In light of the recent and ongoing Subaheim-Wurbizers scandal, I feel it incubent upon me to repost this.  It was written originally (in April) in response to an unwarranted flagging of a satirical . . . Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:49:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965538 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-22T13:49:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964473 Apparently, leg-pulling is considered "harassment" by whoever makes these decisions.  Immediately following the flagging of my "audition" article (on which we were just beginning . . . Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:15:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964473 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-20T22:15:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964369     Alright people.  Settle down.  C'mon you guys... stop shoving...there's room for everyone.    We have openings for the following parts:   Female:  . . . Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:14:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964369 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-20T19:14:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976963376   Gather Newbie:  Excuse me, sir?  I’m not sure how to experience this place.  Can you help?   D.U.E.:  Of course, little lady (smiles broadly).  Why don’t . . . Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:47:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976963376 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-19T18:47:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976961498 To Whom It May Concern:        Grant those who live in blind faith the ability to see the light of reason, that they may understand “faith” to be nothing more than . . . Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:27:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976961498 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-17T18:27:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976957075 The following was originally published on March 26, and again a few weeks later.  Because it is the last thing of substance I plan to produce for this site, I will continue to post it at . . . Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:49:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976957075 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-12T19:49:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976954525         The notion of immortality is one that seems to be inborn to the human race.  Regardless of its inevitability, death is the one fact of life people are universally . . . Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:09:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976954525 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-10T14:09:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976953039 As promised, following is a possible solution to the problems outlined in yesterday's article. And before you start gasping and accusing me of advocating genetic engineering or interfering . . . Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:54:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976953039 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-08T16:54:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976952515       Anyone who claims to be unprejudiced is, at the very least, self-deluded.  Common logic dictates that if you have a preference, you automatically have a prejudice against . . . Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:16:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976952515 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-07T18:16:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951789        I didn’t think there were any amateur skills that had not already been exploited as bases for reality shows until I heard a promo for a presentation involving hair-cutting.  . . . Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:45:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951789 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-06T17:45:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976950958     Many self-improvement gurus recommend the daily affirmation as a way to become a better person or achieve a more rewarding life.  I, on the other hand, am already a perfect human . . . Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:50:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976950958 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-05T16:50:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976950209   Per my promise on Jackie's reposted "martyr" article: (http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976890857     Recently, a spate of “you hurt my . . . Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:05:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976950209 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-04T17:05:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976949409   Watching Gather swirling down the toilet has caused a bit of nostalgia for the twenty minutes during which the site was an exhilarating place to visit.  I'm remembering when the content . . . Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:37:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976949409 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-03T17:37:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976947533 The following was originally published on March 26, to a rather lackluster reception.  Because it is the last thing of substance I plan to produce for this site, I will continue to post it at . . . Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:33:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976947533 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-04-01T13:33:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946174 I have recently become alarmed by the creeping disappearance of the "s" in American English.  We have long been aware of the substitution of "z" in such words as . . . Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:29:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946174 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-30T16:29:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976945446 In a different article, on a peculiar comment thread, in a galaxy far far away, the subject of pet names for penises (penii?) arose (!!).  This, quite naturally, took me on a nostalgic . . . Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:26:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976945446 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-29T18:26:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976944297 Among the many reactionary precepts encouraged by our current administration is the banal old Creationism vs. Evolution debate, which, despite its arrant salute to ignorance, amuses me for many reasons. . . . Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:22:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976944297 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-28T15:22:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976944286 With the big eight-two come and gone, I can't help but think about what's coming next. Hopefully, a few more birthdays, but there can't be many, and with this in mind, I've finally begun . . . Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:12:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976944286 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-28T15:12:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976944275 THIS IS A BLANK PAGE. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:57:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976944275 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-28T14:57:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976941876        Of necessity, writing is a lonely profession, unless you’re collaborating with someone else, in which case it’s both lonely and irritating.  Since I opt to . . . Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:45:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976941876 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-26T00:45:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976937224 The time is now 9:15 PM EDT. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:19:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976937224 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-20T21:19:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976926001 I can't believe it!  The AOL man told me I had mail and when I opened my cute little mailbox, there it was!  An actual. Letter. From.  GATHER!!!  To little old insignificant ME!  . . . Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:25:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976926001 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-07T17:25:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976923614 To the three of you who note such Gather minutiae, it will come as no surprise that Jackie L. and I have been engaging in several ongoing, tongue-in-cheek contretemps.  We have fought over the hand . . . Sun, 04 Mar 2007 17:07:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976923614 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-03-04T17:07:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976916467 She reaches for an item. And misses. It falls To the floor. She bends over To pick it up. She farts.   Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:27:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976916467 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-02-22T18:27:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910740 Junior Junior, Jr. plans to propose to his baby-momma as soon as he turns 18.  He shyly confided that he's already stolen the ring.  Rufe Mender was on his way to K-Mart to buy a diamond . . . Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:50:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910740 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-02-14T17:50:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976909822    Feb. 13, 2007  After a week of determined undercover work, digging through dumpsters and dirty laundry, downloading file after file of porn videos, and forcing himself to stay awake . . . Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:50:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976909822 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-02-13T15:50:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976907109                  This modest little flyer was found in my (Jewish) podiatrist’s office, amidst the copies of Esquire, Rod and Gun, Modern Maturity . . . Fri, 09 Feb 2007 23:39:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976907109 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-02-09T23:39:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976906213         Once more, that loving Christian god has shown his capricious sense of irony by hurling killer tornados at still another Florida trailer park.  (Oops.. make . . . Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:02:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976906213 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-02-08T17:02:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895238           Recently, a spate of “you hurt my feelings, so I’m going to leave” articles have appeared here, instantly followed by long comment . . . Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:05:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895238 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-01-26T14:05:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976890568   To Whom It May Concern:   Grant those who live in blind faith the ability to see the light of reason, that they may understand “faith” to be nothing more than a euphemism for . . . Sat, 20 Jan 2007 19:38:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976890568 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-01-20T19:38:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976878416   Wife accuses husband of charging gifts for his girlfriend on their credit card.  Judge scans bill and says,  “Yes, here’s one for hosiery.” Response from husband: . . . Sat, 06 Jan 2007 13:16:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976878416 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-01-06T13:16:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876979 Indignant wife to soon-to-be-ex-husband:    “You’re the one who’s always thinking about money, and you call me maternalistic!  Thu, 04 Jan 2007 17:48:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876979 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-01-04T17:48:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976875878  According to a local news report, “police responding to a disturbance at the Mt. Sinai Jewish cemetery last night said that in addition to beer cans and other signs of partying found on the . . . Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:49:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976875878 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-01-03T19:49:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874813 Defense for a sexual harassment charge:    “I couldn’t hep it, Your Honor.  The minute I seen them big brown eyes, I got inflatulated.” Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:22:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874813 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-01-02T12:22:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874195 Many self-improvement gurus recommend the daily affirmation as a way to become a better person or achieve a more rewarding life.  I, on the other hand, am already a perfect human and have achieved . . . Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:26:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874195 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2007-01-01T15:26:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869226   I remember the good old days When I followed every fashion craze; When four-inch heels adorned my feet As I sashayed down the city street; Haute couture was all I wore Each time I stepped . . . Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:01:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869226 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-12-24T15:01:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976859351 I know his name but he won't show his face His favorite game is invading my space He giggles and taunts and he picks at nits As he tries to engage in a battle of wits But his argu-ments are meek and . . . Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:23:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976859351 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-12-11T14:23:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976855556  Anyone who knows me is aware of my stance on organized religion.  (If you have any doubt, see who started the Pray for Atheism Group). Eleven-twelfths of the year, I stand by my convictions . . . Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:07:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976855556 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-12-06T16:07:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976851649   “Minnesota Democrat Keith Ellison, the first Muslim ever elected to Congress, has decided to take the oath of office with his hand on a Quran, the Muslim holy book, rather than the customary . . . Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:59:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976851649 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-12-01T16:59:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976847398     In response to the recent proliferation of Fan Clubs, I believe it is incumbent upon me, as Senior Member of Every Gather Fan Club, Past Present and Future, to initiate a friendly (read: . . . Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:19:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976847398 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-11-26T16:19:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976845532     Joanne:   As your friend and fellow pantie-muncher, I beg of you.  Do not publish a faith-related article.  I can personally attest that such an act will inevitably . . . Thu, 23 Nov 2006 19:10:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976845532 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-11-23T19:10:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842377     Of all the hundreds of variations in Biblical content, there is one glaring mistranslation that has had the most profound effect on the most people over the longest period of time.  . . . Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:21:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842377 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-11-19T17:21:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976840958 I so much enjoyed the event described below, I wanted to share with those of you who didn't happen to see it as first published.  Of course, I also wanted to re-publish it for the purposes of . . . Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:54:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976840958 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-11-17T14:54:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976835823 "Dear Ruth, On behalf of the editorial team here at Gather, I am very pleased to inform you that we are featuring grammarians on Gather, and you have been chosen to appear on the Gather homepage. . . . Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:30:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976835823 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-11-10T18:30:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976833487 I tried three times to post this as a comment on Tom's latest update message, but since the "post" function is as effed up as the rest of the technical side of Gather, I'm hoping this . . . Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:05:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976833487 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-11-07T19:05:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976832852 I've been dutifully hopping from site to site, trying to keep up with everyone on my list all day, and suddenly realized that nobody has responded to a single comment I've made or added a word to . . . Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:25:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976832852 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-11-06T18:25:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976828344 I have recently become alarmed by the creeping disappearance of the "s" in American English.  (I know.. too much time on my hands)...We've long been aware of the substitution of . . . Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:34:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976828344 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-10-31T17:34:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826702 KEO's article concerning the pregnant 17-year old has prompted me to publish this exerpt from my book LIFE, DEATH AND OTHER TRIVIA.  I think it is a pertinent response.  A discussion would . . . Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:04:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826702 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-10-29T16:04:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976818527 Sometime later (pain has a way of distorting time…it could have been minutes or hours) a portable computer was wheeled in by Nurse Robot.  Without a glance in my direction, she stood at the . . . Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:31:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976818527 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-10-18T15:31:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976817944     Folded into a W in the hospital bed, sabers of pain slicing through my middle, I was now a Bone of Contention between Nurse Stoneface and Nurse Fatass, one on each side of the bed, firing . . . Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:43:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976817944 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-10-17T20:43:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976816373 Wednesday 4:00 AM.  I was awakened by a tidal wave of nausea, driven to my knees for two solid hours of toilet-gazing, enduring endless spasms of wretched retching. I spewed up cake from my first . . . Sun, 15 Oct 2006 19:11:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976816373 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-10-15T19:11:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976807513 I embarked upon my point whore campaign to demonstrate Gather's warped value system.  I believe I have now proven this point beyond a doubt. Yesterday, I published a thoughtful, well-written . . . Tue, 03 Oct 2006 15:24:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976807513 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-10-03T15:24:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806614 It suddenly occurred to me that I have been overlooking my primary purpose in joining Gather, which was to share what I have learned in almost a century living to the hilt.  So, rather than spend . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:04:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806614 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-10-02T15:04:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976805226 As promised, herewith an accounting of earnings on Day One of my point whore/call girl campaign: Outcalls (meaningless comments placed):  62 In-house tricks (comments received): 57 Points . . . Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:36:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976805226 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-09-30T14:36:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976804464 After last week's monumental effort to whore me up to 3000 points, I have been informed that because it took longer than "a calendar month" to amass said total, I would not be invited to . . . Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:28:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976804464 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-09-29T12:28:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976801520 Just checked my point count and discovered I've made it to the big three oh oh oh!! Thank you all for helping support my effort to reach this pinnacle of gathersuccess.  I couldn't have done . . . Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:51:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976801520 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-09-25T18:51:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976788405 I posted an article castigating Gather for its upcoming advertising campaign on Fox News a couple of hours ago.  From the moment it was published, I stopped getting any email from Gather.  No . . . Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:37:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976788405 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-09-06T20:37:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976788302 So, you think hooking up with the venal Bzzagent bunch was bad?  According to the email I (and probably all of you, as well) just received, Gather is now going to advertise on the most biased, rightwing . . . Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:20:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976788302 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-09-06T17:20:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976786543 This came to me via the UK, from an online friend who is more intelligently aware of what's going on here than most Americans.  I'm sure all you NPR listeners have heard it, but for those . . . Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:25:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976786543 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-09-03T18:25:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976785624 <h2>I stopped carrying a handbag almost twenty years ago when I was mugged while waiting at a red light in Miami. The driver-side window was down and my handbag was on the passenger seat next to . . . Fri, 01 Sep 2006 18:12:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976785624 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-09-01T18:12:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976781863 I received this from a reliable source today.  It might be a good idea to pass it along.   "1. Emails with pictures of Osama Bin-Laden hanged are being sent and the moment that you open . . . Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:24:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976781863 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-25T22:24:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976780673 (originally posted on August 1 on Blogster.com) NEWS ITEM: Miami, FL July 31, 2006 Officials tracking hurricane season told President Bush that data linking a series of devastating storms to global warming . . . Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:14:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976780673 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-23T16:14:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976780133       As I've mentioned elsewhere, I have lived in and/or visited many countries, and have experienced virtually every popular (or unpopular) style of government adopted in . . . Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:43:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976780133 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-22T14:43:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976779233 After fourscore years of deliberate avoidance, I have seen my first corpse. The new dock directly across the canal from me, the one I have been bitching about because it partially blocks my view of the . . . Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:06:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976779233 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-20T19:06:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976779133 Among the many reactionary precepts encouraged by our current administration is the banal old Creationism vs. Evolution debate, which, despite its arrant salute to ignorance, amuses me for many reasons. . . . Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:04:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976779133 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-20T15:04:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976778405 (this was first published in March, the day after the Acadamy Awards)   but I have to say what must be said.... I've been trying for years to be politically correct about certain things, but . . . Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:56:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976778405 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-18T15:56:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976777549 My son just called to tell me his father died yesterday. Had I not divorced him, we would have been married 60 years in two weeks. Sonofabitch slipped out on another anniversary! My son and I discussed . . . Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:54:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976777549 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-16T16:54:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976777038 With the big eight-one come and gone, I can't help but think about what's coming next. Hopefully, a few more birthdays, but there can't be many, and with this in mind, I've finally begun . . . Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:03:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976777038 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-15T17:03:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776575 The following is from a column by Robyn Blumner in the St. Petersburg Times yesterday.  "Thanks to President Bush and his plan to Christianize the nation's provision of social . . . Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:28:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776575 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-14T17:28:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776088    I was born to Jewish parents, first generation Americans, with grandparents on both sides chased from Russia and Germany by pogrums and general anti-Semitism. As a child, I was told "You're . . . Sun, 13 Aug 2006 16:51:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776088 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-13T16:51:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976774931      If you're old enough, you will remember Ruth Dickson from her early work, most notably the notorious bestseller Married Men Make the Best Lovers.   After a thirty-year . . . Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:46:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976774931 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-10T18:46:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976773483 I have just been notified that my entry into the Amazon shorts competition is now "live".  Please read it and, if you think it deserves it, vote for it.  I'll happpily kiss your . . . Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:53:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976773483 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-07T12:53:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976772417    Back in the '60's (the sixties.. not mine.  My '60's were in the eighties; I was in my forties in the '60's...got it?) I jumped headlong into the womens' . . . Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:54:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976772417 Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. 2006-08-03T15:54:34Z