http://terramere.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Granny Janny H. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:39:31 GMT 2010-01-05T09:39:31Z 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=281474977953149 Glo-o-o-o-o-O-o-o-o-o-O-o-o-o-o-O-ri-a in Ex-cel-sis De-o! I found this beautiful angel in our local thrift store and told my friend, Marinela,  that I would send a picture.  . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:10:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953149 Granny Janny H. 2009-12-21T06:10:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947165   Snow frosts the mountain Kisses cerulean sky Pregnant clouds coast by     Snow dusts the mountain at least once every winter.  . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:36:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947165 Granny Janny H. 2009-12-15T00:36:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911139 The rabbi addressed those in the pews Then asked a few to share  their views How do you count your blessings? He pressed An old man rose and humbly confessed . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:34:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911139 Granny Janny H. 2009-11-21T04:34:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908079   This is dedicated to my friend, Marinela Kotsina , who inspires me with her knowing words.           Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908079 Granny Janny H. 2009-11-19T08:45:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904027 leftover lasagna lettuce pray loving laughter how was your day? lingering dishes clutter the sink antique roadshow wine to drink another . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:31:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904027 Granny Janny H. 2009-11-17T02:31:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892924 A peppered past R eveals the track T ime's relentless lines Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:28:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892924 Granny Janny H. 2009-11-09T21:28:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888487 Yesterday I played with my camera.  I started outside in the front of the house.  I love the colors of Autumn. Then I went to the back yard.  The new persimmon tree on . . . Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:46:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888487 Granny Janny H. 2009-11-07T01:46:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977884877 Digital Digitalis     The plant name comes from the Latin word for fingers. A chemical in the plant is used for heart problems in the medical world. . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:15:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977884877 Granny Janny H. 2009-11-04T16:15:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877190   Sister Faith had a horrible dream Her eyes opened wild and red Mouth let out a bloody scream Terrified she bolted from bed . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:10:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877190 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-30T07:10:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977864132 Years ago I went to Port Angeles, Washington to visit my sister, Jeannie and to record a children's music album.  My brother-in-law, Rick, was the engineer, and their children also performed . . . Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:59:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977864132 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-21T23:59:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855950 Sweet and bitter Salt and pepper Flavors and favors Spice up the dull Living between Orgasmic bliss And innocent kiss . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:51:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855950 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-16T04:51:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855497 The Stone Poneys had an album called "Evergreen" out in the late sixties.  I heard one of the songs called "Driftin" on the radio and fell in love with it.  I played it for my family and . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855497 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-15T23:00:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849193 crunch of apple bite juicy sweet brings tongue delight hunger satisfied Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:54:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849193 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-12T04:54:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836937 diagnosis was diarrhea of the mouth complicated by constipation of the ear doctor tried but could not cut the crap patient died within the year Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:18:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836937 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-03T12:18:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836232 Hail to the Free Write Gang! We've got Friday Free Write Features.  To see the pick of the crop...the creamiest, crunchiest, crispiest and even creepiest...just click on the group . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:22:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836232 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-02T21:22:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835717 Her story careened like a buffalo stampede Editor said it was too much to read Tame the riot No one will buy it Herd your words Or Book won't proceed . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:25:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835717 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-02T15:25:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834721 It's over he said Eyes wet and red She opened the drawer Untied the twine Love letters stored Slashed every line Lit a match Burned the batch . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:58:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834721 Granny Janny H. 2009-10-01T23:58:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832809 feet firmly grounded legs steady knee over ankle belly to back arms spread wide breath rising heart an open blossom eyes intent focused . . . Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:18:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832809 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-30T23:18:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822375 Twelve dancers celebrated the equinox a few days early this past Sunday morning. We danced in Walnut Creek, California at the Heather Farms Park.  From the spring equinox until the fall equinox, . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:54:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822375 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-22T22:54:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818420 "A Than-Bauk, conventionally a witty saying or epigram, is a three line "climbing rhyme" poem of Burmese origin. Each line has four syllables. The rhyme is on the fourth syllable of the first line, the . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:20:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818420 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-19T05:20:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817159 Rosh Hashanah begins Friday at sundown.  The Jewish New Year is upon us.  I will work on Friday morning and celebrate the new year as the sun makes its descent. I found a . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:08:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817159 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-18T07:08:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809951 Atticus*, son nom de plume Rang the bell and entered the room He did resemble Atticus Finch A handsome man measured inch by inch Fine gentle man not inclined to lynch We sat and talked . . . Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:15:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809951 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-12T17:15:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808639 Jeez Louise, this Friday sneaked up behind my back and caught me with baskets full of home grown tomatoes!  So much for reading a moderate number of posts each day.  Fall is full of activities . . . Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:34:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808639 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-11T15:34:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802639 flash of light thunder crash dull blur of rushing landscape speed roar of rubber on slick pavement scent of stale coffee news radio blather   wipers . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:45:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802639 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-07T06:45:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800447 Just what you've been waiting for is finally here!  Friday Free Writes Featured. But first, a word from our sponsor... Beginning now, only posts tagged with free write or freewrite will . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:55:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800447 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-04T20:55:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798643 Out of bed at six in the morning! Must be ready to go to work (teaching pre-school music classes) by nine-thirty. Drop off mail Then I'll grab a quick bite before getting left upper quadrant laser . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:22:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798643 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-03T14:22:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798278 write about "love lost" or "love found" do NOT use the following words:  love, hope, kiss, or forever answer the question of where even if the piece is fiction, reveal something . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:07:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798278 Granny Janny H. 2009-09-03T07:07:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793754 Dear Susan, I love your idea of collaborating on our two similar groups. Yes I think your idea of commenting on the daily freewrites in your group is great and I hope you find the time to . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:06:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793754 Granny Janny H. 2009-08-30T23:06:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761234 Rose loves raspberries and  I love her... so much that I babysat her for the third weekend in a row!  And I'm glad I did. We drove to Sonoma County where the Vine Man Marathon . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:51:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761234 Granny Janny H. 2009-08-06T22:51:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762988 Song For Your Supper   A hedgehog, a mole, and a shrew Were looking for something to do They sang as a trio A little off key.  Oh And . . . Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:05:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762988 Granny Janny H. 2009-08-05T01:05:42Z