http://thepostsoflife.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by the posts of life en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:42:54 GMT 2009-12-28T21:42:54Z 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=281474977964747&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace                 I dreamed of the unknown comic   Remember, the one with the . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:15:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964747&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-27T21:15:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238601&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace The Mind, UNTAMED, is a dangerous thing. We must learn to FOCUS our minds on our God-given gifts and talents, bringing forth positive and fruitful outcomes in our lives -- for ourselves and others. . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:55:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238601&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace René Allen 2008-01-24T04:55:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964001&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace It's CHRISTMAS Every Day! [A Children's Tale]   After the day was over, little Regina shouted HALLELUJAH! Her little . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:04:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964001&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace René Allen 2009-12-27T02:04:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963840&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Many of you know I have been struggling with health issues since October. I had been dreading Christmas Day because I knew I was not going to be able to cook a big dinner and entertain the family . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:32:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963840&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Debra H. 2009-12-26T21:32:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963810&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Original Recipe   2 and a half cups of flour. 4 tsp baking soda (seemed a lot to me, but it works). 1 half tsp salt 1 half cup of shortning 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 and three fourths . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:53:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963810&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-26T20:53:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963790&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sitting drinking my coffee when I heard a clattering crash. Knew Apricot had caused it because I heard her grunt in landing as usual. She always grunts, bot going up, and coming down. I thought the . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:36:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963790&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-26T20:36:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963767&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace This is a yearly tradition for me. My cousin Arnette has me over for dinner and gift opening. It is always a wonderful evening. Here are some highlights. The little boy is Sam, and does he love opening . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:12:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963767&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-26T20:12:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963750&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace I had my friends Judie and Richard over for Christmas Day. They arrived at Noon, and stayed till three thirty. We had a wonderful meal of ham and all the trimmings. We also had a small turkey loaf. . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:30:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963750&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-26T19:30:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963271&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Penelope Garcia? Hey! This isn't even a political post. Do you know the answer?  BTW...no prize for the winner. 8) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:42:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963271&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Ivan N. 2009-12-26T06:42:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962829&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace   To You and Yours:  The Message is Old and the Card is Vintage (by M.N. Burnside) but the words say what I am thinking on Christmas 2009.  Thank you all for being my . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:45:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962829&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-25T17:45:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962560&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace To all my family and friends here on Gather I wish you all the best Christmas ever. May you all find hope, love, joy, peace and comfort today and all the New Year through. I want . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:29:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962560&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Debra H. 2009-12-25T10:29:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961789&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Wow the way the point system has slowed down it seems like it has taken forever to get here and I have begun to lose interest, anyone else feel this way? I have to admit I've been looking around for . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:25:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961789&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Debra H. 2009-12-24T15:25:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960754&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace She will be my icon for the holidays. The eye will return, but may be a bit different.   Sharon Pribble Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:47:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960754&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-23T19:47:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960734&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Around the Christmas Tree the tiny faces are aglow As Daddy reads the story of Jesus and of what happened on the night when he was born. Then he says a small gentle prayer. The thrill is getting . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:32:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960734&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-23T19:32:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959913&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Samples, Savings and Coupons Galore! Merry Christmas! Free Samples, Printable Coupons, Christmas Dinner on a Budget and Deals. Have a Merry Christmas!     . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:58:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959913&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-23T06:58:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959089&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Up in the sky, my hearts eye remembers. A time of very long ago in another time and place When my love was far from human Today we call them demons, but they were not so then The Light Eternal . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:07:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959089&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-22T19:07:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957847&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace   The penumbra of a Monday The shadows’ montage on the Monday path; the shadows of cars, trees, people, rooftops; everything is on the move; even trees move from . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:04:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957847&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2009-12-22T01:04:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957160&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace When I remember The Christmases past I mostly remember my Grandmother Strong I remember love I remember cookies and cakes, pies and giant hams I remember candy making, especially salt water taffy . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:41:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957160&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-21T20:41:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957430&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace     One of my favorite folks on Gather is celebrating four years here on Gather.  What a great and special day - Winter Solstice!  Happy Gatherversary, Richard Frisbie! . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:00:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957430&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-21T20:00:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957416&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Much of the Christmas tradition is from the pagan Winter Solstice, the celebration of a “new king,“ a new sun. So on this longest night, this silent night, a different version of this song . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:40:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957416&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sunaura *. 2009-12-21T19:40:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957294&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Greetings folks - I am so excited to win something especially at this wonderful time of the year.  Thank you Gather!  I thought I would share a Youtube video that Rodney Carrington . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:13:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957294&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-21T18:13:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956402&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Big List of Free Samples, Christmas Goodies and More 12/21 Including Large list of free 2010 Calendars, Freebies for Kids, Christmas Freebies, Free Digital Prints and More.   . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:07:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956402&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-21T05:07:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955852&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Greetings Folks:  The husband and I like to say our driveway goes through the High Sierras.  It takes us ten hours to drive here from our place in Santa Barbara.  We enjoy it everytime . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:19:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955852&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Mariana T. 2009-12-20T21:19:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955695&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace There was a river in a land far away It held a river named Jordan Where people used to go to pray A miracle occurred by that simple river When The Lord went there one day He wished . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:03:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955695&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-20T17:03:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977477895&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace "Harold and the POOL"  ~ by René Allen Since Harold ha d been found floating face down in her pool two days earlier, when Caroline saw him eating waffles . . . Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:20:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977477895&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace René Allen 2008-10-15T01:20:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955398&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace "ONE Fine Christmas"           One fine Christmas I cried as I thought about all who had died all the roads they had paved . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:35:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955398&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace René Allen 2009-12-20T09:35:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955281&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Weekend Free Samples, Coupons, Goodies & New RECALLS 12/20     Become Beauty - Free Weekender Sample Kit (US & Australia) http://tinyurl.com/dxtal3 . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:48:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955281&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-20T04:48:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954992&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace The river flows as time goes by It passes caves and trees when it first begins its journey A river cannot choose its course, but must flow where the land allows Down hill it slides Drifting where . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:19:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954992&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Sharon P. 2009-12-19T22:19:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954168&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace This tale is just a but catty When I think of how it unfolds Remnants of yesterday differ From what my . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:59:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954168&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-19T06:59:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953751&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Hubby took me out for lunch to a nice sit down restaurant. Our host was wonderful, a server brought us menus and water and asked what we would like to drink promptly. The place was nice and clean with . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:55:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953751&grpId=3659174697252112&nav=Groupspace Debra H. 2009-12-18T22:55:48Z