http://vmlay.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Marie L. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:11:25 GMT 2010-01-03T06:11:25Z 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=281474977680067 How do I make my daughter Alex understand that Mac (her younger brother) waits all day for her to come home and play with him and that he gets very hurt when she only wants to play with the girl from . . . Mon, 11 May 2009 22:11:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977680067 Marie L. 2009-05-11T22:11:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679040 I've never bothered to keep track of my contest wins because I never won much, didn't seem worth the effort to write them down :-)  But it seemed like I was doing better lately, maybe because . . . Sun, 10 May 2009 18:20:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679040 Marie L. 2009-05-10T18:20:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678399 It was bound to happen eventually considering that Wiliam Oranges (our yellow tabby cat) has been watching the hamster for months and practically drooling :-)  Today my daughter Alex opened the cage . . . Sat, 09 May 2009 20:47:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678399 Marie L. 2009-05-09T20:47:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677244 The kids and are I are going to make this today for their Grandma's Mother's Day gift -- it's easy, the kids like helping with the mixing and pouring, and Grandma enjoys the end result :-) . . . Fri, 08 May 2009 13:59:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677244 Marie L. 2009-05-08T13:59:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677231 I know a lot of people don't like squirrels but I think they're cute and I enjoy watching their antics in our backyard.  This link has a really neat photo of a squirrel checking out the photographer . . . Fri, 08 May 2009 13:42:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677231 Marie L. 2009-05-08T13:42:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677209 Cats can be really amusing and when I need a laugh I find cat videos can be pretty funny -- here is one that I thought was cute, and my cats love suitcases (and boxes) too :-) http://www.misscellania.com/miss-cellania/2009/5/7/cat-in-a-suitcase.html . . . Fri, 08 May 2009 13:24:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677209 Marie L. 2009-05-08T13:24:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676518 This morning (after a trip to Shop N Save because it was a $10 off Thursday) Mac and I headed to the library for one of their themed story times.  This week was the Tooth Fairy.  Mac thought . . . Thu, 07 May 2009 19:35:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676518 Marie L. 2009-05-07T19:35:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675569 After Mac and I got Alex off to school this morning I asked him if he would like to go look for a garage sale -- which he said he did, of course.  Both my kids have become big fans of garage sales . . . Wed, 06 May 2009 20:30:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675569 Marie L. 2009-05-06T20:30:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977674646 I'm feeling very productive this morning :-) I planted tomatoes and strawberries today.  I haven't planted anything in a long time and I thought since I'm home more right now that . . . Tue, 05 May 2009 20:15:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977674646 Marie L. 2009-05-05T20:15:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672780 I haven't had a chance to write about the adoption of our rescue dog -- Lady.  So I thought I should do that since she has become such an important part of our lives!  First, though, a little . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 20:45:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672780 Marie L. 2009-05-03T20:45:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672775 My husband says that I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt too much, I tell him he's too cynical.  We go around in circles on that one.  But there are still nice people in the world . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 20:37:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672775 Marie L. 2009-05-03T20:37:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672770 Yesterday I went to a big sale that takes place twice a year called Babymania -- they had a pretty good crowd again so I'm glad I got there early.  I had some good luck and found some winter . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 20:27:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672770 Marie L. 2009-05-03T20:27:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672762 It's been a quiet Sunday so far, which is nice.  There's a pot roast in the crock pot and it smells wonderful.  I baked one of Robert's favorite desserts today also -- a Blueberry . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 20:20:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672762 Marie L. 2009-05-03T20:20:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669306 I love these, they are easy to make and don't have a lot of expensive ingredients -- we serve them as a side dish, take them to parties and even just have them for a snack. Tuna Stuffed Eggs . . . Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:04:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669306 Marie L. 2009-04-29T16:04:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666033 I found this today while surfing and it made me smile so I thought I'd share it.  We had a really "mean" kitty in our family a while back -- it was my sister-in-law's cat Spicy.  . . . Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:14:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666033 Marie L. 2009-04-26T00:14:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665227 Mac has terrible allergies this time of year -- his nose stuffs up, his eyes get gunky and swell, and he even loses his voice sometimes because his throat gets clogged with the gunk.  We keep him . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:14:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665227 Marie L. 2009-04-24T23:14:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665220 Life with a Bugaboo (Mac) is complicated -- he's basically a happy child but he also feels things very intensely.  So when he gets upset he *really* gets upset.  And an outburst can last . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:08:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665220 Marie L. 2009-04-24T23:08:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665219 I spend most of Mac's swimming lesson admiring his teacher, Spencer.  Did I mention that Spencer is really nice looking?  And has this wonderful swimmers build?   Of course, I . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:06:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665219 Marie L. 2009-04-24T23:06:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665217 I took the kids to the Easter egg hunt at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church just before Easter.  It was very nice, the kids had a lot of fun.  We were there a bit early (since I wasn't sure . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:04:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665217 Marie L. 2009-04-24T23:04:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665216 I took Alex to her riding lesson last night.  She has just started back to riding this season and Robert has taken her a couple times so I have not had a chance to see her ride in a while.  . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665216 Marie L. 2009-04-24T23:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665214 I have been taking Alex and Mac to various libraries since they were babies.  I remember my Grandmother taking me to libraries when I was quite young and my fascination with them has never dimmed . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:59:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665214 Marie L. 2009-04-24T22:59:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977661172 I lost my job last week after many years with the same company.  I am, of course, looking for another job but the economy is not exactly helpful in that regard right now and I know that despite many . . . Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:15:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977661172 Marie L. 2009-04-20T18:15:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616051 I have finally been able to return to work and to Gather after another round of major illness and hospitalization (for a month once again) -- and there have been a lot of changes around here!  I . . . Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:42:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616051 Marie L. 2009-03-06T17:42:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977479600 I received a very nice package with kitty treats and stickers and two dvd's of cartoons and some tea -- but I can't find a name so I'm not sure who to thank.  So thank you to whoever . . . Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:19:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977479600 Marie L. 2008-10-16T18:19:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464809 I went to the kid's sale over the weekend -- I've never been to this one (it happens twice a year) so I wasn't sure what to expect.  It was packed!  I didn't look at clothes . . . Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:39:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464809 Marie L. 2008-10-01T18:39:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464793 I took Alex to her riding lesson the other day  She has inherited my love of horses and has begged for lessons since she was old enough to talk (and trust me, she started talking young and has never . . . Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:30:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464793 Marie L. 2008-10-01T18:30:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464766 I'm running a bit late on my review -- my apologies -- I wanted to take them to our Daisy Scout troop and see what they thought :-)  I've always been a fan of Teddy Grahams so it was . . . Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:00:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464766 Marie L. 2008-10-01T18:00:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977424413 After the major surgery and a month in the hospital in May I tried to get back to Gather in June while I was recuperating.  But I just didn't seem to have the energy for anything, much less being . . . Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:18:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977424413 Marie L. 2008-08-18T20:18:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365055 Well, I have been gone just over a month from Gather, from the internet in general, from my life!  It was a truly awful month spent in the hospital wishing I was home and worrying that I might never . . . Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:51:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365055 Marie L. 2008-06-10T20:51:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977304433 I'm sick, yet again.  This time with an acute sinus infection.  I can't seem to get well and I'm so frustrated.  I was really hoping that once the weather started getting nicer . . . Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:31:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977304433 Marie L. 2008-04-08T00:31:25Z