http://willdurant.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Julie R. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:33:54 GMT 2010-01-02T02:33:54Z 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=281474977758693 Last night inside my heart I died Your love was gone and I could not deny The truth in the flames of the burning blame. Once upon a time I lived, Sentimental love was all I had to give. My tears . . . Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:25:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758693 Julie R. 2009-08-01T04:25:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699866 She was a farmer's wife Up at dawn...with her apron on Greeting another day.   Five a.m. breakfast ended Her man is out the door...like every day before She sits at the table and rests. . . . Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:02:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699866 Julie R. 2009-06-03T06:02:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679295 Just now I'm tired, Tired of living.   But I know I'm not ready for dying Not just now anyway.   There's too much to do Until the end of my days   . . . Mon, 11 May 2009 01:52:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679295 Julie R. 2009-05-11T01:52:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653334 Sometimes I just want to fall off the face of the earth Because I am so tired of living this unremarkable life. I despair of an existence without any hope or rewqrd. That negates all the things . . . Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:31:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653334 Julie R. 2009-04-11T21:31:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977642229 Forlorn blue eyes framed by wisps of silvery hair Lines of age along my cheeks and bags beneath my eyes I'm getting slow and older I tell myself As I gaze into the mirror.   A . . . Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:21:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977642229 Julie R. 2009-03-31T06:21:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637556 The years slipped by My babies became men with lives of their own My job was done. The years slipped by Swallowed up by loneliness, drowning in despair... My truth was beheld. I was . . . Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:53:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637556 Julie R. 2009-03-26T03:53:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599453 As I stood on my back porch My face bathed in moonbeams and stars Light years away From the love that was our's Now dying, dying in the night.   I walked back into the kitchen . . . Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:17:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599453 Julie R. 2009-02-19T05:17:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593131 My gentle soul longs to lie down and slumber, to keep out the sadness, the rain, my humblest pain. Because my Fate has been written and signed. The despair that I find gives little choice but . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:03:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593131 Julie R. 2009-02-13T06:03:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977567005 The longest speech was given by William Henry Harrison on March 4, 1861. It was 8, 445 words and took 1 hour and 45 minutes to deliver. The shortest speech was given by George Washington on March 4, . . . Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:32:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977567005 Julie R. 2009-01-18T20:32:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565233 When I realized I loved you It became a struggle within my heart Because I knew I would be in bondage And all my hopes and desires Would never ease the pain Of knowing what loving you is . . . Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:35:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565233 Julie R. 2009-01-16T19:35:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977564712 While I can't berlieve I'm not here for a reason I've searched and I can find no reason for my existence A cold emptiness has settled in my heart And my eyes are so tired and sad. . . . Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:40:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977564712 Julie R. 2009-01-16T05:40:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560674 1.What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhino? Answer:  El-if-I-no.   2. A magician was driving down the road...then he turned into a driveway.   3. Why don't . . . Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:08:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560674 Julie R. 2009-01-12T07:08:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556789 Love's bitter fate is all I taste O sweet soul! Time honored friend Repaint my sad, tear stained face So this broken heart can mend   My God! I am weary... Life has worn away . . . Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:33:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556789 Julie R. 2009-01-08T06:33:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547403 Any AC/DC fans out there? What's your favorite song? Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:23:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547403 Julie R. 2008-12-29T06:23:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547392 "There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damned lies, and statistics." Benjamen Disraeli Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:56:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547392 Julie R. 2008-12-29T05:56:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544839 Are you ready for the other side of the coin? Who died on Christmas Day? 1921-Hans Huber(composer)died age 69 1926-Yoshihito(123rd Emperor of Japan)died age 47 1946-W.C. Fields(actor/writer/comedian)died . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:26:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544839 Julie R. 2008-12-25T06:26:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544828 Ever wondered, apart from us average folk, who was born on Christmas Day? 1642-Sir Issac Newton 1821-Clara Barton(founder of The Red Cross) 1899-Humphrey Borgart 1907-Cab Calloway(bandleader/singer) . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:05:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544828 Julie R. 2008-12-25T06:05:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542784 Today is my 53th birthday and I just wanted everyone to know how happy I am to be alive! Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:24:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542784 Julie R. 2008-12-22T20:24:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520469 Two small boys, not yet old enough to be in school, were overheard talking at the zoo one day. "My nane is Billy. What's your's?" asked the first boy. "Tommy" replied . . . Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:47:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520469 Julie R. 2008-11-28T21:47:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977518730 These days more and more of us are keeping our pets indoors. I do. I have two cats. One is a run of the mill long haired black cat I named "Speedy" because when she was a kitten she liked to . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:01:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977518730 Julie R. 2008-11-26T20:01:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516568 Did you know? The very first Thanksgiving celebrated in 1621 was actually a three day celebration. The Pilgrims mentioned eating: corn, Indian corn, barley, peas, waterfowl, deer, bass, cod, and . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:56:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516568 Julie R. 2008-11-24T20:56:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516547 It's that time of year again when we all gather around the table with our loved ones to give thanks, but what about that turkey dinner we are about to devour? Here is the breakdown in calories of . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:37:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516547 Julie R. 2008-11-24T20:37:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516545 It's that time of year again when we all gather around the table with our loved ones to give thanks, but what about that turkey dinner we are about to devour? Here is the breakdown in calories of . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:36:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516545 Julie R. 2008-11-24T20:36:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504447 On two seperate occasions I have posted articles and have come to find that they were never published. There was nothing wrong with the content. Nothing was offensive. It is really maddening when you spend . . . Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:45:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504447 Julie R. 2008-11-12T04:45:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498188 Obama Won! Yea! Even when I was bombarded by my husband's assurance that McCain would probably win, I never doubted Obama's chances for a second--yet I feel lost now and depressed. I was so . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:05:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498188 Julie R. 2008-11-05T05:05:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977474277 Here's a fact that I do not think the majority of Americans understand and that is the naming of sons and daughters in the Middle East, Africa, and the parts of Southern Asia where Islam is practiced. . . . Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:58:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977474277 Julie R. 2008-10-11T05:58:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977473913 I came so close. I opened the door and I looked out. But I could not open the door and walk away. I suppose my fear kept me from going. Oh, God! I came so close... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:59:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977473913 Julie R. 2008-10-10T20:59:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448196 My husband and I are both Democrats who support Obama of course, but ever since Obama picked Joe Biden as his running mate my husband is sure of certain failure. He tells me at least a half a dozen times . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:17:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448196 Julie R. 2008-09-13T22:17:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439854 I want to go back, but I can't Because there is no place left for me. It seems so unjust I rant and rave That here in this foreign land I have to be. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:40:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439854 Julie R. 2008-09-04T22:40:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435733 I would just like to mention that September 1st is the first day of Ramadan. So I extend my greetings to all of the Muslims at Gather in hoping that this Holy month of Ramadan is especially blessed for . . . Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:23:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435733 Julie R. 2008-09-01T04:23:47Z