http://wilsongoddard.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:50:17 GMT 2010-01-04T12:50:17Z 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=281474977971485 As a new year dawns, it is customary to make resolutions. These are our goals, our hopes, our promises to ourselves... and, sometimes, even our little self-deceptions (such as the popular resolutions . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:03:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971485 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2010-01-01T16:03:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970692   I've been busy with other things, so I hadn't had a chance to post this. Why are there no unhealthy treats that I've resisted on most days? Because I either don't have the temptations . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:15:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970692 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-12-31T21:15:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955872 T here are those things that you probably shouldn't do to a cat. Oh, the cat may not repay you right then and there, but she'll keep the incident in the back of her mind. Then, when you least expect it, . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:21:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955872 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-12-20T20:21:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955856   ‘Tis the season for holiday greetings, and Hallmark has cute new DVD greetings for the season. I was one of the people recently selected to review these cards. As I sa id, the . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:04:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955856 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-12-20T20:04:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945633   I still look for you as I walk along this corridor. Bearing books to instruct for the living and for the passed. The clock strikes . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:36:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945633 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-12-14T02:36:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945510 What careless kiss was this that stole my heart from me? What whispered words were these that made me glad of the theft? What poison was used to lace it before . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:39:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945510 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-12-14T00:39:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945492             Cold droplets pelt glass Threats of things to come carried In winter’s whispers Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:17:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945492 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-12-14T00:17:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942745   December 7 1. How many minutes of exercise did you complete today? 15 2. What Omega 3-enriched foods did you eat today? None 3. What . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:09:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942745 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-12-11T17:09:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924289 The holidays are upon us again. Along with all that holiday shopping comes a lot of debt and stress. How can we avoid the downsides to the holidays? How can we give gifts that are meaningful? . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:41:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924289 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-30T21:41:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910646 Sometimes, you just want chocolate. Well, sometimes, I just want chocolate. As far as I’m concerned, it is one of the basic food groups. When I first met chocolate Newman-O’s, I just had . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910646 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-20T19:58:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910494 “Seven whole grains/ Awaken all my senses/ Warm and delightful.” That’s what the package for Kashi Tuscan Veggie Bake says as it promises an entrée comprised of 7-whole . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910494 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-20T17:50:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910299 New Moon hit theaters last night, and diehard Twilight fans were out in full force to catch the latest movie in the Bella-Edward saga penned by Stephanie Meyers. Many had been eagerly awaiting . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910299 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-20T15:50:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908579 Christmas is almost here. The holiday means different things to different people. However, for most kids, it means getting new toys. With that in mind, W.A.T.C.H. (World Against Toys Causing Harm) . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:38:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908579 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-19T15:38:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907964 In what could be called breaking news (if adequate stretching of the imagination is utilized), ugly Americans have been spotted spreading truffle butter on whole wheat bagels while doing French laundry . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:17:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907964 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-19T07:17:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905068   With the holidays approaching, it is good to sometimes stop and nourish your soul. With that in mind, here are five websites that will help you keep in touch with your faith, ethics and, in . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:43:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905068 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-17T17:43:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904594   When the month started, I had hoped to have “won” NaNoWriMo by about halfway through the month. Yes, that was an optimistic goal, since that would require 50,000 words. However, . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:03:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904594 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-17T12:03:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904504 The small town of Trinity, S.C. is a picturesque sort of place. It has a lot of small town charm.... and a wickedly dark side. The town is run by Sheriff Lucas Buck (Gary Cole). The sheriff's angelic . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:35:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904504 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-17T10:35:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896593 Doggy duo Outstanding Gorgeous Sensational Rummaging Unusual Loving Entertaining Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896593 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-11T22:00:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894880 There are some brands that have well-earned good reputations. Kashi is one of those companies. I’ve had several of their products, and I have yet to meet one that I didn’t like. Whe . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:43:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894880 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-10T23:43:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894308   The horse was half dead by the time that the saloon came in sight. Barnabas had been riding hard throughout the day and night with those four cowboys close behind. They would see him . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:34:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894308 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-10T16:34:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977893094 Dear Cats, I feel fortunate to know all of you. As you remind me each day, I am blessed to be able to devote so many hours each day serving you. Not all humans are so blessed, and they should . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:32:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977893094 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-09T23:32:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891313   If there is peace to be found, let me find it. Don’t let me to opportunity be blinded. Let me be sure of my path each day. Do not let me stumble and go astray. . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:58:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891313 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-08T20:58:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890387 Who do you want to go home to visit? or Who do you want to come home to visit you? Why? I would love for one of my best friends, who is currently living in Florida, to be able to come visit for the . . . Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:47:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890387 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-07T23:47:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882099   Well, it’s now rapidly moving toward the end of the second day of NaNoWriMo. So far, I have logged 2,335 words; however, I have plans to sit down and do a bit more typing this evening. . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:31:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882099 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-11-02T22:31:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879442   I died as a priest. One would think that would be the end of the story, but it’s not. I was reborn. As those wretched thieves left my broken body there in the temple with the others, . . . Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:50:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879442 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-10-31T19:50:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878477 The little ghosts and ghouls are skipping their costumed ways down your street. Soon, they’ll be ringing your doorbell and singing a chorus of “trick or treat.” . . . Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:12:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878477 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-10-31T00:12:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870814 I don’t know what time it started. I would hear the growl and, then, an answering meow. This went on for a while, with me occasionally mumbling an admonishment at my girl pup to stop harassing . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:01:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870814 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-10-26T18:01:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868378 I hadn’t planned to start my travels in such a manner. In fact, I wasn’t even certain if I was going to keep the RV... Ah, but how often does life go as planned? So, there . . . Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:22:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868378 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-10-24T18:22:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977867562 Sitting in darkness. Looking for some light. Some illumination. No candle offered. No match to borrow. No flint to strike. Sitting in darkness. . . . Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:31:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977867562 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-10-24T00:31:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865739 Gold touching gold as last rays gleam Touching the mind like a sweet dream As a slice of the world slips onward Toward the dimming of the light Fading to night, fading . . . Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:19:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865739 Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. 2009-10-22T22:19:39Z