http://wisteria.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Teresa L. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:34:06 GMT 2010-01-07T17:34:06Z 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=281474977344518 Prayer for One Who Contemplates Suicide O God of eternal life, bless all who contemplate taking their own life. Grant them peace from the internal fears and doubts, from the turmoil of . . . Tue, 13 May 2008 12:35:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344518 Teresa L. 2008-05-13T12:35:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296369 A timer.  I am trying to study for my Oncology Certified Nurse exam.  I really need to dedicate more time to the books, but Gather is calling to me.  I don't want to miss beautiful . . . Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:47:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296369 Teresa L. 2008-03-29T14:47:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271667 The day is finally here!  I leave for Greece this morning.  I will be Meeting my daughter in Athens.  She is coming down from Bulgaria.  I haven't seen her since January . . . Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:19:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271667 Teresa L. 2008-02-29T12:19:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977260068 I love my iPod.  Over 8000 songs in one place.  It makes my heart twitter.  I am intrigued by what comes up when I set it to shuffle.  These are twelve that played before I sat down . . . Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:54:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977260068 Teresa L. 2008-02-17T00:54:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977255173 The wind is blowing at a constant 27 mph with gusts over 60 mph.  Sticks and branches are hitting the house and the siding creaks with the gusts.  This is how the weather has been all day.  . . . Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:51:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977255173 Teresa L. 2008-02-11T01:51:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977255066 Have you ever sent an e-mail and realized... ooopppssss.... you didn't mean to do so?  Oh my I did it today.  My almost ex sent an e-mail telling me my mother had called him to check . . . Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:27:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977255066 Teresa L. 2008-02-10T23:27:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241761 My friend Patty was diagnosed with a brain tumor almost five years ago.  After almost two years of dealing with that she found she had lymphoma.  She dealt with both in her own way --- with . . . Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:18:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241761 Teresa L. 2008-01-27T20:18:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241478 Today I will spend time looking for the best deal on my plane tickets for Greece.  It will be my first trip there.... does anyone have any recommendations, warnings, or Greek travel tales to share . . . Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:37:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241478 Teresa L. 2008-01-27T14:37:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241037 This is my wishlist from bookcrossing.   I have received, as gift or in trades, books that I wished to read.  I have too many books in my TBR(to be read) so I am waiting to run across . . . Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:51:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241037 Teresa L. 2008-01-26T21:51:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977232677 This is one of the basics of simpleliving/frugality.... what is the most cost effective and earth-friendly way to heat a 2500sq foot Cape Cod? I am living alone until August when my daughter returns . . . Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:31:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977232677 Teresa L. 2008-01-17T23:31:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977217255 Good morning, and happy New Year!  It is a beautiful, cold clear day here in the mountains.  We should have snow by this afternoon. I am so excited about having snow.  I'll brave . . . Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:32:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977217255 Teresa L. 2008-01-01T13:32:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977215465 I am searching for help with the best plan for communicating with my daughter while she is in Bulgaria.  As I start to research, I find it is overwhelming.  We will be using the computer to . . . Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:42:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977215465 Teresa L. 2007-12-30T04:42:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977212006 This came in my e-mail this morning.  I checked it out to make sure it is not just another urban legend.  It checked out as being true...   http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp . . . Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:23:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977212006 Teresa L. 2007-12-24T18:23:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977198752   1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? I was going to be named after my grandmothers, "Mary Jane", but my older brother chose Teresa Ann. 2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? . . . Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:55:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977198752 Teresa L. 2007-12-09T15:55:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977188304 I am searching for words and have been unable to define trust to someone who is demanding that I defend my lack of trust.  It is making me very curious about others.  What is your . . . Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:39:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977188304 Teresa L. 2007-11-28T00:39:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977184091 This is an e-mail from my in-box this morning.  I thought I would post it here to encourage people to check out David's amazing story as a cancer survivor at davidmbailey.com or his music at . . . Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:17:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977184091 Teresa L. 2007-11-22T14:17:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977179986 Edgar Meyer is playing with the symphony tonight at Milligan College, in Tennessee.  The local NPR station, WETS, did an interview with him this afternoon.   He mentioned working . . . Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:38:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977179986 Teresa L. 2007-11-17T19:38:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977105312 Scattered is my label right now.  Paper, clothes, and my thoughts are scattered.  I am sure many would tell me this is a sign of depression and I should see a doctor.  I think it is a sign . . . Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:09:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977105312 Teresa L. 2007-09-03T15:09:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977103489 This doesn’t happen often but when it does it is misery. It has been one of those weeks and it is all circling in my brain with no place to go.   The first twinges started around 2:00AM: . . . Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:17:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977103489 Teresa L. 2007-09-01T08:17:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977090391 Dog days are here. The day was hot and sticky so I waited until dusk for a walk. Maybe it was the darkness, or the romance music of the crickets and cicadas. Maybe it was noticing the scent of my own perfume . . . Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:21:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977090391 Teresa L. 2007-08-19T02:21:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977076218 WARNING: RANT AHEAD This is one of the few things I ever rant about. It makes me crazy. Why are some drivers so inattentive, selfish, or oblivious to emergency vehicles? This afternoon as I drove home, . . . Sat, 04 Aug 2007 22:37:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977076218 Teresa L. 2007-08-04T22:37:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977016601 Two more people in our community committed suicide this weekend.  I will post this information in hope of another family being spared this pain.  Thank you for taking the time to read this. . . . Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:41:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977016601 Teresa L. 2007-06-01T01:41:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011079 I'm looking out on the lovely morning. The leaves are almost completely filling the trees and are dancing gently with the breeze. I can hear the birds, finches and wrens, waiting to come to the feeders. . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 15:31:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011079 Teresa L. 2007-05-27T15:31:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010591   My daughter is in Chapel Hill for the weekend. This means that I can listen to any music I like, as early in the day as I like. My daughter appreciates all kinds of music having grown up listening . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 01:47:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010591 Teresa L. 2007-05-27T01:47:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946680 The Triumphal Entry 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find . . . Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:21:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946680 Teresa L. 2007-03-31T13:21:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976940118 THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the 6 weird things about him/herself. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the rules clearly. In the . . . Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:46:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976940118 Teresa L. 2007-03-24T02:46:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976930944 Since the death of my son I never know from one moment to the next what is around the bend that will cause tears or bring peace.  Tonight, at my daughter's request, I bought ramen.  The night . . . Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:34:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976930944 Teresa L. 2007-03-14T00:34:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976920676 Peace has been a blessing for me over the past nine months. Everyday holds some joy that keeps the sadness and pain from enfolding me. But there are moments when I am ambushed by my grief. This evening . . . Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:43:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976920676 Teresa L. 2007-02-28T23:43:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976907874 Tonight I had the opportunity to hear The Gibson Brothers. I won’t try to be a music critic, or an eloquent writer. In simple words I will tell you that if you love good, traditional bluegrass, you . . . Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:45:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976907874 Teresa L. 2007-02-11T04:45:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976907523 Do you ever want a day completely free of any obligation? Today I am longing for such a day, and thought I was going to have 24 hours all to myself. Then I looked on the calendar and realized that I have . . . Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:55:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976907523 Teresa L. 2007-02-10T18:55:34Z