As the holidays draw nearer by the day, I wanted to make sure you had all the tools in your life to help keep you stress-free, organized and happy.Â
Sit back and relax, enjoy this edition of Today on Gather!
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Before I get to the normal Weekend columns, I wanted to draw your attention to a few posts. Â |
Are you ready to write with this wonderful prompt? I bet you are up to the challenge! Â
  by Greg Schiller Every once in a while, a sentence stops you. It may cause you to pause and mull over the sound and structure of the words or to hesitate as a pang of jealousy grips your insides and you mutter . . . |
   by JOHN BECK  Returning from security duty on the international space mission to repair the Spitzer Space Telescope, the Gurkha warrior left the Nepalese Army and bought a ranch in Texas. While out riding to . . . |  by Mike Firesmith I once took a kumquat from my shopping cart, And carved it into a piece of art, I tossed it at a man who was a cowboy, Indian, spaceman, soldier, or policeman and . .   |
   by Pam Brittain  Just as Rex, the elderly, muscular cowboy, was checking in to Baby Boomer’s Care Center and on the day of December 24, Emma brought in a shopping cart filled with kumquats. Emma was a sweet . . . |   by jeanne clarke  It's Christmas (I know; you're shocked) and our leader Kay is still away, so let's end the year with a bang...and a prompt from someone else. The oft-renamed Silver Orb/Orbus Argentum/Zippy . . . |
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 Do you have last minute purchases to make and don't have a lot of money to spend?  Introducing Rose Hill!
She will be our "Shopping for or creating gifts for under $10" specialist" Cool Gifts for Ten Dollars or less - Ten best gift ideas  | Are you looking for a few posts to give you an idea of the wonderful people in the world? Check out this post! Woman is Life ~ for Friday Writing Essential by JOHN BECK
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| Do you need to make a few more things to keep Christmas full of glow? Introducing Elaine A.
How about some  homemade crafts?  |  Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner so you can get some rest before you prepare that feast on Christmas day? Introducing ? Aunt Shanny .
Cooking with the slow cooker is the answer to your dilima!  Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage Supper  | |
| The holidays is a wonderful time of year but it can be stressful and bring out the bad in people. Introducing Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~.
This column will help you deal with those stressful times when abuse can be the result. Â | Do you enjoy giving homemade gifts that are usable every day of the year? Introducing Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N.
This  column will help you with making homemade soaps, lotions, candles and such. Please join me in welcoming our new Homemade Soap, Aromatherapy, lotions and more Expert. Healing Ointment with Lavender  | |
 Introducing “Gather Author Tips†Column.
 Patricia enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with the members in the Gather community. Novel Writing Tools & Tips #21: Goal-Setting for Writers | Are you prepared for those little aches and pains that come with the holidays? Introducing “Gather Nurse On Call†column.
 Happy Headache-Free Holidays!!!
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 Make sure you take the best photos you can over the holidays. Those photos will be your memories and your future generations memories as well. Introducing the “Gather Photography Tipsâ€.
 Photographing the Christmas Lights  Black and White or Monochrome Photography How To Create A Photo Cube  |     Congratulations to the winners of the points from the Holiday Fire Safety Chat December 15th!who will each receive 100 Gather Points:    | |
 | The holidays can bring out the stress in ways that not only affect us but also those around us. Introducing the Mental Health Column:
 She Don't Lie....Cocaine.... Mental Health Column 22: Drug Addiction  REMEMBER: This column is not a substitute for your Doctor, Pharmacist, Nurse, Emergency Room Personnel Therapist or Psychiatrist | |
I think most of us want to look younger and healthier. The media want to lie to us and make us spend a lot of money just to find out the product does not work.
Lori is a product tester. She shares her honest  findings with us. | ||
 I imagine all of us have been affected by cancer in our lives. The holidays can bring back the memories of lost loved ones.
|  Have you considered writing a family newsletter instead of or in addition to sending Christmas cards this year?  Len can help you do up that newsletter in style! Introducing “Gather Writing With Len†column.
These tips are written and shared by Len Maxwell. Len is a talented author and enjoys sharing his tips with others in the Gather community. Capitalization in Writing -- A Tutorial  | |
 A great way to unwind at the end of the day is to read a good book in bed. You really do not need to spend any money on them either. Â
Alicia's Weekly FREE Ebooks  |  Introducing the "Computer Tips & Tricks" column:
Jeff G owns the group Computer Care. He has been sharing information for a long time on gather. However, not too many people have been utilizing the group or the talents of Jeff. So this column will be posted on Friday in an effort to help you with your computer problems and questions. This weeks column is: | |
  |     2nd Christmas Contest -TWO Prizes to be Awarded! (Adjusted-for Prize Content)  Contest ran by Gather member:
Dana Sorry about the last minute swap. This win would be for the print format...BUT just saw that the Kindle Version is Currently FREE! Easy Entry! Just tell me what your most memorable Christmas memory is. Since I ran late posting the Christmas Contest this Contest will feature a Second Prize to be given out...
One winner will win the above novel as well as authorly swag AND One Winner will Win the below Snowflake Broach and some Authorly Swag.
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A FEW HELPFUL POSTS:
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 The Benefits Of Starting Your Own Group ~ An Online Filing System |
This post is submitted each weekday in an attempt to keep you in the know as to what is happening around the community. It will list the current contests, winners, and important announcements from the gather Staff. It will also spotlight members posts and photos for your viewing pleasure. Connect with Connie C to keep with this post. | Programs and Contests Gather is always adding new contests exclusively for the members of the Gather community. Other companies use the gather community to test their programs and products to get a feel for how they are working in the community. Connect to Stefanie Plum to hear about all these offers and promotions. |
 Where To Find Things On Gather  Do you often get confused when you are looking for something in particular? You are not alone, it seems that we all forget where things are when we don't access them on a daily basis. There is a wonderful post written by Gather support Chuck McGuire. It has just about everything you need to know in a simple to read format. |
In an attempt to get your questions and problems taken care of in a timely manner, Gather has a staff of customer support agents just for your problems. However, keep in mind that they cannot help you if you don't tell them what is going on. Please refer all your questions, concerns, and feedback to the official Gather HELP FORM. The Gather staff will respond (if necessary) by email. The Gather Help Desk will be used for important announcements so feel free to check it out from time to time. Keep In Mind that Gather will email you, at your regular email account NOT your Gather email. |
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Comments: 40
I had to make it up to everyone for doing such a lowsy job on the last edition. I do hope you find the post helpful. I do believe you have a new icon.
It is good to see you. I hope you find all the posts and columns that are spotlighed helpful. Do you have your home decorated?
Our community looks like the power company will be rich soon. LOL
You are so welcome. Hope your family has a wonderful Christmas as well. Will you be spending it with family?
Both our daugthers will be home, along with their families. So it will be a wonderful Christmas! Family is so important and I miss mine so much. We have 4 Grandkids now and I am so excited to see them. Can't wait.
It is funny how we hear all our live "Live each day like it is your last" but until you are told you may not live another year, it does not soak in.
I love your posts. They are always great fun to read. I would spotlight them more but there are just so many wonderful members to spotlight that I don't want to keep spotlighting the same ones.
Have a wonderful Christmas! Will you be spending it with your family? I bet your grandkids love Christmas at Grandpa's house. :)
It is good to see you. I bet the store business is getting crazy this time of year. For such a great season, some people can get really rude this time of year.
I was really glad to hear that you are considering publishing some of your work. I hope you do Childrens books. There is a big demand for quality childrens books.
Will your family all be home for Christmas?
Try to take it easy and get you some rest.
It seems like when it rains it pours! I do hope your family gets a break from all the stress. I know how stressful life can be when family is sick.
I use a nebulizer too so I know how it makes the little guy shake so when he gets a treatment. Bless his heart.
It sure does seem when it rains it pours.
I am glad you enjoyed the post.
Why does it surprise you that I spotlighted your post? You are a very talented writer. I do hope you know that. You have the ability to bring thoughts to the readers mind while reading your work. Well done, my friend.
I really think you would love Patricia's columns. I have them spotlighted above as well. She shares some great tips on writing, publishing and more.
I've read almost all of Patricia's posts (except the exerpts from her new book). She is the reason that I continue to find the right audience for my book. She posted a wonderful review for me and we've become good friends. Largely because I read her first Hannaria Series and emailed her asking if she was going to leave me up in the air at the end. Well, the answer was "of course", so I ended up reading all of them. Anxiously waiting for this next one.
I appreciate the prayers more than you know. I need them now more than ever. I am in a group for cancer pain patients now and it is helping me deal with all the pain and the thoughts that keep running through my mind.
I started to add a link to your profile page telling the community you would direct them in making scrapbooks with their holiday photos. What do you think?
I would be glad to help anyone with scrapbooking, ideas and doing things with holiday photos, if I possibly can.
I have a suggestion: Just a suggestion. I wonder if you would do a post and request questions. You could answer others questions as to scrapbooking. Q&A sort of post. I will spotlight it if yo do one up now.
Think I'm headed to bed...ughhh!
I love your Christmas icon! Love it!
Hope your life is getting better. How are the boys? Has your husband found a job yet? Are you still working all the time?
They are very excited about Christmas of course, and are fine.
No, he hasn't found a job he's still receiving Unemployment.
I work two days a week. And, during the week, I earn money through Gather, and other websites
Thanks for being "you". I hope you get to feeling better and it's wonderful that your family (and grandkids, I WANT one) are spending Christmas with you. Our son is coming and guess what? He'll be doing the cooking (he's a great cook), while I'll do the desserts -- we did the opposite on Thanksgiving and had a good time.
Love,
Mare~