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by ~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W.
Member since:
June 16, 2007

Nalita Media: Presenting, "A Beautiful World"

July 09, 2008 06:03 PM EDT (Updated: July 13, 2008 07:13 PM EDT)
views: 211 | comments: 87

Ooooh, I has soooo much fun doing this article. 

As I looked at each Icon, I was able to see and

appreciate the individuality, the spirit of expression, 

the talent, and the personality that went behind each one. 

We are a human race of INFINITE variety;

I cannot WAIT to do the fellas.  

Fellas this should be a treat for you as well.

Ladies, I hope you enjoy seeing yourself,

how much you contrast with all the others,

AND identifying your friends in here,

as well as the Louie Armstrong tune,

for despite all its problems, it still is

***************A WONDERFUL WORLD! ***************

Special thank you to Rosa See Ya for the July Banner,

and Bhawana for the International Women's Banner

 

Watch the Youtube Video for A Wonderful World with Louie Armstrong: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=075E59086E81B24E

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I see trees of green (April H.)   (ELLEN B.)

red roses too

I see them bloom

for me and you           

and I think to myself           

"What a wonderful world".

I see skies of blue(Patti M.) (Susan K.)

clouds of white  

bright blessed days,           

dark sacred nights

and I think to myself,      



 

"What a wonderful world".   (Image courtesy of T. Cheri Photography --see below)

     

The colors of the rainbow

So pretty in the sky         

Are also on the faces

of people going by

I see friends (Amanda "middle of nowhere" C.)

shaking hands

saying

"How do you do?" (Cortney R.)(Tracy R.)

They're  really saying, (Tabitha T.) 



 

"I love you."          

I hear babies crying

I watch them grow

They'll learn much

Than I'll ever know,

and I think to myself, Mary Ann E.

"What a wonderful world".(Image courtesy of reena d. See below.)

 The colors of the rainbow 

 So pretty in the sky 

Are also on the faces

of people going by

I see friends

shaking hands

saying

"How do you do?"

They're  really saying, (Ruth {G.R.I.T.S.})

 "I love you."  

I hear babies crying

I watch them grow

They'll learn much

Than I'll ever know,

and I think to myself,

"What a wonderful world".   

Yes I think to myself

and I think to myself, what a wonderful world    (Bob LOVES Terry!)

and I think to myself . . .

what a wonderful world.ooooooh yeah!!!!!

________________________________________________________________

What a Wonderful World ~~ Louis Armstrong

I see trees of green........ red roses too
I see em bloom..... for me and for you
And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue..... clouds of white
Bright blessed days....dark sacred nights
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are also on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
Theyre really sayin......i love you.

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
Theyll learn much more.....than Ill never know
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are there on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
Theyre really sayin...I ....love....you).

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
*spoken*(you know their gonna learn
A whole lot more than Ill never know)
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself .......what a wonderful world.

U.S Copyright, all rights reserved.

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Gather Women's Coalition:

  ...........................................

Wanda H.    ♥♥ reena d.      Bhawana BUSY BUZZY B.            Shirley U Understand Me S. 

     ...............

Jo C.            Miz Sheri                   Julie (searching for AND finding... serenity) G.

        .........        .........          

Stacie N.      necee t.       Elsie Duggan      Robyn F.      Alison Pearce          Kay M.

........ .......................          

Aunt Boni H.      Catherine B.      Rosa See Ya         Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F.

                                 

   donna h.     Otelia S.      Sheila Deeth        Karen E.               Karolyn Q.

~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama 08 W. 

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 July 9: Happy Birthday, Chris!

 Just like I, Chris is a simple country gal, who found her place in Alaska.  After receiving her Ph.D., she moved to the East coast to satisfy a post- doctorate commitment to a mentor at Monell Labs in Philadelphia; the commitment has been satisfied, and she's headed back to her beloved Alaska.  I don't want to speak FOR her, so I'll quote her, words given to incoming and students yet to graduate college in Alaska, but could apply to anyone:

"I have seen nature here in Alaska at its best -- the bears, the foxes, the birds, the voles, and of course, the moose.  The experience has enriched my soul as well as my knowledge and education. . . .If you want a wealth of natural beauty and resources, come to Alaska and be prepared to deal with the cold. . . .Roll up your sleeves and prepare yourself for the experience of a lifetime!"  Then finally: ". . . brace yourself, dig in, move forward, and do not be a quitter."

~~Quotes taken from "Ph.D. Reflections", University of Alaska, Fairbanks

I'll add my bit: she would scare the Hell out of us, while doing her research alone in those wildlife reserves.  They weren't open to the public; she was allowed only because of her research, and permitted ONE assistant in remote areas where there were WILD, huge bears, and she was REQUIRED at all times to carry a huge shotgun for protection (from the bears).  Good heavens!  But she used her skills to survive, saying that using that shotgun would never happen, and laughed at my friends who thought the answer to "bear survival" was to outrun the creature.  (Oooooh, no!)  I'm ROFL laughing about that with her, for my friends tried to argue with her that THEY were right and she was wrong.  No one can outrun a bear!  Part of her Interdisciplinary Ph.D. is Wildlife Biology.  See!  Even now, she is laughing at my friends!

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Image credits:

1.  T. Cheri Photography a. http://www.gather.com/viewImage.jsp?fileId=3096224744811488&grpId=3659174697253319&nav=Groupspace#comments

2.  reena d. http://www.gather.com/viewImage.jsp?fileId=3096224744808415&grpId=3659174697253319&nav=Groupspace#comments

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Comments: 87

Valerie Roars Jul 9, 2008, 6:15pm EDT
Lady Neeeee - You Rock! This is beautiful :)
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Svetlana Goryacheva Jul 9, 2008, 6:26pm EDT
Oh, my!!! ;-) That's just great, dear Nalita! ;-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 9, 2008, 6:29pm EDT
I'm glad you like it, but consider this: I couldn't have done it without any of YOU, so applaud yourself and KEEP PUBLISHING. Remember that I get no credit for your publishing. I simply enjoy seeing and reading it.

Don, the fellas are next. I'm just not saying WHEN!

Thanks all.
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Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jul 9, 2008, 6:37pm EDT
10 Stars! Nice job. That was a lot of work.
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Peter Joseph Swanson Jul 9, 2008, 6:46pm EDT
And YOU make the world beautiful, too !!!
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~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. Jul 9, 2008, 6:55pm EDT
GREAT POST! I enjoyed looking and reading this one.
Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
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Lionel LaVergne Jul 9, 2008, 7:02pm EDT
Now you've made me cry. That was my mother's favorite song. When Louie sang "I hear children cry I watch them grow they'll learn much more than I'll ever know." Mom would say "mais oui" an emphatic yes. Thanks Nene
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donna h. Jul 9, 2008, 7:04pm EDT
hi nalita
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 9, 2008, 7:41pm EDT
Thank you, again Don!
________________________________

Janet! Thank you!
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and thank you very much, Jennifer!
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Peter,
You have to be one of the most gracious people on Gather. Thank you for being so sweet!
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Thanks Joy! I never, ever expected this to be so appreciated. I'm pleased that it is.
_______________________________________________
Lionel,
That's one of the nicest things you have said, and these tears? They're good tears, so I'm happy about them. Mais oui!
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Hi donna,
Over 100k in my email box and counting!
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Thank you Judi, and I wanted to drive home a point, which is
Take a look at the picture of Oprah in the "Beautiful Women Banner", and then look at my sister, Chris. SHE looks more like Oprah -- far more -- than do I. Period. The end! Yes, I agree. There are a few who see differences as a bad thing, as "them and us." I embrace them as a reminder of the infinite variety and uniqueness within each of us -- something to appreciate. How boring if we were all the same.

Thank you for the birthday wish.
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John Philipp Jul 9, 2008, 7:41pm EDT
Wow, Nee, that was a tour de force.

Thanks.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 9, 2008, 7:43pm EDT
Jim,

He is one of the Icons -- himself -- of the music industry. There were a number of artists I could have chosen, but this was HIS song, and therefore the late, great Louis Armstrong was the only choice for my Gather friends.

Thanks Jim. What an honour to have seen him in person!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 9, 2008, 7:44pm EDT
WOW! Thanks, John! Your time is coming. Say, "Cheese!"
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denise e Jul 9, 2008, 7:50pm EDT
Thank you for posting this to GatherFest
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 9, 2008, 7:56pm EDT
Thank you, Cassandra! I see loveliness in every single face, and each representation up there. We (humans) are amazing in our creativity. By the way, I stopped with your Icon, and went to your homepage to get a better look. Applause to YOU, my Dear

Thank you, Denise. I was thinking -- because I am a cat person, that --
WE NEEDED MORE CATS!!!! WHERE WERE ALL OF THE CATS????!!!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 9, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
One important point I might need to put in the article:

If you click on any of the images? Click on them and it shall take you to that person's homepage where you may request a connection, or read their content. This is another way to make friends and/or get to know your fellow Gatherers better
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Kerrell g. Jul 9, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
Two thumbs up and a 10!
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Lisa Frost Jul 9, 2008, 8:11pm EDT
This is really great, you have always had such a talent for putting things together!
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Larry H. Jul 9, 2008, 8:19pm EDT
THANKS FOR SHARING..
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Debby C. Jul 9, 2008, 8:34pm EDT
OH Nee....I loved this! You rock!
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elizabeth e. Jul 9, 2008, 8:54pm EDT
This was a work of art. Bravo!
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Jeff H. Jul 9, 2008, 9:20pm EDT
Wow I am so impressed with this.
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Jeff H. Jul 9, 2008, 9:21pm EDT
You obviously put a lot of effort into this.
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Jeff H. Jul 9, 2008, 9:22pm EDT
"""""No one can outrun a bear!""""""

You really don't necessarily have to outrun the bear. You just have to outrun one of the people you are with getting chased by the bear.
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Ron B. Jul 9, 2008, 9:46pm EDT
Neee, this is amazing and awesome...
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MoonBat FradeyCat Jul 9, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
You did put in a LOT of work in this! A beautiful tribute to your sister and all of the ladies on Gather..

Thanks for letting me know more about you and your compassionate soul!

Cheers and this beer is to you!
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Kay M. Jul 9, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
Great job with this Nalita!
And Happy Birthday to your lovely sister
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Karen E. Jul 9, 2008, 10:48pm EDT
Nee, this is really inspiring. Such a community of friends. Thank you for your hard work and bless you.
Karen
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Wanda H. Jul 9, 2008, 11:26pm EDT
Nee, what a lovely tribute to all of us and thank you for including me in it. It was nice to see my face among so many lovely ladies. You put so much effort and it turned out so great. Thank you for all that you do for us here on Gather. We love you.
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necee t. Jul 9, 2008, 11:36pm EDT
ooh Nee... how sweet of you... i love that song always... wow, lots of great ladies we have here on Gather... thank you for doing this for us... i love you... you rock...
God bless you always... you are a super special woman... woohoo...


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Sheila Deeth Jul 10, 2008, 12:39am EDT
Glad to be back catching up with you all. Thanks Nalita.
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Jan S. Jul 10, 2008, 3:30am EDT
This is awesome, Nalita! I love this song. We are really a big group!
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Bob C. Jul 10, 2008, 7:15am EDT
Great tribute Nalita, to the beautiful ladies of Gather and also your sister! You forgot one of the most beautiful ladies on Gather though! In fact the most beautiful to me. I think it is easy to figure out who I am talking aout ;-)
That's okay, you can put her in the sequel! ;-)
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Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Jul 10, 2008, 8:12am EDT
Nalita, this is absolutely outstanding. It looks great and I bet it was fun to do. The song is perfect for this tribute. Thank you.
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Warren Keating Jul 10, 2008, 9:44am EDT
Excellent idea, excellent execution. Way cool.
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ELLEN B. Jul 10, 2008, 11:10am EDT
You are too cool Nee, and thanks for putting me amongst such great women. I loved seeing my icon there, you know why, and I so appreciate the work you put into this. I went for another scan at 7:a.m. this morning. Just got in and saw this. Cheered me up, and hope is alive and well., Hope to do an article for us very soon. Things should slow down once the diagnosis is in, at least I hope so. You are too much, and such a blessing to have here, for all of us to enjoy. Ellen B
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Robyn F. Jul 10, 2008, 11:41am EDT
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Robyn F. Jul 10, 2008, 11:42am EDT
Nee, that mustve taken soooo much work!!! It it truly a peice you can be proud of, as we are to be included in it:)
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Don (is it 2010 yet?) H. Jul 10, 2008, 1:02pm EDT
On the line "I hear babies crying" you should have put Clark Kent, Don S and Tony S.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 2:14pm EDT
Okay, now see . . . Don H. This is not a political article. Yet your comment is low grade jabs, and so unbecoming, my friend. Let us engage in the proper arena -- a political arena. Clark Kent, Don S. and Tony S. shall not take the bait, shall not sink to a low level and come HERE to address your remark, because it would be inappropriate to do so.

Don't you appreciate the talent, uniqueness, and beauty of the Gather women in this article? Not one, Don?

You have not one complimentary word to say about a single one of them?

Thank you for stopping by, and I hear, as well as perceive your comment.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 2:24pm EDT
Kerrell,
Lisa
, and
Larry -- thank you so immensely!

Lisa, I don't see you much anymore. How's your daughter, and how is Missy?

Debby, thank you, I do so LOVE to rock, especially with Jagger and the BOSSman -- as the old songs goes,
"Start me up, I'll never, never, never STOP! Make a grown man cry!"
So, let's keep rockin' together, Debby . . . PROMISE? I will if you will.

elizabeth what high praise! Thank you! I would love to learn from the very talented people in our group, and welcome invitations to learn, fully aware how busy people are, but if anyone would be willing to take time to take me on, and teach me????
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 2:38pm EDT
Jeff

I shall get back to YOU!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 2:49pm EDT
Thank you, Ron. It means a great deal coming from you. I hold our Veterans in the highest esteem.

Moonbat
Thank you and thank you. My sister is very special to me. We -- of my sisters -- are closest in age. My other sisters are much older. Plus, when I was ill, she was instrumental in instructing my doctor on medications to relieve my suffering, and thank God that he wasn't too puffed-up to not listen to a mere Ph.D. I keep thanking her to this day for that.

Kay
Thank you, and thank you, as well! Chris is going to see the article, and (her nature) shall be humbled by all of these birthday well wishes.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 2:56pm EDT
Karen

What you've said -- a community of friends, and I deeply embrace that philosophy. It is so very true and it reminded me of this:

"to disagree without being disagreeable - that it's possible to compromise so long as you know those principles that can never be compromised; and that so long as we're willing to listen to each other, we can assume the best in people instead of the worst. . . .
~Senator Barack Obama~
February 10, 2007

So then, why is that so hard to do?

What is so "scary" and so "frightening" about that?

You look up at all those wonderful images in the article, and doesn't it seem like the simplest thing to do?

I believe that we oftentimes create our own "frightening" and "scary" demons from the madeup imaginations within the little grey cells in the head.

But that is another story.

Thanks, Karen.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 3:21pm EDT
Wanda,
necee,
reena,

and
Sheila

I might as well include President Kay and Karen (I know you weren't around yet, Karen) in this, too. But, since I have a grouping of you on the thread . . .

It was either late March or early April when we starting discussing the idea of the Coalition. So many things were in flux, and some of us (unfortunately) left Gather because of some of those things. Then I got sick, so forth and so on, but finally at the end of May, the group was formed -- as previously agreed -- this was never to be MY group, but a group formed by a coalition of women. Unfortunately, the way that Gather has groups formatted, it appears that there is ONE group owner, which in the case of "A Beautiful World of Articles, Photo, Videos and You, brought to you by the Gather Women's Coalition" would be misleading -- it is OUR group.

(I hope I got to everyone with administrative permissions; I need to doublecheck.)

I said all of that to say this: YOU PUT A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT, SUPPORT, AND LOVE INTO ME AND YOU KNOW IT. It's what isn't seen; so much of it is personal, and that makes it all of the more endearing and truly a treasure. Now, how do I repay that?

If anything, I have been remiss in my portion of the deal, and I hope to do better in the future. So, thank you all ever so much. I apologize for not giving back in like. I'll try to do better.

Thank you ALL!
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Carol Lloyd Jul 10, 2008, 3:27pm EDT
For me to be left at a loss for words is rare as you well know. What a wonderful article with so much thought and work put into it. Ty for being you Neetah...
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Rhetta A. Jul 10, 2008, 4:08pm EDT
That was beautiful! Thank you Neetah!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 4:14pm EDT
Jan,

Thank you! I'm really pleased you like it.

Bob,

No, I have NO IDEA of whom you speak. But seriously, I don't have her url. I do think it is sweet and romantic the way you do what you do with her. Send me her url, and I'll send her an invite. As a matter of fact, if she joins the group today, I'll add her, I'll edit the article to INCLUDE her JUST FOR YOU.

After all, you are a group member; plus I LOVE passion in a man!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 4:17pm EDT
Ooops. Got stuck with my last comment in queue. Thank you both,
Carol

and

Rhetta!

Carol (lol) WHEN have you EVER been at a loss for words. TELL ME so that I might get a few words in edgewise!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 4:18pm EDT
. . . but you know you're my Girl, Carol!
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Julie (there will always be a rainbow) G. Jul 10, 2008, 4:22pm EDT
Nee, I can't imagine the work you put into this article... it is wonderful and so special...

And for some reason it brings to mind a silly dream I had about three weeks ago, where you threw a banquet for all the members and somehow my sister was there as well... and we were all sitting around looking like our icons (except me... I looked like me, not me on the beach at sunset) and Oprah was there. I got in a line to go meet Oprah and when I got up to her, found out that she was really only about four feet tall.

As I said, it was a very silly dream but I thought I'd share anyway. I'd forgotten all about it till I saw this article.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 4:23pm EDT
Renda,
Warren

and
Selene

Thank you each! I do receive -- as previously mentioned -- a good deal of support from our coalition. Otherwise, I would be wasted, and ineffectual. No queens here; we're equal -- a coalition.

Ellen Thank you, as always. Please email me, and keep me updated about your condition whenever you can. You know I think of you constantly, and want to know. Hugs, prayers, and love to you.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 4:26pm EDT
Julie,

I ROFL about the dream. I believe in the significance of dreams when certain dream them, and so, what do you think the dream meant? I think that Oprah is just about as tall as I, though. Obviously, you brought her DOWN in stature. Interesting.
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Barbary Chaapel Jul 10, 2008, 4:35pm EDT
What a loving and lovely group site, Lady Neeetah.
Thank you for inviting me to join.
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Julie (there will always be a rainbow) G. Jul 10, 2008, 4:40pm EDT
I'm quite sure she is as tall as I am, at least and I have no idea why I would dream her shorter than she is! I usually can figure out a reason or explanation for my dreams, but that one just had me laughing!
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Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Jul 10, 2008, 6:03pm EDT
This is so beautiful!!
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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 10, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
A Big Thank You,from the bottom of my heart. I truly beleive that there are so few people who really care about these things.Your poem and the way of caring and spreading love is adorable Sis. I am always amazed to see your lovely poems and even the selection of so warm words.I apprecaite your love , words and encouraging article.This reminds us all to spread kindnes, love and only love everywhere
A great message, from the most beautiful sister Neeetah,

I love you
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Terry D Jul 10, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
Wow... Nee you are so sweet!
This is absolutely beautful.
One of my all time favorite songs :)
Thank you for all of the time and effort that you put into this article.
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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 10, 2008, 6:45pm EDT
You wrapped everyone here, I feel like I am at home whenever I visit your articles,you give us the most comfortable zone.

and That's rare

one more hug:)
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Bob C. Jul 10, 2008, 7:21pm EDT
Lady Nee,
You made an article filled with beautiful ladies that was done by a beautiful lady turn into something even more beautiful by adding my very beautiful lady!

Thank you for taking the time to find her and get her on here with the rest of the beauties! In fact thank you also for sharing all of the beauties, including the beautiful creator of the article!
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Bob C. Jul 10, 2008, 7:28pm EDT
Lady Nee, you are right, Bob does love Terry!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 7:31pm EDT
Thank you, Bob. Thank you too, for something that YOU inspired that I shall share before Gather shuts down tonight . . .
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 7:35pm EDT
"Bob loves Terry" and I'm just LOVING it, too!

by the way, I'm "Nee"!

The Doc started calling me that a long time ago, and it STUCK!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 7:40pm EDT
Hi Jeff! I didn't forget you. Chris says "hello".

Here Jeff. Want an Alaskan grizzly?
Grizzly

Jeff, you are 6'5" and this thing is at least twice your height. The first time I went to Alaska I made a FOOL of myself telling Alaskans that I wanted to meet a bear and shake his hand. I was thinking of the docile-looking ones I'd seen in the zoo. They would look at my sister and laugh. She told me to stop saying such a silly thing. My city slicker friends think they can outrun THIS. Even standing beneath a stuffed one, I shook, and stopped saying I wanted to meet such a ferocious looking creature.

Hey Jeff: I'll bet I can OUTRUN YOU!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 7:55pm EDT
Hi Barbary!
Oh, I was being VERY purposeful. Stick aroooound, Barbary; stick around! Thank you too, for joining us

Julie Let me know if you come up with any explanations for what you dreamt.

Melinda,
Looking for other suggestions for other things to do. I haven't forgotten about the ads, either. Thank you for this.

Bhawana (little Sis)
I wish I could take credit for those words. As far as I can determine, the late great Louis Armstrong wrote it, and the copyright is his. They're powerful words, aren't they? You have such magic that we all love being in your presence, Bhawana, and have helped so much with our group. Then too, you said you were concerned your pregnancy would limit your time in the group. When have you limited your time in the group? Never! You have been wonderful. Thank you sooooo much!

TerryYou are the inspiration behind the inspiration that is going to bring about more inspiration. Coalitions work, and I already love having you here and look forward to getting to know you better. Bob is a blessed man!
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maria (lurking in the shadows of the night) B. Jul 10, 2008, 8:31pm EDT
Wow Fantastic!!! it must have taken some time to do this. Great
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 9:25pm EDT
I just finished inserting all the new members. Hey, WHY aren't YOU there, Maria.

Naaaaaaaw! That will never do, Maria . . .
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 10, 2008, 9:28pm EDT
I just finished inserting all the new members. Hey, WHY aren't YOU there, Maria.

Naaaaaaaw! That will never do, Maria . . .
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Jeff H. Jul 11, 2008, 3:36am EDT
Wow that bear pic is outstanding. I think I could take him though.......
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Carol Lloyd Jul 11, 2008, 6:19am EDT
Love that Bear
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Bob C. Jul 11, 2008, 6:39am EDT
Nee, The "Bob loves Terry" is what I had figured your added inspiration was. That is so cool. So do we shortly see, who loves all of these other beautiful ladies? Other than all of us that is!

thanks again Nee! It is an honor to be considered your friend!!!
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nancy h. Jul 12, 2008, 2:17pm EDT
Neato, Neeetah!

Seriously, this was really beautiful.
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 13, 2008, 4:31pm EDT
Jeff, Jeff, Jeff. Tsk, tsk, tsk!

See, you would wind up getting both you and me killed.

You said,

"Wow that bear pic is outstanding. I think I could take him though....... "

While I'm certain I could outrun you, you KNOW I would not leave you out there alone fighting a bear. We would go DOWN together, Jeff.
And, for what?

I told Chris what you said, and her response was that you had better hope there was a tree nearby, and you had better be a very fast climber, that's what, OR

take your backpack (properly packed, with no food in it), and cover your head, play dead, and HOPE -- against hope -- that the bear has NO INTEREST in you, and thinks YOU ARE DEAD! If it's a mother bear with cubs, she'll probably move along then, considering you no threat to her cubs, since you've made no aggressive move toward her babies, and she won't be interested in you as a meal.

Do not try to be the hero, Jeff. Else the score?

Yogi Bear -- 1; man--->Jeff -- 0 (Epitaph: Yogi's most recent meal)
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 13, 2008, 4:38pm EDT
Carol,

You say, "Love that Bear". Uh-huh. Well spoken, Carol. As do I, just as long as "that bear" stays where he/she is, and I am as far away from him/her as I am now.

WORD: I have developed a very healthy, life-sustaining respect for "that bear" and his/her fellow bears~~WORD, I say!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 13, 2008, 4:45pm EDT
Bob,

My sentiments are reciprocated, and here is part of the reason why: Somehow, someway -- and I am going to need Kay's, Bhawana's, Reena's, and Rosa's help -- I want to incorporate all of the LADIES of this group into a collage of sorts. You gave me the idea Bob. Now, how to do it, that is the question. I would prefer to learn it myself, like the "give a man a fish", as opposed to "teach a man to fish" theme. Either way, just as long as it's done -- cool.

So thank you for the inspiration!

Nancy,

I don't know why I get embarrassed when someone praises me for this, but I do. Still I humbly thank you, ever so much!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 13, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
Whoa!

Talk about "Shared Silliness" and "Stupid Things I've Done [Two Gather Groups] somehow in trying to edit this article I lost all of the Selected Groups to View the Article.

How did THAT happen????

Imagine it! And only Earl Grey decaffeinated tea to drink. Sounds like its time for something with more PUNCH to it!

Heh, heh, heh!

Coming right up . . .
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Tom d. Jul 14, 2008, 1:08am EDT
I was just browsing around on Gather and saw your email sending me to THIS!

I had to stop and say

WOW!!

Again, a superb job by the QUEEN of Gather articles! A masterpiece.

I share many of the comments above - I liked Jeff's comment about "You only have to outrun one of the people you are running with..." ha, ha. he is right!

I do NOT believe for a second YOU can outrun Jeff - I went and peeked at his pics - he is big, young, and looks fast.

Now , I (Capital I) could have outrun him in my prime - but we all know that was awhile ago - maybe only 12 years ago but still a long time. I was fast - could have caught YOU hon, you know it.

Altho, we all know YOU can't run fast when the MAN chasing you is one you WANT!!

LOL

ROFL

A woman that wants is easy to catch. And WE (stupid and horny) THINK we are fast...

T
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 14, 2008, 4:46pm EDT
Tom,

You should have NEVER left the Bay Area.
We would definitely be hangin' out together . . .

Well, it might be for the best. You would be sure to get me into trouble. I just know you would. I just know it, I just KNOW it!

Thank you for the compliment.

I say to this day that you are the wittiest, talentest, and just all-around best writers on Gather.

You and I BOTH know what is YOUR primary interest and deterrent, you . . .
you . .
HEMINGWAY, you!

I have NOT forgotten -- shall NEVER forget -- that time

I wrote what I considered to be

A MASTERPIECE of an article -- a series of articles,

and

YOU!!!

privately and so graciously (in email)

copied the entire thing and showed me line by line,

and phrase by phrase,

ALL THE ERRORS in it so that I might correct them.

I knew then that you were far beyond Cal Berkeley educated.

That's when you confessed you had done it for a living . . .

Uh . . . NO KIDDING, Tom!

But that was soooo sweet of you to take the time to do that

It shows your character, and the stuff of which you're made

---------->GOOD STUFF!<----------

Through and through, and I'm honoured to know you.

You're not on Gather much these days (Our loss),
but you returned to answer my inquiry about Brett Favre yesterday.
Thank you for that, and

THANK YOU . . . FOR EVERYTHING!!!

A Gentleman to Ladies
and
A Man's Man, too!

Also ---> We still need to hang out in the Bay Area. You have your "faverite" hangouts, and I have mine. So does Nippy the Katz! Between one of us, we should be able to turn this "motha" OUT; I'm already notorious for that. The key is to go someplace where you're unknown, and know you're NEVER go again, then you let your hair down. Otherwise, when they see you coming, they'll say,
"Uh-oh!"
Oh it'll happen; it's just a matter of . . . time. The Bay Area's big enough for the saying:
"What happens in 'Kate's Place' STAYS in 'Kate's Place'."

. . . and there's just several perfect places not far from Stanford . . .
;=)
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Magi the magical poet is riding the wind again Jul 17, 2008, 8:13pm EDT
Oh, what a wonderfully creative tribute to friends!
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 18, 2008, 12:07am EDT
Magi!

Thank you! Again, loved your poem. Outstanding!
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Cyndie G. Jul 19, 2008, 9:10am EDT
Amazing and inspirational. The song always brings a smile to my heart,
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 21, 2008, 2:36pm EDT
Cyndie!

Thank you!
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amy s. Jul 21, 2008, 5:51pm EDT
awesome article thaks for writing it
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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 21, 2008, 7:17pm EDT
You're welcome, amy.

Let's see what you've been up to . . .
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Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jul 22, 2008, 11:19am EDT
How rich and beautiful you upgraded the write most thoughtfully

for all the woman are indeed of substance !!

Thank you greatly for sharing the world enhaced as friends

do feel good of-by-from you Lady Neetah !!!
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Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Jul 31, 2008, 3:07pm EDT
Very nice.
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Aunt Boni H. Jun 20, 2009, 5:11pm EDT

The only thing missing is the audio.

Beautifully done, Dear Lady.  (I can hear the music in my head.)

 

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