Tag: living
member name: Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn
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February 02, 2009 09:46 AM EST --
I find it very relaxing to play around with photo editing, like many here at Gather. Sometimes all that is needed is a simple cropping to draw attention to the real focus of a picture, and sometimes you . . .
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October 15, 2006 08:54 AM EDT --
One day a seamstress was sewing while sitting close to a
river and her thimble fell into the river. When she cried
out, the Lord appeared and asked, "Why are you crying?"
The seamstress replied . . .
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October 23, 2006 12:05 PM EDT --
A girlfriend of mine sent me these in my email and I've treasured them ever since. I actually printed these out and kept it on the fridge where everyone could enjoy them... until one of the . . .
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September 18, 2007 05:04 PM EDT --
Kennywood is the big local amusement park here in Pittsburgh. It's been there, evolving and entertaining people, since 1898! Yesterday was the last day of regular operation for the summer of 2007, . . .
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February 08, 2009 02:42 PM EST --
Beauty can be found all around us, and is a constant source of inspiration. Winter is a wonderful time to pause and reflect on Beauty, although it is often considered a bleak and barren season. Braving . . .
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November 24, 2009 11:08 AM EST --
I thought it might be nice to share this tasty treat before Thanksgiving. I had some leftover pizza dough and thought it would be tasty filled with apple pie filling. Pizza dough is really easy to make . . .
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November 15, 2006 10:11 AM EST --
I have never said this about a book before, but Dr. Martha Stout's "The Sociopath Next Door" should be required reading for All of us. In these 218 pages, Dr. Stout delivers a startlingly . . .
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March 19, 2008 11:03 AM EDT --
Quotes for the Day:
"It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. There are two aspects to action. One is to overcome the distortions and afflictions of your own mind, that is, in . . .
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May 24, 2008 06:46 PM EDT --
March of 2007 our beloved family dog, Rogue, was due for
her first and only litter of pups. About two weeks before
the announcement of that awful pet food recall that
claimed so many, and a slim . . .
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August 01, 2009 08:01 PM EDT --
In last year's Lughnasadh post I spoke a little bit about the origins of this ancient Celtic holiday, shared recipes, quotes, prayers, and talked a bit about what this time of year means to . . .
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November 06, 2007 09:00 PM EST --
"Power echoes in
each beat I keep.
Visions unparalleled...
Heights unguessed ...
Summoned by Zeus,
I hide in Apollo's hem,
watching from on high
as along the ground . . .
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November 17, 2007 08:00 PM EST --
"Leaping! We come...
Slicing joyously through
each battling wave...
Armored,
Flashing and Bright,
like Knights of Olde...
Braving hungry teeth and
wicked claws.
Press on! . . .
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November 27, 2007 12:06 PM EST --
The Moon's brightly slitted eye sees all
as we listen to the song of this Teacher's call...
"In silence I stalk my prey,
bringing home gifts of
magic,
mystery,
divine . . .
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October 30, 2006 02:06 PM EST --
The Northwind people have been strong, have provided good leadership, and have kept their own people and ways united throughout generations. The Northwind People demand tributes for providing valuable . . .
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October 17, 2006 11:44 AM EDT --
Another favorite from my email box:
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People over 25 should be dead. To the survivors:
According to today's regulators and bureaucrats, those of
us who were kids in the 40s, 50s, . . .
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February 10, 2007 12:37 AM EST --
Love in all its splendor and shifting hues... is it illusion? chemical reaction? fate? simple emotion? Easier, perhaps, to simply say Love Is. Love is like oxygen, and Love is all around us, we only have . . .
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February 26, 2009 09:45 AM EST --
Curious to learn more about your friends on Gather? Copy and paste this post (including this section) and fill out the answers to share random things about you.
If you comment on the post, consider . . .
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July 01, 2009 09:27 AM EDT --
In my teen years, circumstances had me moving back to California with my Mom, her new husband, and my two step-sisters. My elder step sister was determined that we would not get along, and I was . . .
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October 24, 2006 01:23 PM EDT --
Richard Watson Gilder (1844-1909) was probably better known as an editor and newspaper owner than as the poet I hold so close to my own heart. This largely unknown gentleman was . . .
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September 11, 2007 11:41 PM EDT --
"Standing tall in summery lace
I smile upon you with seraphic grace.
As scented gift or candied treat
I'll show you how to be divinely sweet.
Angels attend my gentle call.
I'll . . .
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