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My memoirs on Gather.Com

...this and that.

Cottage Cleaners

My grandmother owned a dry cleaning shop...

The Hidden Flowers

Nobody saw the flowers but me, and I can't forget them!

How I Escaped From A Batterer

Are you a woman living with a man who batters you? If so, this was written for you.

Lunar Eclipse

My experience watching a lunar eclipse in 2007.

My diary-like articles on Gather.Com

The "my life" series!

My Life v.1: Ruth, Snow, Nightmares, Electricity and Marilyn Monroe

Feb 27, 2007

My Life v.2: A Snow Fort, Happy Camp, Floods, Food, and a Dislocated Shoulder

Mar 01, 2007

My Life v.3: Hot Water, A Map, Firewood, Netflix, and DHEA

Mar 02, 2007

My Life v.4: Walking Downtown, Walking Bear, Happy Camp History, Alonzo, and A Four Leaf Clover

Mar 25, 2007

My Life v.5: Selling My Business, A New Job, The Party Place, A Nice Gift, and Gather

Apr 01, 2007

My Life v.6: My Birthday, Spacey Music, The Little Grider Fire, Happy Camp News, and Pizza, Pizza, Pizza

Jul 23, 2007

My Life, v.7: A Promotion At Work, New Squidoo Lenses, the Fifth Revision, Staying Home, Movies, and Medical Marijuana

Sep 08, 2008

My Life, v.8: Fast Internet, a MySpace Playlist, Sixties Music, Parental Alienation Syndrome, and the Festival of the Inner Light

Dec 23, 2008

My Life, v.9: Happy Tomato Plants, Dancing... | Gather

Jun 16, 2010 Its been a while since I updated you on my life, and thought this would be a good night to do it.

Mountain Life Articles on Gather.Com

The Stolen Bicycle and the Small Town in the Mountains

What happened when someone stole my son's bicycle.

Why I Want To Move

Every now and then I day-dream about moving back to civilization. This was one of those times.

Five Things I Love About My Home

I like remembering things I'm grateful for.

Mountain Lion Attack

In January 2007 a mountain lion attacked a man hiking in the woods near Eureka, California. This article is my reaction to that news.

Life With Children Articles on Gather.Com

Great Playground Ideas

Two playgrounds that impressed me enough that years later, I'm still writing about them!

Homeschool Children Participating in Public School Activities

Should homeschoolers be allowed to participate in public school extracurricular activities such as sports and athletics?

My Writing Articles on Gather.Com

Learn to Write Flash Fiction - It Isn't Hard to Write

12/2011 - A bit of encouragement for people who would like to try fiction writing but haven't started writing much yet. Flash fiction is fun to write.

Writers, Do You Have Your Own Website Yet?

Every writer needs a writer's website.

Writing With Wings

Comparing writing to flying.

My Writing Progress

My progress with writing as of Sept. 2007.

NaNoWriMo - Notations, Goals, Words, Advice | Gather

Nov 26, 2009 I stayed up all night to write. Im so serious. Writing started at midnight. My goal was 2500 words daily. Or nightly, you could say.

Movie Reviews on Gather.Com

The Illuminated Chakras

Take a colorfully illustrated look at the chakra system.

Into the West (1993)

A 1993 film about two gypsy children in contemporary Ireland. This is one of my favorite films ever.

The Blue Butterfly

It started as a tear-jerker. A little boy, about age ten, was thinking something like, "Why do I have to die?" He has a brain tumor.

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera (2004) - an odd film you'll either hate or love.

Snap Decision

Snap Decision, a movie based on a true story about child protective services.

Dissolving Barriers

An inspirational DVD put out by Louise Hay, owner of Hay House.

Book Reviews on Gather.Com

Secret of the Andes

I also have a Squidoo lens about this book: Secret of the Andes.

Quantum Touch, The Power To Heal

This book teaches the simple method of Quantum Touch hands-on healing.

Education and the Significance of Life

"The greater our love, the deeper will be its influence on society." - J. Krishnamurti

The Science of Getting Rich

Become all you can be.

Protecting Children from Child Protective Services

Alan L. Schwartz was a CPS investigator who worked for many years with families on an Indian reservation.

Winesburg, Ohio

Short stories tell the truth about the citizens of Winesburg, Ohio. This book is a classic.

The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Plath

The sad progression of a girl's madness.

Al Capone Does My Shirts

A Newbery Honor Book in 2005 explores the life of children on Alcatraz, back when it was a prison.

Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

A writer, a truck, and a big black poodle combine to make a memorable travel-log.

Bigfoot Research Articles on Gather.Com

Bigfoot Sightings in Eight States

A collection of reports on Bigfoot activity.

Mushmasta's Bigfoot Video

Its blurry, and questionable... but there it is.

No Recent Bigfoot Sighting Reports

Drives me crazy when people won't tell me about their sightings.

Linda's Bigfoot Chronicles - China Point

This is the prologue of a manuscript I started two years ago.

Bigfoot Video & Bigfoot Protection Petition

Todd Standing says he's found Bigfoot in the Rocky Mountains - and he's made a documentary with Bigfoot footage to prove it.

Was Bigfoot Found and Killed in Georgia?

This was discovered to be a HOAX.

Book Review: North American Primates by Shane... | Gather

Oct 05, 2009 In Shane Durgees short novel, North American Primates , published by Red Weaver Press, the Bigfoot creatures are depicted as playful...

Articles About Vegetarianism on Gather.Com

What do vegetarians eat?

Over the years I've encountered many people who seemed a bit intimidated at inviting a vegetarian to eat in their homes.

Why I Became a Vegetarian

A short explanation of my reasons for not eating meat.

What's the best bargain? Natural foods or...

Dec 08, 2009 Natural foods can help us stay healthier longer.

Meat eating - the original sin? | Gather

Oct 09, 2009 What if meat eating was the original sin that ruined Adam and Eves Eden experience?

Vegetarian Rice Steamer Recipe | Gather

Aug 15, 2009 I bought a rice steamer recently and am amazed at how much I love it. This rice steamer cost about $40 at Target. The brand name is Aroma.

My Articles About Energy Healing and Other Health Issues on Gather.Com

Fluoride - are you at all concerned that this is a health danger?

I'm wondering how many of you are concerned about the presence of fluoride in your water and food supply.

Overcoming Anxiety With EFT

Anxiety comes from free-floating fears that keep us from our greatest happiness.

Distant Healing Session For My Daughter

Intuitive distand healing session.

Follow-up on Distant Healing Done For My Daughter

The results.

Dr. Maria's Conversations For Personal Development

Have you met Dr. Maria Moratto?

My Birth Vision & Learning My Purpose In Life

Could it be?

Menopause Advice

Natural remedies for menopause.

Charging Water With Life Force Energy

I've been experimenting with charging water using life force energy.

Raising the Planetary Vibration with Energy Healing

If we want to help raise the planetary vibration, we must start by raising our own.

EFT: Emotional Freedom Techniques

"Tapping? How can that help?" I asked my boyfriend. This was about eight months ago right after he found an advertisement for EFT.

EFT in the Dental Office

Every dental office should have an EFT therapist available.

Manifesting Articles on Gather.Com

Train Yourself To Be Psychic

Most of us have psychic experiences now and then. If you haven't, perhaps you can open yourself up to the psychic world.

How the Law of Attraction Worked For Me

A few examples of how the law of attraction has worked in my life.

I Found "The Secret"!

What happened when I was looking for my DVD of "The Secret".

The Fertility Bull

Did an ancient Hindu statue cause my pregnancies?

Family Rights Activism on Gather.Com

CPS Social Worker Violated Children's Rights

When CPS social worker Dana Gresbach asked two children to remove their clothes so she could inspect them for signs of abuse, she violated their privacy rights.

Mother Awarded 4.9 Million Dollars In Lawsuit Against CPS

A Southern California mother, Deanna Fogarty-Hardwick, won her lawsuit against CPS.

Protecting Children From Abusive Foster Parents

It happens more often than you might think.

Georgia DCFS Administrator Arrested for Child Cruelty

A Georgia child welfare administrator for the Department of Children and Family Services (DFCS) has been arrested for felony child cruelty.

Anchor Babies

This one is about Mexicans who come to the USA to apply for welfare for their unborn children.

Child Collecting Foster Adopters Sentenced To Prison

Some might think a couple who adopted eleven children out of foster care were philanthropists, but when you realize they got adoption subsidy payments for each of the children and were raking in thousands each month, you might recognize them as child collectors.

Should CPS take Social Security money away from Children?

A sixteen year old boy in foster care, John G., wanted to travel to Washington DC to testify before Congress because CPS is taking away his Social Security income!

Stolen Baby Video At YouTube

Find out what happened to CPS caseworker Gary Sanderson and CPS Director Jill McVey after Daddy Justice Films interviewed them on film!

Parents: Do You Remember the Fourth Amendment?

If you're a parent living in the USA with young children, and if you don't know what the Fourth Amendment is, please pay attention.

Another Child Beaten To Death In A Foster Home

Two-year-old Isaac Lethbridge died on August 16, 2006 because child welfare caseworkers took him from his parents and placed him in an unsafe foster home.

Cats, dogs, and other cool animals

...mainly cats, at this point!

Five Things I Love About My Cats | Gather

Feb 09, 2007 I have three cats: Sabrina, Socks, and Mocha. Here are five reasons I love them.

An Injured Stray Cat - We Call Him Midnight | Gather

May 20, 2009 A few months ago a young black cat showed up on our porch, mewing. My boyfriend noticed he'd been injured and decided to help him.

Good news! The stray, injured black cat, Midnight, got adopted!

Article about an injured cat we were taking care of. (2007)

Abandoned Kittens Join My Household | Gather

In August 2009, three little kittens were abandoned at the end of our driveway.

Black Cats are Awesome and Trendy!

A special shout-out especially for black cats - who symbolize good luck.

More of My Activism Articles on Gather.Com

Palestinian Children Need Medical Help

No child should have to pay for the crimes of others.

Boycott Hersheys, and Other Deserters

We Americans are being deserted by companies we helped to make great.

Doing What I Can To Help Others

What can I do to help?

Will President Obama's Stimulus Plan Do Anything To Help You or Your Family?

Ooohh, a stimulus plan! What will it do for us?

Is the USA an abomination or an Obamanation?

Ruminations on this country, President Obama, and the evils of war.

My Series of "Five Things I Love About..." on Gather.Com

Five Things I Love About Webdesign

I've been designing websites since 1995.

Five Things I Love About Gather

Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude!

Five Things I Love About My Daughter, Naomi

Seeing the best... nothing else matters.

Five Things I Love About Bedtime

Some things never get old!

Five Things I Love About My Cats | Gather

Ah yes, the cats!

Five Things I Love About My Home

I live in a cabin in the mountains.

My Articles About the Web on Gather.Com

How to Use Squidoo - For Gather Addicts

Why I love using Squidoo and Gather together.

Brighten Up Your Site

Make your site pleasant to look at.

Webdesign Tip of the Day: Use A Template

You can save a lot of time by using a template.

Webdesign Tip of the Day: Choose Colors Wisely

Wise use of color is an issue every professional webdesigner takes seriously.

Webdesign Tip of the Day: Plan Your Site

Plan things out in advance.

Webdesign Tip of the Day: W3 Schools

You can learn any kind of web design technique at the W3 Schools site.

Miscellaneous Gather.Com Articles

Six weird things about me

I was tagged to reveal six weird things... about me.

My Experience with the "Antivirus System Pro"... | Gather

Nov 27, 2009 I was doing dishes this morning, doing absolutely nothing with my computer, when it invaded. I returned to my desk to find this virus had taken over!

My Groups at Gather.Com

Energy Therapy

Articles about energy therapy and all types of energy healing are welcome here.

Coffee Klatsch

Welcome to the online coffee klatsch. In this group you can post anything you'd like to share with friends over a cup of coffee (or whatever it is that you drink).

Make Money Online | Gather

If you're into affiliate programs, blogs, web 2.0 money generation, or anything similar, you might like to be part of this group focusing on finding ways to make money online.

Comment Masters

In this group we agree to comment thoughtfully and compassionately on the articles of others.

Family Rights

This group features anything about family rights including educational rights, homeschooling, welfare, parental rights, childrens' rights, grandparent rights, and all related topics.

Webdesign

If you have a question about graphics or webdesign, ask it here. And if you're an expert with an article or tutorial about any aspect of design for the web, please post it here.

Webdesign Tip of the Day | Gather

Webdesign Tip of the Day is an archive of my webdesign articles.

Five Things | Gather

Tell us who or what you love, and why. Brainstorming for a list of five items will help remind us why we love the people and things we love. This is sort of like writing a gratitude list, but more focused.

Bigfoot Research | Gather

This group is for anything written about Bigfoot research.

A Few of My Gather.Com Friends

Mary Bradley McCauley

I know Mary on Squidoo too! She wrote: The Healing Power of Bananas.

Elsie Duggan | Gather

Elsie is a vibrant, wonderful 82 year old poet. She wrote: Instant, Immediate, Forever Love, My Valentine and many other love poems about her husband.

Debbie G.

Debbie G. writes about nature, horses, writing, and more. She wrote: Voting in a Small Arkansas Town.

Roger Kiser

Published author and Internet writer Roger Dean Kiser's stories take you into the heart of a child abandoned by his family and abused by the system. He wrote: Hard to Believe?.

Austin Cushing

One of Gather's most prolific authors - he is a Money Correspondent and wrote: Common Cents: Economic Stimulation Through Gainful Occupation.

Laura Cushing

Austin's lovely wife is a Music Correspondent on Gather.Com. She wrote: Game Review: Hidden Mysteries of the Civil War.

Beverly M.

Beverly is one of my dearest friends because she's a member of the same writing critique group I'm in. She writes inspiring YA novels (for teens)... of which I'm blessed to have read two of them! On Gather.Com she wrote: If Trees Could Talk, about Mesquite Trees!

Carol Roach

Carol has been at Gather.Com longer than I have! She wrote: Linking Vitamin Deficiency With Multiple Sclerosis.

Glen F.

Here's someone else you will recognize from Squidoo! Glen wrote: Stoicism.

Nancy H.

Nancy writes about family rights, since her daughter was unfairly abducted. She wrote: Kit's & my speeches from 1/10/2009 - Citizen Speeches to Northern Virginia General Assembly Members at Fairfax County Govt Center .

Bonnie D. (BDKZ)

Bonnie is well-known here on Squidoo! At Gather.Com she wrote: How cold is it in Cleveland, OH?.

Paula Atwell

Another famous Giant Squid I ran into on Gather.Com! She wrote: Weddings Gone Green--Resources and Gifts for Green Weddings.

Marsha S. | Gather

Marsha is a single mom living in Kansas. She has 4 children and 6 grandchildren.She's still homeschooling!