Tag: writing
member name: Kimberly Ripley
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November 05, 2009 10:07 AM EST --
Greetings, Gather writers. It's Thursday. It's time to write.
I learned some heartbreaking news yesterday that many of you learned as well. Rob Appell, a longtime Gather member, lost his will . . .
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November 05, 2009 08:36 PM EST --
Today I read and featured many wonderful memories Gather writers had of our late, dear friend Rob Appell. The tributes touched me, and I know Rob is smiling down on us as well; likely quite surprised . . .
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February 14, 2008 10:06 PM EST --
Here's what I requested this morning for today's writing essential:
" For today's Writing Essential, I'd like to feature pieces that show our expressions of love. NO LOVE . . .
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December 27, 2007 11:17 AM EST --
Greetings, Gather writers! Now that the holidays are drawing to a close, and the winter weather will undoubtedly linger, many of us are faced with a case of the doldrums. It's perfectly natural. . . .
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November 01, 2007 09:52 AM EDT --
Of poetry I'm clueless.
I seldom write the things.
But try my hand in vain today
And pray good cheer it brings.
Acquaintances we meet each day,
And most they . . .
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April 05, 2008 10:05 PM EDT --
A friend is someone who doesn't mind seeing you at your worst. Rings of smudged mascara and matted hair won't deter friendship.
A friend is someone who'll laugh with . . .
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August 24, 2008 12:19 AM EDT --
Do you remember being a kid in elementary school and having to write the proverbial "What I Did On My Summer Vacation" essay? Well this one is a little bit different. I'm writing about . . .
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January 17, 2008 05:09 AM EST --
Greetings , Gather writers. It's Thursday! I can't wait to read what you have in store for me today. Since it's been a crazy week, I'd like to propose submitting some lively writing. . . .
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February 18, 2008 06:22 AM EST --
In the past few days I've attended two rounds of Major League Baseball Spring Training. My daughter and I visited the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida, as well as Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. . . .
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May 06, 2009 11:32 AM EDT --
I am so excited! This month's issue of Grand Magazine is available online, and my granddaughter Lilly and I made the cover!!
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October 14, 2007 10:28 PM EDT --
by Kimberly Ripley
Okay, by now you're probably laughing at me, thinking, "Doesn't this woman have anything to do?" I know it was a bit of a hokey show, but I faithfully watched . . .
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March 30, 2008 12:00 AM EDT --
On a recent weekend our family wound up with more family members and guests than adequate transportation seating, so my husband opted to rent a car for the weekend. Since I drive my Camry to Florida . . .
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August 26, 2008 10:33 AM EDT --
I've always been one of those mothers who didn't look forward to sending the kids back to school. I enjoyed having my kids at home and liked doing things together as a family. For the past six . . .
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January 08, 2008 09:58 AM EST --
Issue #23
Greetings, Gather writers, and welcome to this issue of Freelancing for Pleasure and Profit. Did you create a writing list of New Year's Resolutions? This is completely separate . . .
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March 24, 2009 04:23 PM EDT --
My sweet granddaughter Lilly celebrated her third birthday on Sunday, and the party was at our home. I lost count at 25 people, as they seemed to endlessly stream through our front door...all intent . . .
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April 13, 2009 12:00 AM EDT --
Your hair is gray. Don't you think you should color it?
You used to be so thin. What happened to you?
Don't you take care of yourself? You could really use a facial.
You don't . . .
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May 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT --
Some people have junk drawers. I have a junk room. In fact, somewhere in the midst of my junk room is my office. Yes, I work amidst stacks of stuff....some of it will be sold on eBay, some of it will . . .
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January 14, 2008 04:46 PM EST --
Formal attire typically means black tie or an evening gown for the ladies.
Casual attire runs the gamut these days...anything from jeans and sneakers to dress slacks and a nice sweater.
Business . . .
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April 08, 2009 12:34 AM EDT --
Tomorrow I'll have the distinct pleasure of meeting an actual Gather friend in the flesh. I've always thought this would be so much fun, and I have been looking forward to it for many weeks now. . . .
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May 08, 2009 11:44 PM EDT --
Tonight while we were having dinner, my daughter jumped up from the table and exclaimed, "Look at the size of that guy in the backyard!"
I wasn't sure what that meant, so of course . . .
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