Ruth M.

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The Basics

Location: Mountains of Southern CA
Hometown:

Bethel, CT
Gender:

female
Sexual Orientation:

straight
Relationship Status:

single
Children:

I have children
(Adult children)

Profile updated: Jul 24, 2008
Last signed in: Jul 24, 2008
Member since: Jul 09, 2006

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Ruth Waiting for tomorrow

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How Do You Feel About the Housing Bill?

rating: 10 | comments: 5

It really scares me. But the situation without a bill like this is even scarier. We've got the worst rate of housing foreclosures since the Great Depression. And you can blame it on the withdrawal . . . more

Obama in Berlin

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Here Is What Is Happening Here

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Ruth's Feed

Ruth commented on the post Where I'm Spending Most of My Time this Summer by Vivian P. Jul 24, 2008 7:59PM EDT

"Very nice! Thanks for sharing." more

Ruth commented on the post Poll for the day question.....Gay Marrage/Civil Union and the 2008 General Election by Carol Lloyd Jul 24, 2008 7:55PM EDT

"None of the above. I'm all for the pursuit of happiness as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. I don't believe that gay culture affects heterosexual culture in a negative way. It a couple . . ." more

Ruth shared the post How Do You Feel About the Housing Bill? Jul 24, 2008 7:43PM EDT

Ruth commented on the post Letdown by Ruth M. Jul 24, 2008 2:55PM EDT

"I'm kind of ashamed I wrote this one. It felt good to whine and complain but there is no way I'm going to keep quiet when some topic or other gets me fired up. Thank you all for your generous remarks." more

Ruth shared the post Obama in Berlin Jul 24, 2008 2:46PM EDT

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About Me

People say I'm:

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On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:

Friendly exchange of ideas and information

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

I like certain selections of classical music. I don't listen to much music any more. I prefer instrumentals over singing.
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

I like a wide variety of books but prefer fiction for relaxation. I read books ranging from exciting tales of adventure to love stories, and westerns.
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

The genre isn't as important to me as the quality of the story, production and acting., I hate movies about teenagers and their problems.
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

Almost everything on Hallmark channel. I have given up trying to find anything to enjoy on the four major networks. If I like it, they will cancel it.
Favorite Places:

Right here at this Indian horse camp.
Interests and Activities:

History - Animals - History of the American Indian tribes. I like reading, writing, enjoying nature, collecting topics to write about, enjoying the company of my cats and dogs, occasional horses and cows that pass by, oh yes - some people.
Wish List:

I don't wish for much any more.

Affiliations

Political Affiliation:

Right wing Democrat. If they create a middle of the road party, I'll join it.
Religious Affiliation:

No affiliations, but have strong feelings based on independent study about God the Creator and how people should behave.
Employers:

U. S. Navy, Winchester Repeating Arms, Douglas Aircraft, General Electric, Armor Meatpacking. I worked 23 years for the Federal Government Civil Service at the SeaBee base in Port Hueneme CA and for the U. S. Treasury Customs Service in San Diego's Federal Bldg.
Colleges:

1 incomplete year nurses training at St Lukes Hospital, NYC. Otherwise, only single classes at junior colleges. Most of what I know I learned from reading extensivelmost

Major:

computers (1959 version), leadership and supervision, All my courses were work related
High Schools:

Bethel High School, Bethel CT
Other Affiliations:

Mountain Empire Historical Society, Friends of the Library

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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama 08 W., Jul 23, 2008, 3:44PM EDT

Ruth,

I think you are far too hard on yourself.

My two paternal aunts, although they survived all their younger brothers (my dad included), are in their eighties, and have gone into advanced stages of Alzeimers; they need to be cared for. Even though I saw them at Christmas, I'm told they probably would not recognize me now, as they don't even always recognize their own children.

Another aunt -- a maternal aunt in her eighties, though sound of mind -- has congestive heart failure, and we keep an eye on her as well.

Now you, are writing brilliant prose, but put yourself down for something that most of the Gather community is having trouble about. I call that being a tad hard on yourself. You write poignant, brilliantly crafted stories, that always leave me sitting a moment to pause and reflect. What talent you have. What a contribution you make. You've so much to offer.

Why are those with the most talent the hardest on themselves?

Thank you again, for the GIFT of YOU.

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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama 08 W., Jul 22, 2008, 9:34PM EDT

Also, thank you for your wonderful comment. Coming from such an experienced writer as yourself, it is very encouraging for less experienced writers to hear someone such as yourself make such kind, humble, and encouraging remarks. Thank you so much!

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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama 08 W., Jul 22, 2008, 9:31PM EDT

Hi Ruth,

On my article, you said this:

"Sharing is probably a better term than publishing. I don't care what they call it. My problem is that I cannot find it. The new format has me looking for the icon to click when I have something to share. Today I have an 800 word article concerning the length of this presidential campaign. I spent days researching and writing it, but I can't post it because I can't find the replacement word for 'publish' since last night's changes. It isn't on my menu bar where it used to appear. I feel as if I have been thrown off the bus."

If you go to "My Gather", up at the top there is a menu, where one of the menu items is EXPLORE

Once you click on EXPLORE, you shall see the SHARE option.

It gives you the usual options -- to SHARE

a POST (it used to be an article)

a Video

a Photo (it used to be an image)

All you need to is make your selection, and continue as usual.

I should point out that several people have complained about having problems actual getting the the post to go through. For that reason, I highly recommend that your post is backed up on a word processor or something, just in case. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks, Ruth!

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Wilhelmine Estabrook, Jul 22, 2008, 8:35AM EDT

Thanks for asking Ruth. It's been wild, but we're hanging in there.
I'll get a column written about July and publish it shortly.

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Diane B., Jul 21, 2008, 5:14AM EDT

Hope you have a great day!

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Diane B., Jul 15, 2008, 6:47AM EDT

Hope you have a great day!!

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RJ H., Jun 30, 2008, 7:09AM EDT

Have a great day!

RJ :o)
http://www.HerbalSoapbyRJ.com
Supplies for the Soapmaker
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Vintage Art Supplies & Oddities, Felted Wool & More!

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Fred R., Jun 21, 2008, 5:23PM EDT

would you publish Barack Obama – A little biography, and thoughts about his role as possible Commander in Chief

to the group GATHER WRITING LIFE
please, so I can feature it.
http://gathwritinglife.gather.com/

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Tom Hunter, Jun 16, 2008, 8:35PM EDT

Ruth,
No, I just described the reason for that. Welcome home, Ruth. You've been a right-hemisphere dominant person your whole life and didn't know it. You right hemisphere controls that left thumb.

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Fred R., Jun 14, 2008, 1:29PM EDT

You're the bees knees!

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