Ruth MacGill

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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: Mar 01, 2009
Last signed in: Jun 25, 2009
Member since: Jul 09, 2006

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So – Governor Sanford - The Tale of Hiking on the Appalachian Trail on Nude Hiker’s Day Was Just a Cover Up

rating: 10 | comments: 18

The story of Sanford and Sin (I stole that from Keith Olberman on MSNBC) keeps getting curiouser and curiouser. After Governor Sanford of South Carolina was missing for five whole days his family . . . more

Single Payer or Private Option Health Insurance May be Favored By Most Americans, but Congress Is Not Listening

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Alvin Toffler - Futurist of the Past Who Is Relevant Again

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Working From Home – Have You Tried It?

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Ruth commented on the post So – Governor Sanford - The Tale of Hiking on the Appalachian Trail on Nude Hiker’s Day Was Just a Cover Up by Ruth MacGill Jun 25, 2009 7:12PM EDT

"He was pathetic when he alloweded all those reporters to question him, but his former words of criticism about Bill Clinton and the fact that he was a spokesman for Republican family values makes him fair . . ." more

Ruth commented on the post Stunned and Surprised by Chuck L. Jun 25, 2009 6:37PM EDT

"Maybe she confused you with someone else." more

Ruth commented on the post CONFESSIONS OF AN UNREPENTANT RHYMESTER by Wilhelmine Estabrook Jun 25, 2009 10:06AM EDT

"I'm so happy for you! I'm looking forward to buying a copy of your very enjoyable poetry. I'm glad to see that your busy schedule hasn't kept you away from us entirely. I'm going off-line tonight . . ." more

Ruth shared the post So – Governor Sanford - The Tale of Hiking on the Appalachian Trail on Nude Hiker’s Day Was Just a Cover Up Jun 25, 2009 5:47AM EDT

Ruth commented on the post Single Payer or Private Option Health Insurance May be Favored By Most Americans, but Congress Is Not Listening by Ruth MacGill Jun 25, 2009 4:21AM EDT

"Thanks to all who commented, especially those who agree with me. I can't understand why those who keep giving the same old tired arguments based on key words and false premises can't see the runaway train . . ." more

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Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

I like bombastic classical music, zydeco, and music from the '30s and '40s when I was young.
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:

TMovies - The Russians Are Comming the Russians Are Coming, The Great Race, Folks with Tom Selleck, Pete and Tilly., Actors - Nicolas Cage, Walter Mathau, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep, , I like comedies, stories of adventure
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

Except for Sunday news shows like George STephanopolus and Meet the Press, and an occasional pro basketball game, I don't watch much on the four major networks. I watch MSNBC, PBS, and old movies most of the time.
Favorite Places:

Hawaii, the Ttinity River area in California, the Burney Falls area near Redding, old mining towns, and this historic area east of San Diego where I live on the Mexican border
Interests and Activities:

History - geology, reading fiction, writing non-fiction, sharing experiences on Gather
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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Lisa Madona U., May 17, 2009, 12:15PM EDT

Just a ping to say hello!!
I hope your day is tops!!
Thanks for the ping!

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Wilhelmine Estabrook, May 8, 2009, 8:31AM EDT

Hi Ruth,
I truly appreciate that you read so many of my recent stories...all in one evening. I'm honored that you took time to post all the interesting comments as well.

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GayLynn P., Apr 29, 2009, 2:35PM EDT

Anthromorphism. And I couldn't agree more about kayaks. I felt so much safer in them and the canoe was a disaster immediately. It just didn't feel right but I got trusting my gut confused with overcoming fear and did it anyway. Lesson learned. Till next time anyway.

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GayLynn P., Apr 29, 2009, 2:31PM EDT

I think my memories are more like quicksand. They just suck me in and hold me. Most of the time it's okay and I don't suffocate and I am eventually able to extricate myself. Since I tend to dwell in the happy land of Denial, the miserable memories don't resurface often (knock wood!). If they do, I spend the day in bed and that usually cures it. Hah! I wish.

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Debbie G., Apr 29, 2009, 12:09PM EDT

Mailed you and would like to phone!

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Niju S., Apr 28, 2009, 12:26PM EDT

Hello, have a goo day

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Kevin (''Gather SiteWizard'') V., Apr 21, 2009, 7:09PM EDT

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Kevin (''Gather SiteWizard'') V., Apr 21, 2009, 2:35PM EDT

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Ruth MacGill, Apr 19, 2009, 1:24AM EDT

Oxnard - You are right. We were a career Navy family. My husband was stationed at the Pacific Missile Base at Pt. Mugu and I worked on the CB Base at FACSO and walked five blocks to work until I switched to the night shifts. Now I live with my daughter in Boulevard about 70 miles east of San Diego.
We sold our house in Port Hueneme because my husband had a stroke and he wanted to go to the Navy Hospital in Balboa Park. They sent him to the VA hospital instead. After he died I wished I still had the security of our house in PH, but I couldn't transfer from U.S. Customs back to FACSO anyway.

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Oxnard Oasis, Apr 17, 2009, 7:47PM EDT

Hi Ruth. I do love Oxnard. Moving here was, without a doubt, the best decision I ever made. The beach is not to crowded and you rarely ever have to pay for parking. So, I'm guessing that the military brought you to Port Hueneme. That how most people end up there. Where do you live now?

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