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: Aug 20, 2008
Last signed in: Aug 26, 2008
Member since: Jul 09, 2006

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Ruth Waiting for tomorrow

Spotlight

So Far So Good – My diabetic granddaughter survived a triple bypass operation

rating: 10 | comments: 8

Penny, the daughter of my daughter Jane, was diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes at only four years old. I feel especially close to Penny because I was involved in raising her for about 15 years. Through . . . more

Historical Novels - Where can one find information about historical slang and colloquialisms

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Yesterday Was a Doozie

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Ruth's Activities

Ruth commented on the post WHAT I'VE LEARNED IN SEVEN DECADES by Wilhelmine Estabrook Aug 26, 2008 11:50AM EDT

"It sounds like you really know who you are, Wil. You have a great philosophy for living. I wish I had your spirit. You are beautiful inward and outward. I spend too much time having regrets over things . . ." more

Ruth commented on the post ON RED EARTH SOIL (100 word drabble) by Rita B. Aug 26, 2008 11:26AM EDT

"Seeing the world through the eyes and mind of your dogs and cats is an special skill. Since I spend most of my life with cats and dogs and wild critters, I think I'm better at understanding animals . . ." more

Ruth commented on the post Girls in my Circle (for all the wonderful women of Gather!!!--emailed) by Dawn S. Aug 26, 2008 11:05AM EDT

"You are so wise to understand all this. I can't imagine having all that support." more

Ruth commented on the post MY NEW LEG!!! Losing A Limb For The Second Time... by Rob Appell Aug 26, 2008 10:45AM EDT

"What a disappointment! But it's so important that your new leg fits right, it's worth waiting for.It won't be long now, and you will be back in the world strolling down the street almost like . . ." more

Ruth is now friends with Pamela O. Aug 26, 2008 10:18AM 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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Carla G., Aug 22, 2008, 10:50PM EDT

Ruth, the 14 year-old girl that was pregnant with her father's child killed herself today out of desperation. Please pray for her and her family to find peace. Unbelievably the men are still going at it on the article, leaving nasty comments. It sickens me. Thanks for caring.

Carla

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Tami R., Aug 18, 2008, 2:58PM EDT

Nice to meet you, Ruth!

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Tess ~Do they offer Full Body Transplants??~, Aug 9, 2008, 5:51PM EDT

I hope your weekend is wonderful!

~ >^..^< ~

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Ed H., Aug 8, 2008, 7:06PM EDT

Thanks for being a friend.. I like the comments thatyou leave

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Rita B., Aug 2, 2008, 11:11PM EDT

Ruth I think you might enjoy this movie KOYAANISQATSI it is something you would find very interesting. I have posted it tonight. Rita

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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama 08 W., Jul 27, 2008, 1:44PM EDT

Hi Ruth!

I believe you meant this message for necee, but I got it and passed it over to her:

Dear Necee - You have boosted my spirits today when I need it badly. Although I have 8 more cats, I felt something special for my white cat, Forrest. He never stopped thanking me for rescuing him from the large family of children.
Also I have a son with a nice family of his own, but he has put me firmly out of his life. I can't get used to it. Pretend I didn't say that.

Karolyn Q does this same thing all of the time.

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Webduck *, Jul 26, 2008, 1:13PM EDT

Hi Ruth,
Sorry I have been such a stranger on Gather. I have been very involved with my genealogy blog iPentimento http://ipentimento.com and haven't been visiting Gather as much. So nice of you to comment on my post about my father-in-law in Iowa.

Best regards, Carol

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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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