http://cobrateacher.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Joanne Vicente en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:23:03 GMT 2009-12-28T16:23:03Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959611 I've been in a deep, dark depression for most of the past week, and I couldn't imagine why.  I'm used to working too hard and being too broke!  Well, I think I know now.  My sugar levels . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:02:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959611 Joanne Vicente 2009-12-23T02:02:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957401 I received the box full of mystery novels I won a couple of months ago, this weekend.  I'm looking forward to a lot of great reading! Now I just received notice that I've won the ArcAngels . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:25:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957401 Joanne Vicente 2009-12-21T19:25:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944342 As Much as I wish it didn't happen, he becomes depressed when I'm practically paralyzed with depression, as I have been for the past few days.  I don't want him to be depressed, but I really love . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:47:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944342 Joanne Vicente 2009-12-12T22:47:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941199 When the phone rings, he's just as thrilled to hear my voice as I am to hear his! Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:45:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941199 Joanne Vicente 2009-12-10T18:45:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929929 John was a professional athlete many years ago, so he knows what it's like.  He agrees with me that Tiger Woods and everyone else should have a right to privacy.  At the same time, he reassures . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:53:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929929 Joanne Vicente 2009-12-04T01:53:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926483 God populated the Earth with vegetables of all kinds, so that Man would live a long and healthy life. Satan created the 99-cent double cheeseburger, and Satan said to Man, "Want fries with that?" . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:15:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926483 Joanne Vicente 2009-12-02T03:15:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926457 He reminds me of how close retirement time is coming whenever I tell him about some of the heartless, mean things my boss does that make me want to just walk out! Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:06:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926457 Joanne Vicente 2009-12-02T03:06:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923630 The holiday rush makes far too many people grumpy.  Acts of kindness feel so good, for both the giver and the receiver.  Let's all make it a point to fill our days with acts of kindness, no . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:48:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923630 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-30T13:48:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922864 When John, Jr., wanted to spend a day hanging around with us because it's been quite a while, and his wife was supervising a picnic to raise money for cancer research, my wonderful husband told him . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:48:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977922864 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-30T00:48:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921592 He's so considerate!  He asked me to go through some files to find something important to him, then asked me to wait and look for it when I get Winter Break, since I'm so swamped with work and . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:22:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921592 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-28T19:22:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977920801 He totally understands the many problems the computer is having with the weather and its need for more RAM.  Many would tease that I didn't love him anymore, but John just laughs and says he knows... . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:18:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977920801 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-28T01:18:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919568 I just broke 1,000 points!  I never thought this would happen, since the computer seems to go on strike every time I get on a roll!  Thank you, dear Gather friends, for helping me get there, . . . Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:19:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919568 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-27T02:19:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915675 Just thinking about those crowds early Friday morning makes me cringe.  All the crowds, the pushing and shoving, the waiting in long, long lines make me want to climb under the covers and never . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:26:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915675 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-24T15:26:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913926 John has the most incredible memory!  He never forgets anyone, or any place.  It's absolutely amazing!  He tells me things that happened when we were young, which I can't remember at . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:25:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913926 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-23T15:25:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912850 There was a concert today - just some local guys doing covers of The Doors, Eagles, Lynard Skynard, Commodores, and dozens of others.  They were really good!  We danced as much as we could . . . Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:59:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912850 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-22T21:59:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912064 John's one of the few men I know who will discuss books with me for hours on end.  I love his intelligence and insights! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:22:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912064 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-22T00:22:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911036 John and I each consider the other's happiness our primary objective, and that feels wonderful! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:41:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911036 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-21T01:41:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909312 No matter what's going on, John's always in a positive mood.  He's both physically and emotionally so very strong! Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:32:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909312 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-19T23:32:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907472 Just about a year ago, I saw a pair of pants I really loved, and I spent a little more than was comfortable.  They were several sizes too small, but they were my target.  I've lost 62 pounds, . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:38:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907472 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-19T00:38:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907465 John would absolutely understand why I had to miss a day, and understand the need to combine two of them!  He even understood why I couldn't get a minute of sleep because I had trouble finding . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:31:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907465 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-19T00:31:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901785 It's just not a complete week without Meet the Press.  This morning, though, I found it unsettling, to say the least!  In discussions about education, it seems several of the panelists decided . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:13:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901785 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-15T17:13:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901770 John and I often discuss things we want to do after retirement, about three and a half years from now, and he gets just as enthusiastic about things I want to do that he never thought of as he does . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:02:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901770 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-15T17:02:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901469 I'm so proud that, no matter whom I meet who knows John, everyone has the utmost respect for him. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:40:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901469 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-15T04:40:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899408 People admire his intelligence and advice.  He's one of those rare men who will search for any information he's asked for if he doesn't know it, or even to check that he has the facts and figures . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:14:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899408 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-13T15:14:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899280 It's Friday the 13th.  Does that make you nervous?  Are you superstitious? Does anybody reallt think hotels and other large buildings don't have 13th floors?  Doesn't that just . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:45:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899280 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-13T13:45:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899264 It's happened at last!  Miami's weather cooled off!  We woke up with temperatures in the 60s this morning!  What a joy this is aftr several weeks of record-breaking heat.  Of course, . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:34:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899264 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-13T13:34:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898458 I have a ton of work that I had to take home today, and a blinding headache to boot!  I promise to catch up to the best of my ability tomorrow! Love to you all! Joanne Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:18:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898458 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-13T00:18:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898448 John never fails to point out something I might be interested in when he reads a newspaper, magazine or book, just in case I missed it.  He's so very thoughtful! Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:15:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898448 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-13T00:15:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896848 Since I've had surgery several times to repair shattered joints in my jaw, John checks with me on days like today, when we spent a LOT of time laughing, to make sure it doesn't hurt.  If it does, . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:32:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896848 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-12T01:32:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894994 Of the five boys who set their former friend on fire last week, the one who planned it, the one who poured the accelerant on him, and the one who lit and threw the lighter have been sent to adult jail, . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894994 Joanne Vicente 2009-11-11T01:22:38Z