http://wendywaterwoman.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Wendy S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:36:59 GMT 2010-01-06T10:36:59Z 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=281474977540695 I had mobile phone service with Sprint for about 3 years. I chose one of the first smart phones that they offered and paid full price for it - an Audiovox PPC-6700 for $500 (ouch!). Unfortunately, due . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:43:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540695 Wendy S. 2008-12-20T04:43:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521672 The idea is to answer each question with only one word. Where is your cell phone? - Desk Where is your significant other? - Insignificantland Your hair color? - Brunette Your mother? - Wings . . . Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:34:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521672 Wendy S. 2008-11-30T10:34:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423998 Our first meeting. Catching sight of each other simultaneously, he stands in greeting. Boyish grin, easy manner, nice body ... surpasses his pictures.   Impulsively offering a hug, his . . . Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:06:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423998 Wendy S. 2008-08-18T07:06:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257011 I am appalled and astounded at the lack of decent communication skills evidenced by pretty much all of the connections I have made during my wild romp though an internet dating site. Messages are not returned . . . Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:35:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257011 Wendy S. 2008-02-13T00:35:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977214433 'Tis true, folks. If you are not familiar with Burt's Bees, they are makers of most excellent personal care products, and a very successful company. They have an admirable record of being earth . . . Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:48:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977214433 Wendy S. 2007-12-28T19:48:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977213982   Striving to maintain control with my entire body, I fly my bike down the rough dirt trail. Adrenalin-filled moments bring whoops of delight as tires slide perilously. Wild noises burst . . . Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:58:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977213982 Wendy S. 2007-12-28T02:58:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110139     I received a survey packet from the “American Community Survey” division of the Census Bureau about 4 weeks ago. Right there on the outside of the envelope it said in bold . . . Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:21:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110139 Wendy S. 2007-09-08T03:21:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971419     Spring is so distinctly delightful here. There are many orange groves in this valley, and most of them are in bloom right now. The heady scent of orange blossom, also called neroli, . . . Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:29:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971419 Wendy S. 2007-04-30T02:29:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976940930     I got the flu recently. Instead of my usual blast through the illness, it settled deep into my lungs. Hard as I tried, I wasn't gaining on it after 5 days. So I went to the doctor . . . Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:38:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976940930 Wendy S. 2007-03-27T08:38:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935331     Donating blood was never really my thing. In my 49 years I could’ve counted the number of times I donated on one hand. Though I knew people who made it a priority and admired them, . . . Mon, 19 Mar 2007 01:36:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935331 Wendy S. 2007-03-19T01:36:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976852744             One of the freedoms that I have always enjoyed as a single parent was the ability to choose any style of child rearing I desired without . . . Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:32:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976852744 Wendy S. 2006-12-03T18:32:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976845427 I believe that we are all part of a Oneness. I believe we have separated off from the Oneness to have further experiences here on Earth that would be impossible to experience while in the Oneness. I . . . Thu, 23 Nov 2006 18:50:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976845427 Wendy S. 2006-11-23T18:50:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976845188 Cruising the busy oceanfront bike path, a breeze cooling my sweaty body. A tiny dog trots out from between parked cars. Full brakes, skidding, leaning back, grunting and I stop…a foot from it. . . . Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:19:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976845188 Wendy S. 2006-11-23T09:19:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976843823           As a single Mother, I felt very fortunate in the quality of childcare providers that looked after my daughter while I worked to pay the bills. When she . . . Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:30:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976843823 Wendy S. 2006-11-21T18:30:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842601     I came down with a wingdinger of a cold this afternoon *sniff*. I am an unusually cranky sick person 'cause I don't often get sick.     On Friday I inadvertantly . . . Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:12:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842601 Wendy S. 2006-11-20T04:12:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976841283 This article was inspired by Nicole P. I enjoyed reading hers so much  that I decided to create my own. I encourage you to read hers as well at: /viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976841925 I will . . . Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:23:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976841283 Wendy S. 2006-11-18T06:23:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976840612             The sun glares intense and hot on the beach. Waves curl onto the shore, throwing a fine cooling mist into the air. A collection of children . . . Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:34:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976840612 Wendy S. 2006-11-17T08:34:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976839054     I am, as they say, "beside myself"…with joy and pride and it's all coming out of my body in a happy dance that won't stop!     My daughter Alexa . . . Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:53:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976839054 Wendy S. 2006-11-15T07:53:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976836069 Agonizing anger rolls off me in wild wicked waves, justified and amplified by your thoughtless, asinine arrogance. I am relentless roiling rage; craving expression, begging exposition. The utterly . . . Sat, 11 Nov 2006 09:42:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976836069 Wendy S. 2006-11-11T09:42:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834479 Please visit Jay H.'s bumper sticker funny that inspired this game at: /viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976834218 Thanks, Jay!!   OK, let's hear your favorite bumper sticker funnies. Bring . . . Thu, 09 Nov 2006 06:59:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834479 Wendy S. 2006-11-09T06:59:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976827774 This story was brought out of my memory and into these words, inspired by David Rochester's "A Small Tragedy". Thanks, David. Transitions Safe and warm inside, my car purred down the . . . Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:09:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976827774 Wendy S. 2006-10-31T08:09:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976825900 The kitten awaits its prey, peering between slats of a fence. The moment to attack arrives! Small black paws swing quickly; claws outstretched in hopes of snagging its victim. The bent old woman hobbles . . . Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:39:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976825900 Wendy S. 2006-10-28T16:39:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976821095 Sitting tensely at the bar, in low-cut strapless black leather look-at-me temptation, I watch you dance close with all the other women.   The man next to me leans close and says quietly, "If . . . Sun, 22 Oct 2006 06:21:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976821095 Wendy S. 2006-10-22T06:21:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976818138 Coast highway sunshine glitters off waves that attract my favorite scenery. Surfers. Who are finished surfing. Oh, Lordy! If I pass one more muscular bronzed body standing roadside, sans wet suit, the . . . Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:01:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976818138 Wendy S. 2006-10-18T07:01:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976813964 I wrote this 8 years ago in a foul mood, as a single mom on a really bad day. Constructive criticisms welcome. Here I am, 41 years old, and I don't seem to have a clue about love. When I was . . . Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:37:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976813964 Wendy S. 2006-10-12T06:37:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976813097 Clicking between screens, I backtrack, getting lost again. Another pathway beckons, seizes my attention with virtual arms until I cease to recall my original destination. Wait, I wanted to comment on…look . . . Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:34:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976813097 Wendy S. 2006-10-11T07:34:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976812257 Comments/criticism welcome     Taking a deep breath, she carefully began to discuss the details of the divorce with him. Afterward, she got up to refill her wine. She glanced away briefly . . . Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:00:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976812257 Wendy S. 2006-10-10T06:00:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976810943 Approaching the stop sign, he watched the line of cars ahead divide. Turning left went cars whose expensive windows purred down with the touch of a button. To the right went cars whose windows cranked . . . Sun, 08 Oct 2006 06:29:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976810943 Wendy S. 2006-10-08T06:29:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806177 The time had come to mature, at last Snaillike, my arrival not very fast For years I indulged in whatever was there Contents unnoticed, acceptable fare Then, in a moment, all went askew The chocolate . . . Mon, 02 Oct 2006 07:03:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976806177 Wendy S. 2006-10-02T07:03:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976805231             I was the proud mother of a gorgeous 2-month-old baby girl. In my 37 years of life, she was the best thing that had ever happened to me. She attracted . . . Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:47:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976805231 Wendy S. 2006-09-30T18:47:12Z