http://zarawrites.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Zara' N. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:00:39 GMT 2010-01-03T19:00:39Z 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=281474977545405          Women Drivers This morning on my commute to work, I looked over to my left and there was a WOMAN in a brand new Cadillac doing 65 . . . Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:47:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545405 Zara' N. 2008-12-26T09:47:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977483294 American court stories   These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters . . . Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:10:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977483294 Zara' N. 2008-10-20T14:10:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448091 Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning,     Satan shudders & says........   "Oh shit..... she's . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:17:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448091 Zara' N. 2008-09-13T19:17:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397047   A lady about 8 months pregnant got on a bus. She noticed the man opposite her was smiling at her. She immediately moved to another seat. This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved . . . Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:07:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397047 Zara' N. 2008-07-13T22:07:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977382951 A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of  water.  As the bartender gives her the drink she says, "I'm on this cruise to  celebrate my 80th . . . Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:58:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977382951 Zara' N. 2008-06-26T13:58:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352798 This is priceless   A self-important college freshman attending a recent football game took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next to him why it was impossible . . . Sat, 24 May 2008 15:52:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977352798 Zara' N. 2008-05-24T15:52:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292110 OFFICE POLICY FOR 2008 DRESS You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary. If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will assume you . . . Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:54:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292110 Zara' N. 2008-03-24T11:54:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977277105 Just in case you ever get these two environments mixed up, this should make things a little bit clearer. @ PRISON You spend the majority of your time in a 10X10 cell. @ WORK . . . Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:24:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977277105 Zara' N. 2008-03-06T15:24:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977266248 Perhaps my words were meant only and just for you... For if someone else read them No matter, just a few words...   Forgotten after just one read Perhaps a bit of erotica to . . . Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:33:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977266248 Zara' N. 2008-02-23T20:33:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261404 It really isn't the words themselves It must be the one who reads them For when I read each page of you Different impressions are my gift I feel the way you call to me Each day I think . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:20:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261404 Zara' N. 2008-02-18T17:20:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977209060 Why men don't write advice columns . Author Unknown - Wonder Why... Dear Walter:    I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:14:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977209060 Zara' N. 2007-12-20T19:14:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202570 http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/depressionbusters.html?pgIndex=8   Well, when you start out with something like this, you never know whether it's going to be a good idea or not... . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:47:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202570 Zara' N. 2007-12-13T14:47:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977201419 Searching for a parking spot at the mall. Wrapping presents. Preparing for vacation. Cinnamon, spruce and a roaring fire ... ahhh...it's the Christmas season. But often, joy and cheer are overshadowed . . . Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:28:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977201419 Zara' N. 2007-12-12T12:28:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977201415 OLD LOVE...                               A husband in his back . . . Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:19:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977201415 Zara' N. 2007-12-12T12:19:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977199530 http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/depressionbusters.html?pgIndex=7   Ok, I couldn't relate too much to this one...or maybe I can relate toooooo much! Let's see, I have a blog out . . . Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:26:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977199530 Zara' N. 2007-12-10T13:26:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977199493 And when I realized that you were only in my mind I rejoiced! For then you could be anything I wanted And I wanted you to love me... No, I didn't say I wanted you to lust after me! I said I wanted . . . Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:52:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977199493 Zara' N. 2007-12-10T12:52:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197909 http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/depressionbusters.html?pgIndex=6   Well, we all knew this was coming...most decided it would be first or second on the list! But it came half way to number . . . Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:18:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197909 Zara' N. 2007-12-08T12:18:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197013 Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love Truly, Laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you Smile. Life may not be the party we hoped for, . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:24:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197013 Zara' N. 2007-12-07T13:24:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197003 http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/depressionbusters.html?pgIndex=5 Please note that in this short buster statement, the author moves from one type of stress to another; i.e., stress may come if you . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:14:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197003 Zara' N. 2007-12-07T13:14:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977195934 http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/depressionbusters.html?pgIndex=4 The next depression buster is about predicting your weak spots...ok, yes, I have them too... The writer of the busters was dealing . . . Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:41:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977195934 Zara' N. 2007-12-06T11:41:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977194869 http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/depressionbusters.html?pgIndex=3   The third depression buster is to Be Accountable to Somebody... Frankly this isn't even a possibility for me... . . . Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:07:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977194869 Zara' N. 2007-12-05T13:07:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193930 http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/depressionbusters.html?pgIndex=2   Well, I was ready and expecting that the next buster for depression would be the exercise that everybody was talking about . . . Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:53:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193930 Zara' N. 2007-12-04T11:53:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977192997 http://www.beliefnet.com/gallery/depressionbusters.html I found a site that has 12 depression busters...here is link to the introduction and then I went on to read the first one...I hope those who . . . Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:58:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977192997 Zara' N. 2007-12-03T12:58:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977191512   Veils binding, blue, silver shining Then unwinding, she drops it, head begins moving Arms flowing, up and down, then intertwining Wrists twisting, finger cymbals set the beat . . . Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:17:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977191512 Zara' N. 2007-12-01T13:17:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977185101 When I was taking an online writing class, I chose to write about a part of my work life during the time I was moving into burnout. This is the truth and is illustrative of what I was dealing . . . Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:13:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977185101 Zara' N. 2007-11-24T01:13:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977184603 My best friend just sent this through email and I enjoyed it...thought maybe some of you would too!  Correspondent Andy Rooney As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. . . . Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:31:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977184603 Zara' N. 2007-11-23T11:31:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977180539 Music calls to me... I begin to sway                                        . . . Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:35:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977180539 Zara' N. 2007-11-18T13:35:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175484 Stress A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked 'How heavy is this glass of water?' Answers called out ranged . . . Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:07:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175484 Zara' N. 2007-11-13T01:07:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977168215 I don't normally pass on work that comes through the email when you have no idea who wrote it...but this joke made me smile...and that seems like something you should pass on, don't you . . . Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:05:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977168215 Zara' N. 2007-11-05T16:05:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977162103 I wrote the following during my period of depression from job burnout.  At this point in time, I was unable to work, unable to read...my only comfort was singing the hymns I had learned while a child...each . . . Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:26:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977162103 Zara' N. 2007-10-30T12:26:51Z