Category: Bladder cancer

Golden.  Surrounded by it.  Even though the air was cool, the gold was all around and making me feel warm, content, and relaxed.

The day had been stressing, exciting, and finally rewarding; the result of all being a calming affect.  Having looked forward to this for a while, my anxiety increased early on, as did the morning clouds.  By the time rain sprinkles tried to curl my perfectly straightened hair, I was what my sister called, a nervous wreck.  As most dates have been chronicled, this was the one in which I would be romanced. 

We had met by chance, planned a few outings, and enjoyed each other’s company.  The constant holding of hands last time was a precursor to our first kiss.  At least that’s what I had heard.  I hadn’t dated much in my twenty years.  I was too focused on schooling, grades, and planning my future.  The unexpected first meeting in the college library was of movie script quality.  Like the shy female lead, I nearly fell off the movable ladder when rescued by the handsome male star.  And he was handsome, and polite, and knowledgeable–practically a dream come to life, if you were looking, if you were ready for it.

I wasn’t looking, hardly ready, at my age, to seek a life partner.  I did like him, and we had wonderful interesting conversations in aromatic coffee bars.  I discovered him unabashedly gazing into my eyes while I tried to possibly impress? him with my opinions on our latest topic of discussion.  Then last time, as we walked from the cafe to my dormitory, he never let go of my hand.  It was a wonderful feeling and the sensation lingered on until today.

The lunch went well, and the sun came out as we traversed the nearby park.  Rain and clouds had long ceased and the sun was setting, causing this golden glow.  We sat on the park bench near the lake, watched the ducks preparing their shoreline resting places, and let the glow surround us.  He turned and lifted my hand to his lips and brushed a kiss.  My heart was warming to his touch and then it happened, the kiss.  It seemed I had been waiting for this forever.  I returned his approach and the golden glow was no longer only from the sun.  It seemed to be emanating from within the two of us.

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Unwanted words

Just two or three

Goodbye my love.

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“Bernice, I said no more birthdays, and I meant it! Are you trying to start a fire?” Benjamin Arnold Buddee was turning ninety years old today. It was a huge milestone and his wife wanted to celebrate. He preferred to spend it quietly.  Bernice could still make her way around the kitchen and wanted Benny to know it. She also took pride on being able to fix up a good tasting, beautiful cake.

Benny tried to keep that scowl on his face, but it was impossible. Bernice knew he would never get angry over something like this, but he did love to tease her.The love of his life had that well known expression of pride that she donned every time she tried to please him. And she had always tried to please Benny. The two had a long and loving relationship for over sixty years, and this day was no exception. Sixty years and four children, twelve grandchildren and two great grandkids on the way. Benny had to smile thinking of what a blessing his family was. Most of them were probably on the way to join them already.

Bernice had lighted the candles for just a second so that when everyone was ready for the big moment, they would be quicker to flame. After blowing them out she made sure the rest of the party essentials were set up. The Road Runner plates and napkins were difficult to find locally. She was fortunate to have her granddaughter help order them online. The cartoon characters were Benny’s favorite and when you’re turning ninety you need a bit of fun. Bernice was arranging everything just so when it occurred to her to check their supply of ice cream. Opening the freezer she was reminded that her doctor had put a ban on the sweet dessert after her last checkup. No matter, it was Benny’s treat, his favorite Coffee Supreme. He was in no danger of heart disease, even at ninety. He had been a laborer all his working life and still in great physical condition.

The door flew open as the smaller children burst in to give their grandpa a birthday hug. Bernice smiled contentedly and took a seat in the rocker. She was tired and decided to let the rest of the family finish the decorations.

Benny came over and leaned in to give Bernice a peck on the cheek. “You’re always right, Bernie, thank you.”

Listening to some of my favorite music, sharing this:

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                                                        💜IT’S GOOD

                                                       TO HAVE FRIENDS!💜

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He’s anxious to please

Intonation is discreet

”Tis only a tease

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #151 Please&Tease

Only a few more yards and I’ll be far enough from this barricade to detonate the bomb. Fairly bold of me tramping around with it in daylight, but I have no choice.  It’s the only one left and I have to make it count.  The devastation has been heartbreaking, but I can’t think of it now.  I have to keep walking, get past the troops in front of me and keep traveling behind them. They’ll be moving out soon and taking the injured with them.  

After I set the bomb in place, it’s my job to scavenge dog tags and other personal items from our dead and meet back up with the rest.  It’s sorrowful we can’t take the time to honor them with a proper burial.  That’s one of the disasters of war. 

I’m almost there.  Once the bomb is strategically placed, I’ll have to run back to gather the personals, a very sad task.

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Time for ceenphotography.com SYW questions. Thanks again C for letting us know more about each other through your challenge. Not really a challenge, more like probing questions meant to let us into your world. I’m interested, how many of you took a moment of silence today at 3:00pmET in the US?🇺🇸🤗

Question one- my favorite monuments is in Washington, DC, where I observed the statue of seated President Abraham Lincoln. I was certainly impressed at how large it was. As a child I had dreamed of seeing it in person. Only took me forty years.🎆

Question two – I like short vacations such as getting away for the weekend. However, my favorite vacation was a long one, two weeks in Hawaii.🌋 I haven’t been on a vacation for many years. Too many!🕶

Question three – one of my favorite National Parks is Mesa Verde in Colorado. Truly an amazing sight.

Question four – Oh, this is fun! My fantasy vacation would be in a secluded cabin, wheelchair access of course, to and from the surrounding woods and lake. Now that would be ideal.🏔🔥🥐🍷☕️🛶🏞👍🏻

I am grateful that the closeby tornado a few days ago, did not cause harm to my grandson, home alone with the dog! I am looking forward to this week being the last week of school. 🎉🎊🎈☀️🌝🌟⭐️

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Using the military theme I have chosen a favorite of my childhood.  We marched from our school to the cemetery, each waving a small United States flag.  We sang this song and other military themes as we went to place the flags on the grave sites.  This yearly tradition gave us, even as children, respect for the fallen.

This song was composed in 1863 by Patrick Gilmore.  This version by Mitch Miller.

Song Lyric Sunday Theme for 5/28/17