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Happy Birthday, Mann! I hope you have an awesome day Here's a steampunk dragon cake for you

Great story

Thanks so much, everyone. I'm out of likes, but will like your posts as I get more This site has such great people here. I feel better already.

I've been having 'female issues' since the beginning of the year and recently underwent some updated testing. About three months ago, I had an ultrasound that showed a small, septated cyst on my left ovary. I also had a cervical polyp that was removed during the examination. Septated means segmented, and as far as cysts go, that is generally not good. The plan of action was to wait 2-3 months and have a repeat ultrasound. Well, the repeat ultrasound showed that it had doubled in size, so I was told that the ovary will need to be removed. The good news is that my bloodwork came back normal, so it may not be cancerous. I have another appointment tomorrow with the doctor, since they screwed up this appointment and made it with the nurse practitioner. I will have more information then as to how I need to proceed. Needless to say, this is very upsetting to me, but now that the initial shock has worn off I am feeling more optimistic. I've talked to a couple of friends who have had the surgery and they both made it through with no complications. Fingers crossed I will do the same. Edited for update: I'm feeling a lot better after my appointment this afternoon. The doctor isn't overly concerned with the cyst. Even though it's septated, all my other tests came back normal so there's a very high likelihood it's benign. I will undergo further testing in a couple of weeks, then we will schedule the surgery. I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and well wishes. GA is such an amazing place and it's all because of you all.

Have fun and safe travels!

I have an idea for the first line prompt. Hopefully I can get it written this weekend.

Great story, Tim! I could see this as a longer work, with the rise of Thomas' career, finding a boyfriend, and the subsequent takeover of Thomas II more fleshed out. It would make a fascinating book. I loved it.

Happy Birthday, Renee! I hope you're having a great time camping! Here's a camping cake for you

I thought the cookies you made sounded familiar. lol They were quite good I think you used craisins instead of raisins, and those gave them a nice tang

Happy Birthday, Dabeagle!! I hope hubby and the kids spoil you today Here's a beagle cake I thought you'd appreciate Have an awesome day!! :D

I get CTV and CBC so I'll be watching the coverage when I get home from vacation. One of the main reasons I keep cable is to watch Spruce Meadows show jumping and the Calgary Stampede on CTV every summer

Third Shift is a great story and well worth the read.

Thanks I'm glad you liked it

I had a Maine Coon cat for about 15 years. He was such a sweetheart. I still miss him. They are great cats.

They're all beautiful cats. I like the markings on the last one, but I think any one of them would produce lovely kittens.

This is one of my favorite features, too. Thanks for adding a fourth feature. It increases the number of authors we get to hear from, and that's great!

Damn...what the hell is Jerry's problem? He's got some serious issues. I wonder if it has to do with Dorian being Senator Gale's son? Wouldn't surprise me if he wanted to blackmail him or something. Good for Dorian for standing up for himself. Even though he doesn't want anything to do with Dr. Avery, in this case I'd like nothing more than for Dorian to sic him on that bitch in the housing dept. She reminds me of someone I talked to in the financial department when I was in college. She was being so rude and condescending towards me I finally told her off. Then she was all nice and accommodating. Some people...sheesh. I'm really enjoying this story, BTW.

Sounds like a good question for his doctor. Couldn't hurt to make sure everything's ok.

Great pics, Addy. Thanks for sharing!

I know! My week is all thrown off now...

Congrats on the feature, Zenith! I read this story and enjoyed it. I look forward to the discussion day.

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I agree with you. Mountain Dew is a chemical stew that's much worse for you than a cup of coffee. Edited to add: a regular cup of coffee, I mean. Not sugar-laden coffee concoctions that are so popular right now.

I agree with you, Bill. I've had many people assume that I'm gay simply because I'm in my 40s, never married, never had kids, and am single. That is so true! Single does not necessarily equal celibate Good advice. I think we can all relate to feeling alone at times. I'm an introvert, so being around people can be exhausting to me. It's nice to be able to go home and not have to put on a facade.

A friend of mine posted this article on Facebook, and there is a lot in there I can relate to. I've lived the majority of my life as a single person. I also live alone and have since 1995. I like living alone. I like only having myself to answer to. I'm proud of the fact that I have a good career, own my own home, and am able to pursue my hobbies and interests with relative ease. I am a strong, independent person that knows how to take care of herself. Am I lonely? Sometimes. Do I regret choosing to remain single for so long? Sometimes. Sometimes I wish I had a 'cushion' to rely on in times of need. If I get sick or lose my job, I'm screwed. I have some savings, but not enough to live off of for very long. Sometimes it would be nice to come home to find the house clean or dinner started or just simply get a nice hug. (I know...wouldn't we all? ) When I'm sick, it would be nice to have someone to heat up some soup and bring me a blanket. But overall, I'm content with and have made peace with my life choices. I've experienced some of the societal stigma that's still attached with being perpetually single, but I've learned how to brush it off and it doesn't bother me like it used to. Well, sometimes it does, but we all have moments of weakness. http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/07/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-single/489701/?utm_source=atlfb