Hey so when I notice two ex-marines hugging I realized it is a sign of camaraderie. I’ve never noticed this between veterans of other branches for a very long time. I’m a hugger so for me to hug all people it’s normal. These two guys were swapping stories over a few drinks. As a writer I observed them. Funny they are in the group of veterans younger than me (a Vietnam War Era Vet); but they gave a hug and back pats. It sort of surprised me as I know the one guy a bit more than the other. Both are macho type guys but the observation made me think they both had been telling stories that were not good about their military time. Perhaps they’ve experienced PTSD; I’m not sure, but all I know is how they related to one another. Why it stuck with me is because I’ve actually seen this years ago between my first husband and his buddies who served in Nam. This scene brought back sad memories to me. Of course I would not let these guys know but the thoughts whirled around my brain for quite awhile after the one guy left the club. I sat just staring into space not communicating with anyone for quite awhile. I have been through issues with my first husband when stories came up about his experiences in Vietnam with his buddies. I remember their back slapping and a hug of comfort. It’s been awhile since I experienced this. After sometime I was again back to being normal. Some people might wonder why I was affected by this little scene; I have no answer.
My daily observation I completed earlier in the day. Seems whenever I want to venture outside to be someplace the rains come.
The nostalgic toy/game yesterday was CHINESE CHECKERS. I could never figure out how to play so never did. I actually enjoyed regular checkers; I always wondered about the game on the reverse side. It took me into my thirties to learn Backgammon. Actually I wanted to use the Chinese checker marbles for shooting but my step-brother hid them from me. One marble game I enjoyed was a take off of the game Sorry. This game was called Aggravation. My first husband and I enjoyed many game nights playing this.
Today is Sunday and the last day of the weekend. I hope you make the most of the day. This afternoon I visit my husband at rehab.
Until tomorrow….have a wonderful and blessed Sunday; and as always Stay Safe.
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DAILY OBSERVATION
A rainy afternoon is typical in Florida
I want to venture out….but it needs stop
raining heavily
Always happens when I want to go
someplace
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GAME NEVER PLAYED
Chinese Checkers I never played the
game
But one was owned in the family
To me it seemed so complicated
Regular checkers was more my style
It took years to figure out the game
on the reverse side of my checker
board
Although the marbles in Chinese Checkers I could have used when
shooting marbles
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WACKY HOLIDAYS JUNE 26th
(National Beauticians Day; National
Coconut Day; National Chocolate
Pudding Day and National Canoe
Day)
A slice of coconut cake would go well
with a cup of coffee
Not a fan of chocolate pudding but
butterscotch my favorite
Never had taken a canoe on a lake
not my thing
Hope my beautician friend shows up at
the club
Have a little gift for her
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