Today is Monday.
Today was also mammogram day.
Oh goody.

Yes, they are necessary, along with self-examination, especially once you reach a certain age. For some people, they’re no problem. Some people find them to be very painful.
Guess which category I fall into?
I’m firmly convinced this test was created by the same sadistic bastard who invented speculums and stiletto heels.

For those of you ladies who haven’t had the pleasure yet, try this:
Take off everything from the waist up. Go outside to your garage. Open the door. Lie down on your side.
Now, slowly and very, very clumsily, lower that garage door onto one breast, and push down on said door, flattening that soft, sensitive part of your body as much as possible. :shock:
Gentlemen, in lieu of breasts, you might try it with your neighbor to the south. :razz:

Once done with the test, I escaped–quickly–to my car. Checking to be sure no one was watching, I did a quick pat-down and whispered softly, “you girls okay??!”

Came home to find a red-tail hawk perched on my lawn chair. I’ve seen them here before, but they never fail to impress. Magnificent killing machines they are, efficient and deadly. But when they fly–oh, my!! It is a beautiful sight. Often wondered what it’d be like to soar through the sky like that. I’d love to capture those qualities in a hero–or heroine–one day…

And lastly, INCUBUS received another thumbs up, this time from Euro Reviews. I’m overwhelmed by the positive reception for this story. :grin:

Enjoy your Monday, everybody!