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Vegas Ad Nauseum

Virulent strip of debauchery, I answered with a hiss, wrapped up iN Excessive loss, addiction and broken dreams, finished with A Gigantic, gaudy bow! I thought I was coming down with the flU As my poor husband excitedly asked me how I liked VegaS. Surprised by my mood, (maybe too much of a good thing?) I tried to apologizE, And I thanked him again for the trip. Feeling nauseated, I picked at my tiramisU. Days later, we realized pregnancy was to blame for my nausea and criticisM! *Needless to say, we have never visited Vegas again. Written 5/28/20 for Joseph May’s Double Double Words to Bubble Contest

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/4/2020 4:21:00 AM

Oh oh this is such a different experience in Vegas. Certainly not you would have wanted. I guess being a woman has a few unique ones. Congratulations on your win Rhonda :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/5/2020 1:49:00 PM

Thanks, Aditi. I tried to make the best out of a bad trip. The best part, I think, was getting to see the Beach Boys in concert with John Stamos playing the drums. They even played my song, so it wasnt all bad! Have a blessed weekend, Rhonda

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/3/2020 5:19:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a trip you had. A fun way to tell a story. Enjoy your win and day.............

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/5/2020 1:47:00 PM

Yes, writing this one was fun. Thanks for the visit, Paula, and have a blessed weekend! xx Rhonda

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/3/2020 3:25:00 PM

Haha, this is so cute Rhonda. A delightful surprise! Congratulations on your top win!Blessings xxoo

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/5/2020 1:45:00 PM

Thanks, Connie! My delightful surprise is twelve now, and he is still a delight, very sweet and kindhearted. Have a great weekend, Rhonda

Mohan Chutani

Date: 6/3/2020 12:44:00 AM

Rhonda, an experience, pregnant ladies have to go through, very well put in double bubble. But Vegas sounds so attractive to visit? Have not been there so far. Best. Mohan

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/5/2020 1:43:00 PM

Hi Mohan, thanks for the visit. I think Vegas is worth visiting once. I didnt like it for obvious reasons. Plus, I don't gamble. On the bright side, they do have a lot of great shows. I saw the Beach Boys in concert, the Blue Man Group and the Beatles Love Cirque du Soleil. Have a great weekend, Rhonda

John Watt

Date: 6/3/2020 12:17:00 AM

Picking at the tiramisu is always a warning sign something is not quite right! Great tale of your time in Lost Wages, oops, I mean Las Vegas. I enjoyed every word, especially "Virulent strip of debauchery", what an awesome beginning! Congrats on your #1 win, Rhonda! ~ John

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/5/2020 1:39:00 PM

The food I was actually picking at was some fancy french pastry at the Paris resort restaurant, but I couldn't think of a french dessert that ended in u...thanks, John! xx Rhonda

Joseph May

Date: 6/2/2020 10:26:00 PM

Very nicely done Rhonda, Congrats on your win..

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/5/2020 1:37:00 PM

Thanks for inspiring and sponsoring a challenging contest! I'm grateful for the placement. xx Rhonda

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/30/2020 10:17:00 AM

Very creative, a great write, Rhonda. Best wishes Panagiota

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/30/2020 7:46:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit, Panagiota! Your are very kind and supportive. I hope you are having a blessed weekend., xx Rhonda

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/28/2020 8:34:00 PM

A fun poem in awesome form. I can't imagine what Vegas is going through during this Covid period with tourism at a screeching halt.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/30/2020 7:45:00 PM

Thank you for the visit, Line! I hope you're having a great weekend. xx Rhonda

Eve Roper

Date: 5/28/2020 6:20:00 PM

Very well written, good luck in the contest. So, with a big surprise a loaf of bread in the oven. I know the feeling a very long time ago with my youngest. love the avatar, Rhonda. Hugs Eve

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/28/2020 7:04:00 PM

Thanks, Eve! Yes, quite a surprise. That was my oldest son. I had terrible morning sickness, but it was all day everyday for weeks.xx Rhonda :) (I wasn't sure about the avatar so thank you. The last pic was 8 years old.)

Paul Callus

Date: 5/28/2020 5:55:00 PM

This is cleverly and creatively done, Rhonda. A double sided acrostic which I have certainly not been "nauseated" to read more than once:) ~ Best regards // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2020 4:47:00 PM

In my opinion it is as beautiful and more, Rhonda:) Malta is only small, but it makes up for its size by Mediterranean characteristics, sun, sea, friendliness and history. Maybe one day you'll visit and enjoy the experience...and in that case make sure you let me know so we can meet:)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/28/2020 6:59:00 PM

Lol...thank you, Paul. That's one of the best comments I've read today. I will definitely take that as a compliment...btw, I was watching a show filmed in Malta. Is it as beautiful as looks on television? I was taken with the stone buildings against the backdrop of the ocean.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/28/2020 3:05:00 PM

you've done a great job with this challenging form, rhonda, and have told a wonderful story, too! best of luck in the contest...

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/28/2020 3:32:00 PM

Thanks, Ilene! This was my third attempt at an entry. I almost gave up :) xx Rhonda

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/28/2020 2:08:00 PM

I remember when they charged a dime for a glass of water in Vegas, so it is one place I have never missed, but if that is the only place you can get pregnant, do visit again! Aloha! Rico

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/28/2020 3:28:00 PM

Thank you, Rico...you gave me a good laugh! I was definitely already pregnant before I got to Vegas, and to say I was irritable while there would be an understatement. xx Rhonda