Author: rugby843

I am a widow since 2013 and live by myself in a small apartment. I use a wheelchair to get around, but I wouldn't consider myself disabled. I'm 11 years away from having bladder cancer resulting in a urostomy and I'm doing well. This cancer was a result of having radiation in 1995 because of uterine cancer. So have faith in yourself, a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. My first try at blogging was an attempt to help other people with my condition. I am a mother of three married children, and a grandmother to eight gorgeous kids, featuring them often here, and a great grandmother to two as of today, 6/7/25! I enjoy exploring my feelings and like to try the challenges. I like humor, music, movies, games, and some sports. I absolutely appreciate your reading and commenting on my blog. I am happy to read all of your blogs and learn more about you. Please comment however you like, ask whatever, and I'll answer honestly. Thanks for reading! Cheryl

dVerse Poets

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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Remembering my favorite walk

Kicking through a bed of color

Autumn leaves carpeting the maple grove

A secret childhood refuge

A bed of crunchy leaves always inviting

Looking up through bright maple branches

Blue sky almost seems touchable.

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Open Link #401 and February Live

Friday Fictioneers

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

The street now deserted and Sara took relief in that. It had been chaos a few minutes before. She scrolled through the images she had taken during the protest. All of them were very clear, to her surprise. Now she wondered if she dared publish them. Of course it was her job, her mission and that’s why she rushed to this street, to capture the violent struggles. There were many she missed, her eyes shifting from one group to another quickly. She wanted to take photos of what was real, not whitewashed by government spokespersons. Sara drove to her publisher.

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13 February 2026

Six Sentence Story

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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I see someone, aka Fandango😃, already used this word as I will now use it, but I could not resist. Outlander fans will remember this phrase spoken by the wannabe be successor to the king, played convincingly by Andrew Gower.

  • Character: Prince Charles Edward Stuart
  • Actor: Andrew Gower
  • Key Scenes: Known for his portrayal and the recurring phrase “Mark me”. 

My daughter and I are Outlander fans and had a good laugh every time we saw this character and he uttered those words.

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Sunday’s Six Sentence Story Prompt Word!

February 2026 Frozen Water Poetry Challenge

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BY REBECCA CUNINGHAM

February’s poetry challenge is all about synonyms. Let’s make poems using words representing the famous “frozen water” in Minneapolis without using the word for immigration enforcement. 60 words or fewer. Funny or serious. Rhyming or free verse. G-rated. Due Sunday 8 Feburary at noon. (en español más adelante)

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Slick skating surface

Cold clueless care

Slippery sidewalk state

Silent snow strips

Covering concealed coated

Frigid frosted frozen floes

Danger dealt declared

Slushy sliding signs

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February 2026 Frozen Water Poetry Challenge

MFFFC 2-10-26

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knowing well

seductive artist

two of joy

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He started early, as it was her birthday. The specialty coffee was first across her lips, after his morning kiss. The roses were her favorites and pink satin hearts were included in the bouquet. These gifts would insure that his love would wake and remind her of his lasting affection.

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Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #359