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

SYW 6-23-25

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  1.  When you go on vacation, do you like to sample the local cuisine, check out the sights, or laze on the beach? Check out the sights
  2.   Have you ever been away on a vacation with friends rather than family? No
  3.   Would you prefer a cruise or coach tour holiday? Neither
  4.    Self catering, or full board where all meals are included/provided. Never did it but full board sounds nice

Here are this week’s questions:

Gratitude: I am grateful that I can be as honest and open as I want with my family and most of my friends. I’m not saying we always all agree, but I am grateful for the love we share.

Share Your World : 23rd June

OLWG 6-22-25

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“I sing to the moon like my brother the wolf, but as my friends have told me, ‘can tell you the truth, or…’ and they always tell me their truth – I have no singing voice. I could offer a few truths of my own, especially to Sophie, such as ‘those drugs that keep you thin are poisoning your body, thus the weight loss. Do you truly want to go to your grave looking like Twiggy, or have a healthy rest of your life with us, your friends?’”

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***The minute I saw the third prompt I thought of TJ Klune’s Wolf series, which I loved.

https://aooga.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/olwg-423-a-too-short-story-a-letter-to-my-professor/c

The Sunday Whirl

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Sadie’s vision, feeling free and at peace with her previous efforts, wondered if roots would take hold so near the stream. The seeds would go easily into the earthy space and breathe in the moisture from the brook. Sadie loved sitting by the water, listening to it trickle down the rocks. She thought to herself it might be a perfect place to plant.

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Wordle 711

Good Day Sunday!

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I know, hard to think of anything good after yesterday’s news and another illegal but unpunished act from our supreme leader. But I have a question: have you tried boosting your protein and have you tried this?

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I am seeking new forms of protein packed foods, so what did you think of this if you’ve tried it, and how did you cook it?

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Sammiscribbles Weekend Writing Prompt

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Marie rushed into the bedroom, looked in the mirror and adjusted her large hoop skirt, pulled her breasts up almost over her bodice and applied too much rouge. Hurrying to put her curly hair into a relatively neat mess, she put on heels she had only worn a few times. Uncomfortable shoes were only for Robert’s eyes, especially when the hoop swished from side to side as Maria walked. All of this preparation was to make limerence show on her intended. Both Marie and her fiancé Robert were anxious for marriage.

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Weekend Writing Prompt #421 – Limerence