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

Addicted to Purple

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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The family came to show respects to their oldest relative who passed away quietly in her sleep. No one was with her so they thought maybe this solemn visit might reach her somehow. Little Janie was the first to notice two white figures in the front of the cemetery. No sooner had she said too loudly, “look, mommy!” than the figures literally disappeared. They were there, then nothing. Janie’s mom hurried the family off the gravesite and into their car. It was a strange ride home, with Janie full of questions.

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15 August 2025

Can You Tell a Story in 46?

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Joe checked out his thumb that was bruised, “hmmm, still smells of garlic, even after that trip down the waterfall!” He was practically dumbfounded, realizing he could kayak down that waterway. “I guess those new senior vitamins actually work!” His wife just smiled. They certainly did!

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Book Review – Ancient Voices: Poems About Egypt by Dawn Pisturino

3TC

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It was a dismal rainy day and Cheri thought about her destiny. She had been designing through the night and the cloudy day was not a good omen. Samples of a few dresses and accessories were shown to a store owner, but that woman seemed to despise Cheri. She thought about trying to find the woman’s competitor, and offering her designs. Both store managers turned Cheri down. “I guess designing clothes is not my destiny after all.”

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Three Things Challenge #MM150