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
A golden shovel poem is a contemporary poetic form where each word from a borrowed line ends a line in a new poem. American poet Terrance Hayes invented the form in 2010 as a tribute to Gwendolyn Brooks. “A Forest Soul Cleanse” John Muir
“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir
The forest is a calm spiritual place, a balsam scented and serene space. Rabbits hide in mossy dens, with fresh mushroom gems. Magical! Cleanse. Fanciful, trees, flowers and stems. Where creatures sleep and some race. A place to treat with kindness and grace, the forest is a calm spiritual place.
“Sons of Valor IV: False Flag” is a thriller by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson about a conspiracy in the Middle East following the murder of the Saudi Crown Prince, which frames Mossad agents and threatens to ignite war. The book follows the “Gold Squadron” as they race to uncover the truth behind a false flag operation orchestrated by a hardline Saudi prince and an Iranian operative, while a team infiltrates the Saudi palace to expose the plot. It’s the fourth book in the Sons of Valor series, a spin-off of the Tier One series.”
A sigh escaped her when the prism caught the marvel of the stage set, dressed for the dance. The afternoon shadow would soon drift in and fingers of clouds would stay the night. Charlotte hoped this ballet story would come through to the audience and she deepened the color on her cheek and lips. She would seek the perfect makeup for her character and then snuggled into her costume.
I think the “demons” are taking over the white house –
Demons” is a hit song by the American pop rock band Imagine Dragons, released on January 28, 2013, as the third single from their debut studio album, Night Visions (2012). The song, an indie rock ballad, explores the universal human experience of battling inner struggles, insecurities, and personal flaws, which are metaphorically referred to as “demons”. It became a major commercial success, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the band’s second top ten single after “Radioactive”.
Producer: The track was produced by British record producer Alex da Kid (Alexander Grant).
Music Video: The music video was directed by Isaac Halasima and dedicated to the late Tyler Robinson, a young fan who passed away from cancer. The band established the Tyler Robinson Foundation in his honor.
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When the days are cold and the cards all fold And the saints we see are all made of gold When your dreams all fail and the ones we hail Are the worst of all and the blood’s run stale
I wanna hide the truth, I wanna shelter you But with the beast inside, there’s nowhere we can hide No matter what we breed, we still are made of greed This is my kingdom come, this is my kingdom come
when you feel my heat, look into my eyes It’s where my demons hide, it’s where my demons hide (Oh-oh-oh) don’t get too close, it’s dark inside It’s where my demons hide, it’s where my demons hide
Curtain’s call, it’s the last of all When the lights fade out, all the sinners crawl So they dug your grave and the masquerade Will come calling out at the mess you’ve made
Don’t wanna let you down, but I am hellbound Though this is all for you, don’t wanna hide the truth No matter what we breed, we still are made of greed This is my kingdom come, this is my kingdom come
when you feel my heat, look into my eyes It’s where my demons hide, it’s where my demons hide (Oh-oh-oh) don’t get too close, it’s dark inside It’s where my demons hide, it’s where my demons hide
They say it’s what you make, I say it’s up to fate It’s woven in my soul, I need to let you go Your eyes, they shine so bright, I wanna save that light I can’t escape this now, unless you show me how
when you feel my heat, look into my eyes It’s where my demons hide, it’s where my demons hide (Oh-oh-oh) don’t get too close, it’s dark inside It’s where my demons hide, it’s where my demons hide
The Bag Lady 
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