Author: rugby843

I am six years a widow and live by myself in a small apartment. I use a wheelchair to get around, but I wouldn't consider myself disabled. I'm four years away from having bladder cancer resulting in a urostomy and I'm doing well. This cancer was a result of having radiation twenty three years ago 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 nine gorgeous kids, featuring them often here. I enjoy exploring my feelings and like to try the challenges. I like humor, music, movies, games, anything British, and some sports. I absolutely appreciate your reading and commenting on my blog. So 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!

3TC – Luncheon

On August 21, 2019 By rugby843In Uncategorized1 Comment

Today’s prompt: busboy, flowerbed, Maryland

A typical Maryland afternoon, humidity pressing down causing my linen bustier to uncomfortably melt into my skin. Lunch on the restaurant veranda she insisted and mother always got her way. The day was warmer than expected and high noon lunch was a ninety degree delight. The patio was buffeted by a flowerbed, where even the petals of my favorite rose drooped in the heat.

My only consolation was the constant wariness of the busboy, who smiled as he took his time cleaning the surrounding tables. However, his beauty and charm made the bustier grow tighter and warmer.

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Daily Addictions: Trouble

On August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 By rugby843In UncategorizedLeave a comment

Trouble, right here in River City. . .”The Music Man” starring Robert Preston in this scene:

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Brew and Spew Cafe

On August 21, 2019 By rugby843In Uncategorized11 Comments

I spy with my little eye

A world so blue, yes it’s true

Sad sights I see of poverty

No compassion or charity

Cruel acts, hateful words

The everyday becomes absurd

A dream begins I cannot put away

A better place but it won’t stay

I fear my vision so gray a cloud

I hide my eyes from it in doubt

The vision cannot be changed

The world refuses to rearrange

Fear and hatred running free

My dream now seems in defeat

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MLMM Sunday Whirl 417 – Death Imminent

On August 21, 2019 By rugby843In UncategorizedLeave a comment

It was a bizarre sight. His breathing shallow, his weight barely imprinting the mattress. My entry to the room went unnoticed, and the clear image proved my doubts true. Tubes of various sizes joined him to machines of every kind.

I could pray, offer a bid to the almighty to save him with my own sacrifice, but I knew it was too late; my ascending plea would only crash to the ground. His life now too early spent.

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