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

Tanka Tuesday

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So here’s my tanka prose for this week’s #TankaTuesday challenge where we’re to select a herb or vegetable from the list on the challenge post. My kigo word is 🫑 green peppers. 🫑

Taco (Tanka) Tuesday

Summer rainstorms battered the two pepper plants we planted this spring. Against all odds, the plants stand tall. The peppers remind me of Yule, one red, the other green. Peppers off the stalk—the gift that keeps giving.

It's Taco Tuesday
spicy bite of green peppers
a taste sensation
of late springtime memories
planting under the hot sun

© Colleen Chesebro

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yellow summer squash

mild and soothing to the tongue

adding sweet onions

side to spicy barbecue

all summer heat savory

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Tanka Prose

Fandango’s Story Starter

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This week’s Story Starter teaser is:

She knew she needed to keep very still while she waited. Mom wouldn’t like it if she whined, even though her leg hurt like crazy! It wasn’t my fault, Susie thought, but her mom would not hear it. Susie was suddenly grabbed up by her mom and thrust onto the hospital examination table. “Well Susie, what has happened to you this week? You certainly are accident prone, aren’t you? Mrs Jones, if you could just step out and update your info with my nurse I’ll take care of Susie.” Susie’s mom hesitated but gave a warning look to her daughter and left. Doctor Smith sat down by Susie and whispered, “now Susie, tell me what really happened. You are safe here.”

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dVerse Poets Haibun Monday

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The criticism of the display at the Paris Olympics is such a thoughtless vibe when athletes from all over the world have worked for literally years to just compete? The goal is camaraderie among the sport teams and individuals, not ridiculous headlines. Shame on you, media.

“Much ado about nothing”

Someone famous wrote

I saw it myself

With a tv remote

I thought it was laughable

I’ll be honest

A platter of veggies with

A man laying upon it?

I think the hoopla is undeserved

And a poor attempt at meaningful not served.

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Haibun Monday 7-29-24: Summer Olympics 2024

SYW July 29, 2024

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https://m.economictimes.com/news/science/global-warming-may-heat-up-earth-more-than-expected-in-future-predicts-scientists/articleshow/52914399.cms

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Here are this week’s questions:

1.  Have you ever wanted to design your own home? Yes. I know for certain I could design a better useful handicapped apartment/home than any I’ve lived in😂


2.  Have you designed anything specifically for you or your family? No


3.  Does anyone in your family have ‘artistic qualities? (ie. painter/artist, sculptor, landscape gardener etc). They all do! My three sisters were all artists and writers and I have grandkids who excel at this and landscaping.


4.  When it comes to property or buildings, do you prefer a modern design or a more traditional approach? I like both, but don’t really care for large heavy dark furniture

Gratitude: I am grateful that two people in my family are starting new jobs this week! Yea for them! 👍🏻👏🏻🥳💪🏻❤️

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Share Your World 29th July

MLMM Wordle

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As light turned to dark, the energy in the area perked up. It was starting to get cool and the previous escape from the heated weather that drained everyone’s ambition, suddenly left to hide until another sunrise. A mix of food and latest cover music delayed the earlier urge to sleep. The beach was alive again with a local band and all ages dancing.

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MLMM Monday Wordle #383