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

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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harried, buried, sorrow carried

mind that’s not blind now in a bind

kids rules for schools attacked by ghouls

street meets end with gruesome receipts

fairy fantasy dreams fall short

leaders speed ferry false reports

filming fellows film the bellows

another victim’s plea echos

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*Kyrielle Octo poem – 8 syllables per 8 lines

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 49, Mental Health, 1/27/26

JuJoJan 31 + SoCS

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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Scratch the itch, well it’s pretty obvious I do that, daily, maybe hourly, oh yeah, I am a big mouth. If something is bothering me, you will know it…I’m admitting it right here, ladies and gentlemen, patriots and Trumpers alike. See what I did there? 😄

Have a great weekend and stay safe.

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The Friday Reminder for #SoCS & #JusJoJan 2026 Daily Prompt for Jan. 31st