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

Fandango’s Flashback Friday

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Picture Prompt-14

december 19, 2016 by rugby843

If I stay very quiet under this tree they won’t suspect a thing. Well, I am a feline after all, so they might suspect, but they won’t be able to prove anything. That’s why it’s so nice having a dog in the family. They’re so big and clumsy, they always get the blame.

I see the target. When everyone leaves the room, I’ll make my move. I’m surprised they put those fronds in the Christmas arrangement in the first place. I do love them. They are furry and flop around like a squirrel’s tail, and squirrels are so much fun to chase.  

Okay, Barney just lumbered in and there’s not a human in sight! Perfect! (Sneaking, sneaking, jump!) I grab a couple of fronds and escape to my cushion. I stretch out and pretend I’m asleep.

“Oh, Barney! Bad dog, bad dog”

I timed it perfectly. Heh, heh, heh…

https://allaboutwritingandmore.wordpress.com/2016/12/18/daily-picture-prompt-14/

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MLMM 11-3-23 – A Cold

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Sneezing

Coughing

Spitting germs

Going out

With wet hair

They were earned.

Honeyed tea

Soothes my throat

My dizzy head

Feels like I’m on a boat.

Thermometer handy

Temperature hot

Is this all the OJ I’ve got?

Friends offer food

Visits are tiring

Soup is good

But not inspiring.

I’m ready for bed

But sleep won’t come

My whole body’s on a feverish hum.

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Nasty Cold