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

W3 – Dance

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Swirl around touching on the floor

Choosing perfect partners the key

Music soars, couple locked in sync

A waltz’s meaning so much more

Closeness of bodies now feels free

Dizzy head is a welcomed feel

Melody taken in as drink

Love begins as the dancers reel.

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Note: I used the phrases in italics as repeat theme but not sure that is the requirement

W3 Prompt #93: Wea’ve Written Weekly

Simply Six Minutes

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I’m not really into small pets
The love of them I don’t get
A cat or kitten man be cute
But small dogs? I’ll stay mute
Well not for long it’s obvious
But the dog above- ridiculous
Dogs don’t like to be dressed
Or have their faces messed
They’re descended from wild wolves
It seems to me they’d be behooved
If all you did was love and feed
For clothes and bling the have no need

Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 02/06/2024

dVerse Poets Haibun Monday

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So today’s word to include in the body of your quadrille is “imagine” – or you may use a form of the word.

Having a huge attic of immeasurable treasures, imagination was rampant in my childhood.

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detective with a round spy glass
ballerina dancing in music class
the possibilities amass
when you imagine
riding horses as old cowboys
quiet reading was always a joy
tented blankets on the floor
listening to victrola seventy-eight scores
what child could ask for more?

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Come play with me!

SYW 2-5-24

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Here are this week’s mixed bag of questions:

1. What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “cuddly”? Soft blankets.

2. Would you like to own an exotic pet? If so, what? I had an Amazon yellow nape parrot and he was an amazingly intelligent and wordy pet, with the personality of a three year old.🙄

3. If you were suddenly gifted £1000/$1000, what would you do with it? Pay bills.

4. Do you wear slippers at home? Since I don’t walk I usually wear thick slipper socks at home.

Gratitude: I am so grateful this week that our high school girls’ basketball team made a comeback, playing beautifully against a more mature and masterful team.🏀♥️

Share Your World 5th February 2024