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

SYW 12-8-25

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Here are this week’s questions:

1.  Have you ever been fishing? Yes. My folks would take me. Hated it.

2. What do you consider to be the bravest thing you’ve ever done? My first cancer surgery and the nurse putting in my first IV. My husband almost passed out, blood pouring on floor, seriously, worst attempts ever!

3. Would you rather:
curl up with a good book in front of an open fire, or
settle down with a tub of popcorn and watch a good movie with a friend. Any time spent with friends always best.

4. Have you ever owned tropical fish? Yes, big mistake.

Gratitude: My family’s concern for my wellbeing is tops this week.

Share Your World: 8th December

MLMM Wordle

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“It’s a flat fact”, he announced at the meeting. “If you want to try to balance the desire to give, dedicate your thoughts to preserve peace, the Christmas spirit lives. And if you understand the beauty of sharing, the hope of happiness shines through.”

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MLMM Monday Wordle #454

The Sunday Whirl

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The criminal tried to foster participation with his days of speechifying lies and still imagined he could change things. His warped mind would sink into a thicket of hate filled ideas. The latest sky high proposal was to build a fake bomb to threaten authorities. No influence by therapists or relatives could rinse away his evil thoughts. Since no prescribed medications were consumed by him, he finally ended up in jail.

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*A tough group of words😊

Wordle 734

Widow’s Holiday Lament

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She answered the family’s queries

With “just peachy” as to how she felt

In spite of no red and green decorations

Her consciousness wouldn’t reveal indications

Of loneliness, her lack of spirit

Did not want them to hear it

For the turbulence would start

Even though it came from their hearts.

She wanted her independence

And not their constant attendance

But accepted their pleas

They decorated with ease

And her seasonal joy returned.

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FOWC With Fandango — Consciousness

RDP SATURDAY: TURBULENCE

Weekly Prompts Colour challenge – Red

spite

Just Peachy

3TC 12-6-25

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“Where’s the phone? You know, Martha, this modern gadget is irritating. I might as well go back to my office and use my old telex. That would be a lot easier than this tiny slippery cel phone that I can never find. And what’s up with earphones? Now I can’t hear your conversations! I’m going down to Smith’s antiques and see if he has an old handset!” Charlie slammed the door on his walker on his way out.

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Three Things Challenge #MM265