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

Word Craft Poetry

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
verdant grass surround
colors spurt forth from damp earth
hidden bulbs bloom-time

**The haiku is a Japanese poetic form that consists of three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third. https://www.britannica.com/art/haiku

https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/03/14/tankatuesday-weekly-syllabic-poetry-challenge-no-311-3-14-23/

MLMM Photo Challenge

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

This company’s beer
Label looks rather queer
I’m not a person who drinks much libation
But think these guys deserve excitation
Diligence and perseverance is the key
Success and reward for their company.

Check their about page-☺️😀. https://www.littlebang.com.au/about

https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/03/14/photo-challenge-457/

dVerse Poets Prosery

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
Write a piece of flash fiction or other prose up of up to or exactly 144 words, including the given line from the poem. Post your Prosery piece on your blog and link back to this post. ***

Atop the rocky edges, seeing endless waves of salt water— in space and time I sit thousands of feet above the sea. Observing the vast expanse, envying a few dots of white furled sails, and I long to be there, on a vessel, lounging under their billows. I would be on the adventure my heart craves.

http://dversepoets.com/2023/03/13/prosery-meditation/

Simply Six Minutes

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
Marie looked out the window, carefully pulling the drapes aside a tiny bit to see if they were still there. They were. Three heavily armored black vehicles that said “government”
is all over them even though there were no outside visible markings. Marie had seen them many times. She hoped that they weren’t here to pick up her whole family like they have other households in her neighborhood. The protest against the over powerful governor in her state promised to get even—actually said that on Fox News a few days ago. She and her neighbors were only expressing their right of free speech without incident at his latest campaign rally. The thought of what happened to the other neighbors who had been picked up was a thought she didn’t want to imagine.

http://christinebialczak.com/2023/03/14/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-03-14-2023/

SYW 3-13-23

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
Starwalk.space
  1. What kind of music do you like? I like almost all types of music. Blues and Rock and Soul probably favorites.
  2. What is your favourite food? So many. Roast beef?
  3. What is your favourite tipple?
    For those who don’t drink, what do you order when out with friends? I order water or ice tea. Years ago it was a gin and tonic with lots of lime.
  4. What relaxes you (music, reading, walking, meditation, yoga etc) Listening to books works great for me.
  5. I’m grateful to see my granddaughter today on a visit from PA where she is in medical residency.

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/share-your-world-13th-march/

MLMM Wordle 313

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

I know, below is a crazy response, it’s been one of those days and it’s only ten A.M! The good thing about springing forward is the clock I can’t reach has the correct time😂

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I need a nap, she complained, driving the bustle of family insane. Why be so inane—daylight’s earlier, happens every year. It deprives me of traditional sleep, no matter the prescribed medicinals I keep. Besides, their reward only lasts an hour or two and I feel guilty taking them, don’t you? Not really, he answered, it becomes routine. Now give me the virtual headset, I need some serene.

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https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/wordle-313/

Badge Rebellion

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

It’s an historic occasion and you don’t even need an appointment! Plus, it will cost you nothing and with just a pinch of bravery and a sprinkle of rebelliousness, you may join us pigeons and volunteer to use the lovely badge below created by Paula, on your A2Z posts! You can do it, just as Fandango and Paula have. So, you in?😀

https://lightmotifs.wordpress.com/2023/03/11/a-badge-and-an-apology/

http://fivedotoh.com/2023/03/13/fowc-with-fandango-historic/

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/rdp-monday-pinch/

https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/your-daily-word-prompt-volunteer-ydwordprompt-march-13-2023/

https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/pigeon-2/

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/three-things-challenge-m266/#more-94655 Your three words today are:
COST LOVELY SPRINKLE

http://cyranny.com/2023/03/13/appointment-word-of-the-day-challenge/