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

Whose Life?

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

I didn’t mean to wreck the pinnacle of your ironic legislation but honestly Fred, it is so flammiferous, how could I not? There are a dozen reasons this move rubs salt into the wounds of pregnant women. It’s such a waste of the power of your position to discriminate so blatantly.

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/three-things-challenge-m241/#more-93707. Your three words today are:
SALT WASTE WRECK

https://fivedotoh.com/2023/02/16/fowc-with-fandango-symbol/

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/ragtag-daily-prompt-thursday-pinnacle/

https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/dozen-4/

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/flammiferous/

https://chellebcom2.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/todays-prompt-ironic/

TLT/ Only 100 Words

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
He sat up quickly from the silent dark rowboat, careful not to be seen by the harbor patrol—if they really were harbor patrol, and not the aliens he suspected. “Can you see it Helen? It’s a giant fish! I think it’s their ship in disguise!” Helen looked again taking in the big picture, “yes, I do see it Harry!”

https://sonyca.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/tlt-16-feb-2023/

Rory’s Morning Dawdler

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
1. Definitely a sugaring red maple! There’s nothing like when I was a child dipping into the bucket of tree sap or smelling a vat of it being boiled down into syrup.

2. Weapon 1 – shooting staples Weapon 2 – hitting or throwing it 3 – door jamming 4 – leveler for shelving 5 – paper weight.

3. Definitely verbal please and thank you’s plus monetary
4. Both, now that I’m addicted, but I can always write on my own

https://earthlycomforts.uk/2023/02/15/a-wild-aloha-to-you-18/

Close Encounter

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Thought it could be finer,

the diner

slightly burnished 

leather booth furnished.

He grabbed a chair,

sitting there.

Until the waitress 

until… Beatrice.

She moved with grace

curly hair framed her face,

oddly mesmerized  

in big brown eyes,

beautiful girl

pink bow in the curls.

She surveyed his tenue

offered a menu, 

he could not think,

ordered a drink 

barely noticing the fare 

on printed paper there. 

Fumbled for some water

she, very close by, offered

My name is Beatrice 

I’ll be your waitress. 

What can I do for you?

glancing up at her

spoke with a stutter

 I, I, I, 

Beatrice smiled. 

He was beguiled. 

We have some specials, 

fresh caught mussels. 

Thought her eyes were dancing

thought about advancing 

He heard her then.

being close to her.

Like a light

his very sight 

his mind a blur 

looking at her.

Ordered a dish

but the real wish

was the waitress,

Beatrice.

***

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