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

SoCS 5-30-26

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Well finally I have had an eye appointment and receive new glasses on Tuesday! So happy, and just in time to impress my great grandson who turns one year old on June 6th! As for the rest of my family, they will probably be impressed I am still wheeling around, even though I’m now attached to an oxygen line. This last hospital visit was a bad one and once again I am reminded of how much my family means to me. Take care, stay hydrated and keep moving…😀

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The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS May 30, 2026

Song Lyric Sunday

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Buying a musical instrument is not for everyone. Children think it may look cool to play the saxophone and don’t have the stamina to play it. This happened to my son since he was a small guy. He then tried the violin and did well until some pieces of music found his little finger too crooked to reach certain places. He ended up playing guitar and still does, and excellent at it. Here’s a photo of my granddaughter who did conquer the saxophone:

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Buy-A-Musical Instrument Day

Tanka Tuesday

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The tan on my son

He thinks it’s a number one

Burned so deep and dark

You’d think it could cause a spark

Spent too much time in the sun.

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I like to get everything right

Mistakes are just causing a blight

I reread every word

Know that it sounds absurd

But it ends up a perfect write.

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Fitting a tanka in a limerick is not easy!😀

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 65, Fun with Homophones, 5/19/2026

Sunday Poser 5-24-26

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This is excellent because I have the opportunity to show my admiration for a friend. Always encouraging, funny, intelligent, talented, with similar world views, and a great support in all my endeavors. We are about the same age, have conquered trials and she, especially is so thoughtful with a constant connection even though we live far apart. I have a wonderful family and making new friends where I live now, but C is always there for me.

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Sunday Poser # 287- Kindnesses