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

Can You Tell a Story in 77?

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Harry sat on his balcony, playing his violin, badly, of course. He never took more lessons after the kids at school found out and called him a wishywashy marshmallow. It was true enough, Harry thought. Maybe he should have tried the tuba! Never listed in the marching band roster, but did dress up as the school mascot, the Evergreen Eagle. They stopped ridiculing him then until the new football coach decided to impound the old eagle costume.

***

Can You Tell A Story In…

Reena’s Exploration Challenge

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
***

You might call it gallantry, the efforts of a lone speaker, trying to gather likeminded individuals to express personal fortitude, standing up against the bullies and dressed up thugs, wearing face coverings to hide their identity. There is no valor in these costumed figures, brandishing guns and clubs and harming sprays. The speech given is simple enough, to have the courage to be there, listening and supporting others. That is fearlessness, bravery to the extreme, as kindly neighbors present themselves in defense of humane rights.

***

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #405

The Writer’s Workshop

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
***

“Side by side” a line from an old song from 1927. I can remember singing it as my sister and I walked along a dirt road to visit friends. It was an easier way of life. We had a dog, Ring, and he never minded being hooked up to our wooden mini wagon. Whoever was riding in it at the time was suddenly bumping along and we stopped to find the wheels were losing their spokes. We laughed and walked along side the wagon and Ring kept pulling. Grampa was always handy to fix things.

***

This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts: November 6, 2025

Friday Fictioneers

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
***

Christmas tree lights dimmed as the nurse opened the blinds. Sue preferred them closed. Sue was too tired, too discouraged by the latest diagnosis, to care about the life going on outside. Life plans were not a success. She turned away from the window, when she heard singing. No carols, please, she moaned. The tree lights suddenly brightened and the singing increased. Sue was about to ring for the nurse when she saw a specter, in angel disguise. Magically lifted to look back at her body in the bed, Sue fainted. The mystery of afterlife was about to be revealed.

***

7 November 2025