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

The Writer’s Workshop

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I got a dose of the real world having a heart attack a month ago. My writing was nil, no ambition, no strength or imagination – I was exhausted after brushing my teeth. But I do think a bit differently now. I’m starting to “feel” words and hopefully my writing improves.

I’m saddled with a bunch of pills, a blood pressure machine – mini version – and a pulse ox for my daily use. My docs are fighting between my kidneys and heart and what needs the most attention. My idea is babying the heart right now because I’ve had ups and downs with my kidneys for years. The nephrologist also said to concentrate on heart diet etc. I am a salt person. No salt means no taste so I struggle with that. The nice part is I have no appetite so pretty easy so far. I saw a doc on FB today saying after 75 you are screwed…not his exact words, but apparently a few six figure dollars could help you…if that’s the case I imagine most of us are truly screwed.

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Can You Tell a Story in 54?

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To Jimmy, zoos were a wonderland. He hid his gerbil, Poo in his zip pocket. Jimmy’s dad’s aftershave hid any odor Poo might emit. Jimmy patted the pocket reassuring Poo he was okay. The trouble started when Poo squeezed out and ran up Jimmy’s arm. It startled another child who screamed like a banshee!

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Fandango’s Flashback Friday

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Putting my Feet in the Dirt

(the broom of doom, greasy grimy chauffeur guts, ziglet of zombies) *******

It didn’t take long, learning how to drive the broom of doom, especially when being a chauffeur was the dream of a lifetime. Of course most goblins liked to drive their own broom, but the witches in the area preferred a driver. Then they could sample the brews they concocted with no chance of getting a DUI.

Three such ladies of the occult were happily chatting on the rear seat of the broom when suddenly they heard a splat! And then they saw it and felt it, greasy grimy chauffeur guts, covering every inch of them! The new chauffeur was not watching close enough and ran smackdab into a parliament of owls!

Meanwhile the broom was out of control and descending fast! The witches tried to grab the handle and right themselves, but continued to fall. If it wasn’t for farmer Jones’ hay piles in the field below, well you can imagine. . .

As they got up to check for injuries, a ziglet of zombies happened by. “Hey, you ladies in for a night on the town? We promise you’ll have a ghoul of a time!” Thinking their night of fun was over with the broom accident, the witches were delighted to accept the invitation.

October Writing Prompts

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https://mymindmappings.com/2025/10/24/fandangos-flashback-friday-october-24th/

SoCS 10-24-25

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I was lucky , but thought no cause for alarm. I say lucky because I should have called 911. I did survive and then spent ten days in the hospital because it turns out I had a heart attack. My family who was mostly out of town at the time admonished me for not calling the emergency service. Guess what they think is true, I’m immortal😳😀.

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https://lindaghill.com/2025/10/24/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-25-2025/

Friday Night

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It was a night like any other, New York City in evening street lights. A slight snowfall landing on bunched up woolen overcoats, and streets shiny slick with the first winter snowfall. New Yorkers pay no mind as they traverse slippery sidewalks to reach their destinations. Traffic is slow and minimized for the regular Friday night crowds, everyone thinking the weather too chilled for a fun night out. Restaurants emptied out early because the news reports predicted a storm, but the regulars living downtown do not let that bother them. It was Friday night and that day has significant meanings.

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24 October 2025

MLMM Wordle

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It was automatic that whenever Joe introduced a new game, it was obvious he had practiced it to the point of pain! Even though we all loved Joe, he took pleasure in trying to annoy the rest of us thinking his happy winning mood should reflect on us. John decided he had enough and chose to attack stubborn Joe with his own set of rules. As we gathered for another game night, we were excited to see the funny looks on Joe’s face as he was “overruled”!

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MLMM Monday Wordle #447

SYW 10-20-25

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Here are this week’s questions:
1.  What did you have for lunch yesterday?I had lunch/dinner a baked pork chop and corn.

2.  Did you have a dessert, and if so, what was it? I had two cookies.

3.  Do you have a sweet tooth? Definitely.

4.  I read recently that a leading manufacturer has reduced the amount of cocoa in their chocolate biscuits, and it is now referred to as chocolate flavoured. Would you still buy such a product knowing that the chocolate actually isn’t. No.

Gratitude: As my health is my priority right now, I am trying to get my strength back and grateful for any progress. It’s slow and steady.

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Share Your World 20th October.