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

Hope and Belief

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
Image from Unsplash

Joey always chose to believe; he believed in many things—Santa Claus dressed in crimson with sparkling eyes, the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, and fairytales. He hoped the magical bunny would bring a solid chocolate egg, but was not disappointed to find it hollow. He consistently woke to find a shiny new coin under his pillow after losing a tooth. Every year he hung his patiently decorated stocking near the fireplace and added a new small decoration to the Christmas tree to recognize a new year coming.

Ever looking on the bright side—his mind was a suitcase of wonderment. After his mother kissed him goodnight, his nocturnal choice was observing starry constellations and remembering stories he had been told of their creation.

Joey was an optimist, never professing dismay if what he envisioned did not come true. He was always hopeful some day it might.

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https://cyranny.com/2021/12/16/nocturnal-word-of-the-day-challenge/#like-60714

https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2021/12/15/suitcase-3/#like-3095

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2021/12/16/three-things-challenge-814/#like-77421 Your three things today are:
STARRY
CRIMSON
BELIEVE

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/12/16/fowc-with-fandango-bring/#like-64721

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/12/16/ragtag-daily-prompt-thursday-hollow/#like-12066

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dVerse Poets – Tinsel

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

To join in:

  • Write a poem of exactly 44 words (excluding the title) including the word “tinsel” and post your poem to your blog or website.
  • Click on Mr. Linky and add the direct URL and your name.
  • Add a link to dVerse so that others can find us.
  • Read and comment on the work of others.
  • Pop into the pub to comment or say hello!

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Everyday life can be so dull
Many problems to overmull
Holidays offer reprieve
Whether you give or receive
The gifts you choose should have meaning
No ends, just beginnings
Add decoration if you will
Some sparkle, maybe bits of tinsel
To celebrate just “living”.

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https://dversepoets.com/2021/12/13/quadrille-142/#like-23353

One Liner Wednesday

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Murphy, I know you’re lurking out there!

It’s the count down, ten days to lift off, and at this point I’m usually thinking: I should get something more, do something more, etc and this year being in limbo as to my living situation I cannot afford to be thinking like that. It invades my sleep🙄🤯

https://lindaghill.com/2021/12/15/one-liner-wednesday-pro-tip/

Christmas Calamity

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Joe always tried to manufacture a semblance of mature grace, but a sleekit entrance to the family gathering was never meant to be. Unfortunately he was asked to carry a tray full of cookies made by ladies in the room. Their silence was broken by a huge crunch as he fumbled and dropped their carefully decorated works of art. Needless to say he was the subject of several indignant conversations the rest of the day.

https://cyranny.com/2021/12/13/crunch-word-of-the-day-challenge/#like-60677

https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2021/12/13/mature/#like-3089

https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2021/12/13/grace-2/#like-3088

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/12/13/rdp-monday-sleekit/#like-12195

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/12/13/fowc-with-fandango-silence/#like-64619

https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2021/12/13/your-daily-word-prompt-Indignant-ydwordprompt-december-13-2021/