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

MLMM First Line Friday

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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Being the life of the party, Joe was a popular guy at work. If anyone seemed down for any reason, Joe could cheer them up. Behind this persona, the real Joe was a lonely man, had no children to brighten his off work hours and a miserable home life with a woman who no longer loved him.

When Joe came home in the evening he tried to maintain that false identity. It culminated in a depression that his mind couldn’t handle. The problem with a mask is sometimes you forget to take it off.

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https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/11/19/first-line-friday-november-19-2021/#like-22844

Fandango’s Flashback Friday

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Share Your World – 11-19-18

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone and I clarify that we do not do shopping on black friday. Our day after T is setting up the Christmas tree and other decorations. It’s usually a quick visit from out of town loved ones and we spend it together at home. We are all very thankful when we’re able to be together.

1. Since I have new apartment neighbors on an early 4 am schedule, I’m automatically awake at four and go to bed around ten.

2. I write here on the blog. I read, watch movies and play a couple of word games. I love games in general and play Scrabble, Trivia, Sorry and lots of card games; also teaching my grandson Canasta. I am lucky at cards! If anyone has opinions, they don’t share them. ; )

3. I would ask, “didn’t I see you in “Happy Feet”?”

4. Never. However, I’m unduly influenced since I just watched the movie”Life” last night. Is it just me or is every movie scientist discovering alien beings just plain stupid? Sorry, I need coffee before I speak.

I had a fun time with family this weekend and for that I am always grateful.

Have a great week and give thanks – it makes you and everyone else feel great!

https://sparksfromacombustiblemind.com/

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/11/19/fandangos-flashback-friday-november-19th/#like-63672

Eugi’s Weekly Prompt – Shadows

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As November darkens the daylight

Harvest moons shine

Tired broken cornstalks cast eerie shadows

Odd pumpkins not chosen lay rotting in the field

Frost covers the last greenery

Small animals forage for storing

Soon all will be dusted with snow.

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https://amanpan.com/eugis-weekly-prompt-shadows-nov-18-2021/

Thanksgiving

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The tempo quiets as the last dish is cleared and the grunge of cleanup begins. The mostly male visitors avouch their status sleepily stretched out on the sofa and recliners digesting their over indulgence of turkey. This scene will continue until the final football game is over and people begin packing up their early Christmas presents for their journey home. The start of the holidays begins, anticipating the old year’s end.

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https://fivedotoh.com/2021/11/19/fowc-with-fandango-tempo/#like-63726

https://cyranny.com/2021/11/19/turkey-word-of-the-day-challenge/?like_actor=102337606&like_hmac=08e02a427cc74ae2ca58c254eb78d5ea&postid=60396&like=1&source=sub_email

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/11/19/rdp-friday-grunge/#like-12078

https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/author/biaatlas/

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2021/11/19/three-things-challenge-787/#like-76111

RDP- Palisade

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Freddy Cannon recorded Palisades Park in 1962. I remember dancing to it, but the writer’s name might bring back a few memories, Chuck Barris😊

Charles Hirsch Barris was an American game show creator, producer, and host. Barris was known for hosting The Gong Show and creating The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game. He was also a songwriter who wrote “Palisades Park”, recorded by Freddy Cannon. Wikipedia

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https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/11/18/ragtag-daily-prompt-thursday-palisade/#like-12060