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

Simply Six Minutes

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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Hey George, notice anything funny in the back seat?

Nah, I think it’s almost Halloween, probably just a mask!

I think our driver is scared, look at his face! He must not like dogs, especially big ones. All our brothers just seem mesmerized by the road ahead…are they all thinking it’s a real dog and scared, too?

I don’t know Harry, but I’m just going to keep looking straight ahead like everyone else. I don’t want to start any trouble. Maybe the dog just needed a ride too. Our stop is coming right up. Let’s get out fast.

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dVerse Poets

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Share with us in the form of a poem, of course, are you the kind to bounce back, do you curse and rant when things go wrong or do you wallow in self pity. As always you are free to interpret the prompt in any which way.

As always please write a poem on your blog.

Link back your post to this post.

Share the link of your post at Mr.Linky below. Mr. Linky will be open till 03.00 pm of 4th.

Please come back and read the other poems and start a conversation. We love interacting with each other and feedback always helps us become better poets.

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bouncing back

life turns upside down

go with flow

mantra for my survival

no more making waves myself

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pastime years

temper flared so easily

now better

resist speaking up in groups

writing is now my loud voice

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Poetics Tuesday: Life’s lemons and lemonade making

Fandango’s Story Starter

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
Of course it was snowing outside and she had no umbrella. As she stood on the sidewalk waiting to be picked up, her new high heels she spent so much money on were getting soaked in the slush. Finally her ride came and she rode into the office. Luckily she was early enough to use the restroom’s hand dryer to fix her hair. This day was her eighteenth birthday and she hoped for a wonderful reception looking her best for the new job. That didn’t happen.

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Tanka Tuesday

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized
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look out my window

patio with empty pots

though hope sees blossoms

feelings of promise in vine

not nourished and still striving

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I love plants and miss flowers I could not afford this year, so pots stand empty. I thought this bit of green was a weed, but now I think it is part of a honeysuckle plant I had in this pot last year. It seems Im surrounded by a discouraging world and this plant gives me hope.

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https://tankatuesday.com/author/lemaymelissa3/

MLMM Wordle

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

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Joe walked into the birthday/anniversary party, a bonus because they were married on her birthday. A celebration was indicated by all the balloons, even a banner with happy words displayed on it. Many ribbons, cards and even candles were displayed to enhance the atmosphere. In the center of the presents, a tall cake was dripping frosting from the candles. Joe, with his usual take on anything celebratory, grabbed his reluctant wife and started dancing wildly. Apparently Joe had already done some celebrating.

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MLMM Monday Wordle #440