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

Enemies

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

The entitled rude child continued to spout bile handed down from his parents, never showing any fright by the crowd. The opposite side of the street was occupied by an equally “enlightened” group protesting, also in denial of the facts. There can be no shine of truth to reconcile these people. While miles of words on signs and bills introduced to congress and government heads, there remains no rightful stab to puncture the balloon of distrust, hate and apathy for their fellow man.

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https://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/2021/03/20/wordle-495/#like-2440

Christmas Cheer

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

He only had one job, make sure the lamb gets into the scene just before the singing starts. Everything else in the nativity scene including the large angel statue was made years ago, but this year live animals were being added to spark interest in the children.

The lamb, being the solitary animal sitting by the manger was Joe’s responsibility. He managed to have the lamb lay down while hiding himself behind a hay bale. It was only after the choir began singing “Silent Night” that the donkey started braying loudly. The parishioners started giggling and the entire seriousness of the situation disappeared.

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https://cyranny.com/2021/03/21/statue-word-of-the-day-challenge/#like-57252

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/03/21/rdp-sunday-lamb/#like-10776

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/03/21/fowc-with-fandango-solitary/#like-55122

https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2021/03/20/situation/#like-243

Sammiscribbles Weekend Writing Prompt 3-20-21

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Lately our Earth seems off its orbit

Some days I find it too morbid

Sunshine is harder to find

To keep the positive in mind

Maybe we’re just off kilter

Everything seems to need a filter

Our actions, our speech, our feelings brought out

Everyone ends up feeling put out.

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