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Pink misty hues seen in the east with grey snow warning clouds coming from the west. The morning colors fade and brighten when the sun peeks out as if to say, “don’t worry, I won’t be gone long.”
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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
Sammiscribbles Weekend Writing Prompt 3-13-21
The morning vista was a notice from WordPress telling me I started blogging five years ago. Woohoo! A life saver at best and a pita at worst, love it! ❤️
https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/03/13/weekend-writing-prompt-200-vista/
Queen
She was no mainstream beauty
Prim and proper she believed was her duty
On the visual side she competed with kings
But her mouth often brought on a jinx
She voiced her opinions loud and strong
Resulting in only a short time on the throne.
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https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2021/03/12/mainstream/#like-2418
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/03/13/fowc-with-fandango-visual/#like-54861
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/03/13/rdp-saturday-jinx/#like-10769
https://cyranny.com/2021/03/13/prim-word-of-the-day-challenge/#like-57150
SoCS 3-13-21
A year of not going out to shop in stores, or to our small mall which is emptying as we speak, and other small businesses boarded up, there’s not a lot to be found here in Cheyenne. Non maskers everywhere because of our weak kneed governor and congresspeople, except for Liz Chaney who had their b—-to stand up and vote to impeach T. You’re not going to change these good ol’ boys minds no matter what. But I digress. Wait! Thought I was done? Dream on! I think those congresspeople who did not vote for the relief package and stalled so long should not receive the benefits of it. Maybe then their constituents would consider voting differently. JMO.
Going on to my personal year which unlike most of you, was not entirely different than my usual. I live alone in a small apartment and have my daughter and husband, grandkids close in the downtown area. I keep my cel phone by my side in case I need anything because there is always someone who can come to my aid if needed. I could not attend my oldest grandson’s wedding in June which was a huge disappointment, and two of my granddaughters couldn’t have a regular college graduation, and no high school graduation which all happened this year, but we all survived. The birthday get togethers were all skipped until my 18 year old grandson had his this month.
We are healthy and that is such a blessing, we can’t really feel bad for ourselves. It’s the lack of government under T and his followers who aided in the over 520,000 deaths from Covid and is still climbing. Acting for himself only, ignored expert and scientific evidence to curtail any early efforts to contain the virus and even now his people are pushing the limits again. This is the “Jaws” version for those people–it’s not safe to. . .
I take solace in my small space with blogging–reading yours, writing mine, and keeping in touch by email with distant family. I hope you all have a good weekend. We were told that snow would deluge our area and so far it’s only a hazy misty morning. Yesterday my daughter and husband came to make sure I had everything I need for a week just in case. Gotta love ’em🥰❤️👍🏻
Harry Potter birthday with four of the culprits:
https://lindaghill.com/2021/03/12/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-march-13-2021/
Who Knew?
I have been looking for a small plain recliner for my bedroom for a while. I do not want one of those huge tufted pillowed ones or one that can stand you up if needed. I just want a small plain one to provide my back and legs a different venue. I thought I would try looking at some online which I detest doing for something so personal, and saw this–perfect for your wooded area reclining! A handy pocket on the side within reach to grab your weapon of choice, and it swivels so you can catch your prey unawares. 😂
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FOWC: Simplify
I try to not flood the reader with posts and put daily word prompts into one. I hope this method to simplify my scribblings is not offensive to individual prompters. I appreciate all of you–you make my day productive.🥰
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/03/12/fowc-with-fandango-simplify/#like-54859
MLMM First Line Friday 3-12-21
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Tamsin’s heart drummed frantically as she tore through her pack, her books, and the messy desk– where was it?! She was desperate and started to panic. If only her memory was as finite as her writing she wouldn’t have to worry, but of course it was not and getting nervous didn’t help.
She looked at her watch again. Only ten minutes til the interview with the Board of Directors! Where was that resume she had worked to perfect all week? Surely it was right here, here in this mess. . .
They’ll never believe I qualify if I can’t even produce a well crafted resume. It was too late to print another one, so Tamsin grabbed her purse and suit jacket. There it was, neatly placed in her purse, so she would know exactly where it was. Taking a deep breath, she entered the board room.
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3TC 3-12-21
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Standing on the sidelines of the little league game, watching her grandson trying to do his best, recalled a memory vivid in her mind. The softness of her own son’s childhood is always precious in a mother’s mind.
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https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2021/03/12/three-things-challenge-535/#like-65804
Fandango’s Friday Flashback 3-2017
Bookspine Poetry Scifi
I had a blast doing this last time but I don’t go to the library by myself, so rare. We all usually go when school is out in the summer.
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It was just A Song of Fire and Ice, but this was no Enders Game. Oh no, they were serious! After The Day the Earth Stood Still, in 1984, The Princess Bride, Neuromancer, and The Watchmen all got together and decided a fire of Fahrenheit 451 was dangerous, and not be to be taken lightly. The Brave New World‘s Foundation Trilogy decided action had to be taken.The American Gods were not to have total control. Even the residents of Animal Farm agreed, in their own way.
Of course they were aware of Slaughterhouse Five, so their meetings were secret. One of them brought up an odd question at the meeting: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? That brought the house down and the relief of laughter.
A Clockwork Orange rang out a warning to the meeting participants, “Starship Troopers on the way! The Watership’s Down, the Mists of Avalon are coming, The Left Hand of Darkness is upon us and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress! The War of the Worlds is starting, it might be wise to use The Time Machine.”
The Silmarillio, The Once and Future King, started speaking over the uneasy gathering,” his Childhoods End – Neverwhere have I seen such chaos. This was only a fire, and it has been controlled. There is no need for troopers or panic. It’s not like Shrike from The Hyperion Cantos is coming! It’s not World War Z! The Last Unicorn still lives. Settle down, treat yourself to a copy of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever. No need to be Going Postal! The Road is written, my friends, have no fear.
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http://nicolaauckland.com/2017/03/16/bookspine-poetry-sci-fi/
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/03/12/fandangos-flashback-friday-march-12/#like-55176
Dedication
For all of you whining about wearing a mask, read this:
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Complete article: ER Doctor Who Diagnosed First Confirmed NYC COVID-19 Case Reflects 1 Year Later : Coronavirus Updates – https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/03/11/975759861/er-doctor-who-diagnosed-first-confirmed-nyc-covid-19-case-reflects-1-year-later
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Now wear your mask, keep your distance and act like an adult!
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