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

VJ’s Weekly Challenge Waves

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Ever moving, changing hues of blue green with white frost

Oceans abound with shifting water

Swaying sailors’ cots as they drift on open seas

White billows soft as the night quiets the waves

Resting till sunrise when wind unfurls the sails to carry their vessels over the rippling salt.

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https://onewomansquest.org/2021/02/22/vjs-weekly-challenge-waves/

3TC plus

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

We were all hoping for brevity as the so-called modern era of music enfolded at the retreat. The entire theme of the retreat was to be surrounded by quiet reflection. All of that came full stop when Mick walked up on stage to sing.

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https://cyranny.com/2021/02/24/theme-word-of-the-day-challenge-2/?like_actor=102337606&like_hmac=d9396d79d1e43856eb7061717641fe15&postid=56845&like=1&source=sub_email

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/02/24/rdp-wednesday-brevity/#like-10696

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/02/24/fowc-with-fandango-retreat/#like-54399

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2021/02/24/three-things-challenge-519/#like-65183

MLMM Wordle #228

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

The body displayed was indissoluble even in lime, causing quite a stir in the profile of the gathering, as mourners began to sway and chant. The eerie sound style of foreign words was causing some to moan in disbelief. The coroner had pulled every record of arcane burials concerning this occurrence but found no solution. A sudden symbol of the occult appeared over the open coffin causing many observers to faint. Luckily there was a doctor present and administered anodyne medications to the elderly in attendance.

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https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/19271780/posts/3195094912

Tuesday Story #12

by rugby843, posted in Uncategorized

Oh, James, I couldn’t possibly have a martini, as you can see the tea we had at dinner is making me bulge out of my orange dress! I think there was something odd in it, I’m feeling ill. It’s time to retire to our room. Stop eyeing the police at the door, pick up your winnings and let’s go!

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https://lightmotifs.wordpress.com/2021/02/23/tuesday-story-12/#like-28299

Word of the Day: Sobriety

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Now is the time for sobriety. The binge watching of violence, hate speech and politicians’ diatribes is over. Take a deep breath of outside air, breathe in some clarity. It’s not easy to switch off the pull and enticement of the media, but give yourself a break.

https://cyranny.com/2021/02/23/sobriety-word-of-the-day-challenge/#like-56831