Lenten Intention

This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which I’d have to say is my least favorite season in the liturgical calendar. I don’t know about you, but I just can’t think of a better time to play the Official Cancer Card. So the hell with it, I’m giving up cancer for Lent and not one thing else.

Just for grins, here’s a new version of Zac Brown Band’s “Toes”…



I got my moles checked all over, scans ain’t the plan
Not a worry in the world, no cold fear from onc man
Life is good today. Life is good today.

Well, my brain shuts down just about 3 o'clock
But that checkup’s still on my mind
Biopsies and IVs dance in my head
And I still call C’s baggage mine
Sunscreen and scars are their own prison bars like this life
I'm living in
Chemo brain is a bother.
I now look like my father
And I'm not going back again

I got my moles checked all over, scans ain’t the plan
Not a worry in the world, no cold fear from onc man
Life is good today. Life is good today.

Adios and vaya con dios
Yeah I'm leaving harm’s way
And if it weren't for that ‘fusin and protons shot from ray guns
I'd have no livin’ today
Adios and vaya con dios
Yeah I'm leaving harm’s way
Gonna lay in the hot sun and broil this old pale one
And grab my golf clubs and play

Four days flew by like a drunk Friday night as the last round drew to an end
They can't believe that I just wouldn't leave
I can’t bid adieu to my friends
Because my nurse tenders they’re always smilin’
My body's been dissed by these drugs
And I’m wearin’ in places some heckuva scars and I do know that it’s something I’ve won

I got my moles checked all over, scans ain’t the plan
Not a worry in the world, no cold fear from onc man
Life is good today. Life is good today.

Adios and vaya con dios
A long stay in harm’s way
Yes and all the doc honchos they like me big bunches when I throw dollars their way
Adios and vaya con dios
A long stay in harm’s way
Someone do me a favor and pour me some Jaeger
And I'll grab my golf clubs and play

Adios and vaya con dios
Going home now to stay
The CIGNA cheetahs don't care-o they’ll pay no dinero
I got no money to pay
Adios and vaya con dios
Going home now to stay
Just gonna gonna drive balls in the lake

With my ass in a golf cart
And Black Cancer at bay
Not a worry in the world and no new scars on the way
Life is good today. Life is good today.