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Your servant here, he has been told
to say it clear, to say it cold:
It's over, it ain't going
any further
And now the wheels of heaven stop
you feel the devil's riding crop
Get ready for the future:
it is murder
to say it clear, to say it cold:
It's over, it ain't going
any further
And now the wheels of heaven stop
you feel the devil's riding crop
Get ready for the future:
it is murder
The lyrics are from Leonard Cohen's The Future. I like Leonard Cohen. I love his lyrics. Sometimes they can be a little dark. But, hey, we all have our moments. I hope to be around many more years to enjoy his lyrics. Dark moments now and then notwithstanding.
You see I have cancer. It's a cancer of the blood and bone marrow called multiple myeloma. The upside is it's not terminal but treatable. The downside is I'll always have it. I've had two bone marrow transplants, countless chemo and radiation sessions. I'm currently on a prescribed drug regimen. I take so many pills I lay them out in a weekly dispenser every Saturday. That would appear to be my future.
But like my wife says "That sure beats the alternative." And, yes, she's absolutely right.
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Oh, hey, it's my blogaversary. Yeah, 5 years ago today I took the first tentative steps on my journey to interweb infamy. I haven't quite achieved infamy. But I've had a lot of fun along the way. Many thanks to all you guys who have visited over the years and laughed at my posts and endured my penchant for terrible puns. Thanks!
Comments
The cancer sucks, but you are approaching it with grace and an attitude that will serve you well. I had thought about a similar shot for "the devil" of pill bottles from our kitchen table. But it's the reason for the pills that suck not the medications.
We have two sayings around here depending upon the moment.
When life hands you lemons, you suck sour lemons.
or
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade and sell it. You use the proceeds to buy an uzi and see if life makes the same mistake again.
Happy 5th! In interweb years that's about 60. Pretty heady stuff, isn't it?
Who is that guy?
That guy went viral recently as "the most photogenic guy" on the internet as he flashed this smile a the end of his marathon. I thought everybody knew that.
I'm sorry you have to take so many damn pills. But like you and your wife say, "That sure beats the alternative."
And great song for today's theme!
xoxoxo
Happy anniversary! And at least your pill dispenser is pretty and colourful. ;)
I, too hate that you have to go through any of that but I am thankful it is treatable. still...I love your and your wife's attitude.
Congrats on your 5th. That's totally awesome!
Oh, and Happy Bloggaversary!
Happy 5th blogoversary, Pickles!
*I'm studiously avoiding saying anything about your post because if I do I'll get all mushy and sentimental and then you wouldn't even recognize me*
Such original idea. And love all translucent colors.
Oh the sisters of mercy, they are not departed or gone.
They were waiting for me when I thought that I just can't go on.
And they brought me their comfort and later they brought me this song.
Oh I hope you run into them, you who've been travelling so long.
Yes you who must leave everything that you cannot control.
It begins with your family, but soon it comes around to your soul.
You've got a lot of spirit, my friend. I admire that.
Well my friends are gone and my hair is gray
I ache in the places where I used to play
And I'm crazy for love but I'm not coming on
I'm just paying my rent every day in the tower of song.
And as for the pills... I know Brother, I know. Although, some of my pills make me feel purdy good these days.
HA!
Hey, I'm a pill half-full kinda gal.
You have pills the make you feel good? Can you tell me which ones?