A sense of urgency

Man, there's nothing like a cancer scare to give you a sense of urgency. During this break I need to get a ton of writing done. My two current writing projects need to wrap up sooner rather than later, and this break gives me the chance to devote my energy to them. I intend do.

I don't think I have cancer, but we'll see. If I do, I do. I've already had my share of "gravy years," to use Raymond Carver's term. I'm already ahead of the game.