Bucket

Bucket List

 

I don’t like the idea of a bucket list. I thought about this when I woke up this morning.

Maybe the concept of a bucket is not bad. The idea of a to-do list before kicking the bucket just seems problematic. Other than the stupid answer "start it today", at what age should we start listing these things? Why place the very dead deadline to this? Does checking off an item mean you can’t repeat that item? Does a to-do-list imply a schedule? Death is not scheduled.

I don’t have a bucket list. Considering time and unknown opportunities, I would rather instead think of a life bucket. My life bucket idea includes events, moments, and memories associated with feelings. You might travel to experience these feelings or you might not.

Experiencing new moments of good feelings are things I to add to my life bucket. But I’m not trying to compete with anyone or any timeline.

The best is having someone to share in filling up your life bucket and being able to add to their life bucket.

Pondering important things reminds my Sheryl Crow’s lyrics:  “It’s not having what you want, it’s wanting what you’ve got.”

Here's another Sheryl Crow song, "Still the Good Old Days".

a bucket of shells

Also, I enjoy sharing my thoughts on my blog. Posting my thoughts keeps memories in my life bucket.

Blowin' in the wind

Thoughtful words set to music can send a message people remember.

 

How many violent ICE attacks on our streets before we vote for change?

I hope the answer blows into the voting booth this fall. 

What I want for Christmas

Well I have my two front teeth but they are chipped. No my Christmas list is not about my looks. People's health and well-being is always on the list. Wishing you a Merry Christmas must include your physical and mental health for you to be merry. Oh, the Christmas holiday has been the tradition in my life BUT my wish of joy goes out to all no matter tradition you celebrate.

 

 

I don't really have a Christmas list as in a written down ordered list. Given the insane executive branch of our off-the-rails government, my wish to the universe is to give America a break from our reality star president and the awful people on his cabinet.

 

The commander of destruction offers this terrible picture of our White House this season.

 

White House picture copied from WTOP 

 

 

Even worst are his attacks both physical and verbal around the world. My complaints are too long for a post here. 

 

I'll leave it for now and try to find joy in celebrating. Wishing you the best in finding that joy.