Nora Ephron (1941-2012), Thanks and Goodbye (Photo credit: k-ideas)
There are a lot of “bucket lists” circulating lately. While I find the lists interesting, the term is a little too, well—terminal. So I have decided to make a “life list” instead. Inspired by a list I found that Nora Ephron made of things she will miss (RIP Nora), I thought I should think about the things I still want to accomplish and enjoy.
Some of Nora’s list took in things that mine will not, as she was a bit more sophisticated than I. A few of my favourite things mirror some of hers: Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas trees, Fall, reading in bed, bacon, our kids, a walk in the park, and the idea of a walk in the park.
In no particular order, here are a few things on my “life list”:
A trip to Tuscany and Provence.
Seeing my first book published, then my second,…then…..
Celebrating my 50th Anniversary in twenty years.
Organizing a yearly family reunion
Being so organized that I won’t know what to do with myself.
Being a help and not a hindrance.
(this was only 185 words ~ now it is getting close – okay there: 200)
The one before last is quite nice. And the last one would be great. Good idea.
Thank you – thanks for visiting
Loved Nora E. and will mis her humour….include me in on the trip to Provence and Tuscany!
it is a deal – we may need walkers, but we will go!
My dream trip (and hubbie’s) is an African safari (cameras only). Some day.. Nora Ephron died?
last week – several bloggers have written nice remembrances – she was only 71
an African safari – I see adventure in your future
Oh, Tuscany and Provence — that’s one of mine and the book thing. I think you got the “help” thing nailed so cross that one off.
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how generous of you — let you know when I go – you can tag along – though as I told my sister–we may be using walkers!
Awwwww, that’s a lovely list
Xx
Thanks Vikki. My real list is longer – but had to keep this one succinct
Great list and I like the word count idea!
Thank you – so shorter is better?
No I didn’t mean that – I just like the discipline of a word count. I did parenting columns for a magazine once and I made each one exactly 500 words – it was fun getting it exact – ha!
I knew you did not mean that – just kidding you. I find my word count when I write my stuff up on my word program (I never compose in the new post area) and then the wordpress count are different – so I never know if I am really writing 200 words
Tuscany is grand!
I hope to find out!
I was just thinking the other day I should have a bucket list, but I do like “life list” best..the first thing on my life list is our cruise to New England, I have always wanted to do it and thanks to my husband we will! I may also borrow ” being so organized I won’t know what to do with myself! I love it!!
Blessings ~ Patty