19th Feb 2006
Seven Things
I’ve edited this list some from its original incarnation, so it’s not quite the same as Myfanwy’s list.
Seven things to do before I die*:
1. forgive myself;
2. visit the Galapgoes;
3. reconcile not having children with the child-oriented world around me;
4. help people use spirituality in their work lives in ways that make them more satisfied, more loving, and the world a better place;
5. make my own wine. Okay, make our own wine;
6. live entirely from my own organic garden; and
7. walk on the moon.
(Originally, I thought that I really didn’t have anything to do before I died. I’m really not one for long drawn out lists of unattainable items or even short lists of attainable items. So I’m actually okay with not doing any of these before I die, but I certainly wouldn’t mind doing any of these…especially walking on the moon.)
Seven things I cannot do:
1. eat meat;
2. shop at Wal-Mart;
3. buy a dog from a breeder;
4. vote Republican;
5. hunt;
6. cheat; and
7. refrain from signing a petition outside of Whole Foods.
Seven things that attract me to my mate:
1. He’s funny.
2. He’s kind to small animals.
3. He’s sensitive.
4. He understands alienation.
5. He gardens.
6. He can park anywhere.
7. All that physical stuff, which I’d rather not detail in the public domain.
Seven things I say (that indicate a problem with adverbs):
1. Really?
2. Actually,…
3. Probably.
4. Obviously.
5. Evidently.
6. Duh.
7. What a bozo. (and in some company, What an asshole).
Seven books I love:
1. This I Know Is True and She’s Come Undone
2. The Dive from Claussen’s Pier
3. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
4. A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You
5. The Red Tent
6. Me Talk Pretty Some Day
7. Fall on your Knees
Seven movies that I’ve loved:
1. Gosford Park
2. A Room with a View
3. Chocolat
4. Magnolia
5. Mystic River
6. Thelma and Louise
7. Shawshank Redemption
Seven musical artists or duos that I love:
1. Jim Geezil (literally)
2. Jay Farrar
3. Kathleen Edwards
4. Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer
5. Glen Phillips
6. Dar Williams
7. Ani Difranco
Seven people to tag:
1. Anne Bauer
2. Kaye Borneman
3. Alice Collison
4. Kristie Cutter
5. Ghost Girl
6. Aimee Nester
7. Anne Pender
