Recently, I went with a friend to see the movie, The Bucket List. For those of you who haven't seen it yet, the "bucket list" is a list of the most important things you would like to do before you "kick the bucket". I'm no spring chickens myself, but it became apparent as I looked around the local theater, that it was jam-packed with mature and senior adults enjoying a cool rainy Two For The Price of One Thursday afternoon outing.
During the movie, I became aware of a mixture of groans, sighs, and muted laughter throughout the darkened room, and, as the credits started to roll, the appreciative crowd began to clap!
Now, it started me to thinking: How long has it been since I heard clapping at a movie theater? When was the last time I didn't sit or step in something sticky or yucky? Watched an entire movie without being jostled or jabbed by another moviegoer? Been irritated by noisy giggling, flying popcorn, or ringing cell phones? Paid $2.50 for a movie ticket? What a wonderful way to spend a cold rainy Winter afternoon!
How lucky I am to live in such a wonderful Community with some of the nicest, friendliest folks I've ever met. How fortunate to be able to live and work in such an absolutely beautiful area of the mountains. To be surrounded by the scenic beauty of nature, created each day with a new pallet and fresh canvas. How grateful I am to be away from the fast-paced rat race of city life, and how richly blessed to have a few good friends to enjoy it all.
We should all be working on our "bucket list", but in the meantime, we should all remember that life is NOW and LIVE it like there is no tomorrow!
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