A few years ago, while helping a relative pack for a move, I came across a sheet of paper.  My relative had made a list of 100 things he hoped to accomplish in life.  I decided to compose my own list.  So far, I only have 45 items.  It’s not easy thinking up 100 things to do.  Some examples from the list (some things have been crossed out because they have been accomplished!)

Publish a story

Publish a novel

Get a play on the stage

Own my own house

MFA in Creative Writing

Live in New York

See all 10 of August Wilson’s plays

                                                                                                                             

Plant a tree

Start playing the clarinet again

Learn to play the piano

Learn to swim

Africa trip

Arctic trip (polar bears)

Visit France

Visit all 50 states

Learn photography

Plant a tree

Start playing the clarinet again

Learn to play the piano

Learn to swim

Read 500 great pieces of literature

Learn to play poker

Learn to play blackjack

Go on a vacation with friends

See all of Shakespeare’s plays

Homeless shelter/animal shelter—something to help others in this world

Own a Mastiff