I read Candy Chang's presentation of a project that she initiated in New Orleans. She found an abandoned building and installed one wall of blackboard painted with lines and places to install what it is that you want. She provided chalk and the reception was outstanding.
Each time the wall is full it is gently washed and begun anew.
I found this project interesting not only because of what is already written by participants but just how hard I would have to think if given this opportunity.
Of course, we are all given this opportunity every day. Just what is it that you want to do before you die?
I found the answers quite compelling. Many of them centered around one talent or another. I want to dance, I want to sing, I want to have fun. Others.....well, we always have the I want world Peace legions. That's well and good but hardly attainible in the political climate we have.
Are there just too many things we want to do before we die? I think this may be the case. I would need to visit the wall several times before I felt I had written it all down.
Paramount among the things I want to do before I die is to move away from the Eastern Shore. But once I've accomplished that....I want to be healthy. I want to be able to walk fast. A geographical move may help in some small way ......oh, lets say climate change will lessen the aches and pains.
But then again....I'd like to have some fun before I die as well. You know...the spontaneous kind. Planned fun isn't what I'm talking about...like a vacation...."you will enjoy yourself". Stuff that comes from others and yourself because you feel joy.
I'd like to see my grandson graduate into the life he has planned for himself. As of this moment....it is pro football with a law degree to see him thru the off years. Sounds nice ,sounds balanced...perhaps my daughter had some influence there. Hmmmm but knowing Patrick he didn't need much help in deciding his future.
I f you were to come upon this wall in New Orleans....what would you write? Actually, I'm still thinking. Be careful out there....it can be slippery. rd.
