Have You Been Checking Off the Boxes on Your Reverse Bucket List?

Instead of having a list of things I want to do before I kick the bucket, I have a list of things I want to do for others… before either of us kicks the bucket.

Digital illustration and photo by author of his father, a man whose life was dedicated to helping others.

My friend P.G. Barnett wrote an article about reaching a place as a writer where your work always hits the target represented by your readers.

As A Writer Are You A Sharpshooter Or An Expert Sharpshooter

He wrote, “Getting my sharpshooter badge is pretty much within my grasp, and I’m guessing if I keep at it, I just might get my expert badge before I depart this mortal coil.”

I wished him good luck, adding that I hoped he could enjoy the badge a while before departing.

Then he replied, “Maybe you can send me a snapshot of your “expert” badge (I know you have one dude, stop being modest)…”

I thought about his request and could only come up with things that were special to me, even though they never…