What haven't you done that you would like to?

Force politicians to obey me....

I have a long list of things I'd like to do. I like the idea of poetry readings in coffee shops. There are often musicians/musical events at local venues but never poetry. I am a poet (although I haven't written any for quite some time) but I'm not sure of the difference between a reading and a slam. I would guess the slam is, as you say, more of a contest. I'd also think it would be several people doing short poems (like an open mic) whereas a reading would be, perhaps one or two poets specifically booked. On my own bucket list, there are lots of places I'd like to visit. I'd really like to learn to fly. I've been the passenger in a helicopter, which was amazing. There is a huge zip wire in Wales that I'd like to experience, and I'd like to go in a hot air balloon. One thing I've done before but remains on my list to do again is abseiling (rapelling). I abseiled down a building but would love to do that in a natural setting. I could go on and on and on and on about the things I have done but want to do! I wish you well in achieving all the things you want to do.

I was supposed to go skydiving at 30, but then the buddy who was going to go with me backed out. I’d like to revive some interest in that as it is number one on my bucket list. I don’t have too many others on the list anymore. I’m too tired to think far. I’m going to want great detail about this poetry slam you eventually go to.

Visit a couple of countries that I have not visited.

I believe a poetry slam is more enthusiastic than a general poetry reading. I have read my work with others several times. I would like to walk in England's Lake Country- Beatrix Potter helped make that area what it continues to be.

Live in the Florida Keys, visit England Scotland and Wales, get my children's book published....That's about it. Maybe win the lottery. I've played the same numbers since 1989. lol Have a good weekend.

Travel to a lot of places that I have never been. I have always wanted to travel. I have only been a few places

I’m about the same age as you, but honestly couldn’t create a list of things I want to do. I’ve done most things, like travel, drive a fast car, fly in a helicopter. Now I’m happy just to watch others have a good time and live my life vicariously. When I go into coffee shops, the noise of the coffee machine and general chatter would drown out anyone trying to read poetry. That combined with my poor hearing would mean I wouldn’t be able to hear a thing. Maybe it would work in a library.

I've always wanted to see the orcas and other whales in play but I live too far away from the oceans

Dang! That's a good one! I do not want to jump out of an airplane or climb Mt. Everest. How about have a song I wrote performed and recorded by someone really famous, so I could kick back and collect royalties.

I've been to a poetry reading. One was about a beach and the sea and the background music was the sound of waves and seagulls. I thought it was really nice.

I wish I would have been taking math courses to find work in the math field.

I would love to visit Ireland and Scotland, before I die. I have always enjoyed writing and reading poetry.