before i die

"before i die, i want to be tried for piracy" was written on the wall of the Before I Die project in New Orleans. That caught the attention of Debbie Slayton.

Debbie grabbed a few friends and constructed a Before I Die wall at Center for Spiritual Living San José. Here she is on its inaugural day. 

Come down and add your thoughts. Or, you can add your thoughts here. 

Before I die, I want to...

timeless advice

Al Kramer was 94 years old when he offered this advice about longevity:

1. Wear Sunscreen.

2. Floss.

3. Get pedicures.

The woman in the photo is Vicky. She works at Grand Nails in Oakland and I have a date with her every two weeks.

I'm a good student - check!

keep it simple

We went on a hot air balloon ride for mauricio's birthday, and watching the setup of the balloons was as fun as the ride itself.

They attach a basket big enough for 12 people to a bag made from fabric, then add some hot air = instant transportation. Gives a whole new perspective to "full of hot air".

Try it, you'll like it. 

what if you don't have a shopping cart?

I was at the laundromat washing some large bedding when I saw something that shed insight to an unasked question...

"If you're homeless and you don't have a shopping cart, where do you store your stuff during the day?"

The answer: in an unused dryer at the laundromat. 

Now it all makes sense. 

Case ... er ... dryer closed.