Charlotte and I watched a Morgan Freeman movie the other night. It didn't get a lot of play when it came out in 2006 and there's a reason. Despite the decent cast (Jonah Hill, Paz Vega and cameos by Danny Devito and Rhea Pearlman) it doesn't really tell much of a story.
It's one of those slice-of-life independent films that tries to convince you it's important. It's not. But, it did leave me with a nagging question: what I would put on my 10 Items or Less list?
I'm not talking "Bucket" list here (you know the one where you're supposed to list
The 10 Items List is the list of things you'd grab quickly in the Super Target of life. It got me thinking about my list. Maybe it'll make you think about yours.
Give me a plate of Tex-Mex enchiladas or chicken fried steak and I'm good to go.
Don't brand me a heathen because you don't see the Bible on my checkout counter. It's there, along with good health and a long life. I'm thinking things that are a little less philosophical. Here's my list in no particular order:
Bob's 10 Items or Less
Food
Wine
Friends
Loved ones
Cool weather
Travel
Movies
Books
Music
Humor
Food
Gotta have it. Give me a plate of Tex-Mex enciladas or chicken fried steak and I'm good to go.
Wine
What's food without wine? I'll take a nice dry Napa Valley cabernet if you please.
Friends
The perfect pairing to good food and wine are some great friends. Come on over.
Loved Ones
Hey, if you weren't loved, you wouldn't be going across the scanner. You know who you are.
Cool Weather
I'll admit it's a little esoteric, but I've lived in Texas too long not to appreciate it.
Travel
Getting out is the best way to appreciate what you've got at home. I recommend it.
Movies
Don't ask me to make a Top 10 List of my favorites. Just let me take some with me.
Books
Remember when you discovered John Kennedy O'Toole, Kurt Vonnegut or H. Allen Smith? I sure do. Scan 'em Dano!
Music
If I can't take Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Elvis Costello, I'm going to another register.
Humor
If the rules change to 1 Item or Less, I'd push everything to the side and take this one. It's what makes the other stuff worthwhile.
What's on your list?