The Bucket List--Revisited

In a previous post from this year I wrote about the tendency of middle-aged folks to reflect on the things they wish they had done or hoped to do before they die. At one time I guess I composed such a list in my mind although I don't remember ever writing one down. It would have included things I would like to be able to do (such as play the guitar or fly an airplane) but to which I have absolutely no intention of devoting serious time or effort. But a brain tumor is a very helpful device for drilling closer to the center of priorities. My bucket list suddenly got much shorter and turned to focusing on things that "need" to be done. So for the first time, at least in my recall, I am writing my list:
1. teach Elisabeth to cook,
2. read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings into an audio recording machine of some sort-- maybe that's selfish: I would like my children and grandchildren to remember my voice,
3. meet Katie--I know that one's selfish!
4. I'll be glad to go to Great Britain and to teach biology in the fall, but those will just be bonuses.