I previously posted this as a blog post back in 2011. I have crossed some items off my list (because they have been accomplished) and in the spirit of looking forward , have added a few more. Do you have any great Bucket List ideas to share? I have been thinking about making a bucket list for a while now. Sure, I have always had ideas about what I want to be doing but this is the year to write it down. Why this year? Well, 2011 is a big year for me. A lot on my mind. You see, this year I am the same age that my mother was when my oldest daughter was born. Which means I am also the same age that my mother was when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I know I should not ponder on this subject, but somehow I cannot help myself. After being diagnosed with cancer, Mom lived for 11 more years and I am grateful for every single day of those years. My mother was a fighter and strong to the end. She had a simple request: "Do not say that I fought a long and valiant battle with cancer in my