7/27/2018

If I won, I'd... #mfrwauthor


We're at week 30. Woooh hooo! Winning the lottery is not unbelievable in the abstract, even though I know it is far-fetched and will never happen. Lightning doesn't usually strike twice. And the first strike has already hit. Shortly after we moved into our house, neighbors two streets over won a multi-million dollar lottery payout.

Now if lightning did strike my house? How much largess is handed out depends on the size of the winnings. In reality, a million dollars doesn't go far these days. So for the purpose of this post, I'll assume the pot is more millions than I can spend in a lifetime--or two.

If I won the lottery I'd:

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  • take my mother to Disney World and to the balloon festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • create trusts to ensure the next generation can get a higher education
  • if health allowed, take husband on an inn-to-inn bicycling trip
  • take an extended vacation of Ireland, Scotland and Wales with a side trip of a river cruise through Germany
  • island hop through Hawaii
  • since money won't be an issue, I'd splurge for a photo session with the wolves at Lakota Wolf Preserve
Now for my writing, I'd buy all the hops, advertisements, and giveaways that I can't afford now. I'd need a lot of postage for when I start sending registration forms for a writers' conference in each state, and bonus ones in Canada and on a cruise.

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For additional inspiration for the historical western I've yet to write, I'd go to the Calgary Stampede and take a horseback glamping (glamorous camping) trip.

There's quite a few more things I'd do, but I need to keep some dreams to myself. ~till next time Helen

PS - It's a hop. I'd love for you to visit the other posts.

4 comments:

  1. Great list! I've never known anyone that hit it big. At least that lets you know it's possible to win.

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    1. While I never met the couple who won, the were well-known in town. What I found interesting was how winning changed their lives.

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  2. I've got Disney World on my list too:)

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    1. I was at Disney World decades ago, long before most of the current attractions. With lottery money, I'd stay on site (not in a distant campground like last time). One thing I wouldn't do is the small world. That song gets in your head and won't leave. Thanks for stopping by.

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