Why try to win the Powerball -- I just got a check for $100 which was totally unexpected. I had to write a term paper for school which turned into a novel. Was shocked when I got an A+ and my teacher suggested submitting my story online.

Two dozen glazed donuts will be my first purchase. Finally, I can be the one who brings treats to our early morning practice. Can’t decide if I should tell my parents about this. I know they would be proud to think their one and only daughter is now a published author. But they definitely will want me to sock away the remaining $80 of this gift for my future education.

This might be the only time in my life when I can do something totally unheard of. I’ll create a challenge which anyone can enter. All they have to do is describe their plans for spending this unexpected windfall.

Wrote this post three months ago. Still miss my Mom as much today as then, but greatly appreciated all the kind comments.

Awaiting Eternity

I would knock down those pearly gates to see my Mother, who died less than three months ago. I expect she’s probably polishing those gates today.

I'm glad that eternity awaits.