“Georgie, you’re home late.”
“Wa’ ‘pened m’ b’k?”
“What d’say?” Jake rolled out of bed by-passing slippers, and strode to the study across the hall. “What’s the racket?”
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“Ha!” White teeth flashed.
“Okay, my compulsive fusspot. Come to bed.”
“Ohh…”
“You gonna faint? Gotcha.”
A ticket flapped. “—won…lottery.”
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December 22, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Did they win?????
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December 22, 2013 at 8:42 pm
I think they did. That’s why she was so frantic to find her book and ticket. 🙂
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December 22, 2013 at 8:53 pm
🙂 YAY!
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December 22, 2013 at 10:49 pm
Been fantasying with the hubby this week about the 500 million lottery. Alas it came and went and we’re none the richer, lol. This reminded me of that. It’s nice to fantasize, enjoyed this. 🙂
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December 23, 2013 at 11:18 am
Thank you, Paulette. It so happens we’ve had a handful of winners in the past couple weeks so the lottery was on my mind.
I don’t buy tickets and it’s nice to dream but it would be a huge distraction and responsibility to win 500 mil.
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December 24, 2013 at 8:59 am
I will be glad to assume the distraction and responsibility in your behalf.
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December 25, 2013 at 3:58 pm
Ha ha. You know what? I would gladly pass that responsibility to you.
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December 23, 2013 at 1:04 am
Love your stuff …thanks for sharing!
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December 23, 2013 at 11:03 am
Thank YOU, Sheila. Happy if I can entertain. 😉
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December 23, 2013 at 4:52 am
We were talking the other day about winning the lottery. How cool would that be. Of course we never buy a ticket so our chances aren’t good.
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December 23, 2013 at 10:53 am
Cool, yes, but I don’t buy tickets either. 😉
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December 23, 2013 at 10:14 am
Oh fun!
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December 23, 2013 at 10:51 am
😛
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December 23, 2013 at 11:18 am
I spent the 500 million lottery in about an hour. Unfortunately, the lottery went to someone else. I hope they have as much fun with it as I, in my hour.
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December 23, 2013 at 11:25 am
With 500 mil, I wouldn’t know where to start. I don’t NEED anything at my age. I have enough books and my laptop. I’m good for the next forty or so years. 😉
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December 23, 2013 at 2:01 pm
Yes, but my list consisted of shelters for animals and abused women, special programs for veterans, foodbanks, anything else that pops up that provides a need and isn’t well funded. I did put a couple of selfish things on my list: pay off our mortgage, bills, give my mom enough money so she never has to fret about a “donut hole” and an Xbox. that took care of just about all of it.
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December 25, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Still, doing good takes a certain responsibility. How and whom does one choose. Anyway, it’s nice to hear of a generous soul as yours. Lots wouldn’t contemplate sharing but with that much one absolutely must do good.
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December 25, 2013 at 5:28 pm
with great power comes greater responsibility.
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December 26, 2013 at 2:01 pm
🙂
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December 23, 2013 at 11:35 am
Now that would be a merry Christmas!
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December 25, 2013 at 4:22 pm
Just think. Too excited to eat. Less calories over the holidays. Happy hips. 😀
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December 23, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Great post Tess, reminding us of the things we dream of if we won a lottery. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, happiness and health for the New Year! 🙂
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December 25, 2013 at 4:07 pm
Hi Debby. I’m trying to catch up and log off at the same time. I need time OFF.
How are you managing during this busy season. Hope to order your book when the activity around here slows down…
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December 25, 2013 at 7:14 pm
Hi Tess! Well surviving the ice storm and just published last week and the holidays has certainly been a load but I am grateful to have power back when so many are still left without. Take it easy and breathe! I am happy to have my book finally published in ebook and paper, now I shall breathe and continue on with my 2nd book! Merry Christmas 🙂
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December 26, 2013 at 2:01 pm
I read your newsletter. Chipping ice off the BBQ without success. I feel for you. That hot coffee is a must. Glad you’re back up power-wise. Glad you can breathe on both counts: hydro and publishing. Lucky Lady.
I’m worn out after partying and cooking and keeping on top of blogging world. 🙂
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December 26, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Yes, I am also feeling quite lethargic. Between the hustle and bustle and reading and reading more and the cold I suppose it takes the wind out of our sails. I’m looking forward to my winter vacation! 🙂
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December 27, 2013 at 11:23 am
Oh, where are you going?
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December 27, 2013 at 12:00 pm
I’ll be going on a Caribbean cruise!
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December 27, 2013 at 3:10 pm
I’m jealous 😉 but not really. I’m going to China end of March.
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December 27, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Wowwwww now that’s a big trip! You will have so much more to write about! 🙂
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December 27, 2013 at 9:06 pm
I haven’t traveled for about 17 years. It’s all or nothing in my camp. Am worried about circulation on a 13-1/2-hour flight but have purchased proper attire so I should be good.
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December 28, 2013 at 12:21 am
Well, don’t forget to get up and stretch every half hour! That is a very long flight, and drink lots of water! Hoping your kindle is filled with lots of books for the trip!:)
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December 29, 2013 at 11:45 am
In the new year, I’m sure I’ll be collecting advice. Yours is at the top of my list. 😀
Happy New Year to you and yours, Debby.
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December 29, 2013 at 2:16 pm
Thanks Tess right back at ya! 🙂
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December 30, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Hope to manage a break at New Years.
Just ordered an ipad mini so I can download my Kindle books from my laptop and also prepare for travel practicalities: video, picture taking and note-taking. So much to do before the end of March. I’m worn out thinking about it all. 😎
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December 30, 2013 at 7:46 pm
Yes, I know the feeling as I have to get ready in a few weeks for my trip, it’s enough packing so many outfits when cruising it’s not only sun clothes and bathing suits but evening wear and accessories, don’t event get me started on my laptop and writing paraphenilia!
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December 30, 2013 at 11:55 pm
I’m so overwhelmed, this whole project is aging me and I NeVer use that word. 😉
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December 31, 2013 at 10:24 am
Happy New Year dear Tess! xo
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December 31, 2013 at 2:46 pm
I purchased your book last night. Now all I need to do is MAKE the time to read it. I’ll post a review at Amazon afterwards. They WILL send you an automatic notice, right?
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December 31, 2013 at 3:18 pm
Oh thanks so much Tess, I am so looking forward to your review! No, amazon is a crazy beast, it’s a whole other course learning or trying to learn the ways of amazon. We have our author account where we can check on sales which are not displayed sometimes for days and they don’t notify you of reviews but as authors do, I check daily, lol, as reviews are the best thing we can have to push us up to visibility. (hoping that they aren’t bad ones because those bring down the average :() Personally, if I don’t like a book, I don’t review it from an author’s perspective I know what it can do.
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January 1, 2014 at 5:28 pm
I know. Been there too.
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December 24, 2013 at 7:17 am
Fun one Tess. What some of us wouldn’t give. Compulsive at a couple of levels.
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December 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm
This time I guess it’s hard to blame her. 😉
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December 24, 2013 at 8:57 am
Have not won Florida lottery games for several years. 111 hit Cash 3 paid $500. I bought it 16 times ! Have a pocketful of tickets for tonight though. Thanks support my blog. Merry Christmas.
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December 25, 2013 at 3:59 pm
I haven’t seen any big announcement. Did Santa not see you were good all year and deserved a decent win this time?
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December 24, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Great writing as always, Tess 🙂
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December 25, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Thank you for your kind and positive comment. 🙂
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December 27, 2013 at 7:56 pm
I’d be more than stuttering. How’d he even make it home? Happy New Year, dear writer friend!
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December 27, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Darn. I messed up again.
He staggered when his wife told him a little girl was coming, an actual little girl. He’s blown away. They’ve been under a lot of strain because the wife is so child centered.
What did I do wrong, Jacqui, to give you, the reader, the wrong idea?
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December 28, 2013 at 10:53 am
Oh–you did that one perfectly. I got that: curmudgeon meets shock, cracks open his veneer. Very nice.
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December 29, 2013 at 11:11 am
Oh. Okay. I was worried as I said. Thanks. You are a HUGE help, Jacqui. Appreciate your feedback. 😛
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