Yes, I totally made that up because I have no idea who came up with that saying first. Tonight I think the lottery is a great subject to talk about for a bit. From what I just read online, the mega millions is up to something like $640 million. Even if I am a few dollars off, it does not matter because no matter how you look at it, that is a boat load of money. Now, seriously, what will a person do with all that money? If I win (and do not worry, I cannot since Alaska does not have the lottery as I pointed out in a prior post) I will give it to people who are terminally ill. Not, for instance, to the American Cancer Society, because most of that money goes to research and finding a cure. I will give it directly to the families because the cost of surviving is almost insurmountable and sends many, many people into bankruptcy, foreclosure and other dire situations. Very few organizations provide financial assistance for day to day living expenses for families with high medical bills. For many caregivers, this is an added stress on top of worrying about the patient and maintaining a household, regardless of whether or not it is 2 people or 10 people. Sometimes it really angers me so much money is being given to finding a cure when nothing is given to those who are just trying to survive until a cure is found. Yes, it is a catch-22 in a way, but lowering the stress level of the caregiver in turn lowers the stress level of the patient which in turn does keep the patient alive longer. So, if you happen to be the lucky one, I will not try to make you feel guilty, but I do hope you will think twice about what you chose to do with your winnings. Oh, and I will offer you congratulations and a "way to go!"
Now you know another one of my many soapboxes. Lucky you!
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| Our first day in Alaska, May 2008. We were so excited! |
Sam is in a great mood tonight. That is always a good thing to come home to. I am ever so lucky, too, because I married a man who likes to cook. On the days he is feeling good, dinner is always ready when I get home. It is awesome. Tonight he grilled halibut and made his own honey mustard sauce. Yes! Plus, we are working hard to empty the freezer because fishing season is just around the corner. The cats like this time of year, too, because they get the leftovers. Sweet Pea, though, is a princess and she only eats salmon. She knows how to give a dirty look, too, when she realizes it is a halibut kind of night. HA.
We have no plans for the weekend except to workout. I am now down to 6 weeks and counting. Starting to get a little bit nervous. 120 miles. What am I thinking? Plus, two friends are riding on the Glass Half Full team with me and I am certain they are already in better shape than I am!
In case you are wondering, at 9pm it was still light out and 43 degrees.
Ciao!
