Nothing a little retail therapy won't cure. Even if it's fantasy shopping.

[Pacifist Patriot]

Horrendous morning. Nothing catastrophic, just the kind of day where you are hit with constant annoying stuff from the moment you open your eyes.

I have a lottery ticket in my wallet. I don't know why. I rarely buy them. But today I happen to have one on me. If it hits tomorrow night I've got approximately $19 million coming to me before taxes. Now I realize full well that playing the lottery is a tax on people who are bad at math and I'm more likely to be hit by lightening. Even when there isn't a clowd in the sky!

But whatever, I need a mood lift. After setting aside the principal necessary to live a comfortable life from conservative interest earnings, providing for the children's education through their doctoral degrees, distributing money to family members, and donating with wild abandon to my favorite charities, I decided to do a little conspicuous consumption.

Nothing in the 300,000 sq. foot range or the 12 mpg gas guzzler, but luxurious nonetheless.

So here goes.

My New House #151567 at http://www.ultimateplans.com
My New Car http://www.designyourvolvo.com/dyv3/config/retrieveVehicle?saveID=147535
My Boat http://www.pontoon.com/client_files/2007_series/PDF//Premier_Boundary_Waters.pdf

Other than that, I will have a regular cleaning service, pool service, lawn maintenance and personal trainer.

But don't worry. I won't go over to the dark side. I will still vote Democrat and now I'll be able to contribute to tons of campaigns!

Hmmm... this morning doesn't seem so bad now. :)

[blockhead]

1. nice house,

I'll do the stone work if it's warmer there than it is here.

[Pacifist Patriot]

2. You're hired. I'm allergic to temperatures below 72 F.