Not long ago I was driving and passed a billboard that listed the jackpot of the Powerball. It was $9.6 million, billion, trillion, gad-zillion, or some such number that my small mind couldn't quite tackle. (I get excited when my checking account has 3 digits in front of the decimal.) So my mind took off down the what-if highway and began to wonder about all that could be enjoyed with such a ridiculous sum. After a fair amount of wasted brain energy and establishing several imaginary foundations, I as brought back to reality by one small fact - I have never ever bought a lottery ticket. (See above referenced bank account.) At least all I wasted was a little time in an otherwise empty brain.
A blonde, who is in a financial bind, prays to the Lord, "Dear Lord, I really need some help. Could you help me win the lottery?"
A week goes by, and the blonde prays the same prayer. Another week goes by. Frustrated, the blonde prays, "Dear God, why won't you help me? Could you p-l-e-a-s-e help me win the lottery?"
God replies, "Work with me. Buy a ticket!"
Posted by: M. Fearghail | April 22, 2006 at 08:46 PM