ABC: How to Win the Lottery ... Almost

Well, 'almost' doesn't cut the mustard. It is not paying your utility bills, neither all the medical costs, nor the grocery store. Just imagine what would happen if we would pay those ... almost.

I find it rather deceiving and certainly very disappointing when finding one of those sweepstakes in the mail, proclaiming I am the winner of a substantial amount of money, new laptop, etc. I get all elated, until I read the fine print or the other three pages that come with it.

My mind already pictured us setting up the children, driving a new car and taking a luxurious vacation. Most people can see themselves sitting on the deck of one the Cunard Cruise Line Ships and on their way to a beautiful, exotic location.

I can totally understand if you had more then enough of the heat and would like to cool off in one of the Scandinavian countries. That too is possible, since Cunard has destinations all over the world.

I wish I could take a cruise, but I don't like being on vast, open bodies of water. I would probably jump ship as soon as it left the harbor. Maybe I simply ought to take the plunge; once I am on a Cunard Cruise Line Ship, I might find out there is nothing to be scared of, but everything to enjoy.

I think I just convinced myself ... almost!