Amazing!!!!!

Daily writing prompt

You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?

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I -Money:

If I lived on the wild side, I might leave my job, but I’m way over the retirement age anyway, so no one would remark on it. I buy clothes at LL Bean, I’m not about to suddenly go all Savile Row. I drive a KIA Soul, and I’m not interested in getting a Mercedes. In other words, the materials of my life would not change much, so you might not know anything more significant had happened. My wife might stop picking up overtime shifts. Hurray!

Now on to exclusive memberships in clubs. Snicker! As Groucho Marx said, “I wouldn’t want to be a member of a club that would have me as a member.” The country club has no appeal to me.

So, in terms of externals, you might not notice much change in my lifestyle. No hiring of a concierge to manage my restaurant dates, or our attendance at that fancy soiree. I might hire a contractor to redo some of our house’s interior, but I fully acknowledge that it’s an old house, and there is no panacea for all that ails it. but is ours and we like it.

II – The Business

Ah, yes! The attention of the masses to my superior work as a craftsman. Well, let’s not cheapen the brand by accepting all and sundry commissions. I’d say no to Donald on carved decorations for the Ballroom – too crass! Gold leaf is better used in a more subdued manner!

Yes to some fascinating marine portraits of significant vessels. Of course I might agree to teach a master class on my techniques to some worthies, but no I guard my personal trade secrets carefully!

III- My Writing

The word of literary skill has spread from its humble WordPress origins. Of course, I take the accolades delivered in the New York Times and the many other prestigious outlets with humble acceptance. Prominent publishers vie for my content and offer lucrative contracts. It’s only my due!

As you can see, I’ve put some thought into this…one has to be prepared