What if …

I were to be Presented with a Choice ...

What if I were to wake up tomorrow morning to a knock at the door. I open the door to find a well-dressed young man who says,

“Hello CJ. I am honored to present you with an amazing choice.”

Then I will be asked to choose between suddenly being worldly and famous, or just as suddenly being the owner of a vast fortune.

Which one should I choose, Fame or Fortune?

You mean once I’m over the shock?

I’ve already lived three quarters of my life. Either choice I make will also include Robert, so I’ll also invite his opinion on the choice I make for whatever time I have left.

I’ve been blessed with an active imagination, a fairly intelligent mind, and a heart full of love. Through their guidance, I’ve enjoyed writing five books.

While I’m not a prolific writer, nor am I anywhere close to being famous, I am totally okay with the limited amount of notoriety I’ve enjoyed during my days in the sun, including:

• Radio and TV interviews

• Newspaper articles about my books, or school visits

• Assorted public appearances

• Bookstore signings

• Young Author Conferences

• Author school visit presentations

• Poetry workshops.

I like who I am. I’m much too eccentric and private at this stage to want much more than hugging my children and grandchildren and enjoying my time with Robert.

I would love to be able to make our ‘Golden Years’ more golden. I would also love to help other people, especially those who are making a difference but they’re down on their luck.

My choice? That’s easy …

My choice would be Fortune, hands down.

How about you?

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