If we did win the lottery at least we wouldn't have to pay Chicago taxes.

Lottery win answer to all life’s issues?
 

All this talk about lottery winning brings this to mind.
I met a guy 30 plus years ago the morning after he had won a couple million in the Illinois lottery.
He was in a rough spot in his life and I was trying to help him. To be honest I was a bit envious at the time.
When I congratulated him, he told me something I’ve never forgotten “It isn’t going to change me!”
I didn’t realize how prophetic that was.
The windfall apparently wasn’t what he needed and he didn’t live long enough to collect his second check!

Awhile ago a friend shared a prayer with me…
“I pray that God will make me want what I have!”
Happiness is an inside job!

And that's why I would spread it around to designated projects asap. I want all but enough to live easily on gone in a hurry.

I rarely played mega millions and don’t ever since $5 ticket. I haven’t played Powerball this go around yet due to outrageous odds. I do occasionally play something that has lower odds when jack pot up, besides if I win probably give it to son anyway…

We discussed it in our home and figure winning over a billion dollars would be more hassle than it's worth at this age. Just the thought of lining up anonymity and security gives me a headache. We bought one ticket, we're done.

And you dont have to worry about being shot!