Funky Freestyle Friday: Far Out There Spending Our Children's Inheritance

Thursday afternoon at about 4:15 ship time, 2:15 east coast time, we passed over the wreck of the Titanic. 113 years and a few days after the fateful night. I went out on deck, and looked into the fog. I found it strangely touching. The Titanic sank within months of my grandmother's crossing on the sister ship of the Titanic.  She was upset when the wreck was discovered, and even more upset when artifacts were removed - she felt it was grave robbing.  

There was a cooking demonstration this morning, this afternoon a casino game based on Deal or No Deal, a ship lecture, and the String Trio played.  It was a great day. 

All has gone to plan, we are far out in the middle of the Atlantic today. Enjoying the best things in life, quiet times, the passing weather, time spent reading, a warm bear hug. And enjoying some of the second best things in life.  Food, drink, even WiFi while thousands of miles from civilization.  

If I had children, they would be worried that I am spending their inheritance.  I don't have children, I might as well enjoy it.  I remember telling my father to splurge, to indulge, and it being too late for there to be much he could enjoy.  

I remember my father telling his mother the same thing.  It was about a year after my grandfather died.  She had been looking at a new car, a pretty little cream colored Mercury coupe, with all of the toys. She was hesitating, she said, "it is so much money!" He responded, "that is okay mom, take care of the money and I will buy a new car when you are gone." She picked up the phone and called the dealer and told them to get it ready.  She didn't really need the car, but she certainly enjoyed it - and so did I.  A couple of years later she decided she wanted a four door car, and she traded it on a new Buick, a car that lasted the rest of her life.  

Find something in every day, that brings you happiness.