[Oil Painting, Seascape], 72 by 68 in, (183 by 173 cm),
I.V. Passmoore, 1999

Home to dozens of lobsterman and hundreds of summer vacationers, this island in the Bay of Fundy is one of coastal Maine's highlights. Cleaving Sea from Sky was a precursor.

It's a fine example of something money cannot buy; the experience of simply gazing upon Cranberry Island is priceless. Standing on the shores of Acadia National Park, one can look out over the sea and smile warmly. But that is the full extent of the offerings. No portion of the national park is for sale, so why go to the expense of selling lottery payments when no fortune is large enough to buy such intangible pleasures?

There are other cold Northern islands surrounded by foggy seas, e.g. in Lake Superior, Western Canada, and another spot in Maine.

Series Description: Hypothetical scenario- you’ve just won the lottery, and the jackpot was worth millions! But there’s a catch: you’ll be paid slowly over the course of 20 years. Do you accept the predictably moderate income, or sell the lottery payments to an investor for a big lump-sum payout? -A series of tempting acquisitions dismissed by some reasons not to sell annuity income. Assumption: you’re a layman with no grand business aspirations. -Can apply to wealthy non-lottery winners too.

A selection of 4 more titles in this series --
Fact About France: Wine is its Quintessence | Maine's Marine Biome | Tall Ships Picture | Jewel Pic: Buccellati Emerald Necklace |

Summary of titles in the "Should I sell lottery payments?" series --
3 Oil Paintings | 1 Pen & Ink Sketch/Drawings |