"Charlie Mildew runs into an old friend for the first time in years.

"Morton? Morton Cash, is that you?" asks Charlie. "I hear you have become fabulously rich."

"I can't complain," replies Morton. "I have a townhouse in the city, a country estate, two Ferrari's, a wife and three kids, several companies, and some good investments."

"Sounds great," says Charlie, "but after all, what can you do that I can't do? We both eat, sleep, and drink - what else is there in life?"

"You call that living?" scoffs Morton. "Me, I get up, have a huge breakfast, then I lie on my verandah.

After that I play a round of golf, and come back for a huge lunch. After lunch, I lie on my verandah again. Later, if I feel like it, I get my chauffeur to drive me to a cocktail party. In the evening I have a huge dinner, lie on my verandah again, and then pop out to the theater - then come back and lie on my verandah."

"That's wonderful," marvels Charlie. "And all without working!"

That evening, at home, Charlie tells his wife all about Morton. When he mentions Morton's wife and three kids, Mrs. Mildew interrupts.

"What is his wife's name?" she asks.

"I don't know," replies Charlie. "I think it is 'Verandah'!" - OSHO