This task jumped out at me because it seemed very easy. Being a person who values earning what is given, I decided to add a little more to One Cent than what is immediately expected.

Firstly, I wanted to make the penny worth more than face value. I did this by befriending it, telling it about my innocent childhood years, and recounting all of the happy things in the world. This penny was now a 38 year old ray of sunshine, oblivious to any of the hurts and darkness on Earth.

Secondly, I wanted to make the recipient aware of what this penny had become. I wrapped it in a note that gave a small hint about the importance of the penny, bid Monsieur Lincoln farewell, and mailed him.

I really hope that the future possessor of Mr. Lincoln gains all of the benifits I tried to infuse into this amulet of joviality.