Do you like this site? How’s about throwin’ some money in the tip jar, then, Spanky?

Note: just about every time I actually say anything about people sending me a gift on here, some person or another that I don’t talk to anymore tries sending me money or presents in an attempt to buy their way into me talking to them again. It’s been tough, but in these cases, I’ve actually sent things and money back more than a couple of times now. However, starting today, if anyone does this (especially repeat offenders, and there’ve been a few), I will be keeping whatever is sent to me, and continuing to not talk to the involved parties. Thanks in advance for anything you decide to send me, but that’s all you’re getting out of me. Seriously, you guys, we don’t talk for good reasons (some of which are for your benefit as much if not more than mine), and you have more important things to spend your cash on, so be REALLY sure that you want me to have cash or frivolous things more than that other stuff, despite the fact that I’ll continue not talking to you.

If you’d prefer to do things that are less geared toward me having more stuff or cash to blow at the dog track (in all seriousness, my indulgences of this nature are few and far between, as I’ve got next to nothing coming in, gas is expensive and it costs a lot of money to maintain a life), all of the charity suggestions I listed last year are still viable ones. George had his day in court, but hasn’t heard back on a decision yet, is still in rough shape, and relief could take months even if his case reaches a positive outcome. This year’s Race For McGee is next weekend, June 18th, and I’d be happy to see you help out Deb’s cause. Brad is still helping out City Year via Ordinary People Change The World, too.

Finally, if cash, goods and services are out of the realm of possibility for you, then just drop me a line and tell me how you’re doing. That’ll work.