First, I was offended. My friend added a donation button to his blog. He insuinated that he needed money and played on hearts a little. And he actually got a donation. I learned how to add the button through Paypal and thought I’d try it out. An experiment. Sort of like leaving a tip jar out on the counter. Maybe someday someone feeling flush will drop a large bill in there just for the heck of it. So once in a while I check my account. So far nothing.

Then I decided to make it like paid advertising through donating. It happens all the time. Nonprofits for instance, offer awards, and ask the recipient to PAY for the priviledge. I guess my pleas to support a single mom aren’t heart-wrenching enough or a good enough cause.

However, my donation button now has an extra feature. You’ll get a link on my blog or a mention of your name or business. Think of it like a text ad or link exchange. Of course my audience is limited, but it is growing, albeit slowly.

I promise you this…if I get a large sum of money I’ll use it for good. You know, paying off debt, going to Puerta Vallarta, enjoying nice food at a restaurant, things like that. Oh, and there is paying for speech therapy for my son, a cello, etc. But after that I’d use it for good things. Things like katrinahousing.org, slipping other single moms needed cash, help get good folks elected or laws passed (hey, I could be a lobbyist!), giving to NPR.

Please forgive my randomness lately. Since it’s my blog I can wander wherever my thoughts take me. Hope you enjoyed my musings.

One Response to “the donation button”

1. db Says:
   October 14th, 2005 at 10:57 am

   waaa hooo
   I got to be the first donator!
   Lunch is on me. hehe

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