{"id":23805,"date":"2015-12-07T11:18:12","date_gmt":"2015-12-07T19:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backwoodshome.com\/blogs\/ClaireWolfe\/?p=23805"},"modified":"2015-12-07T11:18:12","modified_gmt":"2015-12-07T19:18:12","slug":"the-tip-jar-is-on-the-counter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairewolfe.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/07\/the-tip-jar-is-on-the-counter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The tip jar is on the counter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Well, gang. Sorry to say, but the tip jar is on the counter. Didn’t want to do it, but Amazon links<\/a> just aren’t sizzling this season. They’re steady and November was a good month (though not a great November<\/i>, if you get the difference). However, unless you all are planning to give car parts, door hinges, and electrical cable to your loved ones, there’s nary a sign of Christmas buying. <\/p>\n

If that means you’ve dropped out of rampant consumerism, I salute you. If that means you’re dead-flat busted, I hope your 2016 is better. <\/p>\n

Still, without Christmas sizzle to cover a few extra expenses … there’s the tip jar.<\/p>\n

Now before you drop in your hard-earned money, a couple of caveats. First, unlike two summers ago when you blessedly rescued me from a double-whammy roof repair, I’m not in urgent need<\/strong>. I have a few extra bills to pay (medical, bathroom remodel) and the car needs tires. But in no way am I hurting. If you know a blogger who’s in really serious need this cold holiday season, please give to them, not me.<\/strong> Second, know that I am paid to write this blog. The pay is based on me posting once a week. Since I post more than that the Duffys kindly allow me to do extra fundraising. <\/p>\n

So drop me a tip if you really enjoy this blog and have some extra in your wallet. Otherwise … just thanks for being here and please, if you can, send some cheer to a blogger whose need is greater than mine.<\/p>\n

If you want to donate but don’t use PayPal, let me know and I can send you a snailing addy. If you’ve mailed me anything in the last two years, PO Box 12XX is still good.<\/p>\n\n
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Well, gang. Sorry to say, but the tip jar is on the counter. Didn’t want to do it, but Amazon links just aren’t sizzling this season. They’re steady and November was a good month (though not a great November, if you get the difference). However, unless you all are planning to give car parts, door hinges, and electrical cable to your loved ones, there’s nary a sign of Christmas buying. If that means you’ve dropped out of rampant consumerism, I salute you. If that means you’re dead-flat busted, I hope your 2016 is better. Still, without Christmas sizzle to cover…<\/p>\n

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