Time for a first Over to the left is a small button with the word "Donate" on it. This is commonly referred to as a tip jar, and it allows you dedicated people to show your appreciation for the work I put in around here.
But there's more to the story than that.
If that was all there was, I wouldn't waste your time talking about it, but you see, little Timmy is an orphan, and he needs an operation. Without that operation, it is doubtful whether little Tony will ever play the kazoo again. He was in a freak sno-cone machine accident and the result was a tragic lip disfigurement.
I went to visit little Andy in the hospital just last week, and he told me how much he wanted to play the kazoo again. Tears rolled down my face as that frail weak little voice asked me, "ahn yuo hellt nhe?"
I said, "Little Tommy, you precious child, I shall do everything in my power to see that you play the kazoo again. A new light of hope flared up in little Bobby's eyes, the childish belief that a grownup can fix anything.
And so now I turn to you good people, and ask that you help me help little Petey play the kazoo again.
I'll be back in a minute. I suddenly feel the need to wash my hands.
Posted by Rich at March 29, 2002 2:02 AM