A (fiscal) year of generosity
I got a little emotional working on my taxes today. As I organize and tally my personal finances for last year, I’m struck by something: people are really generous.
In 2008, almost 10% of my income came from unsolicited donations. Wow! Now, my income is far from substantial, so 10% of a small number is a smaller number still… But all the same, these donations were unsolicited! About two dozen folks sent me a check last year, out of the blue, as thanks for something. Some people sent their checks in appreciation for the free 30 Days to Better Shime program, or for an essay I’d written, or for my help with something or other. To all you generous folks, thank you very much! I hope to repay your generosity with more good stuff this year!
But I’m way in the whole for 2009 already… See, an unforeseen gesture of enormous magnanimity has come my way: I am the recipient of a new car. And not any new car, but a 2004 Prius. Bam! In one fell swoop, the scales are way out whack. So I’ve got a whole lot of work to do and the 2009 clock is ticking! Anyone need a free taiko lesson? Or help with gnu/linux? A back rub?
Thank you to everyone who supported me and On Ensemble in 2008!