What an astonishing bunch of readers I am gifted with here.

I've received requests from several readers (one quite insistent, actually), inspired by my talk of revenue from the Kindle subscriptions, to make a contribution to the Hermitage even without a Kindle. So, I'm adding a PayPal button to allow for exactly that. 

It feels odd to even consider payment for doing something I enjoy, but it would be very helpful if enough contributions come in to cover the cost of hosting the website ($99.99 a year) and it would be astonishing if enough would come in to cover the cost of my internet access for the year (about $960)... 

I'm NOT a non-profit organization (although you'd never guess it from my checking account), so your contribution is NOT tax-deductible.

I'm only putting the button on this entry, and on the main pages of the website... I truly don't want any one to feel obligated. It's a joy just sharing day by day life out here.

Red-facedly yours,

The Hermit

As for how much, whatever you wish is gratefully accepted. If you like comparisons, here are a couple. The Daily Coyote (a WONDERFUL blog about a Wyoming coyote and his human) charges $5 a month. A Kindle subscription to my blog has just been reduced to 99 cents a month. There are 12 months in the year. And that’s as much help on this subject as I feel comfortable giving.

Thanks for even thinking about it.