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Originally Posted by Boomer
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Of course I know it's not the buck, TH.
Re. the way of asking for donations: It does not bother me. In fact, I like it because it gives many a chance to give and does not cause a bunch of paperwork and focuses on the charity itself. A lot of people do a little something. Not a big photo op. Just little people doing a little good to do a lot of good.
But back to your issue with me about the buck.....
No war cry intended.
I think most people here if they read much of the stuff I have written for such a long time (all of which really surprised me -- did not know that would happen) get the idea that I write sometimes with an attempted sense of humor. At least I think I do. And if I were talking to you in person, I would be smiling when I said that thing about the buck and you would get it I bet. Writing can carry tone and voice, and I like to think it can carry a smile.
Guess that one did have just a little sass. But I was smiling when I sassed you. And it was not a mean smile. And I still think in person you would have not been offended by my "I will pay you back" comment. And you might even have given me a snappy little comeback.
It is really hard to explain something like this. I guess that's enough trying.
Boomer
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Boomer,
I understand completely. I felt the smile in your comments.
I am more mid-Boom range, but I remember a lot about Polio. Two of my husband's brothers are survivors with a good quality of life.
TH - I really do hear your point. When my children were small, there were months that I wouldn't have that extra dollar. Now, I don't like to be asked in so public a way. Like an earlier poster, I say that I already gave. I think these "drive by charity drives" would stop if they were not successful.
Also - before anyone yells at me - I gave to March of Dimes via a handicapped co-worker who walks for them every year. He has raised over $250,000 - and I make sure my employer matches my donation.
K