Mr. Disproportionate Response

As some of you know, I’ve found myself in quite the pickle. Back in September, I was laid off and have since been living on a combination of Washington State Unemployment, and my savings from the last couple of years of working. As of last week, the savings account reached zero, and keeping the apartment warm for the winter time is proving more costly than I had anticipated. I tried skipping on Christmas, buying only a single real gift, and doing cards for other folks. I’ve tried picking up an additional roomie. I’ve cut pretty much every corner that I can.

Simply put, the money’s fast running out. I anticipate warmer months bringing less heating costs, and things reaching some form of equilibrium. Until then, though, I’m going to have to do everything I can to draw in extra dollars here and there. I’ve started flagging my photography work over at Deviant Art as purchasable in their prints shop. I tend to have a fairly keen eye for some nice little gems out of nature, and invite you to take a look. Grab a puzzle for yourself or a loved one. Pick up some greeting or post cards. Some of the profits of everything purchased from my DA shop gets routed back to me. To be fair, though–those items CAN be somewhat overpriced, and aren’t really the best source of income. If you have other pictures that you like, I’ll start working on putting more of my untouched pieces here. You’re welcome to snag any of them as downloads, or let me know your favorites, and I can get them touched up and ready for actual consumption.

Finally, I’ve done one of those things I hate to do–I’ve added a donation button, over there on the right. If you can find it in yourself or can afford to do so, please toss a buck or two this way–whatever you can spare. Anything that can help ease up the groceries a bit will give me more room to get bills paid closer to on time, and if I can get THAT mess caught up and untangled, I’m sure that I can get things back in check as the spring warms things up.

I know this is kinda long-winded and meandering–but thanks for taking time to read, and thanks for those who contribute in any way. I really appreciate your generosity, and hope that every kindness in the world is visited on you for your help.