Update: Thanks, everyone. So many of you contributed and included kind words about the site. It's much appreciated, and I'll be sending individual thank you emails to all this weekend.

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It's only 10:00 a.m. here so I mean this tongue in cheek, but I could use a drink.

Now that my taxes are done and filed, I see that I spent $6,000.00 on TalkLeft last year in design, troubleshooting, hosting and subscription fees.

No reader has contributed to the site since July. Not one of the groups, tv networks or news magazines which send me mass emails every day advocating their causes and shows has ever sent a dime.

So, how about buying me that drink? My favorites are Conundrum white wine, Grand Marnier, Patron tequilla and Ketel One vodka. In a decent establishment, that's about $10.

Here's how, it's very easy. If you don't like paypal (which takes credit cards if you don't have a paypal account) feel free to pull a five or ten out of your pocket and send it snail mail.

If you'd like to buy me a double or a bottle, I accept. If you'd like to do it anonymously, here's the Amazon link.

And if you don't want to contribute to my drinking, let me know and I'll put your money towards TalkLeft or another worthwhile expense.

Cheers!