Well. I don’t know what to say. I found last night that some very kind person has anonymously paid for my subscription here.
I am surprised and flattered and even embarrassed. I feel unworthy.
I know I cannot write the kinds of stories that give readers solid news and information with embedded links and videos, twitter and youtube as references and entertainment. I don’t know how to do those things. And anyway, there are much smarter people here who can and do tell us many important news stories to keep us informed and educated. For which I am deeply appreciative but they are out of my league.
The stories I have been writing are deeply personal about people I love and respect. I confess that I am very defensive and protective of them and sometimes I lash back at the least implied criticism. I understand where the skepticism is coming from. But I have the documentation to know that the people I write about are real and sincere. I just cannot present it here without outing John and the others in Ghana (and my son) and I hope everyone understands that I cannot do that. But I realize that there is no reason for anyone simply to take my word. I am always walking a tightrope between telling too much and telling too little.
I do have to say that this site sometimes drives me crazy and a couple of times I have almost left it because of some of the things that have been said that have gone beyond my own particular line in the sand. But I never did.
dKos kept me sane through the horror of the Trump Presidency. Truly. This is where people fought back. This is where those who believe in the true American ideals took their stand. We often disagree among ourselves but we are all on the same side. The good side.
Anyway, I am deeply flattered that some kind soul has thought enough of me to pay for my subscription here. Thank you.