You may have noticed the new “Donate” button at the end of every post. Good blogs are time consuming and expensive, so are good words and good photos. As the cost of blogs increases, advances and  royalties from publishing shrink.  I never used to have to think about raising money, or about money at all, but this is the new world of the new writer, and I intend to remain current and relevant.

I also like it a lot, it suits me.

I love my books and my photos and my blog, this is the focal point of my creative life, and if you like them, please consider this new way of supporting my work. I was slow to acknowledge it, but I should be paid for my work, as I hope you are and the donate button permits people to contribute one time only for as much or as little as they wish. The voluntary payments options, also below,  remain in place, and you are very welcome to contribute on a monthly subscription basis, you can do it for $5, or $10 a month, or $75 per year.

The blog will always be free, and your contributions help to keep it that way.

If you prefer,  you can also contribute by writing to me c/o Bedlam Farm, Post Office Box 205, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816. And thanks for supporting my work. These donations and payments make it possible. You can donate here. One time, any amount you choose, at anytime.

I know we are all thinking about money these days, and I hope to offer voluntary options that are comfortable for people. No one will ever be deprived of the blog for lack of money.