Good morning. In the prayer part of my meditation, I prayed for the people who read my blog, have supported me for a number of years, and have made the blog possible. Thank you, and please keep your support if you can. I know everyone is asking for money, but the truth is, I also need to pay my bills, and they are substantial. To keep it simple, you can support my blog in several ways: via PayPal at [email protected]. On Venmo, Jon Katz@Jon-Katz-13.

By mail, Jon Katz, Blog Support, P.O. Box 205, Cambridge, New York, 12816. I do need to be paid for my work, and it seems I am working harder than ever as I get older. I try to make the blog meaningful, and if that is so, please consider helping out. I feel like I have the right to be paid for my work, but if you are pressed or broke, fear not —the blog is free and will always be; the thoughts and flower photos will keep coming as long as I am—blessings to you. Stay calm and have hope.

Even though Zip costs money, the Vet sees him twice a year. Hay and firewood are expensive now. No vet’s office is cheap anymore—the writers on Substack charge for their deeper thoughts. God help me, mine are free. I will never charge for them.

Thanks.