I have removed the links and edited the post accordingly. Thank you to those who have contributed. Cutting off a big chunk of my income has been a bit scary…
So, after much thought I am going to suggest that if someone should feel inclined to support me in my retirement, they can send tips to me via Paypal: laura@laurafry.com
I have tried the Google ads on this blog, but frankly I’m getting annoyed with Google generally and as suspected, it really hasn’t been worth having them on the blog given how annoying some of the ads are.
I have looked at opening a Patreon account, but the whole point of ‘retirement’ is to reduce deadlines and I don’t want to feel like I must create content for subscribers. Plus I hate hiding what I am doing behind a paywall. So to speak.
I thought about putting a donation button on my blog, but that is only for non-profits.
So instead I am going to do this – for a while. If anyone feels like they want to contribute to me, it would be greatly appreciated.
Shutting down the studio, getting rid of stuff at pennies on the dollar, means my income has been significantly affected. Now, I freely admit, I’m Canadian and health insurance is not going to be one of my issues. But I do live in the ‘north’ and heating bills are going through the roof as temperatures plunge. Not to mention all the other bills that are going to continue – lights, utilities, etc. And I am considering traveling to Knoxville to hang around Convergence and visit with friends. A little money to set aside for travel would be very welcome, indeed.
So – no pressure. Just if anyone feels so inclined. Rest assured that I will continue to blog, to share my journey, regardless – for as long as I am able.