A request

[Don't worry, the usual link round-up is posted -- it's right below this.]

In thirteen years of blogging I've never asked readers for donations before, but I'm in circumstances in which they would be helpful.  I've finally found a new job, but it doesn't actually start until early November, and I won't get the first paycheck until substantially after that.  There have been some expenses I was able to postpone paying while I was out of work, but they'll need to be paid now.  And of course there's been all the usual stuff like rent and the internet connection which enables me to do this blog.

I've added a "donate" button in the sidebar at the right.  If you like what I do and can spare a few bucks, I'd appreciate it.