Since @superluser recommended a book not on the boing boing list, I though I’d start a general thread for holiday recommendations, since the BB recommendation thread will close sooner rather than later…
Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries isn’t on this list? I found out about it from BoingBoing and it is awesome. Definitely worth reading.
Thanks Mindy!
Some of my fam and friends appreciate a cheesy mock certificate that I print out and sign, and which basically says, “This certificate entitles the bearer to contribute $____ to the cause or charity of their choice, at the expense of Millie Fink” (etc)
Then of course, they give me whatever info I need to send off payment.
Of course, some likely wouldn’t appreciate that, so I don’t try it with them.
That is an exceptionally cool idea! I shall institute it forthwith!
I guess since they’re already your friends, there’s little chance that you’d be required to donate to a cause that you don’t already support. I would hesitate to make such an offer to my Fox News watching father-in-law.
Ha, no doubt!
I do have relatives who would just LOVE to watch me write out a check to the National Rifle/Penile-Compensation Association.
Can anyone recommend a good planner (like a year long, daily/weekly/monthly thingie)?
I want one of these:
But sadly, my remaining family doesn’t take hints.
I use this:
I like the undated, so I don’t waste pages when I don’t need them.
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