After I sent that letter to you last year I thought it might be a good idea to write again. After all, the world did not end, writers kept writing, readers kept reading, and the planet trundles on. I do have a few more requests to make on behalf of others, but since you're the go-to guy for that kind of thing I'm sure you won't mind another round. So:
Would you please erase the word selfie from the English language? We now loathe it more than head desk, nuff said and even YOLO, if that's possible.
As I'm sure you're aware, stress is at an all-time high. Please help folks around the globe copy with it in peaceful and productive ways. Some solid, dependable employment that pays more than starvation wages for anyone looking for work would be much appreciated wherever you can make that happen.
Librarians could use a little love this year, and a lot more funding in order to keep their jobs and their doors open. Please divert some hearts and minds toward whatever they can do to support their local public libraries. Also, if you have an extra really cool gift in the sleigh, please leave it at the British Library for the unbelievably wonderful gift they just gave all of us over on Flickr Commons.
And finally, the Affordable Care Act. Yes, I know it's on a lot of a wish lists this year. I don't want to get into the politics of the thing; I just worry that it's going to end up hurting more citizens than it helps. If you might use some of your special mojo to fix it? Or if nothing else, if you could simply do something about that web site . . .
Love,
PBW
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Two Things
First Thing: LibraryThing is holding their seventh annual Santa Thing for their members:
"The idea is simple: You pay into the SantaThing system (choose from $15–$45). You play Santa to a LibraryThing member we pick for you—we try to match up similar members—and you select books for them. Another Santa does the same for you, in secret. LibraryThing does the ordering, and you get the joy of giving AND receiving books!
You can sign up as many times as you like, for yourself or someone else. If you sign up for someone without a LibraryThing account, make sure to mention what kinds of books they like, so their Secret Santa can choose wisely."
About the deadlines for the program:
"Sign-ups close Friday, November 29 at 8pm Eastern. Saturday morning, we’ll notify you via profile comment who your Santee is, and you can start picking books. Picking closes Thursday, December 5th at 12pm Eastern. As soon as the picking ends, the ordering begins, and we’ll get all the books out to you as soon as we can."
More details can be had by clicking on the Santa Thing link. This seems like a fun way to give books as well as get some in return, so I've joined in. If you're also inclined to play secret book santa please do check it out.
Second Thing: Today over at Disenchanted & Co. we're steampunking author Sofie Kelly -- and giving away this awesome cat tote filled with her Magical Cat mysteries and other very cool stuff:
If you'd like a chance to win it all, head over to the giveaway post on Disenchanted & Co. for more details.
"The idea is simple: You pay into the SantaThing system (choose from $15–$45). You play Santa to a LibraryThing member we pick for you—we try to match up similar members—and you select books for them. Another Santa does the same for you, in secret. LibraryThing does the ordering, and you get the joy of giving AND receiving books!
You can sign up as many times as you like, for yourself or someone else. If you sign up for someone without a LibraryThing account, make sure to mention what kinds of books they like, so their Secret Santa can choose wisely."
About the deadlines for the program:
"Sign-ups close Friday, November 29 at 8pm Eastern. Saturday morning, we’ll notify you via profile comment who your Santee is, and you can start picking books. Picking closes Thursday, December 5th at 12pm Eastern. As soon as the picking ends, the ordering begins, and we’ll get all the books out to you as soon as we can."
More details can be had by clicking on the Santa Thing link. This seems like a fun way to give books as well as get some in return, so I've joined in. If you're also inclined to play secret book santa please do check it out.
Second Thing: Today over at Disenchanted & Co. we're steampunking author Sofie Kelly -- and giving away this awesome cat tote filled with her Magical Cat mysteries and other very cool stuff:
If you'd like a chance to win it all, head over to the giveaway post on Disenchanted & Co. for more details.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Dear Santa
I know I haven't written in forty years, and I apologize for being such a lousy correspondent. When you didn't deliver the spaceship I asked for back in '72 I sort of lost faith. Not that I blame you; if you had I'd probably still be in orbit around Pluto right now. So you definitely made the right call on that one. I don't want to ask for anything for myself, either. I have my family and friends, all of whom make every day a gift, and that's more than enough to last me forever.
That said, I do have four specific requests to make on behalf of others:
A permanent end to these end-of-the-world scenarios. I appreciate the vast appeal that the Apocalypse has to some, but it mostly frightens people. It especially scares children, and I think they have enough to fear in this world without adding to that pile.
A little more time for writers to write without something getting between them and the page. I know you can't destroy fear and doubt, but if you could send them on an extended vacation until my friends finish their books, that would be excellent.
Books for those who can't afford books. I started to help out on this one by donating a book to a child every time I visited a book store this winter, and if you can't manage this yourself I hope you'll inspire others to do the same.
Finally, some peace and good will. Both are running in short supply practically everwhere, so please distribute as generously as possible.
I know I'm asking a lot, but I do have forty years of unused Christmas wishes, so I don't think you'll mind if I cash them all in now. Please give my best to Mrs. Claus and the eleves. Also, sorry about any frisking the TSA may give you and the reindeer tomorrow night. We all have to deal with that, and it's best just to smile and let them look in your shoes.
Sincerely,
PBW
That said, I do have four specific requests to make on behalf of others:
A permanent end to these end-of-the-world scenarios. I appreciate the vast appeal that the Apocalypse has to some, but it mostly frightens people. It especially scares children, and I think they have enough to fear in this world without adding to that pile.
A little more time for writers to write without something getting between them and the page. I know you can't destroy fear and doubt, but if you could send them on an extended vacation until my friends finish their books, that would be excellent.
Books for those who can't afford books. I started to help out on this one by donating a book to a child every time I visited a book store this winter, and if you can't manage this yourself I hope you'll inspire others to do the same.
Finally, some peace and good will. Both are running in short supply practically everwhere, so please distribute as generously as possible.
I know I'm asking a lot, but I do have forty years of unused Christmas wishes, so I don't think you'll mind if I cash them all in now. Please give my best to Mrs. Claus and the eleves. Also, sorry about any frisking the TSA may give you and the reindeer tomorrow night. We all have to deal with that, and it's best just to smile and let them look in your shoes.
Sincerely,
PBW
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