Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

Take care, buddy. I wish you the best. American Digest is indispensable.

I've said it before. You are the best blogger on the planet and I'm an addict. Merry Christmas!

I appreciate the variety of topics, your eye for artistic images, and the numerous other sites I've found because of mentions here (come back Capt Dave).

Your site is a daily requirement for me. May God keep you safe and well.

We get to dining on the varied feast you provide every day, Gerard, and then, Odd Zooks! We remember the provider. Thank YOU, thank YOU, thank YOU!

Wish I could have spared more, but I got a nasty letter from the IRS that spoiled Summer and Christmas.

Hang in there

Gerard: you reap what you sow.
Simple as that.

Considering the benefits of checking in here every day.....the jewels, surprises, inspiration, laffs, tears and delights...I wish I were flush enough to send heaps more. I am gratified that your loyal friends and readers have come through. I couldn't make it through the day without my daily dose! Thank YOU!

There are weeks when I only have time to check the pulse of the culture I live in. During these days I only check 2 sites. First yours, then second Drudge.

Take care and leave the button up for those of us who want to hit it now and then.

God Bless you,

Bill Henry

I love stories like this. It restores my faith in people. A good guy finishes first, once again.

Wish it could have been more... leave the button up.
You're a constant breath of fresh air and sanity.

What I'd really like to see, Gerard, is a picture of you with your cardboard sign and a cup sitting at a busy intersection down at Costco. Oh, gosh!! I'm just kidding! Take it easy, brother.

Mal-oh-kee-oh!!

I'm glad you're okay, financially and in all other ways, but.... we have $2 trillion in unfunded liabilities, 36% of all Americans on the dole, and a poverty rate of 24%. Oh, and we're all set to give illegal aliens their own drivers' licenses, which means they will automatically be registered to vote the straight Democratic ticket (and understandably so, I suppose). They'll probably be introducing legislation requiring universal mandatory gun registration in a few years and sending the California DOJ SWAT team in black MRAPS to blow the doors off the hinges of anyone they suspect has not complied. We're in the middle of a manmade drought as they funnel millions of tons of water away from the richest cropland on earth into the bay to save a fish half an inch long. Highest state taxes. One-party Latin American-style political monoculture. The list continues ad infinitum.

I stick here because rural Northern California is my mother country and I have made up my mind they'll have to kill me. But... why would anyone voluntarily move here?

No man was ever honored for what he received. He was honored for what he gave.
--- Calvin Coolidge
St. Francis has high regard for you as well. Please notice the presence of g-e-r-a-r-d in his regard.

Ah, Gerard, I can only stand on the sidelines and cheer on others with the means. Hopefully, my tweets and links have sent a few dollars your way!

You deserve it!

Hey, some of us weren't done... keep that address up!

Agreed with all the previous comments. I can only add my sincere thanks for providing this site.

And - Leave the button up. I'm happy to contribute.