Oh, My Goodness

Last Friday night I wrote a post announcing that I was ill. Due to mounting medical bills I asked folks who've enjoyed my various efforts over the years to maybe buy a book or one of my t-shirts via the links on this page. As almost an afterthought I added a Paypal donation button to the post. Other blogs have the buttons -- I don't like to bug people for money -- but I thought that this one time I would do it.

I didn't anticipate two things: One, that I would upset long-time friends who I don't see often with news of my illness and Two, that more than one or two people would use the donation button.

So to my friends who weren't aware of my illness I want to apologize for causing you to worry. It just wasn't something I wanted to bring up (after all, major organ failure is a gigantic buzzkill). I'm deeply sorry for upsetting you all. The treatment is going to be a bit of a bother but I will feel tons better once it begins and I'm looking forward to that. My ability to laugh, love, create and enjoy my life and family will only improve.

To the generous people (friends and strangers alike) who sent in donations: thank you. I'm writing to everyone personally but I can't say it enough. My thanks also to all who helped spread the word including Evan Dorkin, Dan Vado & Jennifer de Guzman at SLG, Dirk Deppey at Journalista!, Chris Mautner at Newsarama, Landry Walker and/or Eric Jones at a Tron message board (sorry, I've lost the url), Mike Sterling (truly a sterling fellow) and Tom Spurgon whose post last Saturday at The Comics Reporter almost made me cry. If I've missed anyone I do apologize. I'm embarrassed to be the focus of so much goodwill and quite addled by it as well but it all helps my family enormously and so I'm grateful too. My thanks to all.

A brief commercial: I'm going to be selling some Golden Age comics on eBay soon. Nothing high grade but some neat stuff. So if you're looking for affordable vintage comics keep an eye on this page.

UPDATE: A special thanks to everyone who ordered my t-shirts, mugs, and cards (hope you like them) and bought stuff via the Amazon.com ad. I have no way of knowing who you are so I can't thank you personally as I have those who have used the donation button but please know that your actions are appreciated as well. Thank you.