As a kid, I used to watch PBS programming (whenever "better" cartoons weren't on). Some of the shows I really liked. I particularly enjoyed Ghostwriter because it was tangentially connected to writing. Even at a young age, I thought I would be an author (and my past self would likely be a little disappointed that, by age 33, I was still without a book deal). Whenever that--or any other PBS show would come on--it would say something about support coming from "viewers like you." Being young, I didn't quite understand what that meant. Was the "you" talking about me ? I didn't know how I was "supporting" the show, except trying to watch it. Still, they kept thanking me. I guessed I was making a difference. I have yet to donate to a PBS station, though I used to support my local NPR affiliate, until we hit a bit of a financial crunch and stopped. Though we're better off financially, I haven't bothered to resume the donations. ...
Personal musings of Steven Dowdle