Another episode of Purl Diving is on the way -- I've actually got a few written, just need time to sit down and record, and either we've been very busy, or I've been under the weather.
But there's good news around Casa Purl Diving -- my husband and Tech Guy has finally (after ten LONG months) got a new job, so I've done something I have wanted to do for a very long time -- I've taken down the Tip Jar.
Putting up the Tip Jar and asking for help was singularly the most uncomfortable thing I've every done, and although it was very helpful, I'm not convinced it was the best choice I could have made.
For the record, I've totted up the donations, and it came to a total of $81.58 US. According to today's currency conversion rate, that works out to $86.73 CA. I'm going to up that to $100.00 CA, and donate the amount to my charity of choice, the Dyana Afghan Women's Fund. DAWF is the brainchild of Afghan-Canadian journalist, writer, and film-maker Nelofer Pazira, and its goal is to provide assistance and support to organizations in Afghanistan that offer education and training to women.
The Purl Diving Cafe Press shop will stay -- I've not yet drawn on the earnings from that, so all of those plus any future earnings on Purl Diving Swag will go to DAWF as well.
Many thanks to all who helped out, and I hope to be able to pass on your kindness to make a difference in someone else's life. Goodness knows that your thoughtfulness has made a difference in mine.
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