(Post 47 of 233. Thanks again to those who participated in the Fundrazr!)
Before I get into today’s post, I want to give a shoutout to the generous person whose donations to Bast’s fund has sponsored 40 blog posts. I have no idea if you are even a blog reader at all, but if you are, I want to make sure that you are recognised. Every donation counts and is appreciated, of course, but your note on your last donation about wanting to spread your stimulus around bears commenting on. In Canada, the government does not want to give out a universal benefit payment to Canadians at this time of need. They are so worried about people who do not need help getting money that many people who need it are being left behind. Thank you, generous donor, for making the point that there are people out there who share when they have more than they need.
So today’s post is about my new kitchen workhorse — I really should not call it a toy! — my new Vitamix blender. As I explain in this video, I’m at the fun part of having braces where I can barely chew, so this was the perfect time to be able to turn a fruit salad into a very smooth beverage!
Hi Rae,
Unnecessary shout out, but appreciate it may inspire others. I’m not rich by any means, but I am doubly blessed with continued employment (so far, anyway), as well as a job I can do from the road. Really my contribution was selfish.. being stuck in and not able to travel freely (and safely) about the country like usual has gotten me in the dumps lately. Giving feels good! Made my day!
I am a huge fan and have been a reader of your blog since the early “Travels” days. I just don’t tend to comment.
I don’t do Facebook or instagram either, so I’m THRILLED to have you posting here more.
Thank You!
Thank you so much for unlurking! I didn’t want to mention you by name, but I really felt that you needed a shoutout because of how much this helped Bast’s mood this week. You are so right that giving feels good, but there are so many people who are unable to give freely. I’m glad that you enjoy my postS because you sponsored 40 of them. 😆 Thanks again so much!