Hi everybody. So a few of the show's loyal listeners have written to me recently, expressing a desire to make a small donation as a show of appreciation for my efforts.

First, let me say that such offers mean a lot to me, because they tell me that what I'm doing is clicking with somebody out there and

helping to fill a need, which was the reason I started the podcast in the first place.

I never intended to make any money from this show, and I still don't. I started the podcast

to help introduce people to a wonderful piece of Chinese culture and history not to profit from it.

Many of you have written to tell me how the show has helped you get into the story of the Three Kingdoms,

and just knowing that is ample motivation for me to keep going. Anything on top of that is a bonus.

Second, let me reassure everyone who's listening that I have every intention of continuing

with this project until it's completed, regardless of whether any money comes in.

With all that said, for those of you who are offering to send a little something as a show of support for the podcast, I have made it possible for you to do that.

Look for the make-a-donation link near the top of the website. You will see that there are two ways you can support the show with a gift.

The first option is to just send me a few bucks via PayPal or credit

card, and you have the choice of making a one-time payment or a recurring gift. The second option

is to make a donation not to the show, but to the Red Cross. When you make a gift to the Red Cross,

you can dedicate it to my name.

This way, your money goes to help people who need it much more than I do.

Your donation would be tax deductible,

and I get to feel good knowing that my show is helping somebody in need.

It's win, win, win.

With either of these options, whatever amount

you see fit to give would be much appreciated, and again, let me emphasize that I plan

to press on with the show until it's completed, donation or no donation. Now, let's get back

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