Hey friends —
I hope this email finds you enjoying the holidays. My wife Theresa and I are in the Bay Area, spending time with our families and enjoying some fresh, clean NorCal air. I even participated in something called a “Turkey Trot Fun Run.” Seriously.
A couple of seasonal bits of business:
* If you’re a MaxFun donor, take a second to check out your donations. If you change credit cards (even just a new expiration date), your donations will be automatically cancelled. And check out your address on PayPal. We don’t want stuff we send you to go to the wrong address. If your address is wrong on PayPal, can you correct it and let us know the right address? Email Casey at casey@maximumfun.org.
* Check out the entries in the JJGo holiday contest! People have been submitting their projects which capture the spirit of the holiday season. So far the amazing entries have included a meticulously documented holiday-liquer-making process, a day of apple butter cauldron cooking, and an awesome baby in an elf suit. I’m even giving out $100 in completely capricious prizes. You can see the photos (and post your own projects) here.
* With help from Casey the Intern, I’ve been busting my butt to bring in some really cool guests for you this winter. You can check out recent guests like John Hodgman, Dan Savage and Sarah Vowell here. And look out for cool upcoming guests like Ben Folds and The Kids in the Hall.
* If you’re getting ready to do some end-of-year giving, please consider including The Sound of Young America and Maximumfun.org. We only bother you with a real pledge drive once a year, but our needs are of course ongoing. At present, only about one in twenty listeners donate. In the new year, we’re unveiling some exciting new stuff, but we can only do so with your help. You can donate now here.
Have a very happy holiday, with lots of friendship and fond feelings from me and Jordan and everybody at MaxFun.