I posted the first official Dear Jackrabbit entry on October 2,2016. Since then, the site has been regularly updated three times a week with only, perhaps, two or three missed postings due to scheduling.
One of my all-time favorite pics from Jack’s first month with us.
I started DearJackrabbit.com for a number of reasons. One was to encourage in myself a habit of writing for an audience on a regular basis. Between this site and writing on some geek-related sites, I’ve been doing pretty well in that regard. Of those audiences, I wanted to write to Jack specifically. My family, it turns out in retrospect, wasn’t the most communicative, and one thing I wish I had was something like this from my own parents. So I can do that for Jack.
I also want to reach other new parents–particularly those who are just behind me–in some things to expect and, mostly, not to panic. And, of course, I want to share with friends and family this astounding experience we’re going through. Sure, there are other “dadblogs”, but I think I’ve managed to give this one a unique voice.
Jeez they get big fast. Five months here.
The boy turns six months old today. I’ve written a lot about the first half of the first year of his life. I’m looking forward to writing the second half of the first year, and then every year beyond that possible.
(It’s amazing how fast they grow, these kids these days.)
Anyway… the topic of plugging leaks today doesn’t involve bodily fluids, but more financial fluids, and an encouragement to help support DearJackrabbit.com.
Ever since maternity leave started to deplete our savings, we’ve been having to short bills each month. It has gotten to the point where a hundred here and a hundred there have added up to us being a few thousand bucks in the hole. Name a bill, and we’re behind, and with winter coming to an end, the patience of the utility companies is running short.
We are both working very hard, keeping odd hours sometimes, but the hit we took months ago has been harder to fill–especially when little surprises like vet bills, car repair, and so forth come up.
So, if possible, we’re hoping our readership can give us a hand so we can bail out the boat a bit and get us back to, at least, level ground. We’ll still be working hard, of course, but working hard to stay current as opposed to that creeping slide into severe debt.
If you’d like to help us catch up on these bills and support Dearjackrabbit.com, we’d very much appreciate it. The PayPal tip jar is the best option as it’s both quick and convenient. (Yes, it references Merry Blacksmith Press. I can only link PayPal to one account at a time, but keeping the bookkeeping separate is simple.)
There is also the option of becoming a monthly Patreon supporter. (Links for both are also on the right side of this page. )Over the next week–and moving onward–I’ll be adding special Patreon content to show our appreciation. If neither of those are possible–hey, everyone is struggling these days–you can help by simply spreading the word of Dearjackrabbit.com. The more readers means more opportunities.
If neither PayPal nor Patreon appeals to you but you’d still like to help, feel free to contact me at dad@dearjackrabbit.com.
We’ve got a considerable amount to catch up on, but every bit helps. And we appreciate your support.
Thanks!
–John
