I've already done my monthly obligatory banging of the tip jar, but this isn't exactly that.

If you scroll down, you'll notice that Hoystory is now displaying google ads in the left column. I get a few cents each time you click on one of those -- even if you don't buy anything. So, if you're a poor college student or a senior on a fixed income, consider just clicking on one of those ads every once in awhile.

Also, if you're doing any of your holiday shopping at Amazon.com, consider clicking on one of the books periodically displayed there -- and then buy whatever you want. Amazon is apparently is able to keep track of where you came from, and I can get referral fees from them for whatever you buy. So, if you're going to spend a few thousand bucks on that new Segway, click here first.