Why I Don’t Do Ads

If you’ve been poking around my blog, you’ve probably noticed something: no flashy, seizure-inducing ads, no pop-ups blocking your screen, and no obnoxious banners hijacking your attention every five seconds. That’s not by accident — it’s because I cannot stand that shit.

Those sites? Trash. I leave them faster than a toddler spotting a spider. As a web developer, I know damn well there’s a better way to make a website, and I’m not going to treat you like a walking dollar sign. Respect matters. Your experience here matters.

That said — keeping this blog running? Not free. Time, hosting, domain fees, and all the caffeine it takes to write these posts adds up. I could slap ads everywhere like a sellout, but I’d rather light my laptop on fire than do that to you.

How I Keep This Going — And Where Your Support Goes

Right now, I’ve got some affiliate links — mostly Amazon, which I know isn’t everyone’s favorite, but Barnes & Noble still hasn’t let me in. (That’s on them.) If you use those links, I get a small kickback, and every little bit helps.

On top of that, I also rely on donations from readers like you — and your support doesn’t just keep this site running. It also helps fund two causes close to my heart:

🦴 Dog Rescue: I’ve spent years rescuing abandoned dogs, getting them healthy, and finding them homes (sometimes mine). Donations help with vet bills, food, transport, and all the chaos that comes with saving lives.

🧶 Crocheting for the Homeless: When I’m not writing or wrangling dogs, I’m crocheting hats, scarves, and other warm gear to hand out to people who need it. Donations help cover yarn, hooks, and supplies so I can keep doing that too.

How to Contribute

If you want to pitch in, here’s how:

Fiat: Goes through PayPal one-time or recurring — whatever works for you.

Crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a bunch of other options — there’s a dropdown with choices.

Every bit helps — whether it’s enough for a bag of dog food, a skein of yarn, or just helping me cover hosting.

Why This Matters

This isn’t just about covering costs — it’s about keeping this space clean. No intrusive ads, no corporate nonsense, no selling my soul to the algorithm gods. Just real stories, real opinions, and real causes that matter to me.

If you’ve laughed, learned, or found something worthwhile here, consider throwing a little support my way. Donations are always appreciated, but there are plenty of other ways to help too. Follow me on social media (whether it’s my personal accounts or my businesses), engage with my posts, or even share something you enjoyed with your friends. Every bit of interaction helps more than you probably realize — and it means the world to me.

However you choose to show support — whether it’s a donation, a follow, a comment, or just reading along — you’re part of this space, and I’m grateful for it. Thanks for helping keep this little corner of the internet real, honest, and free from the usual noise.