#ThankYouPatrons

Patrons are the best people on the planet

Recently, I was listening to an interview with David Sedaris on Wyoming Public Radio.

When asked to share "wise life insights," Sedaris said: "The only bit of wisdom I have — and it's really good advice — is to write thank-you letters."

I remember thinking, 'YEAH.'

I have always loved letter writing. Something about putting pen to paper — actual pen to actual paper — is supremely calming. It allows you write at the pace you think.

It also allows you to transmit a tiny bit of joy to another person. How wonderful it is to receive a hand-written letter — a letter from a real person, filled with real thoughts and musings, penned just for you! Such things are treasures, amidst the usual barrage of bills and advertisements.

A blog post is a sorry excuse for a thankyou card.

But I wanted to express my gratitude nonetheless.

Simply put, Out There would not exist without the generosity of listeners who contribute to the show. Your support makes it possible to do what we do.

Not only that, but patrons — collectively — are changing the way our society values art. In short, you are wonderful, magical beings, and I adore you unequivocally.

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou.

Nov. 19 is #ThankYouPatron day, a day to celebrate supporters of independent creators.

If you’re interested in becoming a patron of Out There, HOORAY!!!