Nov 29
Tuesday Two - Episode 8

Taking advantage of the flexibility on Blogger to backdate entries…for those of us who find ourselves a day late or a dollar short, here is the Tuesday Two on Tuesday (even though it’s Wednesday!) For those who have never played, the rules are simple: I offer two different questions, both related to the same topic, but you only choose one of them to actually answer.
Last week, Chuck of “Dribble by Chuck Ferris” was first to answer the question about “The Courtroom.” Congratulations, Chuck.
Now, onto this week’s choice of questions. And remember: don’t answer both questions! You’ll find out why in December!
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: CHARITY
QUESTION A:
Many charities are concerned about “donor fatigue,” a phenomenon that occurs when there are a series of natural disasters that increase the need for donations (and thereby increase the number of appeals from charities for help). Do you think “donor fatigue” really exists, or do you believe that only a small percentage will give no matter what, or do you believe something in between?
or
QUESTION B:
Are there any charities that you regularly donate to, and if so, did this past year’s disasters change how much you gave to which organizations?
For each pair, choose A or B, (indicate which question you’re answering!) then either answer the question in a comment or answer it in your journal and include the link in a comment. (To be considered “first to play,” a link must be to the specific entry in which you answered the question.)
Remember: choose one or the other in each pair…not both!








November 30th, 2005 at 8:21 pm
Wow…and I thought I was playing late! Well, here’s my post. I went with Question B.
November 30th, 2005 at 10:15 pm
I’m chosing “B”. Of the charities I regularly give to, this year’s disasters did not change how much I gave to them. In fact when I gave to the Katrina fund, I also sent a donation to the rescue mission we routinely donate to because I knew their donations would go down as people sent to Katrina. Ironically (or sacrificially) they made a donation to a Katrina fund.
betty
December 1st, 2005 at 4:02 am
Hi Patrick
I choose question A
Yes, I think we get weary when so much is going wrong and we know how many need our help. I give what I can. I don’t remember a time when our country has suffered more. It’s overwhelming, but if we know we are doing the best we can, it makes it all a little easier.
December 1st, 2005 at 9:48 am
http://jottingsfromjersey.blogspot.com/2005/11/patricks-tuesday-two.html
Thank you Patrick.
December 3rd, 2005 at 5:25 pm
Did I miss the Saturday Six or is it not posted yet. I have been out of the loop today so it wouldn’t surprise me if I am just losing my mind.