So where is my bailout? Seriously folks. I didn't buy a risky mortgage. I didn't run a multi-billion dollar financial organization into the ground. And I didn't do anything that helped those events along. I didn't do anything that so many are getting bailouts for. I was just minding my own business, trying to get my little self-employed web business up and running. And guess what? It was doing well, and was just starting to do very well! But ever since the recession hit, business has taken a serious, serious dive. I can't even begin to count the number of hours of my life I've spent trying to find business that just isn't there.   I’ve said lots of prayers and I’ve done lots of footwork and I'm just worn out.  I even started a sort of subsidiary business, offering local small businesses a way to have nice web sites for only $5.00 per month.  I got zero takers.  I just don't understand.

But it seems like everyone who did something 'wrong' got rewarded with a bailout, while people like me, who followed all the rules (written and common sense) are stuck holding the bag. So, I didn't get any free mortgage money. I didn't buy a Volt which would have given me an immediate $7500 tax credit, which is now up to $10,000. I didn't get billions that went to all kinds companies that failed. And those companies that have received billions of 'free' money, guess where it came from? People like you and me who pay taxes!!!!!! 

I've tried and tried and tried to stay afloat this year, and I simply was not able to put aside enough for my taxes (mostly self-employment tax to be specific). I'd tell you my adjusted income, but you simply wouldn't believe how low it went this year and it is actually pretty embarrassing.

I never thought I'd do something like this, but I have to ask if there is anyone out there who can help me out with donations.  I'd ask for a loan, but I really don't have the slightest idea when, or if, I could pay it off.  I'm sorry, if I could I'd make it so any donation could be tax-deductible, but that isn't possible. But I need help. I need a bailout.  So I'm asking, saying please, if you can help me out I'd be eternally grateful. $10.  $20.  Anything.  It will add up.  All you have to do is click the button at the right. 

THANK YOU for anything you can do!!!!