That's right. Dawn seeks Pledge. It's the return of the tip jar (see the "Make a Donation" button on the upper left-hand side).

I've never been comfortable with having a tip jar, because I like the idea of having a labor of love, plus I believe there are always charities more needy than myself (like Priests for Life, or the St. Gabriel's tsunami-relief effort). The one time I had a tip jar before, to make up for unexpectedly high Web-server costs, I took it down as soon as I'd raised the amount I needed.

But times have changed. I'm out of a job now. Every little bit helps.

Please know that I am grateful to you just for reading my blog. If you feel moved to give, wonderful. If not, I won't think any less of you.

In case you hear of a job that might be right for me, I'm looking for a mid-level one that would draw on my expertise as an editor, copy editor, and writer. I'd consider a media company or a nonprofit; before I was at the New York Post, I worked as an editor for nonprofits such as the Jewish Book Council and the College Board. Until the right full-time position comes along, I'm available for freelance copyediting and writing—just last week, I had an op-ed in National Review Online. And while New York City's my preferred locale, I'd be open to relocating anywhere I wouldn't have to drive—especially Washington, D.C.