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Hi Sars,
My boyfriend and I just moved to New York, and since I arrived two weeks ago, I’m plagued by a near-constant fear of being attacked. (I figured I might as well jump right in.) …
1. Congratulations on 60K! Keep going; our next match is 5K at $75,000, which isn’t far away at all, plus I’ve got all these prizes to give away.
2. The 3K-at-60K match will go into effect …
The awesome: $57,269. Ahead of the pace of last year’s contest, too, which is very exciting — plus we’ve helped more than 18,000 students, and nearly 600 of you have donated, many of you several …
$56,028. So close to our next match! Watch this space for information, and an introduction to The Great And Powerful Asirda, Matcher Of Myth And Legend. (Asirda: “Lady, bring it down a notch.”)
Mini-prize …
As of this writing: $53,868. Way to keep going while I took a day off!
It’s not long until we hit 60K; I know it’s a holiday Monday, but let’s continue to apply the pressure. …
$49,621 — it’s a holiday weekend, but I’d love us to crack 50K today. It’s not far away.
And today, by donating to any project you’d like, you could win a micro-prize: a small container …
Hi, Sars (and readers!),
This is actually my second Vine-y missive, but this is a much more practical concern. Well, sort of. The thing is, there’s this painting that I’m trying to find. I first …
$47,876 — pat yourselves on the back. You’ve got another chance at the Roomba today, so keep reading.
Thanks again to Jenn and Wiley for ushering in match fever at 45K. When’s our next …
Earlier in the week, my friend Michael Griesdorf passed away unexpectedly.I hadn’t seen Dorf in some time, but he’s one of those people I could meet up with after years had passed and get right …
Law & Order: SVU. Really? A cockroach? Just going to rip Papillon and Brazil off, but without the insight?
Meloni’s “the walls, they breeeeeeathe” acting choices looked a lot like the ones he made …