The Book of Ryan

Every holiday I have a crisis of conscience. I have too many things. I have gadgets that break and clothes that go out of style. While I’m thankful for the thought and care that goes into gifts, over time they combine to make a very cluttered life. If you’d like to give me a gift—be it a holiday, birthday, condolence or thank-you—please consider one of the options below.

• Hand-written letters have the most meaning, and I do my best to respond to all of them. My home address is available to friends on facebook.
• I subscribe to a number of services with constant costs:
  • Audible Audiobooks
  • Netflix Movie Rentals
• I believe in the following causes which would love your support:
  • The Electronic Frontier Foundation
  • National Public Radio
  • Planned Parenthood
  • Wikipedia
  • Alma College
• Food makes a great gift. Especially if it’s organic, fair trade, or ethically produced.
• Giving flowers and plants is giving life, although please be sure it’s not something that will hurt my cat if she munches on it.
• Some extra cash never hurts—it also may get me a bit further toward a car, a house or a wife. Paypal is a great way to do that.

Finally, if none of these fit your needs, there are always a few things on my Amazon wish list.