I like to think I do my bit for charity---and I don't just mean sending original cartoon strips for money-raising auctions. There are several causes that I send a cheque to and have done for many years. Before I left on holiday, I was clearing my desk and sent out cheques to three charities. When I came back on Thursday, I had NINE letters from charities, asking for donations. I'm starting to think that some kind of "gypsy system" is being used. (In the old days, if gypsies were treated kindly at a house, they would leave a secret mark outside so that other gypsies knew that hospitality was available there).
Where do you draw the line? I mean, if you give to every charity that contacts you, you'd spend two hours a day writing cheques and I dislike the tactic of sending you a "gift" to encourage a reply. Any tips on how to be selective?
