So far, eleven different readers have come through with contributions: two Domitians ($5 each), six Plinys (Plinies? -- five $10, one $20), and three Messallae ($25 each). The Patronage page should be ready late tonight. First I have to e-mail all the contributors to see which ones want their names / e-mails / webpages listed and which prefer anonymity or pseudonymity -- also to thank them, of course. As for the rest of you, it's not too late to join the Council for Blogging Excellence. By the way, buying me something from my Amazon Wishlist will also earn you a place on the Patronage page.

However, before I get down to e-mailing contributors and coding the page, I have some breaking news: see next entry.