Pledging

Years ago, I pledged financial support to the local PBS TV and NPR Radio stations.  But, then I decided I did not need to pledge, because I was going to provide financial support to these stations, whether or not I received a pledge gift.  One year, I even tried to return my pledge gift, and the boxes were returned to me as "undeliverable."

I have resisted the efforts of these channels to succumb to a pledge. I have even received a pledge card in the mail, when I have not made a pledge.  I have sent an ugly letter back to the station that I did not pledge, and if they persisted in sending me pledge cards that I did not sign up for, they would lose my financial support.

Last night, I was listening and watching KTTZ-TV as they presented a retrospective of music from the 50's, 60's and some 70's:  Moments to Remember The pop music of the late 1950s and early '60s is recalled via turns by the DeCastro Sisters, Four Aces, Four Freshman, Four Lads, Frankie Laine, Julius LaRosa, the Platters, Lenny Welch and Roger Williams. Also: archival footage of Rosemary Clooney.

This is the music I like. There was a donor gift available of this music: 7 CDs.  The donations level was $30 above what I normally will donate, but about $20 less than what these CDs might go for retail. So, I pledged. And requested the CD gift. I even authorized the shipping charge so the station would not have to pay for it.  I am a sucker. I know that.  I authorized the entire amount, so now will not send a monthly donation to KTTZ-TV, although I will continue donating regularly to KTTZ-FM.