today, the mail-person brought me
Nov. 3rd, 2008 02:15 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
truepenny1. A follow-up from Phi Beta Kappa, concerned (they say) that they have not received a reply to their invitation to join the Anniversary Society.* I notice that it is not possible to reply (via the R.S.V.P. card they have so thoughtfully included) without agreeing to give them money. You may either say Yes, in which case you are ponying up at least $233 (233 years being the age of Phi Beta Kappa, which, hello to the twee), or you may say No, in which case you are still agreeing to contribute. (The lowest tier of supporting membership is $39.) There is nowhere to say, yes, I received your missive, however, I must regretfully decline your generous invitation to give you money. Which would be, dear Phi Beta Kappa, the reason I did not reply in the first place.
2. This month's Locus, including a positive review of Shadow Unit Season 1.
3. My contributor's copies of The Lone Star Stories Reader.
#2 & #3 balance out my irritation at #1. But honestly, I become less proud of my Phi Beta Kappa membership every damn time I hear from them.
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*The astute reader will deduce from this that they still think I'm my mom.
2. This month's Locus, including a positive review of Shadow Unit Season 1.
3. My contributor's copies of The Lone Star Stories Reader.
#2 & #3 balance out my irritation at #1. But honestly, I become less proud of my Phi Beta Kappa membership every damn time I hear from them.
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*The astute reader will deduce from this that they still think I'm my mom.
