Incentive for Contributing and other things

I was having an e-mail conversation with someone about this thesis and my lack of contributions.  She suggested that I give an incentive for peoples thoughts.  I had thought about it and for some reason put it on the back burner thinking I'd just surprise people with a gift after the fact.  But now, I'm telling people up front that for their contribution, they will receive a letterpress printed broadside, in this case broadside means a mini poster, of their contribution.  I can't promise it will be on handmade paper but that is my intent.  So when you send me your thoughts, please send along your address so I can mail it to you when the time comes.

On another note, yesterday, I had the great pleasure of coming across a wonderful website called, Her War Her Voice  herwarhervoice.com  They also have a FB presence. I'd encourage anyone who is feeling lonely or blue to go there.  I e-mailed to see if I could post something about the thesis on FB and I got a wonderful e-mail back.  Melissa, one of the founders, after reading about the project posted the most lovely thoughts about it one their FB page.  I will be ever grateful.  From that I've received several responses and hope that it blossoms even more contributions.

I'll be going down to Gulfport, MS next Friday to interview some folks at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.  Should be interesting.  If anyone out there is in the area and wants to talk to me, I'd be happy to meet with you.

 I'm also going to be traveling to the DC/PA area at the end of Oct. for some research at the Library of Congress and Army Heritage Center in Carlisle, PA.  So again, if you'd rather talk in person then e-mail me an thought, I'd meet up with you.