How about buying me a cup of coffee?

I was thinking the other day, if you and I met in Wal-mart, somewhere in the sporting-goods section or over by the big-screen TVs, you might just mention that you read one of my articles in the newspaper and you really enjoyed it.

Of course, I would say something like, "Thanks a bunch," or "Sorry about that, maybe one of these days the newspaper will print something GOOD in it," and then we might both chuckle and then go our merry ways.

But, being the magnanimous friend that you are, you might say something like, "I liked it so much, let me buy you a cup of coffee."

Of course, that would be a bit difficult if we were standing in Wal-Mart, but, let's say we ran into each other at The Donut Shop! THEN, you really COULD buy me a cup of coffee -- and what a sweet gesture it would be!

But, seeing that you and I will probably never meet at Wal-Mart OR The Donut Shop, and seeing that you still feel the need to express your appreciation for my stories by buying me a cup of coffee (and maybe a kolache or apple fritter to go with it), I put a little PayPal button over there on the right, just to help you out.
See, you can STILL buy me a cup of coffee -- and I promise I will toast your generosity as I drink it without you!