Why I Prefer Credit Cards Over Checks

• The Squarespace software automatically sends contributors the complimentary PDF of The Heron Dance Book Of Love And Gratitude. I often forget with check donations.

• The Squarespace/Stripe software keeps track of contributions — when they were made so that I don’t need to. A one time contribution entitles the supporter to Nurturing The Song Within for one year, regardless of amount. I don’t have the time or mental focus to keep track of dozens of details like one year renewal dates and still do the art.

• I seem to often lose checks that subscribers send. I set them aside to work on the art and writing then lose track of them and spend hours trying to find them.

• I have to fill out a form to deposit them with the bank. I have a problem with forms. I often seem to miss a key step and the bank rejects them and the checks go back and forth.

• I travel a lot and checks follow me around the country until they get lost in the postage system.

• I work alone and need to focus on the art and writing. For the same reason, and for your security, I prefer to not take credit card orders over the phone. All credit card processing is done entirely through Squarespace and Stripe. I don’t have access to card numbers. Everything is processed securely. They charge a lot in fees — PayPal is especially egregious — but the simplicity, the ability to concentrate on the work, is worth it.

I do appreciate all of the support people offer. Heron Dance couldn’t survive without it. But credit cards make it possible for me to create Heron Dance without a staff.

Support this work here. And thank you.