Peevish Policy

Anne Zook is Back! The peevish hole in our lives is full again. Seriously, though, towards the end of her returning rant comes a neat bit of advice: when giving a donation, particularly to a large and diverse organization like a political party, include a letter explaining why you're giving the money and what you want them to do with it. Don't let the mandarins assume away your interests: make them aware of your wishes, and the money that comes with it, and they will follow the money.