Here's a quick idea of something to do while you're hopscotching around the InterWeb: visit www.710kcmo.com and help fill the Salvation Army's Cyber Kettle! I do the weather on the KCMO Morning Show with Chris Stigall and Friday morning our illustrious host, Mr. Stigall, was sweating bullets over the $10,000 goal that's been set for this particular kettle. As much fun as it is to see Chris pull what's left of his hair out of his head and worry himself sick, it would really be terrific if we could hit that 10K mark.

Years ago, on my daughter's third birthday, the whole family went down to the Plaza to ring bells for the Salvation Army. My daughter was a bit of a charity commando. If someone dared to walk by without dropping a coin or a buck, she would tear after him or her and insist on a donation. Even the most Scroogiest of souls had trouble saying no to that little blond mop-top. That should have been a big hint to me about how naturally gifted she is in grabbing a person's last dollar. As a teenager, she has perfected the technique of leaving my wallet empty while, at the same time, making me think it was in my best interest to give her that one, five or ten dollar bill. The idea of me actually having a ten dollar bill is pretty unlikely. Every year, my mom sends me $10.00 for my birthday. I squirrel it away in my wallet and feel pretty flush...temporarily. I make a little bet with myself about how long I will have that money before this or that child makes a case for greenback adoption. Whether I win or lose the bet, I'm still out ten bucks.

So, if you have a moment and an extra dollar or two this holiday season, please, visit www.710kcmo.com and help us fill that Internet Kettle and Ring Those Cyber Bells!