I got an email from a reader who offered to give their "economic stimulus" check to Garrion and Anita Orr, the couple I featured who are trying to get their college educations using veterans benefits.

Both had served in the Army, Garrion in Iraq, and now are really scrimping to get their Bachelor's degrees at Cal State Bakersfield.

The Orr's were grateful and astonished at the offer, but respectfully declined.

"There are a lot of other veterans worse off than us," Garrion told me and mentioned a man who is a single dad, veteran of Iraq, going to BC on his GI Bill benefits who must use Food Stamps to get by.

The Orrs suggested perhaps the reader could use the stimulus check to start a scholarship fund specifically for veterans.

I relayed that to the reader who thought it was a great idea and was going to see about getting it done.

I'll keep you posted!