Free MP3 downloads from Amazon

I’ve been enjoying the free Amazon selections to build my ever-expanding music collection for ages now, and I thought it might be time to share a few valuable links with my readers.

The samplers are an excellent way to try the freebie offers and these are particularly good:

In addition, you can go and peruse over 500 of their free mp3 selections here.

I just wanted to share a particularly good resource with my readers this holiday season. Pick and choose as you will…personally, my musical tastes are a bit eclectic. :) Enjoy!

My Holiday Plans

This year is slip-sliding toward the finish line and I’m always amazed that every year dissolves so quickly. I’m equally amazed that each year gets faster — or my memory is getting faulty and it only SEEMS faster than the previous year.

I would be depressed, as I usually am when this hits me, but I’m planning a wonderful vacation in December and that’s keeping me on track. With something as fantastic as a cruise in the near future, it’s so much easier to focus on getting things ready to go!

So, while everyone else is stressing out about the holidays, I’m taking my family on a ship and literally sailing away. I expect this to be the most enjoyable, most hassle-free holiday in years — and I can’t wait! Continue reading

Ways to Give So it Matters

Lending a HandToday, I’m feeling like counting my blessings, and I’m dragging you, fair reader, along for this trip. I’ve assembled some great-looking opportunities to give back to your community, your world. It’s a feel-good thing and I think you will like what I’ve found!

There’s a philanthropic pursuit for every taste here today! (And the holidays are just around the corner… so you COULD start doing something to feel good about this year during the seasons of thanks and giving.) Continue reading

Cool Pen Holders: I am On a Mission!

I’ve been searching for the best pen holders to keep my favorite pen within reach on my desktop. I don’t really like sets, but I’ve seen a few cool individual pen holders over the years (like a bronze monkey version that I saw a few months back, but can’t seem to locate now).

And, I assume I’m not the only one looking for a really nice way to protect, display and find my pen on my desk. With that in mind, I decided to share a couple of the cool ones I’ve found with other pen lovers:

If anyone else has found a cool pen holder (particularly one for only one or two instruments), please let me know. I’m still looking!

Now THAT Is How Compelling Marketing Copy Should Be Written!

Not everyone is a bag lady at heart — but (as most of you know) I love “go bags” and boxes and containers — especially those made of wood and leather. With that said, maybe this “write up” pulled a little harder at my desire to purchase than it should… Continue reading