Give the gift of awesome (abridged)
If you are still looking for gifts this holiday season, there are some easy things that you can do to make a difference for the world and give a gift that is awesome.
1. The gift of music – If you are looking at the stars in the music industry, you may have wondered what has happened to creativity and good taste. This Christmas, you can give those who love music something different. All you need to do is find the right artist to fit the musical styles of your friends. The good news is that many of these songs can be delivered electronically. Finding new music is easy, check out NoiseTrade. The music is free though you are encouraged to tip the artist. Other artists who are putting out good music include Rachel Zevita, Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart.
2. The gift of reading – Finding a book for a friend can be difficult, especially for avid readers. That means that you have to delve deeper into the writing community. For adult fiction with a message and awesome fight scenes, try Darren Lamb. Natalie Whipple writes amazingly insightful characters with a focus on the senses that other others lack. Rachel E. Kelly is creating a whole world that will keep you in gift option for the next couple of years at least. If you need something in the nonfiction section, try Anne Serling’s book about her father, Rod Serling.
3. The gift of art – Artists are essential to the advancement of society. They create beauty that inspires creativity, and they are the backbone, upon which great periods in human history are built. The Renaissance, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome are all thought of as high points in human history. Finding a good, local artist is as easy as going to your local coffee shop.
The only way to counteract destruction is through creation. By supporting your local arts and crafts and those who may not be so well known, you are ensuring that you are helping the world support its creators, and that in itself is a worthwhile goal. One bonus gift option is to donate to a charity that matches the personality of the person.
In the end, the best gift is knowing that you thought of the person, and even a small gesture is sure to be appreciated.
This article was originally featured on examiner.com. Check out the gift Robert Picardo got from a Star trek fan below.
Interested in getting a stuffed penguin or a microblade? Check out the Penguin Emporium!
1. The gift of music – If you are looking at the stars in the music industry, you may have wondered what has happened to creativity and good taste. This Christmas, you can give those who love music something different. All you need to do is find the right artist to fit the musical styles of your friends. The good news is that many of these songs can be delivered electronically. Finding new music is easy, check out NoiseTrade. The music is free though you are encouraged to tip the artist. Other artists who are putting out good music include Rachel Zevita, Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart.
2. The gift of reading – Finding a book for a friend can be difficult, especially for avid readers. That means that you have to delve deeper into the writing community. For adult fiction with a message and awesome fight scenes, try Darren Lamb. Natalie Whipple writes amazingly insightful characters with a focus on the senses that other others lack. Rachel E. Kelly is creating a whole world that will keep you in gift option for the next couple of years at least. If you need something in the nonfiction section, try Anne Serling’s book about her father, Rod Serling.
3. The gift of art – Artists are essential to the advancement of society. They create beauty that inspires creativity, and they are the backbone, upon which great periods in human history are built. The Renaissance, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome are all thought of as high points in human history. Finding a good, local artist is as easy as going to your local coffee shop.
The only way to counteract destruction is through creation. By supporting your local arts and crafts and those who may not be so well known, you are ensuring that you are helping the world support its creators, and that in itself is a worthwhile goal. One bonus gift option is to donate to a charity that matches the personality of the person.
In the end, the best gift is knowing that you thought of the person, and even a small gesture is sure to be appreciated.
This article was originally featured on examiner.com. Check out the gift Robert Picardo got from a Star trek fan below.
Interested in getting a stuffed penguin or a microblade? Check out the Penguin Emporium!