A so-awesome gift, from me (and a bunch of other people), to you

I know, I know. I've kinda fallen off the face of the earth. We'll get to the reasons for that later.

But, for now, I want to give you a present. Consider it an early Christmas gift, one that you'll use for years and years to come, and every time you do, you'll think of me. Okay, not really, but it's still something I love, and I'm hoping you'll love it, too. 

It's music. But not just any music. This is FREE music from one of my very favorite groups in all of the world, Over the Rhine. The fabulous music source, Noisetrade, which magically and simultaneously supports independent artists and gives listeners the opportunity to download free music, is featuring one of OtR's Christmas albums, Snow Angels, as today's FREE download. The whole, heartbreaking, astounding, warm-blanket of an album, completely free (well, you CAN leave a tip for the band, if you're so inclined, which I tend to do). You give them your e-mail address (so they can send you future news of fabulous free downloads) and they give you a download code for twelve delicious, full-length songs that are yours to keep for-eh-vurrr. 

You can thank me later, in the comments, when you tell me what your favorite Snow Angels tune is. 

But I'll just say it in advance: you're welcome.