Ok, this is an absolute time-suck, but it's too cool to pass up. Check out Drawtoy. Want the old skool version? Here it is. You might just say “far out” too.

It's cold outside and snuggling in front of the television might be a bigger draw than to get out and shoot some pictures for yourself. How do you keep motivated or inspired?

Lighting Mods suggests clipping coupons. Hey, no seriously, check it out. Based on an article in Digital Photo, Lighting Mods points to a PDF that you can print and then clip with some photo-centric words on them. Mix and match them and voilá you have the directive to go out and find or create what those words describe.

Too lazy to clip coupons? Com'on … ok, for you folks there is this awesome site by Viljo Marrandi that generates these words on the fly.

Get off your duff. Get inspired.

If you are a Macintosh user like me, you will want to check out MacSanta for some year-end deals on software you will put to use right away. You get one day to buy a particular software, at a 20% discount. So, you do have to keep visiting everyday. This is almost as good as the MacHeist deals last year.

I bought Hazel, from Noodlesoft this morning because I swear I have to get better organized about my files. I am eyeing WebbnoteHappy to corral all those links that I have stashed away.

The MacSanta deals go on till December 24. Remember to use the discount code: “MACSANTA07” when you pay for your software at checkout.

Today is World AIDS Day. I joined the (RED) campaign. Find out how by clicking this.

Imaginginfo.com is chalk-full of great info for professional photographers. I got hooked reading their Marketing Strategies series.

Anne Ruthmann of Photo Lovecat fame points to some great resources for small business owners (yes, especially photogs).

Laura Novak of Strategy Avenue says she has launched a new website. Keep your eyes peeled for some great DVDs, courses and live workshops with this savvy businesswoman and wedding photographer.

ACRCalibrator lets you calibrate each of your cameras. It's free. Download it here.