The sun shines not on us, but in us ... the rivers flow not past, but through us ~ John Muir     
         

As I age, I find that I don't enjoy going shopping as much as I used to.  Perhaps it is because I really don't need much anymore as well as the fact that my income is now limited.  However, I do enjoy shopping online -- where I don't have to go out in inclement weather, spend money on gas, or search for a parking place.

In early spring I purchased a Kindle Fire from Amazon.com which I not only use for reading (I haven't given up on books but I can increase the font on my Kindle and I find I read faster), but also to check email, play games, and surf the web.

After receiving a free month's Amazon "Prime" membership with my Kindle Fire and, after previously having shelled out a good bit in shipping charges for prior purchases, I enrolled in Prime.  One of the major benefits of Prime is that you get free two-day shipping on most purchases.  Since joining, I have bought water filters, HEPA air filters, hair mousse, birthday gifts (including multiple Star Wars figures for my grandson's 3rd birthday -- he was thrilled!), and today I received a new cordless phone (my old one died on me after 15 years). And, when searching for an item online, I always read customer reviews to determine quality and value.   In doing so I have not only saved time ... but money as well. ♥