Can you believe it? We’re already at the last week of May. It won’t be long before we start firing up those barbecues in our backyards and heading out to the local beaches for some bocce ball. As we mosey our way into the summer, let’s take a look at a few great posts from around the blogosphere. Enjoy the speedlink!

Ray Ebersole won a wager with me regarding the playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Philadelphia Flyers. As such, he is giving away a copy of the book I co-wrote with John Chow. Get in your entries now, because the deadline to enter is June 1st.

Thursday Bram knows all about creative ways to get the attention of potential clients. You could try a cold call or send a query letter via email, but she suggests trying to pitch magazine editors on Twitter. To help you get started with the endeavor, she lists 80 79 such editors and their Twitter usernames.

Lexi Rodrigo helps us understand what it means to be a freelancer at heart. Some people freelance out of circumstance, but others do it because they love it. They enjoy the independence, adventure, and risk that comes with the territory.

Ben Spark asks whether it is worthwhile to attend a social media conference. Yes, there are expenses involved, but the networking opportunities can pay for themselves. As he says in the post, “People do business with those they know, like and trust.” Freelance Camp looks like a good opportunity too.

Miranda Marquit recognizes that saving an extra penny is just as good as earning an extra penny. To truly stretch that dollar, you may want to learn how to downsize your lifestyle. Are you burning through unnecessary expenses? Where can you cut back and still lead a comfortable existence?