Archive for December 2015
One of my favorite all-time Christmas songs just got better, thanks to you – SCN Encourager
I knew it was special. I just didn’t know why. So I hope you’re willing to ride along on another crazy round-a-bout today. And there’s absolutely no school PR hype involved here, either. Trust me. I just want to tell you about one of the best Christmas songs ever. And how YOU added to its lustre for me last night. Naturally,…
Read MoreSome things are best left unexplained (like the curious anomaly in this survey) – SCN Encourager
Just listening to the news can make life interesting in my house. The lead story yesterday had nothing to do with politics or terror. At least on many TV and radio stations in west Michigan. Grand Rapids was named one of the best places in our nation for singles. The financial website “WalletHub” said so. The survey results were in.…
Read MoreHoliday-jacking & brand-building the Google way – SCN Encourager
Tell me you wouldn’t be excited to skydive with Santa! I am! But only because I can’t get my Christmas list into his hands any other way. So I was elated to see this pop up yesterday. I hope this doesn’t make me look shallow – to admit that I quickly clicked on Santa’s parachute instead of proceeding to google on what I originally…
Read MoreWhat do we fear worse than death? – SCN Encourager
No, it’s not the fear of public speaking. That was my first guess. It’s not the fear of being alone, either. That’s a biggie, too. But I never would’ve guessed that. I wouldn’t have even come close, to be honest. Because I’ve never actually had anyone ever get all that upset whenever I’m about to walk out of a room and leave…
Read MoreAlong with Star Wars, something else is red hot this holiday season – SCN Encourager
It’s the Navy Seals! Which is fine by me. They deserve every accolade. What they do on our behalf is amazing. Certainly, if reality TV show celebrities can author books about their self-prescribed hardships and ordeals, why shouldn’t former Navy Seals be able to give us a glimpse into the lives of our real-world heroes. It does seem strange, though, to go into…
Read MoreThe no-fail way to appear younger than you are – SCN Encourager
It’s research-based and dirt cheap. Skip the botox injection. Throw away the hair dye. And stop trying to memorize the names of the top artists on the Billboard Top 10 … Drake? Fetty Wap? Major Lazer & DJ Scott? Forget about ’em! Now there’s a better way to shed years off your age and really show off how “with it”…
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