Archive for November 2016
Is this a difficult time of year for you, too? – SCN Encourager
Why are all the go-getters making their 2017 plans now? What’s the rush? I just don’t get it. It seems like lots of folks are jumping the gun if you ask me. Personally, I prefer to see the college bowl games get sorted out, decorate the tree, and eat a few Christmas cookies – and then actually watch…
Read MoreYikes! We’re competing with cat videos, Kanye and Kim? – SCN Encourager
And you thought it’d be smooth sailing after Thanksgiving, right? Ha! No such luck. The saying “There’s no rest for the wicked” definitely applies to us… the wicked school communicators that we are. As we’re in a daily communications battle of epic proportions. If ever you’re feeling overwhelmed…
Read MoreHere’s an amazing story you’ll want to share sometime (I’m just sure of it.) – SCN Encourager
It comes straight from the “funny pages.” And no, I don’t mean my brothers. I’m talking about the traditional print newspaper comics section. It’s a story which tells how a teacher helped create the first black Peanuts character back in 1968. It appeared in Mashable and is well worth five minutes of your time. (You might want to bookmark…
Read MoreHere’s the world’s best formula for an awesome Thanksgiving – SCN Encourager
And you don’t have to be a mathematical whiz kid to figure it out! Luckily. (For me.) Because during this week in November, the simple equation you see on the left seems to sum it all up pretty well, don’tcha think? Now, don’t tell me it’s not the truth. You know it is. Especially with all of…
Read MoreWhat? There’s more? Thanksgiving comes with additional benefits? – SCN Encourager
As if turkey and football aren’t enough! But psychologists say there’s more. (The spoil sports.) They say folks like me who are completely content every Thanksgiving just having family and friends around the table, seeing a full plate in front of them, and watching the big games on TV are really missing out. They say embracing the spirit of Thanksgiving…
Read MoreBrand Bits Friday. Where’s your chocolate Mickey? – SCN Encourager
It’s a strange question, isn’t it? Some might even call it goofy. (Call it “goofy”… get it?!?) But spotlighting the importance of always having “a chocolate Mickey” within easy reach is a perfect way to wrap up Brand Bits Week. In fact, when you consider the four previous Brand Bits, it’s the only one that makes…
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