October 11, 2005
My holiday card suggestion might not make the cut
As many of you in the corporate world know, the holidays come pretty early. Like right about now.It's not even Halloween, yet, and we have to start thinking about the corporate holiday cards. Given that the spirit of the season has not even come close to beginning to warm the cockles of my cold, cold heart, it's a little difficult to get in a festive mood to pursue this effort.
But it must be done.
And who doesn't love the "find a compelling quote that's not offensive to anyone" technique of creating the perfect holiday greeting?
I revel in it. Hours and hours of combing through Bartleby, looking for that perfect passage. That small glimmer into such a beautiful vision of humanity that it causes the reader to weep, ever so slightly, upon reading it.
So after much turmoil and heartrending work. I have finally come across the combination of a heartfelt quote and an equally compelling salutation. And, in my not-so-humble opionion it may capture the essence of the holiday spirit as no other creation I have had the opportunity to... err... create.
How do I capture the spirit of the holiday season, so vividly yet so early in the year, you ask? It remains an enigma of my own making that staggers even me. And I tend to be pretty over impressed by myself on a regular basis.
Be forewarned, it may fill your heart with such joy that you'll start yearn to start your holiday shopping. (If it does, please feel free to leave this site and head directly to Amazon, where 5% of your purchases will come back to the person who shared such warmth.)
Now, I know this is good, but please be honest in your assessment. Tell me if this fills you with the joy of the season:
Exterior:
In heaven, all the interesting people are missing.
- Friedrich Nietzsche
Interior:
That's why I always tell you to go to hell.
Seasons Greetings!
My holiday card suggestion might not make the cut
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