Jenny

The Christmas season is here again, and with it comes the traditional practice of gift giving. This got me to thinking about whether I was going to give gifts this year to my boss and colleagues at work.  In fact, I am feeling rather Scrooge-like this season.  I have been struck by the Bah, Humbugs, Scrooge-them-over attitude. Honestly, in the past I would get a small gift for my boss and one or two other close work colleagues.  But, this year things are tough financially, and I just cannot afford to spend the extra money on office gifts.  As I was mulling over what to do, I realized that there are probably a few other people out there in a similar situation.  So here are my suggestions:

1. Send the boss a nice Christmas card this year, forget the gift.
2. If you normally would exchange gifts with a few co-workers, this year suggest that you do a grab bag instead of giving gifts to individuals. This way, you pick a name and only have to purchase a present for one person.  You can as a group, also agree not to spend over a certain dollar amount on the grab bag presents.
3. If you still want to give individual gifts, instead of going out and purchasing a gift, how about a home-made gift instead.  A home-made dessert would be just as appreciated, I would think! After all, it’s the thought that counts, right.

If you don’t like any of these ideas, then share some of yours with us.

 

 

Jenny

It is the beginning of the Christmas season, so I thought that this song by Christina Aguilera was a great song to kick off Christmas and to to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

Jenny

Happy Thanksgiving Day to everyone.  We hope that all of you are having a wonderful day.  We would like to say thank you to everyone who has been following the blog.

Jenny

As part of our job, we sometimes have to write letters and memos.  If you are like me, I have a set of standard templates that I go to first before creating anything from scratch.  However, from time to time, I will look at a template and find something grammatically wrong.  Believe me, I am no grammar genius, and there are times when I will need to do a quick check of myself.  One great source that I have found helpful is a website called Grammar Girl.  It is a great site where you can get really cool refresher tips to spruce up your grammar and your writing.  With the help of Grammar Girl’s “quick and dirty tips” you will get immediately back on track. 

Oh, and if feel as if you need a bit more in-depth grammar counseling, Grammar Girl also has her own grammar book to help you along.  So ladies, when you feel like a quick refresher on grammar, take a quick trip over to Grammar Girl.

Donna

Java Casa released a list of actual Church Bulletin Bloopers made by the Church’s secretary.  To help you avoid making the same mistakes, please proof read what you write and make sure it makes sense.  Here is a list of some of the bloopers for your enjoyment: 

“Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church in Racine.  Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.”
GS: Are you sure they will be hearing her all the way from Africa???

“Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale.  It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house.  Don’t forget your husbands.”
GS:  Okay, this is really not a mistake.  I will have to agree: husbands are not worth to be kept around the house!

“Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.“ 
GS: Weird.  How can I place the deceased in the envelope?

“Don’t let worry kill you. Let the Church help.”
GS:  Can you repeat that again? Is the Church going to help killing me?

“For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.”
GS: Ok.  I can understand that some guys may not know if they have children or not.  But, I think women will know that as a matter for a fact (and as a matter of pain, vomiting, growing, and pushing).

“Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.”
GS: Okay, I know I am fat, that’s why I am attending a Weight Watchers meeting, but do you have to throw it at my face? Don’t you think I can fit through a door that is not large and double?

To read other bloopers, visit see Java Casa’s Actual Church Bulletin Bloopers.