30 Noting that he’d been born the same year that Halley’s Comet had last visited, Mark Twain predicted he’d die on its return. “The Almighty has said, no doubt: ‘Now here are these two unaccountable freaks; they came in together, they must go out together.’” And he was right. And, as always, he was funny in his acerbic way. For Twain, humor wasn’t some optional extra. It was the key to a good life. On the 185TH ANNIVERSARY OF TWAIN’S BIRTH, keep that in mind as you enter the craziest four weeks of the year.
7 DEAR SANTA WEEK starts today, and few wish-list formats work better than Dear Santa. Get one up on your website along with some links to gift ideas.
17 Inspired by Jimmy Kimmel, NATIONAL UNFRIEND DAY urges you to take an honest inventory of your friends list and eliminate those who aren’t true friends. Spend time with the people who matter.
28 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY is your 15 minutes in the spotlight in a crowded holiday season. Go to smallbusinesssaturday.com and check out the resources available (newsletters, sample social media posts, free online banners, logos, customizable signage and more).
