{"id":98040,"date":"2025-12-21T10:35:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T15:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=98040"},"modified":"2025-12-21T10:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T15:35:32","slug":"__trashed-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainestategrange.org\/?p=98040","title":{"rendered":"Communications Column – December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Walter Boomsma<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
207 343-1842
Communications Directo<\/em><\/strong>r<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Simple Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And so I’m offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it’s been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, simple is best. The holiday season invites us to consider that possibility as an opportunity. Sending a holiday card, to some extent, helps us answer the question, \u201cHow many ways can you say\u2026\u201d The card company makes its best attempts. For a small additional fee, we can imprint our name and eliminate the need for a signature. Simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to argue that we lose something in simplicity. I think automation takes a toll. I did some shopping the other day. I didn\u2019t keep track of how many times I was told to \u201cHave a nice day.\u201d I wasn\u2019t annoyed by it, but neither was I deeply moved by it. Occasionally, I was tempted to ask for clarification. \u201cAnd how would you suggest I go about doing that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best communication isn\u2019t automatic. The best communication is thoughtful and heartfelt. And that can be simple. One cashier placed her hand with my change into mine, but didn\u2019t release it. This caught my attention, and I instinctively made eye contact. With her hand in mine, she smiled and wished me a nice day. I think her eyes twinkled a bit. We connected. I knew she meant it. Simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication should be about connection. Don\u2019t let the words get in the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FACT: The two most popular categories of posts are Grange Activities and Grange News.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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