From the HR Doctor, a Holiday Poem

‘Twas the night before Christmas

And throughout County Hall

Not a bureaucrat was stirring

No sounds heard at all

The janitor’s night off, the alarm systems set

The beacons for Security and decorations met

The ambient light kept the stars out of sight

No Bethlehem star could be seen on that night

Those bringing gifts were turned back at the door

No gifts could be given, auditors galore

No risk of polluting the ethics machine

Even frankincense and myrrh would have to be screened

While Christmas and Chanukah meet in December

We seem to forget what we all should remember

Of friendship and family, of futures so bright

Of civil behavior and doing what’s right

The holidays tell us of great lessons learned

A safer and better world to be earned

Give gratitude and joy — the greatest gifts, we believe

It’s better to give than it is to receive

With Love and Best Wishes for a

“Service to Others” Holiday Season…

—Phil Rosenberg, AKA, The HR Doctor

— And from the County News staff

 Warm wishes to you, your family and

your county in this season of high hopes and friendship.