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In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship but never in want.
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traditional Irish New Year's toast
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As is the tradition (no, I'm not Irish any other day of the year), I pondered how best to weave CRM into a St. Patrick's Day theme. Some may feel it takes the luck of the Irish to satisfy some customers. Or, maybe there is more "green" when we remain customer centric. Regardless, I share with you the encouraging words of this famous Irish blessing?
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Smile and enjoy the day.
That's my take. What's your take?
Gary Lemke, Publisher
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