Happy Monday! 🎄Just two days until Christmas—are you feeling the holiday excitement yet? What’s left on your holiday to-do list?
In This Issue: Merry Christmas! | Deal of the Day | 12-Outlet PDU | Ethernet Cable Colors | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Merry Christmas!
Hey friends! Christin here. I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas from me, Craig, and the team here at CK. We’re grateful to have the opportunity to chat with you here in the CK Daily. I pray this season is one filled with wonderful things for you and your loved ones.
For me personally I have knocked out most of my to do list, though I did have a trim a few things off to get it all done. I keep saying I am most looking forward to December 26th, but if I’m being honest, I feel a little twinge of guilt each time I say it. Since my children have been small, I have tried wholeheartedly to not wish the days away. The days are long, but the years are short, as they say.
Both of my parents are lucky enough (ha!) to have December birthdays, and they visited us over the weekend. We went out to eat to celebrate them, and we chatted about some of their favorite things. They turned 65 and 70 this year, and I was thinking about all of the ways Christmas and birthdays have changed for them over the years. It also made me think about how many more celebrations we’ll have with each of them. The years are indeed short.
Between our visit with family at Thanksgiving and this week, I have had nearly a dozen friends lose loved ones: brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, children. Certainly most of them didn’t know that their last gathering with family would be their last. So in the midst of the to do list items, I’ve tried to be present for the meals and visits we’ve been able to have with family and friends. Those memories and conversations are worth so much to me.
What are some ways you keep the important things important during the busy holiday season?
For us this week we’ll be baking yummy treats, serving in our community, attending our church’s Christmas Eve candlelight service, going to look at Christmas lights, exchanging gifts with friends, and (eventually) spending some days in quiet rest. I am looking forward to the rest, but I am also so thankful for the traditions we’re building and memories we’re making with our family and friends.
I hope each of you is able to carve out time in this season for what is most important to you. Let us not allow the never-ending tasks steal our joy but instead choose to be most engaged in the moments that bring us the most joy.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
- Luke 2:14
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Christin
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This 12 outlet PDU is the perfect power solution for your data center, server room, or network wiring closet. Built with a heavy-duty metal housing, this PDU features 12 total outlets made up of 2 front outlets and 10 rear outlets giving you the ultimate in powering flexibility. It also was built to fit into a standard 19″ rack making it a convenient option to add to your existing rack.
Learning Center Article – Ethernet Cable Colors: An In-Depth Guide for Companies and Data Centers
Whether it is a small business network, large data center, or sophisticated server room, knowledge of Ethernet cable colors can make a difference in the improvement of operational performance. This guide is created to bring insight into the coloring of Ethernet cables, concerning industry standards, best practices, and practical application.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Roborock Max Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner will take over 2 of your most-hated chores—and it’s $360 off right now.
- Chinese scientists have developed a laser neuron chip that operates a billion times faster than biological neurons. This could signify another breakthrough in artificial intelligence.
- Despite some companies like Amazon and AT&T advocating for a return to office-based work, economists predict hybrid work will remain dominant as employees prioritize flexibility. Businesses embracing remote work often see better productivity and stock performance, while those demanding full in-office attendance risk losing top talent to more flexible competitors.
- From December 23-28, Crumbl Cookies is offering holiday treats like No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake, Salted Caramel Pretzel Pie, and Chocolate Cake. Other highlights include Peppermint Cupcake, Cinnamon Roll, and classic Gingersnap Cookies. Perfect for holiday celebrations or sweet indulgence!