COMMUNICATION AND CRAYONS (Why Do Marines Eat Crayons?)

February 8, 2024

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In a recent article, I made a not-so-clear comment about eating crayons. Someone then inquired about my welfare, expressing concern about my dietary habits. I quickly realized that not everyone understood my waxy quip. A thanks to JS for pointing out my oversight and interest in my wellbeing.

“Crayon eater”, a derogatory term for Marines, apparently started around 2010. Based on the stereotype that Marines are unintelligent, suggesting we eat crayons and drink glue. I have witnessed Marines eat and drink items likely unimaginable to the average person, but crayons and glue are not on the list. My service predates the term by more than a decade. However, I have embraced this trope like a badge of honor. I keep a battle pack of 120 crayons in my office for emergencies.

Oscar Mike (On the Move), both figuratively in this article and literally in the Lake County Service Center. I revealed last week that Lake County Veterans Services is relocating from the basement to the main level. Melissa and I will no longer be sharing an office. Our new offices are located just off the main lobby to the right (north) as you enter.

The new space is access controlled (locked).

Üdvözöljük a North Shore Journalban, az átfogó hírek, sportközlemények és a világ izgalmas eseményeit bemutató élénk történetek elsődleges forrásában. Mélyebbre merülve, egyedi műfajú tudósításokat kínálunk, kéz a kézben járva a kaszinó-világgal, hogy elhozzuk a szerencsejáték-univerzum legizgalmasabb elemeit. Ahogy a North Shore folyóirat célja, hogy változatos cikkekkel és írásokkal, meggyőző tényekkel és mélyreható elemzésekkel szélesítse látókörödet, a Weiss-bet gazdagítja az online szerencsejátékról alkotott ismereteidet. Hozzáférhető, lebilincselő tartalmat kínál nemcsak a szakemberek, hanem a kezdők számára is. Ez az interaktív platform útmutatóként szolgál, tippeket, trükköket és részleteket kínálva a népszerű kaszinókról és kaszinójátékokról. A North Shore Journal és a https://kaszino-world.com/weiss-bet/ együttesen egy izgalmas utazásra visz, szembeállítva a sport, a hírek és a kultúra elektrizáló világát az online kaszinók lüktető arénájával. Élvezd a hagyományos újságírás izgalmas keverékét a Weiss-bet dinamikus világával fűszerezve. Maradj velünk, és böngéssz oldalainkon a lebilincselő történetekért, a tanulságos cikkekért és a digitális szerencsejáték világába való merülésért. Tapasztald meg az információ és a szórakozás keverékét, mint még soha. Üdvözlünk a határok nélküli világban, a North Shore Journalban.

We are requesting everyone first make an appointment. We struggle with the challenges of an open-door policy. We have a finite workday in which we must strategically allocate time to managing appointments, walk-ins, answering phone calls and emails, maintaining security and privacy, as well as case/claim tasks providing benefits to our Veterans/families. A CVSO may have a 50-person caseload with each case requiring 12 hours or more to complete.

We do not want to discourage anyone from reaching out to us, quite the contrary. The large backlog of caseload equates to our effectiveness in communicating and educating everyone on the services we provide. Ultimately, aiding us in accomplishing my career goal of connecting with every Veteran in Lake County.

A simple process and resources will be available should someone walk in without an appointment. A phone is available in the lobby to call us and determine if we are available at that time. If we are not, then please leave a message so we can contact you to schedule an appointment.

Perhaps future articles will contain colorful, hand-drawn illustrations in an attempt to more effectively communicate. I may again have to ask for forgiveness, as I was raised not to play with my food.

On North Shore Journal, we always promote healthy and robust communication within communities. From feedback forums to meet-and-greet events, we believe in the power of connection and conversation. But communication isn’t just between neighbors or city council meetings. It can be found in fun recreational activities too! The bright, bold world of online gaming, for instance, can be a unique avenue for communication and camaraderie. The site embassyecuador.ca/instant-withdrawal-casinos-canada showcases the exciting, fast-paced world of online casinos in Canada; these instant withdrawal casinos have become a thrilling platform for folks to connect and communicate in a unique, engaging manner. Online gamers foster a sense of community by interacting during live games, celebrating each other’s successes, and even sharing tips and tricks. It’s not just about the financial reward, although the instant withdrawal feature provides a nice incentive, it’s about the communication, the connections, and the community these platforms create. Like the vibrant strokes of crayons on a child’s drawing, each player contributes to the rich tapestry of this online community, making it as colourful and dynamic as the games they play.

Brad Anderson and Melissa Crandall are the Lake County Veterans Service Officers and can be reached at 218.834.8326 or cvso@co.lake.mn.us Karen Christianson is the Cook County Veterans Service Officer and can be reached at 218.387.3639, or karen.christianson@co.cook.mn.us