SAS Life
Telling the stories of our people, highlighting our culture, and sharing tips for work life balance.![Pass the persimmons please](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2020/12/persimmons-in-basket-600x336.jpg)
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house; Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of persimmons danced in their heads! Known as the forgotten winter fruit, persimmons hang from their trees like bright
![Planning for Your Winter Break During a Pandemic](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2020/12/tree.jpeg)
November 26th and 27th most of us had time off. How was that time for you? I hope it was good - within pandemic-adjusted terms. If it felt in anyway less satisfying, fulfilling, relaxing...or it just felt...different...here are some things to consider. We are in a pandemic. This cannot be
![People Behind the Models: Falko Schulz](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2020/11/IMG_5273_crop-678x336.jpg)
When news about a new Coronavirus outbreak in China first hit the news, Falko and his colleague Anand Chitale wanted to know more. “We knew we could use SAS to analyze the data and discover new insights,” he said. By now, you’ve heard about our work helping customers combat the coronavirus pandemic.
![Intentional Interactions Over the Holidays](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2020/11/leaves-494x336.jpeg)
It’s been a few years since I read Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering, but it continues to inspire me to think about purposefulness in relation to gathering. A good gathering, a good friendship, a good relationship; all are going to be the product of mindful and purposeful effort. As
![Power up with polyphenols](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2020/11/Chinese-5-spice-whole-600x336.jpg)
We’ve all heard that we need to eat more plant foods, but what is it about plant foods that make them so good for us? Plants foods have many benefits, but beyond their fiber, vitamin and mineral content is their amazing and powerful polyphenol content.
![Navigating the internship offer process New SAS hires](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/07/rsz__dsc8263_2-702x336.jpg)
You’ve put in the work – sending out countless resumes and perfecting your answers to questions like, “tell me about yourself,” and now it’s all paid off – the job offers are coming in. You thought the hard part was over, but now you have a big decision to make. How do