I so win at writing exciting teaser text. ...when it comes to department email newsletters that people may not read, anyway.

("Jack Lewis: anything but ordinary
Clive Staples Lewis changed his name to Jack at three years of age. He converted to Christianity in a motorbike sidecar on the way to Whipsnade Zoo. Listen to exclusive audio and read about C.S. Lewis - the life, the work and the worship.
[here I linked to the page]")

Someone I know in the department is one of those people who go the extra mile - those who won't just write in business speak, but will put a joke or a photo (or even a full-blown poem) into their departmental emails. I admire that. You never know upon whom you'll foist an unexpected grin. Or who'll spot your silly puns.

So hurrah for the cutely dorky office cat-lovers, and let's encourage those who put a bit of enthusiasm into the dull bits of their jobs.