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DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Gilda Radner

August 25, 2022 | by Editor BHA

When it came time for comic performer Gilda Radner to title her candid 1989 autobiography, the Emmy winner decided on one of her famous catchphrases (as Roseanne Roseannadanna) from *Saturday Night Live*: “It’s always something.” Radner’s brutally honest book dealt with her sudden confrontation with death after a terminal cancer diagnosis at age 40, and also reflected on how to best live out one’s days. With these words, Radner concludes that life often does not go according to plan, and true happiness can depend on how we react and move forward when life changes course.

Upcoming Free Marketplaces brought to you by The Fareground Organization

August 24, 2022 | by Editor BHA

Free Marketplaces

Fri, Sept. 9, 2022, 11AM-12PM, 194 Tompkins Terrace, Beacon, NY, 12508

Wed, Sept. 14, 2022, 1-2PM, 31 Eliza Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

At Fareground Free Marketplaces, we offer vegetables, fruits, proteins, pantry staples, and toiletries. Please share this info with anyone who might benefit from this offering. Please bring your own bags.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPRIATIONAL QUOTE ~ Pema Chödrön

| by Editor BHA

A beloved Buddhist teacher and author, Pema Chödrön has studied Tibetan Buddhism since 1974, and is now a resident teacher at Gampo Abbey, a Western Buddhist monastery in Nova Scotia. Her books, which interpret Buddhist philosophy for a Western audience, often invite the reader to let go of the need for control, and instead lean into life’s frequent upheavals and changes. Here, she reminds us that the moments we feel the most off balance are deceptive: They are also often the moments in which we experience the most growth.

FAREGROUND ORGANIZATION HAS FREE MARKETPLACE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY 8/17/22

August 17, 2022 | by Editor BHA

SORRY FOR THE LATE NOTICE , PLEASE SHARE ABOVE INFORMATION WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Henry Rollins

August 16, 2022 | by Editor BHA

To iconic punk artist Henry Rollins, being stagnant and unimaginative is among the biggest transgressions one can make in life. From his time as the frontman for the pioneering hard-core band Black Flag, to his work as a vocal advocate for social change, Rollins is constantly challenging himself and others to break the mold. As a musician, poet, radio host, and actor, he is known for his passion, intensity, and refusal to stop creating. With these words from his 1997 collection of writing, “The Portable Henry Rollins,” Rollins challenges us to travel down life’s unbeaten paths, do things our own way, and embrace the qualities that make us unique.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Simone Weil

August 12, 2022 | by Editor BHA

French philosopher Simone Weil paid close attention to the world around her, even from a young age: At five years old, during World War I, she refused sugar because French soldiers at the front didn’t have access to it. She went on to study and teach philosophy, and became a prolific social activist: In addition to attending numerous protests and writing for leftist publications, she became a member of the French Resistance during World War II. Her words remind us that when we give our attention to something or someone, we are giving one of the most precious parts of ourselves.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPRIATIONAL QUOTE ~ Judi Dench

August 11, 2022 | by Editor BHA

Ophelia. Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Victoria. M. These are just a few of the iconic characters Dame Judi Dench has portrayed on screen and onstage, to great acclaim and many awards. Success has certainly not eluded her, but her colorful words here are a warning to stay humble. Despite her many accolades, she’s never been considered a prima donna or difficult to work with; no torrid stories follow her from set to set. Here, one of Britain’s greatest actors shares her thoughts on keeping one’s head — and not letting fame, ego, or riches blind us to who we are.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Raven Leilani

August 10, 2022 | by Editor BHA

It’s safe to say that most people want to leave some kind of mark on the world, or the people in it. And while there may not be one clear-cut way to do that, according to author Raven Leilani, one way *not* to do it is by playing it safe. In her debut 2020 novel “Luster,” Leilani explores the themes of burgeoning adulthood, making it on your own, and self-actualization through the lens of a young Black woman. There are parallels to the author’s life and the character she’s sketched in “Luster,” primarily the theme of following your dreams and having the courage to take risks. The line above warns against living too cautiously, and is reminiscent of this well-known maxim: It’s better to regret the things you did than the things you didn’t do.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Malvina Reynolds

August 9, 2022 | by Editor BHA

American singer-songwriter Malvina Reynolds believed that love should be so common and plentiful that it’s like a penny — passed back and forth between strangers and always easy to find. In her campy 1955 folk song “Love Is Something (Magic Penny),” the San Francisco native calls on us to show kindness in our daily interactions with others. Referring to love as the true “treasure” of life, Reynolds reminds us that acts of love rarely go wasted. “Hold it tight and you won’t have any,” she sings. “Lend it, spend it, and you’ll have so many.”

Stay up to date on your vaccines

August 8, 2022 | by Editor BHA

It’s especially important to stay up to date on your vaccines. Vaccines protect you from serious illness and can even keep you out of the hospital.

COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots. Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines (including getting all recommended boosters when eligible) will keep you best protected from severe COVID-19 illness.

One flu shot per flu season. The CDC recommends getting your flu shot by the end of October to stay protected throughout flu season.

Two different pneumococcal shots. Medicare covers the first shot at any time and a different, second shot if it’s given at least one year after the first shot.

Visit Medicare.gov to see what other vaccines Medicare covers, and talk with your doctor about staying up to date on your vaccines.

Sincerely,

The Medicare Team

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