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Every day, for 10 years, cartoonist Bill Watterson delighted readers with a new story in his beloved syndicated comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” But that kind of round-the-clock ingenuity is no easy feat. His secret? Recharging the mind by letting it play. “I’ve had to cultivate a kind of mental playfulness,” Watterson said in the same 1990 commencement speech at Kenyon College where he gave the quote above. “A playful mind is inquisitive, and learning is fun.” In other words, creative ideas come when the mind is encouraged to wander into new areas, exploring wherever your natural curiosity may lead. Instead of “shutting off” your brain at the end of a long day, reinvigorate it by indulging your innate sense of wonder. If you follow what makes learning fun, it’s bound to lead you to new ideas.

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When it comes to art, a steady hand and technical proficiency will take a creator only so far. It is imagination that drives artistic endeavors to greater heights, as painter Edward Hopper was well aware. Hopper was a realist painter, but within that realism he painted windows into the soul — quite literally, as many of his most famous paintings, such as “Nighthawks” and “New York Interior,” place the viewer in a voyeuristic position, looking through literal windows at the poetic scenes unfolding inside. His paintings often have a strong dramatic narrative that go beyond reality into the thoughts and emotions of his subjects. “The inner life of a human being,” Hopper said, “is a vast and varied realm.” 

The second half of this quote originally appeared as a line in Allen Ginsberg’s poem “On Burroughs’ Work.” Years later, in an interview with “Writer’s Digest,” when Ginsberg was asked to share some advice for aspiring writers, he borrowed from his own material, adding the line about following your inner moonlight. It’s a concept that Ginsberg, who was known for disrupting the status quo with his eccentric ways, both preached and practiced.  

This year the Tabernacle Church Of Christ will provide boxes of holiday food to the residents of Beacon Housing Authority. In the past the Church has provided prepared meals which they delivered directly to residents. However, this year the Church is moving in a new direction by providing boxes of holiday foods which residents can prepare themselves.

The Tabernacle Church Of Christ will be on hand to distribute the Boxes Of Love this Wednesday November 23, 2022. If you are interested in receiving a “Box Of Love” you must report in person to pick it up. The Boxes will contain canned goods and staples which reflect the Holiday Season.

Forrestal Heights residents can report to the Community Room at 9:30am to pick up a Box Of Love. Hamilton Fish Plaza residents can report to their Community Room at 10:30am if they are interested in receiving a Box Of Love. Supplies are limited and once they are gone they are gone.

BHA would like to express a sincere thank you to Tabernacle Church Of Christ for providing this event. The Church has been a great resource not only to BHA but the entire Beacon Community. They are always a pleasure to partner with no matter what the season. BHA again thanks you and we look forward to continued collaboration future.

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The Knights of Columbus will be providing Thanksgiving Meals on Thursday November 24th, 2022.

Any BHA Resident who needs a holiday meal on the day of Thanksgiving can sign up for this event. Meals will be delivered directly to Residents homes starting at 11:30am. You must sign up to receive a meal. Sign up sheets will be posted on the main bulleting boards outside of the community rooms in both Forrestal Heights and Hamilton Fish Plaza. You must provide your name, apartment number, and number of meals requested. The meal will be a traditional holiday meal with all the fixings.

You may also call the Management Office to get your name on the list. The deadline for this event is Monday November 22, 2022. No names will be taken after the deadline so sign up today!

With these words from her 2014 memoir “Yes Please,” comedian and Emmy Award-winning actress Amy Poehler encourages us to take on challenges, even when they feel daunting. Poehler — who co-founded the influential Upright Citizens Brigade before moving on to “Saturday Night Live” and later starring in NBC’s beloved sitcom “Parks and Recreation” — is certainly qualified to give advice about ambition. She goes on to suggest that “doing what you’re afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that — that’s what life is.”

The Knights of Columbus will be providing Thanksgiving Meals on Thursday November 24th, 2022.

Any BHA Resident who needs a holiday meal on the day of Thanksgiving can sign up for this event. Meals will be delivered directly to Residents homes starting at 11:30am. You must sign up to receive a meal. Sign up sheets will be posted on the main bulleting boards outside of the community rooms in both Forrestal Heights and Hamilton Fish Plaza. You must provide your name, apartment number, and number of meals requested. The meal will be a traditional holiday meal with all the fixings.

You may also call the Management Office to get your name on the list. The deadline for this event is Monday November 22, 2022. No names will be taken after the deadline so sign up today!