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It’s all too easy to get swallowed up by the hustle and bustle of our daily responsibilities, whether it’s a hectic work week or a busy social schedule. But with these words, comedy writer Jane Wagner reminds us of the importance of taking a break and takin care of ourselves. Wagner, a veteran screenwriter who penned this line for her wife and longtime collaborator, comedian Lily Tomlin, points out an ironic truth: Often the quickest way to feel better is pausing to take a deep breath, and simply slowing down. 

Good morning, Beacon:

This is the Office of Mayor Kyriacou writing to issue a brief correction to the schedule for the Sprit of Beacon Day, which is on this upcoming Sunday, September 25th.

– The celebration as a whole begins at 11:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm.

– Music and vendor tables open at 11:00 a.m.

– The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m., after which point the festival will continue until 4:00 p.m.

We apologize for any confusion and hope that you can all join the celebration.

Hi Beacon. This is Mayor Lee Kyriacou, reaching out to announce Spirit of Beacon Day, as well as to encourage you to fill out a recreation survey.

I’m delighted to welcome back the Spirit of Beacon Day, which will be held on Main Street this Sunday, September 25th. This longtime community event was not held in person the past two years due to the pandemic, so we’re hopeful everyone will come out for this year’s celebration. The parade on Main Street kicks off at 1 p.m. after which the street festival will continue until 4 p.m. For more information and for opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, please visit www.spiritofbeacon.org.

Also, the City is conducting a public survey of our recreational programs, facilities and community services. The link to the survey can be found on the City’s website at www.beaconny.gov and will be open until mid to late-October. Please take a few minutes to let us know what you think of our parks and recreational programs; it will help us plan for the future.

Thanks, and I hope you all have a great week. 

Being unabashedly yourself is no easy task, but to screenwriter, director, and novelist Charlie Kaufman, it also yields your best creative work. Here, the mind behind such films as “Being John Malkovich,” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” acknowledges his self-doubt, but pushes for authenticity nonetheless. It’s easy to let our insecurity stop us from accomplishing what we want to do and becoming who we want to be. But art requires bravery, starting with letting go of the fear of not being enough.