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101 Northbridge Rd. • Hanscom AFB, MA 01731Phone: (781) 861-5062 • Fax: (781) 274-7717 • www.hanscomfamilyhousing.com
February 2013
Hanscom Family Housing StaffKelley Casey Community DirectorAngel Medeiros Asst. Comm. DirectorKaren Driscoll Admin. AssistantJohn Tew Maintenance DirectorRob Waters Asst. Maint. DirectorChristina Magner Maint. CoordinatorTony Wyman Bookkeeper
Maintenance StaffHoward Schon Luis OrtizPhil Payne George GrimesDoug Best Raquel CallesCarolina Amaya Tony SimmondsMilko Moncada
Vitamin C for Better SkinEating oranges can improve how you
look. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidantthat gets rid of free radicals, includingthose produced by too much sunexposure. Vitamin C can also help yourbody build stronger collagen in the skin,making skin look younger. Other goodsources of vitamin C are grapefruit,lemons and cantaloupe.
The Big GameSome ignore the commercials.
Some watch nothing but. No matteryour reason, tune in to the Super Bowlthis year.
Pretty in PurpleThe birthstone for February is
amethyst, a purple quartz. Amethystsymbolizes humility and sincerity.
Peppers Provide Pain ReliefIf you have sore muscles or joints,
soothe them with a cream or ointmentthat contains capsaicin, the activeingredient in chile peppers. The heatyou feel from the capsaicin can helprelieve pain.
Prime Time for Indoor FunLong winter days of staying indoors
can make anyone a little antsy, but theextra downtime can be a goldenopportunity for self-enrichment. Arethere any books you’ve been meaningto read? Movies you’ve alwayswanted to watch? Old or new hobbiesyou’d like to take up? Use your timeinside to improve your mind whilereaching out to others—and makesome wonderful winter memories.
Sneaky Snow Removal TrickSpraying the snow shovel with
nonstick cooking spray makes thewhite stuff slide right off.
Pet Pickup ReminderWe understand that with your busy
schedule, some days it’s all you cando to let your pooch out long enoughto do his business. No matter howlittle time you have, please be sure tomake it your business to pick up afteryour pet. It’s part of your petagreement and the right thing todo. Thanks.
Let the Sun Shine InThe cheapest, most
energy-efficient light and heat sourceis just outside your window. On brightdays, open blinds and drapes to letthe sun light your home. Sunlight canalso help heat your home. Even oncold winter days, sun streaming into aroom can raise the temperatureseveral degrees.
Focus on FitnessReading during a walk on the
treadmill or spin on the stationary bikecan make your workout go by faster,but make sure your focus on thewords isn’t slowing you down. If youfind you aren’t elevating your heartrate during exercise, ditch themagazine and listen to music or anaudio book instead.
Behind the BubbleGum-chewing has been a popular
activity for thousands of years; ancientGreeks, Mayans and AmericanIndians chewed tree resin to helpclean and freshen their mouths.Modern chewing gum productswere developed by the late 1860s,but inventors still searched fora way to create a gum withbubble-blowing power.
In 1928, Walter Diemer, anaccountant for Fleer Chewing GumCompany, accidentally discovered theformula for bubblegum whileexperimenting in the company’s lab.Fleer marketed this new gum as“Dubble Bubble,” a brand that remainspopular today.
Diemer’s first bubblegum waspink, because that was the onlyfood dye available at the factory. Pinkis still used as the standardbubblegum color.
In the 1930s, companies startedinserting trading cards into bubblegumpackages. The cards featured imagesof war heroes, Wild West figures andprofessional athletes. Baseball cardsintroduced by The Topps Company inthe 1950s became popular collectors’items for sports fans of all ages.
In addition to sweetening one’sbreath, chewing bubblegum canrelieve stress and improveconcentration. The next time you’refeeling overwhelmed, reach for yourfavorite flavor to help focus your mindon the task at hand.
Blow That BubbleUnlike regular chewing gum,
bubblegum contains a mixture ofstarches and polymers that allow it toform large bubbles. According toGuinness World Records, the largesthands-free bubblegum bubble everblown was 20 inches in diameter!
A Rose Is a RoseIt may be the season to give and
receive roses, but the fragrant budsare a perfect gift at any time of year.Double the impact of your bouquet’smessage by considering this list ofrose colors and their meanings:
Red. It’s pretty clear what a bunchof red roses conveys: “I love you.”Crimson flowers also representrespect, passion and beauty.
White. Nothing says “I’m sorry” likea cluster of white roses. In addition,
ivory-colored buds signify reverence,purity, innocence and humility.
Yellow. Joy and friendship areindicated by giving yellow roses,which can also mean “Welcome back”and “Remember me.”
Pink. Say “Thank you” with deep,dark pink roses, which showappreciation and gratitude. Lighterpink roses reveal sympathyand grace.
Orange. Show your enthusiasmwith orange buds, a color that alsosuggests desire.
The number of roses given canalso have a special meaning. Onesingle rose shows devotion or love atfirst sight. A cluster of 13 indicates asecret admirer, while two stemsintertwined says “Marry me.”
Whatever the message, a bouquetin any color will surely be appreciated.
A Matter of TimeWe’re all familiar with the fear of
running late, missing a deadline orforgetting to do something important.To avoid these hassles, try thefollowing time management tips:
Prepare a plan. Make a list of theday’s activities, noting how long youexpect to spend on each item. Ifsomething doesn’t have a deadline,create one for yourself and stick to it.Aim to complete tasks and arrive atappointments early.
Know your priorities. Whencreating your to-do list, rank tasks inorder of importance. Attempt highpriority items first, working on them inphases if needed. Be realistic aboutwhat can and will get done. It’s OK tosay no to requests that won’t fit intoyour schedule.
Stay focused. Studies show thatmultitasking actually decreasesproductivity. Work on one thing at a
time, avoiding distractions.Quality over quantity. When you
rush to complete a task, you’ll bemore likely to make a mistake, whichwill then take extra time to correct.Make the effort to get it right on thefirst try. However, don’t waste timetrying to make every detail “perfect”when a completed project is fine as is.
Take a break. Stress can distractyou from being productive, so walkaway when you start feelingoverwhelmed. A quick walk or seriesof stretches can help you re-energizeand bring your focus back toyour work.
Heart Health Quick TipsCelebrate American Heart Month
by following these guidelines to keepyour own heart healthy:
Stay fit. If you are at a healthyweight, you need only 30 minutes ofmoderate physical activity a day forheart fitness. If you are overweight, tryto shed some pounds. Reducing yourweight by 10 percent can lower yourblood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Sleep well. Studies show notgetting enough sleep increases therisk of heart disease and several othermajor illnesses. Aim for seven to ninehours of sleep a night.
Know the score. High bloodpressure and high cholesterol candamage your heart. Regularscreenings will tell you what yournumbers are and whether you need totake action to change them.
Eat right. Pile on the vegetables,fruit and whole grains; eat fish at leasttwice a week; and select low-fat dairyproducts. Fiber is also important.Good sources are oats, beans andcitrus fruits, such as oranges. Someheart “super foods” are spinach,lentils, chickpeas, berries, nutsand oatmeal.
Be happy. Laughing stimulatesblood circulation, increases oxygenintake and helps you relax. Watch afunny television show or movie.Tell someone a joke or a silly story.Don’t be shy. Go ahead and laughout loud!
Roasted Chicken With ChutneyChicken:• Four 3-ounce boneless, skinless
chicken breasts, lightly pounded• Salt and freshly ground
black pepper• 1/4 cup chicken brothChutney:• 1 1/2 cups grape juice• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar• 2 dried apricots, finely chopped• 3 chestnuts, roasted, shelled
and diced• 1 apple, diced• 1/2 cup diced red onion• 1/4 cup diced celery• 1 teaspoon ground ginger• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves• 1/3 teaspoon dried
rosemary leavesPreheat oven to 350° F. Season
chicken with salt and pepper. Arrangechicken smooth side up in smallroasting pan. Add chicken broth topan. Bake 15 minutes, then brownunder broiler for a few minutes.
While chicken is cooking, makechutney. In medium saucepan,combine first eight chutney ingredients(grape juice through ginger). Bring toa boil; reduce heat to medium. Cookfor 15 minutes. Stir in herbs. Topchicken breasts with warm chutney.
For more recipes, visitwww.Welchs.com.
Wit & Wisdom“Wherever you go,
go with all your heart.”—Confucius
“The best and most beautiful thingsin the world cannot be seen or even
touched—they must be feltwith the heart.”—Helen Keller
“Love is of all passions the strongest,for it attacks simultaneously the head,
the heart and the senses.”—Lao Tzu
“In the sweetness of friendship letthere be laughter, and sharing ofpleasures. For in the dew of littlethings the heart finds its morning
and is refreshed.”—Kahlil Gibran
“There is a wisdom of the head,and ... a wisdom of the heart.”
—Charles Dickens
“One ought to hold on to one’s heart;for if one lets it go, one soon loses
control of the head too.”—Friedrich Nietzsche
“In spite of everything, I still believethat people are really good at heart.”
—Anne Frank
“If you find it in your heart to carefor somebody else,
you will have succeeded.”—Maya Angelou
“It is usually the imagination that iswounded first, rather than the heart;
it being much more sensitive.”—Henry David Thoreau
“Keep love in your heart. A life withoutit is like a sunless garden when
the flowers are dead.”—Oscar Wilde
Boston BruinsHome GamesTD Garden
(617) 624-2327
Bruins.NHL.com
• Feb. 6 vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Feb. 9 vs. New York Rangers
• Feb. 12 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Through Feb. 9“Other Desert Cities”Boston Center for the Arts
(617) 933-8600
www.SpeakeasyStage.com
Through Feb. 18Cats to Crickets: Pets in Japan’s Floating WorldMuseum of Fine Arts
(617) 267-9300
www.MFA.org
Feb. 4Hindemith: Piano MusicNew England Conservatory
(617) 585-1260
www.NECMusic.edu
Feb. 5JCA Orchestra Plays HendrixBerklee Performance Center
(617) 747-2261
www.BerkleeBPC.com
Feb. 6-8New England Grows 2013Boston Convention Center
(617) 954-2000
www.BostonConvention
Center.com
Feb. 19From Third Stream to Contemporary ImprovisationNew England Conservatory
(617) 585-1260
www.NECMusic.edu
Feb. 21-23, 26Stravinsky and HaydnBoston Symphony Hall
(888) 266-1200
www.BSO.org
Feb. 24The Great American Songbook: The Music of Quincy JonesBerklee Performance Center
(617) 747-2261
www.BerkleeBPC.com
Feb. 28Ensemble Department Funk FestivalBerklee Performance Center
(617) 747-2261
www.BerkleeBPC.com
Upcoming Events:
March 7Women Musicians Network 16th Annual ConcertBerklee Performance Center
(617) 747-2261
www.BerkleeBPC.com
April 27A Cheerful EarfulBoston Symphony Hall
(888) 266-1200
www.BSO.org
Dates and venues are
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