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03/25/2026

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⚠️ Construction Alert: Improvements to Browncroft Boulevard from Qualtrough Road to the City of Rochester line at I-590 are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 30. Work will continue throughout 2026, with lane closures anticipated during construction.

🚧 The New York State Department of Transportation project will rehabilitate and resurface the road. Other improvements, including sidewalk curb ramp replacements, guide rail and median barrier improvements, drainage repairs, traffic signal rehabilitation and/or replacement, and sign upgrades, will also occur.

🖱️ More info: https://www.penfieldny.gov/detail_T12_R718.php

03/25/2026

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“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.”
― Meister Eckhart
Frits Thaulow 1847-1906
Norwegian impressionist painter
“ A Stream in Springtime “

03/25/2026

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Crying is often misunderstood as a mark of fragility, yet in truth, it is one of the most profound expressions of being human. From the very moment we enter the world, our first act is not speech, but a cry—a declaration of life, of presence, of existence. It is not weakness that gives rise to tears, but depth: depth of feeling, of experience, of connection.

To cry is to acknowledge that something within us matters deeply—whether it is love, loss, longing, or even overwhelming joy. It is the soul’s quiet language when words fall short. Those who never cry are not necessarily strong; perhaps they have only learned to silence what should be felt.

03/25/2026

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03/25/2026

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"Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity."
~Henri Nouwen
IMAGE: Jeanne Rosier Smith. Spring Joy

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

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As I’m balancing my bag down through the plane aisle, I overhear a spectacled woman, with her own glorious halo of white hair, seated in 5D, turn to tell the bearded guy in a baseball cap beside her, “Honestly, it’s just good to be vertical — because, at my age, you never know. You just don....

03/06/2026

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“Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer."
Anita Krizzan

Beatrice Emma Parsons - The garden path in spring, 1870 -1955.

02/18/2026

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Today is Lunar New Year! 2026 is the Year of the Horse, which is a symbol of energy, momentum and vitality. In that spirit, we offer 10 tips to keep your brain healthy and vital this year. Learn more at alz.org/healthyhabits. 🌑