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February 2016

Deal of the MonthKeep an eye out this month for deals

on tax preparation software. You maysee promotions that discount theprograms up to 50 percent. The dealsgenerally won’t get any better closer totax day, so if you see a good one, jumpon it.

Leap to It2016 brings a bonus in the form of an

extra day—it’s a leap year. The day isadded on Feb. 29 in order tosynchronize the calendar with theEarth’s orbit around the sun, whichtakes about 365.25 days. The extra .25requires the need for a leap day everyfour years.

Cleaning TherapyFeeling down? Clean your home. It

will distract you and, when you aredone, you will have a sense ofaccomplishment, which will lightenyour mood.

Important NumbersHospitality Office (800) 495-5005Emergency Maint. (818) 242-9000Fire, Police, Ambulance 911

Office HoursMonday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Words From the HeartThe New England Confectionery

Company adds about 20 new sayingsto their classic candy conversationhearts every year. Some of the oldestphrases still seen today include “BeMine,” “Kiss Me” and “True Love.”

Quick TipRemove dust from a lampshade

with a lint roller.

Celebrate With PancakesPancake Day is Feb. 9. If you want

to make some fluffy flapjacks but don’thave any buttermilk handy, here is aneasy substitution: Add 1 tablespoon oflemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cupof milk. Let stand for 5 minutes, andit’s ready to use.

February ForecastFeb. 2 is Groundhog Day, when

the furry forecaster from Pennsylvaniaemerges from his burrow. IfPunxsutawney Phil sees his shadow,it means six more weeks of winter. Ifhe doesn’t, then spring is just aroundthe corner.

Tart Is SmartNational Cherry Month in February

gives you a good reason to choosecherries—specifically tart cherries.This sweetly sour snack containsanthocyanins, compounds thatcontribute to the fruit’s flavor,bright red color, and numerous healthbenefits. Research shows that tartcherries may lower the risk of heartdisease; fight inflammation in arthritisand gout patients; provide reliefto sore muscles; and promotebetter sleep.

A Special Super BowlSuper Bowl 50 will be played

Sunday, Feb. 7, in Santa Clara, Calif.,to determine the National FootballLeague champion team. The game isbeing called the Golden Super Bowlbecause it is being played in theGolden State and because a50th anniversary is traditionally thegolden anniversary.

Unconventional Is OKMake your home work for you by

forgetting about traditional decoratingrules. Don’t want a sofa in your livingroom? That’s fine. A few chairs canwork just as well. Don’t want twonightstands in your bedroom? That’sOK, too. Forget about expectationsand focus on what you need ina room.

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Logos of LoveSymbols for love and romance are

everywhere we look: in fine art andmagazines, on billboards and greetingcards, and even on the clothes wewear. Hearts, flowers, gems and othermotifs bring to mind the emotionalqualities of love and how we feelabout our loved ones.

The Romans believed diamonds,worn to symbolize eternal love, weresplinters of fallen stars. The firstdiamond engagement ring can betraced to the 15th century.

The personification of love andcourtship, Cupid is depicted with abow and quiver of arrows. The notionthat being hit by Cupid’s arrow willmake the victim fall in love comesfrom the myth of Cupid and Psyche.

Likely the most common symbol forlove is the heart. At one time, scholarsbelieved the heart was the seat of allhuman emotions. Giving a heartsignified the act of giving everything tosomeone you love.

Roses represent beauty, purity andromance. Each color adds furthermeaning, with red depicting true love.

Doves have long been considereda sign of faithful and eternal lovebecause they remain a pair for life.

The design of the Celtic knot,having no beginning and no end, is atestament to the enduring nature oftrue love.

Because of its hard casing, thescallop shell echoes the protectivequality love sometimes takes. As theshell encircles and protects, sodoes love.

Other symbols of love include theladybug, swan, dolphin and harp.

“If equal affection cannot be,let the more loving be me.”

—W.H. Auden

An Unforgettable GiftFlowers and chocolates are fine

Valentine’s Day gifts. But this year,consider giving your sweetheart thegift of an experience—one you canshare together and relive in memoriesfor years to come.

There are dozens of possibilities,depending on whether you want totravel or stay close to home. Here area few ideas:

For a little excitement. Take to thesky with a helicopter ride or flyinglesson. Not into engines? Consider a

hot air balloon ride. Have a need forspeed? Try a NASCAR drivingexperience, or rent a motorcycle for aday and hit the highway.

For the creative type. Let thecreative juices flow with lessons inpainting, sculpture, pottery or stainedglass. Learn the best moves withdance lessons, whether ballroom,salsa or Western swing. Discover thejoy of cooking together or improveculinary skills under the guidance of aprofessional chef.

For the athlete or outdoors person.Consider golf, scuba diving, sailing, flyfishing or surf lessons. Want to reallyget back to nature? Learn how to liveoff the land in a wilderness skills clinic.

For some culture and comfort.Enjoy a walking tour of your favoritecity’s historic district or culinary hotspots. For real pampering, spend theday at a spa and the evening on adinner cruise.

Game Day GastronomyThere’s more to love about Super

Bowl Sunday than just the game—who can resist all the good food thatgoes along with it?

Super Bowl Sunday is thesecond-largest food consumption dayof the year, behind onlyThanksgiving, according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture. Did youreally think it was just about football?

It is estimated that Americans willspend more than $14 billion related tothe Super Bowl, with much of thatgoing toward food and beverages.

At the top of the list of football fanfavorites is chicken wings. About1.2 billion wings will be consumed ongame day, which this year is Feb. 7.And don’t forget the sauce. More thanhalf of wing eaters prefer to dip theirchicken in ranch dressing.

Who doesn’t love the gooeygoodness that is pizza? We will down

4 million of these popular pies comegame day.

Crispy and crunchy, chips are alongtime favorite. Football fans will eat29 million pounds of them duringgame festivities—enough to fill39 Boeing 747 airplanes.

Chips are best with dip, andguacamole is one of the healthieralternatives since avocados areconsidered a super food. About8 million pounds of the green stuff willbe consumed on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Clean Enough for CompanyYou can’t always plan for

houseguests. Perhaps you get a callfrom an old friend who happens to bein town and wants to visit. Or maybe afamily member sends a text saying hewill drop by in an hour.

No one’s home is always clean andtidy, but if you prepare now forunscheduled company, you needn’tpanic when that call comes.

Stock a plastic caddy with cleaningsupplies, such as sponges, rags,disinfecting wipes, all-purpose cleanerand foaming bathroom cleaner.Now you’re ready for the 15-minuteclean sweep.

Start in the bathroom. Spray thecountertops and sink, then move tothe next area and let the foamingcleaner get to work. When you comeback, wipe the surfaces. Make surethe mirror is clean, and put out freshhand towels.

Use baskets or storage ottomansin your home décor. When you needto tidy in a hurry, toss magazines andmail in one basket, and shoes andsocks in another. Dust the television.Straighten items on your coffee table,fold blankets or throws, andfluff pillows.

Next, tackle the kitchen. Barecounters make a kitchen look cleaner,so put items away in cabinets anddrawers. Wash (or hide) dirty dishes,wipe off countertops, then put outclean dish towels.

If you have time, vacuum andsweep floors.

Vegetarian Three Bean ChiliIngredients:• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil• 1 large onion, diced• 1 large green pepper, diced• 2 large garlic cloves, minced• 1 tablespoon chili powder• 1 teaspoon ground cumin• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed

tomatoes• 1 can (16 ounces) diced

tomatoes• 1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans,

drained and rinsed• 1 can (15.5 ounces) white kidney

beans, drained and rinsed• 1 can (15.5 ounces) red kidney

beans, drained and rinsed• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green

chilies, drained• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle Tabasco

pepper sauce• Chopped parsley (optional)• Shredded cheese (optional)Directions:Heat oil in large saucepan over

medium heat. Add onion, pepper andgarlic, and cook until softened, about5 minutes. Add chili powder andcumin; cook 1 minute.

Add tomatoes, beans, greenchilies, salt and Tabasco sauce. Overhigh heat, bring to a boil; reduce heatto low. Cover and simmer 15 minutesto blend flavors, stirring occasionally.Garnish bowls of chili with parsleyand cheese.

For more recipes, visitwww.CansGetYouCooking.com.

Wit & Wisdom“Good night, good night! Parting issuch sweet sorrow, that I shall say

good night till it be morrow.”—William Shakespeare

“It is the sweet, simple things of lifewhich are the real ones after all.”

—Laura Ingalls Wilder

“Sweet is the memory of distantfriends! Like the mellow rays of thedeparting sun, it falls tenderly, yet

sadly, on the heart.”—Washington Irving

“Love planted a rose, and the worldturned sweet.”

—Katharine Lee Bates

“A poet is a nightingale, who sits indarkness and sings to cheer its own

solitude with sweet sounds.”—Percy Bysshe Shelley

“That it will never come again is whatmakes life sweet.”—Emily Dickinson

“The love of learning,the sequestered nooks,

And all the sweet serenity of books.”—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Sometimes I’m so sweet evenI can’t stand it.”—Julie Andrews

“Life is one grand, sweet song,so start the music.”—Ronald Reagan

“No, there’s nothing half so sweet inlife as love’s young dream.”

—Thomas Moore

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