Brain Game

The brain is fragile, an organ to be nurtured in every way possible. A good way to stay sharp is to play games!

Challenging yourself to a game of Sudoko, completing a crossword puzzle or simply gathering the family around the table for an intense game of Scrabble is just what the doctor ordered.

What do you do to exercise your brain?

The End

There is this belief that looms over our society; the belief that the world, as we know it, is coming to an end. With Hollywood pumping out movies such as I Am Legend, The Knowing and 2012, all symbolizing the end, what else are we suppose to infer?

It is the job of the entertainment industry to "entertain" us, though it would be slightly more comforting if we had more movies that empowered us to stay strong through real chaos; war, racism, famine, women and gay rights, terrorism.

Yes, there is so much more to be done in society, so much we need to accomplish as people.

Innately, we are strong. People exhibit strength though the most dire circumstances (9/11, Hurricane Katrina). It's amazing what happens when we put aside or differences and really come together as humans, not color, not race, not social class, but as people that care about our future.

Forget the fodder of Hollywood. Yes, we don't need their outlandish views on how it will all "end," we need them to show us the beginning.

Always Be Confident

You have to admit; women are always trying to better themselves in everything they do. Whether it's work, school or family life, the plight of the woman is to always stay true to oneself.

In the November issue of Glamour Magazine, the article, "The Seven Different Kinds of Confidence Every Woman Needs," a compilation of celebrity women discuss how they maintain their confidence and offer some solid advice. One worth noting is Tracee Ellis Ross, daughter of the diva of all diva's Diana Ross.

Ellis Ross writes about having confidence in who you really are. The former star of the urban hit Girlfriends, chats about the steps she took to get there. For example, Ellis Ross says she made peace with her ultra curly locks, remembers to take deep breaths in situations that make her nervous and gives herself a break when needed.

I Stay Strong is build around encouraging everyone to be strong, no matter what they are going through, no matter who they are, it is always nice to know that there are others delivering the same message.

And Then There Was Hope

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time where women, men and children participate in charity events across the country in support of finding a cure for the encroaching disease. Even the NFL is joining the fight--players are wearing shades of pink on their gloves, hats and sneakers!

There is another fighter amongst us. Hope Nemiroff, co-founder and executive director of Breast Cancer Options (BCO), a non-profit organization established in 2000, is a courageous woman. Nemiroff, a breast cancer survivor, decided not to let cancer rule her. Instead, she set out to help women gain knowledge about cancer.

BCO acts as a guide to women diagnosed with the deadly disease. BCO is a place of solace and fortitude. Located in Kingston, New York, BCO offers legal advice, contact with breast cancer survivors, counseling and other resources including support for children.

It's pretty safe to say that having a woman like Nemiroff in your corner packs a mighty punch.

For more information or to make a donation contact:
Breast Cancer Options
101 Hurley Ave.
Kingston, NY 12401
845-339-HOPE