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I’m not all about being Deaf. There are certainly challenges I’ve faced as a woman in her forties, seeing the majority of roles written in Hollywood for women half my age. But what am I going to do about it? Just plug away. Create my own work, make work happen for me.
Health and Wellness Guide
Don’t let summer fun distract you from taking care of yourself! Laser hair removal, dermatology and weight control – all of these timely concerns are featured; our directory of health and wellness advertisers also includes listings for traditional medicine, holistic health, cosmetic dentistry, plastic surgery and much more.
Book Corner
Columnist Debbi Honorof suggests some perfect beach reads this month, and there is a guest review by Ellen Meister, author of The Smart One and Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA.
Brooklyn is a magical place for writers. The list of authors who currently call Brooklyn home – Jonathan Lethem, Jonathan Safran Foer,Colin Harrison and his wife Kathryn Harrison, among them – reads like a “Who’s Who” of literary talent. Another important name on that list is Colson Whitehead, who has written a remarkable coming-of-age novel, Sag Harbor, about African American teens whose families have been summering in Sag Harbor for several generations.
Health
This month’s Women’s Health Update covers a variety of topics, including successful dieting, why you really need your sleep and how volunteering can be good for you.
Eating breakfast – especially one that includes whole grains – reduces your risk for heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
Sustenance
Are the three Hs of summer (hazy, hot and humid) getting to you? What about a nice bowl of soup – cold soup, that is. Some of Long Island’s top chefs share their recipes. There is gazpacho, strawberry soup and more. Get your spoon ready!
FYI
Female rites of passage set to music? Menopause The Musical® is in town and sure to be a fun girls’ night out … a unique store in Huntington helps empower women around the world … try the yummy recipe for raspberry lemonade from a new cookbook … and be sure to look at this month’s picks: a product (Handy Hold All™); a book (Where Am I Wearing?); an event (the comedy Defending the Caveman); a restaurant (American Café in Glen Cove); and, a website to check out (lifetips.com).
Plus, meet this month’s Long Island Woman, Judy Rosemarin, a life and career coach.
Happenings
Summer is almost over … don’t miss out on what’s happening across the Island. Browse our calendar for classes, lectures, outdoor activities, art exhibits, concerts and entertainment.
Support Groups
Check out the new Support Group Spotlight, and as always, find support for a plethora of issues – physical, mental, emotional and more. Listings are categorized by subject matter for easy reference.
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