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I wear a lot of different hats in my day-to-day life... happy wife, stay-at-home mom, daughter, friend, writer, and more.

I am Italian (which I'm sure you already figured out from the blonde hair and blue eyes....), and my dad is the quintessential Brooklyn-raised,

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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Costs of a gambling lifestyle: 1 of 27
"I'll bet you twenty bucks the next car that passes the house is red.""You're on."Of course the next car is blueor black or silver. Anything but red."Pay up, loser!"Surely you've come across people men and women alike who communicate like this. Not only do they bet on anything from the lottery, bingo, and sports to "Hey, I be... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Addicted to the Internet: 7 of 42
My name is ____, and I'm addicted to my laptop.Okay, perhaps "addicted" is too strong a word since it carries such a strong and scary connotation in our society. Let's just say that my laptop (and its high speed Internet capabilities) are my lifelineto my children, husband, extended family, world and local news, work, hobbies... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Gambling: Abuse and addiction: 3 of 18
Wearing rundown poker faces with bloodshot eyes, gambling addicts typically check-raise their way through most weekday evenings (and certainly every weekend night), sitting on hard, bad-for-your-back chairs, in a refurbished crack house, playing Texas Hold Em. With a thick cloud of smoke swirling above their heads, they bluff... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Commonsense tips: Weight loss: 3 of 11
Permanent weight loss requires a lifestyle change, and research suggests that fad diets are a setup for failure. The old adage, "if it seems too good to be true, it's too good to be true," especially applies to weight loss.10 excellent, commonsense weight loss tips:1) Fat is good. The body needs some fat to function. Moderati... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance How to locate a computer repair shop: 1 of 3
Standing in the Customer Service line at Best Buy, I was patiently waiting to exchange one of my daughter's Play Station 2 video games when, out of boredom, I glanced toward the Geek Squad counter. Now I'm sure you have seen the clip-on-tie, white sock-wearing Geek Squad "agents" dressed like characters from Revenge of the Ne... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Kissing up to your boss is a must if you want to get ahead: 12 of 34
"It's not what you know, it's who you know." This powerful statement rings true for anyone seeking to get ahead. Within any given employment infrastructure it is vital to know and understand the wants and needs of the person capable of making and breaking an employee.The ability to be humble might be a better description of w... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Myths and tips on weight loss: 8 of 17
In an effort to dispel myths regarding weight loss, it is important to understand that permanent weight loss requires a lifestyle change. Research suggests that fad diets are a setup for failure, as many myths have become accepted as truth. The following list of myths and tips on weightloss sets the record straight:1) Fat is ... More..
Other Why humans need pain: 70 of 112
"There is no growth without pain," my grandmother used to say when I'd cry as a child. Of course no one enjoys emotional pain, but it is a part of life that is truly unavoidable.It seems that acceptance is the answer to any problem, and through personal experiences that involve uncomfortable feelings of sadness or sorrow, hum... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dating a mobster: 2 of 3
La Cosa Nostra. The Commission. Organized Crime. The Mob. No matter how you say it, it all means the same thing. The Mafia.Over the past 20 years, the lines have become blurred regarding who is and who is not actually "connected." Any given weekend night out at a club, you may run into an Italian who saw one too many episodes... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction What's the use of getting high?: 7 of 10
Ask a non-drug addict this question, and you will likely hear that using drugs is perhaps a sign of stupidity, poor parenting, bad choices, and a basically pointless, selfish behavior.Ask a drug addict this question, and chances are you will hear many different answers, (i.e., "I can't stop," "It allows me not to feel," "Beca... More..