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Location: Somewhere in Southern California for Now
Member Since: Aug 03 '00
 
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naphtalia's Most Popular Reviews
#402 in Books: Lost In Translation: A Life In a New Language
#178 in Business & Technology: Fellowes PS 70 Deskside Strip Cut Shredder
#848 in Education: Dorm Life at SDSU
#804 in Electronics: Panasonic KX-TG4000B: Israel, the Land of Cordless ...
#577 in Home & Garden: Cuisinart Flavor Duo Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream & S ...
#678 in Kids & Family: Ms. Manners and the Table of Doom!
#196 in News & Magazines: Town and Country Magazine: A Guide to Living Beyon ...
#176 in Personal Finance: Washington Mutual: Pretty Cheques, Ugly Experience ...
#916 in Pets: Raid Flea Killer Plus Fogger: Keeps Killing for Ho ...
#60 in Restaurants & Gourmet: Ruth's Chris Steak House - San Diego: A Veggie Vi ...
#362 in Travel: Israeli Time and Holiday Traditions
#386 in Wellness & Beauty: Cough Medicines
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naphtalia's Author Popularity
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#873 in Computer Software
#164 in Education
#234 in Electronics
#612 in Games
#55 in Home & Garden
#63 in Kids & Family
#97 in Movies
#746 in Music
#62 in News & Magazines
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#466 in Sports & Outdoors
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About naphtalia
Who am I? Naphtalia is my Hebrew name (my friends call me Talia.) My family calls me by my English name but as they're the only ones, it doesn't really matter.

I work in an office to pay bills. Happily when I leave work, I don't have to take work home with me....I could, but I don't have to.

I am a magician member of the Academy of Magical Arts. This is the organization that uses the Magic Castle in Hollywood as its clubhouse. For a time, I worked there as a manager, but now I've limited myself to being a member and playing there.

I wrote my review of the Magic Castle after my first visit there when I was just a guest. You can find that review at Magic Castle I also work part time and a store that specializes in magic, novelties, theatrical supplies and costumes. I have begun reviewing products we carry there that might be of interest to the general public.

I'm a long time vegetarian. I found when I ate no flesh (nothing that had once had either parents or a face) I felt better. I don't really like eggs, but will have them if they're part of something (like chocolate cake, which is vegetarian, btw.) I do like milk products, though not plain milk. If I could find a way to be vegan and still have a social life, I would probably do that. My friends already find my being vegetarian difficult enough.

If you'd like a vegetarian look at some different restaurants, I've written reviews on the following places:
Ruth Chris's Steak House, La Casa Garcia, KFC , The Vegetarian Zone, Musso and Frank's Grill, El Indio's, Mr. Stox, Burger King.

I'm grew up Jewish. While living in Israel for a year, I found a synnagogue that allows women to be counted as part of a minyan and lets me wear my talit and tefillin. Thus, I can be a practicing Jew and a feminist. I grew up in a synnagogue in Anaheim.
For reviews on things Jewish, here are some of my reviews:
Jewish Humor, Mrs. Katz and Tush, A book on the Jewish view of Demons and Angels, Death and Dying in the Jewish Tradition, Gefilte Fish - The Movie, My 10 Favorite Jewish Movies, Circumcision.

I'm single, by choice....just not by my choice. I'm open to having that situation change. If you know anyone you think I should meet let me know.

I'm a BBW: Big, Beautiful Woman (a.k.a.Large and Lucious) I have more curves than the Lombard Street in San Francisco (and most of them dangerous). I don't worry about the tiny size four woman inside me trying to get out. I'm more worried about the size 40 woman outside who would like to get in. In truth, I would like to be a tiny little thing, but I am actually happy at the moment with who I am.
If you're interested in diet information, here's what I have to offer.
Diet Program How-To's , The Cabbage Soup Diet, The Grapefruit Diet.


Things to Consider

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.">-- Mark Twain


If you're the type to believe that if at first you don't succeed you should try, try again - consider a sport other than skydiving.


Talia's Best Stuff

With more than 1400 reviews, I don't expect anyone to have time to read everything I wrote. Of the things I've written, these are ten of my favorites.

Swimsuit Advice for Those Over 30 (Years or Pounds)

A Preschool Teacher Tells You What You Never Knew About Crayola Crayons

Ms. Manners and the Table of Doom

Ten Choice Words From My Mother

Washing Your Own Car

Managing on a Budget

Bed Tips and Trivia

Tips for Tipping Abroad

How to Put on Lip Balm

And nearly every Epinionator who has been here more than a year has a sock review:
How to Choose Socks

Thanks in advance to all who take time read these reviews. Special thanks to those who take time to rate them. Extra special wet, sloppy kisses kind of thanks to those who leave comments.