Epinions Recent Reviews for Suwill

Greg Brown Live!

Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:08:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - “One Night” is a great way to find out what Greg Brown is like in concert, and also to see what his songs were like before he was well known in the folk music community. The tracks that make up this CD from Greg Brown were recorded live at the...

Joy of Cooking: A joy to read, and informative too!

Mon, 4 Mar 2002 16:45:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - Did you know that you shouldn't try to make home-made mayonnaise when a thunder storm is brewing? It simply will not bind!

Or that the the refrigerator life of a hard boiled egg is much SHORTER than that of a raw egg?

Or that you...

The Trek 800 is Perfect For Urban Bike Paths and Dirt Trails

Fri, 15 Feb 2002 22:09:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I really like my Trek 800 Sport. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and there are many nice bike paths here. The Trek 800 is perfect for getting some exercise and taking in the sights. It looks pretty much like a mountain bike, but I don't think it's...

Greg Brown Sings About Love

Fri, 1 Feb 2002 16:15:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I was searching my favorite web site (www.redhouserecords.com) for new CDs and new artists last year, when I noticed that Greg Brown had released a new CD called "Covenant". I love Greg Brown's music, so I listened to a few sound bites from the CD and...

Cheep Cheep Cheep! And Good! Lexmark Z31 Color Printer

Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:14:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - My parrotlets were chirping: Cheep cheep cheep! Perhaps it was breakfast time, or perhaps they were reminding me that I'm a struggling nursing student without a lot of disposable income.

My Canon BJ-200 Printer had finally died, and I needed a...

Winnie the Pooh 24 Piece Puzzle: Pooh 24-Piece Puzzles Teach About Art

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 14:59:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I agree with the other reviewers who have responded positively to these 24-piece puzzles. One Epinions writer raved about the Winnie the Pooh puzzles, and I love Pooh as well, but I find that young children can relate to many different puzzles, including...

Eureka: It Smokes, It Chokes, and You Can't Fix It!

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 13:54:12 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I needed needed a new vacuum cleaner, and I wanted one that wasn't too expensive, so I shopped around.

I found an Oreck for $400--too expensive. A decent Sears vacuum cost $250.

I found a Eureka at Ace Hardware for around $100.
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GE 26960GE1 900MHz Cordless Phone: The 2-9870: GE's Phone/Answering Machine Doesn't Answer

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 14:32:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I bought the General Electric 2-9870 model phone and answering machine because I wanted something dependable and inexpensive. Note that this is not exactly the phone listed on Epinions; I could not find the 2-9870 listed on Epinions.

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AOL. The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.

Fri, 7 Dec 2001 12:28:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I am NOT a technical person--at least not a computer whiz--so this is a layperson's account of AOL. Some of my friends rave about AOL, while others are in a rage about it. I had to find out for myself.

The good:

AOL is the...

The Black and Decker VersaToast Keeps Small Birds Safe While Toasting Your Bread

Sat, 1 Dec 2001 19:46:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I didn't think I could get very excited about a toaster until one of my parrotlets decided to land right next to my Black and Decker VersaToast toaster the other day while it was toasting up a couple of pieces of whole grain bread. Of course all these...

Animal Planet is Interesting to Both Parents and Kids

Wed, 28 Nov 2001 12:17:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - Animal Planet is a cable channel devoted exclusively to programs about animals. Crocodile Hunter is probably the most well known show, with Steve Irwin running around the wilderness risking his life handling wild crocodiles, venomous snakes, and other...

Purple Finch? Or House Finch? An EXCELLENT Field Guide to Birds of North America!

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 12:24:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - So there we were last Spring, sipping our morning coffee on the back porch, when we noticed several little hungry little beaks peaking up over the edge of the nest which sat wedged behind a pipe next to the laundry room.

The high pitched...

Beringer 1998 Founders' Estate Merlot: Less fruit than the 1997

Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:12:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - Note: This is an updated review of the Beringer 1998 Founders' Estate Merlot, in time for the Holiday Season. It is not a review of the 1998 Zinfandel. I took care to find a spot to post this where my rating of this Merlot would not affect the overall...

Gord's Gold is a good sampler but there's a catch

Fri, 21 Sep 2001 11:44:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - As a Canadian, it's only natural that I should love the music of Gordon Lightfoot. When his records weren't on my mother's stereo, they'd be on the radio, warming hearts with his many images: winter nights before a fire; summer days peeking through...

Krups Coffee Grinder Does The Job For Me

Fri, 6 Jul 2001 16:51:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - For me, a hot cup of good coffee is absolutely necessary to get my day going. Instant will not do. Even pre-ground beans don't quite cut it. I buy my beans at Costco, but they're roasted by Starbucks, and they yield a nice cup of coffee. I grind my beans...

Baby's First Blocks: Every Infant Should Have These

Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:24:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - As you know if you've read my other toy reviews, I think the best toys are those that are simple, don't require batteries, and TEACH things while the child is playing.

I like crayons and paper, Lincoln Logs, Legos, stackable blocks, and other...

My Monster is Attacking Your Barbie in Her Hottub!

Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:45:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - One of my favorite toys for children ages 6 through 10 is good old Legos. I've worked extensively with kids in after school programs, and I've found that Lego is one of the best toys for stimulating children's imaginations.

Now days, you can...

Neutrogena Facial Bar Works for Me

Sun, 8 Apr 2001 21:06:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - Note: This is a review of the Neutrogena Facial Bar, not the liquid. Although I have heard good things about the liquid, I always use the bar. This is the category that came up when I searched for Neutrogena Facial Bar.

Neutrogena Facial Bar...

Juno: I saved $240 and lost my sanity

Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:25:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I signed up with Juno because I was tired of being logged off by AOL, and because it was free.

Once I was was up and running, the first thing I noticed was how user unfriendly Juno is. No more chat rooms; no more reading e-mail while doing...

Crayola Crayons are Great for Kids

Sat, 20 Jan 2001 16:12:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - As someone who has taught art to kids on and off for years, I must say I love Crayola crayons. The big crayons shown here are good for infants and younger toddlers, and the regular Crayola crayons are great for kids 2 1/2 to 90.

The big...

Mondavi's 1999 Central Coast Merlot is Good After a Day

Thu, 7 Dec 2000 04:44:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill -

Well, this is something different! A wine that tastes substantially better after a day of sitting on the counter, having been uncorked the night before!

If you've read my previous wine reviews, you know that I'm sort of obsessed with...

Burger King has me almost flaming about the lack of flame!

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 21:15:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I tend to eat pretty healthy, as do many Californians. I make a lot of salads for dinner, and eat a lot of Asian food when I do eat out. Even at Denny's Grease Palace, which I'd visit when on the road, I used to get the Chicken Caesar Salad, until the...

Bud Light: Decent Flavor and Remarkable Consistency

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 14:44:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - With football season starting, and the World Series soon to follow, there will be people sitting around in front of the tube over the next few months.

You need beer in the house, and, if you're like me, you're not above drinking one or two for...

Beringer's 1997 Merlot: The Best We Have Found Under $10

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 14:33:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - We agree with NancyPitts and the other epinions writers who have spoken (written) highly of this excellent, inexpensive Merlot.

As Californians, we drink everything from Chards to Cabs, and the 1997 Beringer Merlot strikes an excellent balance...

Do I Pay Extra for the Beetles?

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 01:14:59 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Suwill - I've been to Denny's all across the country. It's usually when I'm on the road, tired of Whoppers, but still want to eat something familiar. I generally get a Chicken Caesar Salad, which costs about $7 and tastes good.

For the most part, I...