Epinions Recent Reviews for b_lawhorn

Definitely Not Love at First Sight

Thu, 1 Mar 2001 02:03:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - I recently found myself needing to rent a vehicle for a trip to pick up my son at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. With a last minute's notice, I walked into an Avis Car Rental location and announced that I needed a car immediately. I was willing to take...

Surprised By This One!

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 22:30:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - I try to have an open mind, so when my 18 year old nephew asked for this book of poetry, I decided to check out the book and perhaps purchase it as a Christmas present. I had doubts about the contents, having heard terrible stories in the press about...

Our Holiday Tradition

Sat, 18 Nov 2000 12:38:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ... carolers singing ... warm cider ... and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation --- our family tradition! Yes, I have to admit that one of the things my son and I look forward to at Christmas is our annual viewing of...

USA Today: My Lunch Break Treat

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:27:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - I have to agree with the masses in saying that USA Today skims the surface on news worthy articles. Happily for me, that is exactly the reason why I buy it every day on my lunch break.

Whether I am packing my lunch from home or picking up...

A Fast Food Chain for All Ages

Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:51:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - No, McDonald's will never be featured in any gourmet magazines, but for the normal, "never have enough time to eat in fancy restaurant family", this is a quick and easy place to gather.

I realize that some items on the menu are...

I'll Have a Shmear on That Bagel, Please

Sun, 30 Apr 2000 08:51:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - I never knew what a "shmear" was until I started frequenting Einstein Bros. Bagels about a year ago. In fact, until my nephew-in-law, Mike, started working as a manager at one of the locations in Columbus, Ohio, I didn't really know much about...

Chinese on the Run

Sat, 29 Apr 2000 08:11:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Lunch time is hectic for me at work. With only an hour to climb into my car, drive to a restaurant, order and eat, it is sometimes impossible to find any variety other than McDonalds or Burger King. Mark Pi's Express Chinese Fast Food is at least a...

I'll Have a Shmear on That Bagel, Please

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 22:15:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - I never knew what a "shmear" was until I started frequenting Einstein's Bros. Bagels about a year ago. In fact, until my nephew-in-law started working as a manager at one of the locations in Columbus, Ohio, I didn't really know much about...

ICQ: Help!!!! My Son Has Discovered ICQ

Fri, 28 Apr 2000 07:24:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Here I am at 5:45 a.m., reading and rating opinions. Why the early-bird session? Well, you see, my teenage son has discovered the joys of using ICQ. Yes, my "I hate computers" son now spends hours each evening talking with his friends on ICQ...

Suggested Products: Using Credit Reports to Your Advantage

Sat, 8 Apr 2000 14:39:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - As a divorced, single mother who has lived on one income for many years, I can tell you from personal experience how important your credit records can become.

My credit history was exemplary until I struggled through my second divorce...

Erin Brockovich ... Another Review

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 15:23:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - According to the statistics in this category, there are already 101 reviews of this movie on Epinions.com. Make that 102 as I add my own.

Popcorn and Pepsi in hand, I watched this movie last night with two of my friends. I am a paralegal and...

"Live..Live..Live..." ---Mame's Motto

Sun, 26 Mar 2000 12:17:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - "Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death." So goes Mame's theory on life!

Mame Dennis is the ultimate symbol of the avantgarde ... constantly reaching out to experience new and exciting adventures in the world...

Nothing But Net!

Fri, 24 Mar 2000 00:17:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Here I sit, reading opinions with one eye while watching the NCAA tournament with the other. Watching the games and hearing the cheering crowds reminded me of an extremely funny and entertaining movie about the intensity of basketball fans.

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Household Cleaners/Laundry: I Have to Shout About ZOUT

Thu, 2 Mar 2000 22:02:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - My son has to be the messiest teenager alive! Grass stains from slide-tackling in soccer, grease from working on his '68 Chevy pickup truck, pizza sauce stains, dirt and mud from mountain bike and skateboard spills, ink from exploded pens, blood from any...

Puzzling, Isn't It?

Wed, 1 Mar 2000 11:02:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - What a clever way to disguise learning! I remember having this puzzle as a child and of course, it was one of the first puzzles I purchased for my son when he was small. Aside from the fun of fitting the pieces together, my son was able to learn lessons...

Round and Round We Go!

Mon, 28 Feb 2000 07:56:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Seventeen years after I purchased my son's Sit 'N Spin, it is still in great condition. It has weathered use by my son, my nephew, children of visiting friends, and now my great-nephew. Children absolutely love this toy and I have yet to find a child who...

Cafe Du Monde

Sat, 26 Feb 2000 12:24:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - No trip to New Orleans is complete without experiencing the French Quarter and no visit to the French Quarter is complete without a stop at the Cafe Du Monde.

This incredible "coffee stand" is over 100 years old and hasn't changed...

Barenaked Ladies: Gordon --- Bared Naked Ladies

Thu, 17 Feb 2000 23:25:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Whenever I am feeling really tired and down in the dumps, I pop the Bare Naked Ladies' "Gordon" into my cassette player and soon I am dancing in my chair with a big smile on my face.

This band has the most unique songs and I often...

The Last Victim

Sun, 13 Feb 2000 18:19:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - I tried to think of a catchy title for my review, but honestly, I just couldn't do it. I picked up this book at the grocery store the other day while buying the necessities of life --- food, Diet Coke, paper products and the most recent issues of any...

I Can't Make You Love Me...But You Will Love Bonnie

Sun, 13 Feb 2000 13:50:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - I would hate to count the number of times I have played the song "I Can't Make You Love Me", one of my absolute favorite "crying in your beer,trying to get over him, wishing you could change things" songs. I have been a fan for years...

eBay: Boxlot.com vs ebay.com

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 14:04:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Not as well known or established as ebay.com, boxlot.com is yet another auction site on the internet. I recently discovered this site when I saw a full page ad in Yahoo! Internet Life.

Boxlot.com is an interesting auction site but admittedly...

Pez Dispensers: Can Anything Beat Eating Candy Out of Santa's Neck?

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:16:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Stocking stuffers at Christmas, basket fillers at Easter, special treats for well behaved children at the grocery store ... Pez dispensers are the absolute best and least expensive toy I have ever found.

Every time I go to the local K-Mart,...

If It's Love You Want, Why Settle For Just Sex?

Fri, 11 Feb 2000 23:35:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - Looking for love in all the wrong places ... looking for love in all the wrong faces ... Anyone old enough to remember those words from the song "Looking for Love" from the soundtrack of Urban Cowboy? I am -- and boy, oh boy, have I looked for...

Veggie Tales Very Silly Songs

Wed, 9 Feb 2000 23:50:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - My two year old great-nephew Jacob loves to dance --- especially to the Veggie Tales Very Silly Songs video. I was rather puzzled when I was first introduced to the Veggie Tales but soon after watching the videos again and again and again (yes toddlers...

Pick a Word at Random...Random House Webster's Dictionary

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 02:05:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author b_lawhorn - This might seem like the silliest topic for a review, but I really feel strongly about my trusty, dependable Randon House Webster's Dictionary. Each time I preview one of my reviews and see those agonizing words "possible spelling errors", I...