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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-donnamr Recent reviews written by member donnamr en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_488718700164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - In an afterword to his book, The Lion and the Mouse, Jerry Pinkney explains how, as a child, he was touched by the tale of an act of mercy resulting in a small and helpless creature saving the life of a strong and mighty one.  Thank goodness... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488718700164 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:08:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488718700164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487964708484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - The fascination with King Tut never seems to diminish.  Why?  Here was a pharaoh who barely lived to the age of 18, performed no great historical deeds, was buried in a surprisingly obscure place not generally befitting a king of Egypt, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487964708484 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:49:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487964708484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487941967492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - I'm always searching for interactive toys that can keep dogs occupied in positive behaviors. A company called Star Mark Pet Products claims that its Everlasting Treat Ball, will "stop destructive boredom behaviors."  While neither of my dogs... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487941967492 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:03:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487941967492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486174854788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Dan Brown tells a good story.  He's managed to do so in his previous 4 novels (Angels & Demons, The DaVinci Code, Deception Point, Digital Fortress), and now he almost does it again in The Lost Symbol. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486174854788 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:28:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486174854788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484749184644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Blowing bubbles is one of those forever young activities.  Why not introduce a bubble-blowing liquid as a great way for kids to have fun with their dogs?  Crazy Dog Catch-A-Bubble did just that, advertising that kids can play for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484749184644 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:29:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484749184644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482785267332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Back to school days.  Time to replenish the supplies of paper, pens, notebooks, flash drives, among other items.  One of the items about which I am particular is my pen.  If it doesn't feel right in my hand and doesn't glide easily across... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482785267332 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:12:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482785267332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482587545220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Classic cartoon character Dagwood Bumstead made the "mile-high" sandwich famous.  His legacy lives on in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area, in Dagwood's Deli and Sports Bar.  This comfortable and casual restaurant lies just south of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482587545220 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:05:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482587545220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481608699524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse offers an unusual presentation of its varied dinner items, making it different from your usual buffet restaurant.  Rioz uses a serving style called "rodizio," in which the patrons visit a buffet in a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481608699524 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:14:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481608699524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481386204804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Outdoor fairs.  The beach.  Uncovered porches or decks.  These are perfect locations for using the Swiss Gear Smart Shade Screenhouse.  The screened canopy offers shade and comfort from heat and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481386204804 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:39:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481386204804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481364512388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - You've designed a special craft project or a slick-looking booklet.  How to get the pages to hold together?  Glue?  Ribbons?  Stapler?  If you opt for the latter, the challenge is to position the staples in exactly the right spot... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481364512388 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:46:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481364512388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481354944132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Connie Goodwin has just passed her oral exams for her PhD at Harvard.  The pressure is on to produce a worthy historical research project.  Her summer plans are locked on that goal when her mother unexpectedly asks Connie to move into her... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481354944132 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:35:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481354944132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481131400836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Several years ago, I invited a lieutenant in the fire department, who was a trainer and handler of search and rescue dogs, to speak to a group of children in a summer camp class I was teaching about animal care.  He had led 20 teams of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481131400836 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:59:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481131400836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480767938180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Jim Shore is a talented sculptor from South Carolina, USA, who specializes in creating pieces from resin that are brightly colored and decorated in quilting patterns.  His grandmother, a master quilter, passed on her love of intricate... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480767938180 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:26:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480767938180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480294178436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - The never-ending fight against pet odors can be a frustrating experience.  Some products seem to work for a while, then peter out.  Others never work, despite glowing commercial claims.  At least, those were my experiences until I tried a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480294178436 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:09:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480294178436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471657385604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - AGS Labs is a manufacturer and distributor of travel and camping aides, including first aid kits.  They offer several specialty travel items for pets, including two versions of a pet first aid kit, standard and deluxe.  I recently... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471657385604 Mon, 25 May 2009 21:11:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471657385604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467940183684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - The Kids' Multicultural Cookbook by Deanna F. Cook is written for children ages 5 and older.  Confession time - there are no children in my household, but after borrowing this book from the library, I promptly ordered a copy for keeps. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467940183684 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:21:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467940183684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466920574596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Josh is missing...without a trace.  Mom has split, unable to deal with Josh's disappearance.  Dad's shaky, having lost his wife, his son, and his job.  And teenage Dusty is dealing with all of it.  Then one night Dusty gets the phone... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466920574596 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:10:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466920574596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465280339588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Lia sees ghosts.  Or are they only hallucinations?  Lately, one in particular haunts her:  Cassie, her former best friend.  Cassie passed away in a motel room, her esophagus torn from years of food binging and purging.  Cassie... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465280339588 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:25:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465280339588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464115633796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Welcome back, Lemony Snicket!  Alas, Mr. Snicket is apparently once again obsessed with not-so-happy plots reminiscent of those in his popular Series of Unfortunate Events books.  This time, the devious plot occurs in picture book form... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464115633796 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:29:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464115633796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464107310724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Kethy Appelt's juvenile novel, The Underneath, is mysterious and frightening, yet ultimately a study in friendship and loyalty.  The characters are skillfully drawn, the plot is cleverly woven from many strands, and the situations are often... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464107310724 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:38:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464107310724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463865417348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Ellie's Bethel's funny picture book, Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug is a painless way for children to learn the virtues of recycling.  Story Litterbug Doug is about as big a slob as anyone could... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463865417348 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:47:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463865417348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463864893060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - This year's winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for excellence in children's books is The Blacker the Berry, a beautiful collection of poetry by Joyce Carol Thomas.  By beautiful, I refer not only to the sentiments expressed in the poems,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463864893060 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:33:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463864893060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463864630916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Imagine being considered the perfect daughter.  Imagine perfection suddenly disintegrating when an accident sends you hurtling into a forgotten world.  In Mary E. Pearson's young adult novel, The Adoration of Jenna Fox, 17 year-old Jenna... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463864630916 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:20:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463864630916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463839465092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Susan Marie Swanson's 2009 Caldecott Award Winning picture book, The House in the Night, falls into a classification that I've always called "chain" stories.  The story is told in a pattern in which one statement leads to another, which leads... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463839465092 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:15:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463839465092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463800274564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author donnamr - Jerky is a popular meat treat that people have enjoyed through the years.  Made from lean meat, it’s seasoned and then dried and/or smoked.  These thin strips of meat are chewy treats that vary in flavor based upon the salty, spicy, or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463800274564 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:17:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463800274564?linkin_id=8003929