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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-ladyconsumer Recent reviews written by member ladyconsumer en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_490805825156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Music is a very funny cat, when it comes to eating.  He almost never asks for food.  He doesn't "attack" us the minute we walk in the door at night.  He doesn't come running to the sound of the can opener, and he's not really interested in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490805825156 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:40:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490805825156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490759491204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - There are a few things not to like in The Take.  But there's also a lot to like.  This movie is all John Leguizamo, as he carries nearly the entire film himself.  He plays Felix, a hard-working family man in East L.A., just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490759491204 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 01:20:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490759491204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490582216324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - I hate how dusty my computer and all of the surrounding accessories get!  Besides being unsightly, all that dust can trigger allergies, and even harm delicate electronics.  So I keep plenty of premoistened cloths around, to help me keep the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490582216324 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:03:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490582216324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487737757316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - I'm not a huge potato fan, but for an occasional treat, I enjoy a delicious serving of mashed potatoes.  I like them smooth, creamy, and with tons of flavor - butter and salt are required.  Cheese and other seasonings are bonuses.  And, I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487737757316 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:16:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487737757316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489960214148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - I thought the first half was pretty interesting.  If nothing else, it was certainly "different".  But I didn't like the direction it took in the second half.  I'm talking about Hancock, Will Smith's "delinquent superhero"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489960214148 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:14:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489960214148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489909292676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Simon Wood's Paying The Piper : a kidnap thriller that takes a different turn from the norm.  Eight years ago, "The Piper" went on a kidnapping spree.  But in all cases, once the ransom was paid, the kids were returned,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489909292676 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:43:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489909292676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489436843652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Greed.  It's the driving force behind many an evil act.  Especially in Michael Palmer's medical thrillers.  And Silent Treatment is no exception.  Love of the almighty dollar plays a huge role in the problems faced by the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489436843652 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:03:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489436843652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488283868804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - There are times when I just want to grab a quick lunch, without any fuss.  I'd also like those meals to taste good, and to not completely kill my diet.  So I've been trying some of the meals from Healthy Choice's Cafe Steamers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488283868804 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:51:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488283868804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488082214532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Final Breath is my first Kevin O'Brien novel, and I'm rather impressed.  A reasonably intriguing premise, characters drawn with amazing depth, and a satisfying ending.  No, it wasn't perfect, but it was pretty darn good.Sydney... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488082214532 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:19:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488082214532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487955598980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Beautiful performances, lovely scenery.  But I found it boring.I'm talking about The Cake Eaters, Mary Stuart Masterson's film about dysfunction, and function, in two families.Mom has passed away, and Dad (Bruce Dern),... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487955598980 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:12:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487955598980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487744048772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - I'm always looking for easy-to-prepare lunches that won't sabotage my diet, and that don't cost a fortune.  It would be nice if they could taste good, too.  Recently I bought some frozen meals from the Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487744048772 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:58:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487744048772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487250103940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Quicksand by Iris Johansen is part of the Eve Duncan series.  By the time this book starts, Eve's daughter, Bonnie, has been dead for several years.  But her remains have never been found, and the killer never caught.  Thus... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487250103940 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 11:11:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487250103940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487158681220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - I didn't love the premise right from the start, but I hoped it would be exciting.  Turns out I should have gone with my first instinct and put back The Keeper.  Dennis Hopper plays Krebs, a respected police Lieutenant who loves... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487158681220 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 14:19:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487158681220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487137382020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - I love salty snacks.  But most of them are not too healthy, especially if they're fried.  So when I discovered the Baked Naturals line of snack foods from Pepperidge Farms, I was happy to try a few of them.  This review is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487137382020 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 10:33:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487137382020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486924914308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - I'm always on the lookout for a delicious, crispy snack that's not fried.  After all, potato chips are wonderful for the taste buds, but not so good for the hips.  And plain old pretzels are just dull, as far as I'm concerned.  But I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486924914308 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:31:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486924914308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_486386798212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Imagine the horror of waking up in a hospital bed, badly injured, and being told that you've been there for 12 days after having been shot in your home.  Worse, your wife was also shot that day, and she didn't survive.  And, your six-month old... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~486386798212 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:49:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_486386798212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_485643685508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Rapture In Death is the fourth book in J.D. Robb's In Death series.  Like all books in the series, this one takes place in the future (2058) and features New York Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas.  As always, Eve can't get... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485643685508 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:09:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485643685508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484722577028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - The Third Wife is my first Jasmine Cresswell novel.  It might be my last.  It offered nothing beyond the simple, unrealistic, mystery/romance novel.  All along, I kept waiting for the "big payoff", but it never came.Anna... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484722577028 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:37:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484722577028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484672638596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - It's "inspired by a true story".  In other words the ridiculous, horrific, unbelievable crime depicted in this movie actually took place.  While the characters have been re-drawn, and the ending completely changed, the bottom line is that it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484672638596 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:36:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484672638596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484222144132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Murray's makes a whole bunch of sugar-free cookies. Some of them are really good.  This one is just "ok".  I'm talking about their Fudge Dipped Grahams.  These are rectangular-shaped graham-cracker cookies covered with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484222144132 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:41:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484222144132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483872509572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - I guess I've reached that age.  Where the number of pills I have to take each morning has grown to the point of being burdensome.  Between my various medications, and a multi-vitamin, it started to be a hassle to open all those bottles each... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483872509572 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:30:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483872509572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483763064452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Ed McBain's Kiss is an interesting book.  With two main stories, I was never bored.  But I did think some of the characters were a bit shallow.  And I was annoyed by a few of the author's writing habits.Kiss contains... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483763064452 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:09:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483763064452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483533557380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - Perhaps I would have liked it, if the main characters were likable.  But when you know you would never choose to be friends with any of the characters, it's hard to like the movie.  I'm talking about She's The One, an Edward Burns... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483533557380 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:50:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483533557380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484001943172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - As someone who wears glasses nearly full-time, I can't stand when they get dirty, smudgy, greasy, or in any way less than pristine.  I was always wiping my glasses with whatever I could find - shirtsleeves, paper towels, even an occasional linty... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484001943172 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 16:22:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484001943172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_483976384132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ladyconsumer - It's cute.  It's quirky.  It's a fairly enjoyable romp that won't offend anybody.  But it's also a bit slow.  I'm talking about Seven Girlfriends, a Paul Lazarus movie starring Tim Daly.Daly plays Jesse, a 30-something... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483976384132 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 12:06:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_483976384132?linkin_id=8003929