Epinions Recent Reviews for nwinston

Cathy Lamb - Julia's Chocolates: Rich characters with a healing dose of Chocolate

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:47:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - If you came upon a wedding dress hanging from a tree in the middle of the road somewhere in North Dakota, would you pause and wonder how it got there? Whether it had been worn in a wedding or had been tossed aside by a runaway bride? If it had breezed...

Quiet Kids, I'm trying to hear the dishwasher! KitchenAid 24" KUDP01FL Dishwasher

Fri, 9 Sep 2005 19:57:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - The "Other" machine When we built our house 10 years ago, we put in a dishwasher. We must have chosen on price because there was little else to recommend our dishwasher. We actually made schedules for running it when we were out of the house...

God is still speaking, sometimes through United Church News

Tue, 6 Sep 2005 01:58:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - What do tolerance, bouncers, Ed Grover and banned ad campaigns have in common? Sounds like a cheesy joke set up, doesn't it? Although I've admired Ed Grover's writing on epinions since June 2000 or so, I don't really know him. I get hints and...

Eldest by Christopher Paolini better than Eragon in Inheritance trilogy

Sat, 3 Sep 2005 15:56:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Fantasy readers unite! I have a pre-teen who devours books. He speeds through books that interest him. He loves books in the fantasy genre and has been known to blast through a Lord of the Rings book in a few days. He has forgotten to eat,...

Brookstone Stepflex Compact Fitness Center fits into your life

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 00:11:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Exercise excuses? Me? What flimsy reason can I think up today for avoiding a run or a walk at my target heartrate? My usuals include: - it's raining - it's too cold - it's too hot The one excuse that goes double duty for avoiding the...

FridgeFresh from Sharper Image saved my sniffer

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:16:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Smelly? Us? Leftovers are great. Mexican food leftovers are fantastic! They're my hubby's favorite. When I cleaned out the fridge before a 5 day trip, my husband disagreed with me about throwing out his leftovers. But he didn't tell me he...

Just let the kids play! How to stop other adults from ruining ...sports

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:32:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - An estimated 70% of all children who participate in youth sports quit by the time they are 13. That's a statistic that we learn in the first pages of the book, Just Let the Kids Play!, How to Stop Other Adults from Ruining Your Child's Fun...

Howl's Moving Castle exposes generation gap

Sat, 6 Aug 2005 13:25:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Reporter: Ladies and Gentlemen, we're outside the grand opening of the Vinotopia Restaurant at the Cinetopia Theaters in Vancouver, Washington. We're getting reactions from diners and movie guests on their experience here tonight. Miss, excuse...

2005 Ford Focus ZX4 comfortable enough for vacation trip

Mon, 1 Aug 2005 04:35:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Why Ford Focus? Recently, my husband's car got rear ended. Since it was a highway incident, we were lucky that it was a car-only injury. Farmer's Insurance was considerate and got us a 2005 Ford Focus to use on our mini-vacation trip to Crater...

Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon takes you to Africa

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 14:26:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." Ancient Indian Proverb Conservation or Spectacle? We were at Crater Lake in Southern Oregon and heard about Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon. Six miles...

Strike a Pose with The Memory of Running

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 23:01:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - One man's lackluster story Middle age is a big shock to Smithson Ide. He's wasted about 20 years of his life. He labors in Goddard Toys Quality Control, making sure that action figure arms are assembled palm side in. Evenings are spent watching...

Me, sharp? Yes with Cutco Space Saver Knife Set

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:28:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Oldies not necessarily goodies Sharpness has been a problem for me. When I set up house, I got a lot of handed down knives. I didn't care, after all, a knife is a knife to someone who eats most of their meals on the run. Then I retired and got...

Charge! and charge again! Olympus C-7000 Zoom Digital Camera

Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:25:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - My secret I'm choosing today to come out of the closet. Carrying a lot of baggage. Actually, a heavy box, around 36" wide, 24" deep and 18" high. The height is a relative measurement since the lid won't actually close. The lid won't close...

Location, Location, Location on Oregon Coast at Inn at Spanish Head

Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:38:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Oregon Gem The Inn at Spanish Head is located on a cliff in south Lincoln City, Oregon. The location is so beautiful. The views are expansive and awe inspiring. To the south, you can see Siletz Bay, known for bird watching. Further south is Depoe...

Awe-inspriring Pyramid with tomb-like room at Luxor Las Vegas

Fri, 1 Jul 2005 15:39:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Vacation Time We just got back from vacation in Las Vegas. We brought along a friend to watch our 2 children. We decided on the Luxor because we heard it was child-friendly and somewhat upscale. We're not snobs but we didn't want to stay in...

Trust breaks when rides break at Circus Circus Adventuredome

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 04:59:02 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - Las Vegas was "Sin City", then went through a period of trying to be the family oriented vacation getaway town. Now the pendulum is swinging back and the slogan is "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." There are fewer activities for children in Vegas...

Crush of Humanity displayed in A Fine Balance

Tue, 25 Dec 2001 12:23:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Cautionary Tale ~=~

Before picking up Oprah's current book selection, A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, consider whether you have the time. If you let Mistry's characters take up residence in your head or heart, you...

Wanted: Dead or Alive in Washington State!

Mon, 24 Dec 2001 18:39:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Did Butch Cassidy survive? ~=~

Rumors abounded that Butch Cassidy survived the famous shootout in Bolivia. A man named William T. Phillips took up residence in Washington State in 1910 and claimed the Butch personna for his own...

Winnie the Pooh Muted in Winnie-the-Pooh's Colors?

Sat, 10 Nov 2001 13:22:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Know your Colors? ~=~

When you become a parent, there are tons of things you can worry about. After all, your child doesn't come with a helpful manual. Which they should. But that's another epinion. At any rate, the one thing...

Corrections by Jonathan Franzen - missed opportunities

Tue, 30 Oct 2001 00:03:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Ch Ch Ch Changes... ~=~

Corrections can mean many things. From the gentle loving guidance of a child to harsh punitive lessons, marking of mistakes on school papers, stock markets taking a dip or plunge, inner voices which urge us...

Deadroll: A Cycling Murder Mystery rolled over me

Mon, 22 Oct 2001 20:24:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Book Choices ~=~

When I want quick distraction from my everyday life, I often choose a mystery. When I went to the library recently, I looked for a lightweight one. My hand sometimes cramps when I read a heavy book in bed before...

Paradise in Big Eden?

Sun, 21 Oct 2001 04:44:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Small Town ~=~

Ever miss movies that star small towns? Everyone knows each other and their business. It can be a good thing, if they're supportive, or a bad thing if flaws aren't tolerated. Think Doc Hollywood, starring Michael...

French Kissed feet: Sally Hansen French Manicure Kit

Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:56:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Nails R Not Us ~=~

I have a nail problem. No, not that kind of nail. I'm actually pretty good with a hammer. Although my husband would like me to quit moving pictures around and leaving holes in the walls. My nail problem...

Son of Flubber = Family Fun - Disney for Em! w/o

Mon, 15 Oct 2001 11:07:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Nostalgia ~=~

The early 60's in the US were certainly a different time. The era's pre-Vietnam innocence makes it seem eons ago. Ladies wore evening dresses and gloves to dinner, men wore jackets and ties. Pre-dinner rituals in...

Crashback Vehicle is a wreck!

Mon, 8 Oct 2001 21:22:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nwinston - ~=~ Holiday toys ~=~

Why is it that toys hyped for the holidays always seem like bad purchases? Is it because the ones which look so flashy on television are too pre-programmed for children to use their own imaginations? Or does my...