© 1999-2008 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-pestyside Recent reviews written by member pestyside en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_447224974980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Somewhere out in far west Texas the land and the people change, the land reaches for the sky and the people become part of the wind, sun, and soil. You're not certain whether this is west Texas or New Mexico although the map shows you're in Texas. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~447224974980 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:21:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_447224974980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_447009296004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - "The sky is quiet. The yard is quiet. The creek is quietly gurgling. The rising sun turns the sky from black to gray to pink to blue." The day begins, the book begins, and bird watching begins in someone's back yard. A book illustrated by... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~447009296004 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 01:40:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_447009296004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446777233028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Grownups have board books although not too many. Some board book designs cleverly represent the book's subject; in this case a huge hamburger on the front and back. Best Burgers has 47 pages and 40 burger recipes, all perfect for outdoor grilling... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446777233028 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 21:02:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446777233028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446619094660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Magical charm is the heart of John McGranaghan's book, Saturn for My Birthday, but the charm comes from Wendy Edelson's illustrations as well as the author's delightful birthday story. Everyone is happy including the multiple pets and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446619094660 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:26:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446619094660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446428843652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Small fruits and seeds become most plentiful in early fall, which is a good thing since that's when many birds take to the sky to begin their annual migrations. It's amazing how purple fruits begin to ripen in early fall in the north and continue... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446428843652 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:46:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446428843652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446331719300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - In Barbara Kingsolver's world the seasons are defined not by the movement of the moon or sun, but by the activity in the garden and kitchen. This investigative look into the possibility of living within her foodshed turned into an exploration her... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446331719300 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:07:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446331719300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446130261636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Books challenged by parents or organizations often surprise well-read adults and in reviewing the lists this year I looked deeper. Why is always one of the biggest questions when you notice a book you've shared in numerous classes. One such book has been... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446130261636 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:34:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446130261636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445876113028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - When your dog is on a lot of medication you might consider food formulated for sensitive stomachs just to be safe. Our dogs have been enjoying home cooking for the past few weeks-the moist food is basically being used to entice a pill taker to swallow... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445876113028 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:38:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445876113028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445569797764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Author/illustrator David McPhail is a man who possibly does not fully realize the extent of his influence. Perhaps he writes more for himself just as Mole plays music for himself. Perhaps, also like Mole, he wonders what would happen if his books... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445569797764 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:59:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445569797764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445303000708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - How do you give a dog a reward or how do you give a dog a pill? Three Dog Bakery has provided me with a solution to both. Fetch, bring the paper, good dog, here. We don't dish out treats in this household without first working for it. I've learned... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445303000708 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:52:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445303000708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445134638724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Late September and early October ushers in a flurry of garden activity regardless of where you live. In the northern half of the country we're cleaning remnants of the summer, harvesting pumpkins and squash, and pruning some woody shrubs. In the southern... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445134638724 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:55:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445134638724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445084110468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - What can you say about a book that honors maturity, wisdom, patience, endurance, and a lot of grey, especially when the honoree is an aged dog. Dog people (like me, like you) know that each stage in their lives is special. Puppyhood, so full of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445084110468 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:39:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445084110468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444968111748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - History doesn't normally float my boat, unless it's natural history. However visionaries who take innovation and technology to the next level and create bridges for others to follow do get my attention. When they have grand dreams that benefit society,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444968111748 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:27:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444968111748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444883177092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Who is that knocking at my front door? It's that crazy woman who is spreading calories and cookies, but we love them so let's open the door anyway. While showing my house I found myself baking cookies, first cookies from mixes for potential buyers, but... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444883177092 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:42:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444883177092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444562116228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - What would you do if you knew you were going to die within the next few months? You could make a list of all the people you hoped to meet in heaven. You might make a list of financial responsibilities to complete but if you were fortunate, and still had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444562116228 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:40:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444562116228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443503840900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Families come in different sizes and shapes. Some of us grew up with one or two siblings, a few of us with none, but some came from really large families. My best childhood friend had 12 in her family-there was always something fun taking place and each... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443503840900 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:35:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443503840900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444435893892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Two dogs in east central Illinois claim their human is the absolute best in the entire world. Unknown to those dogs is that their human has a cookbook to thank, Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way. She discovered the Chickey Pug Pie as well as... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444435893892 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:27:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444435893892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444302003844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Lunch at home yesterday wasn't going to be leftovers, melon, or any of my normal meals-it was something from the freezer and the choice did not disappoint. Actually, when combined with a small bowl of cantaloupe, the Panini Chicken Tuscan turned... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444302003844 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:27:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444302003844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444237581956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - The road into museum employment and through a museum profession varies and each route is unique in the purest sense of the definition. If you're fresh from college with a desire to work in a museum the opening may be as daunting as any labyrinth. Which... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444237581956 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 21:50:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444237581956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444207959684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Breakfast is served 24/7 and that means pancakes and waffles, omelets, eggs anyway, breakfast burritos/tacos, and even breakfast sandwiches. Throw a little fruit along with it and that meal becomes a somewhat more balanced and it becomes quick. Everyone... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444207959684 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:49:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444207959684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444093009540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Most dogs love to travel and explore new places, hike, find new scents, and just get away from their routines. Mine went on a short road trip yesterday to a new place and they were obviously thrilled. The older dog, who really loves traveling, stood and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444093009540 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 15:01:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444093009540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444026490500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Three to six year olds are natural scientists and anyone who teaches this age need not be told. Early childhood science specialists have made this statement for years; curiosity might be greatest at these ages than at any other time in a person's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444026490500 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 23:43:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444026490500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443808517764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - There are many universes and many earths running parallel to each other and in Lyra Belacqua's world only a few knew that "dust" connected them. As young children are disappearing, and the gobblers are suspected, young Lyra finds herself on a dangerous... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443808517764 Fri, 5 Sep 2008 22:45:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443808517764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443655425668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Webkinz has Labrador Retrievers! Some people collect spoons, plates, stamps, coins, birdhouses, elephants, Webkinz, and all manner of special interest paraphernalia. Anyone who knows me will not be surprised to learn I have a tiny collection of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443655425668 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:10:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443655425668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443565510276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pestyside - Mo knows. He says "there's a point where pleasure and pain intersect. A doorway to a new dimension of sensual euphoria. Where fire both burns and soothes. Where heat engulfs every neuron within you. Once the line is crossed, once the bottle is opened,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443565510276 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:52:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443565510276?linkin_id=8003929