Epinions Recent Reviews for telefrog

Reading This Book Is Essential! (one-liner W/O)

Mon, 9 Apr 2001 17:08:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - What is essential is invisible to the eye....

When you allow yourself to be tamed, you run the risk of weeping a little.....

The whole idea for this write-off is to choose a single phrase that impacted you and write a review...

Can You Say WOW? Toys W/O

Mon, 9 Apr 2001 16:52:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - My four-year-old loves bubbles. We have a huge assortment of bubble toys, ranging from simple to just plain stupid. The simple ones are usually the best, and I haven't seen much improvement over what I played with as a child. There are a few...

God VS The Almighty Dollar - And The Winner Is God (Kurt Messick's 500 WO)

Sat, 31 Mar 2001 20:31:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - Father Andrew M Greeley is a Jesuit priest who has written a whole slew of novels ranging from mysteries to romances to science fiction. His views might be a bit surprising to those that think all Catholic priests deal strictly in guilt and punishment...

Culture AND Kitsch

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:12:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - Navy Pier has a long and mostly rocky history. Originally intended for heavy cargo shipping, it failed in that venture and eventually was taken over by the US Navy for use as a training area (G. Bush Sr. trained there, and local divers like to visit the...

Wrinkle Your Mind Around This - L'engle Banned? W/O

Sat, 10 Mar 2001 21:31:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - Until a flood sent it to the great book depository in the sky, a rather battered book held pride of place on my shelf. The cover was almost entirely hidden by duct tape, and the title had been scrawled in permanent marker along the spine by my...

Qool.com: A Safe Way To Fix That Bidding Jones!

Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:02:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - I'll confess - I'm an auction junkie. Since joining the ranks of the self-employed (as an auctioneer, of course!) I've had to tighten my belt a bit, so I had to set myself a strict limit - no more bidding on anything not intended for resale. Ouch! Not...

Four Engines Burning, And Then Some

Mon, 19 Feb 2001 06:40:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - This is one of my favorite "gotta move" CD's. It is just plain fun. These guys are punk like The Clash are punk - they actually have more than a passing acquaintance with melody and harmony and have honest-to-goodness singing and playing ability...

The Most Cuddly Bedtime Seuss

Fri, 16 Feb 2001 07:00:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - My daughter fights sleep like it is an enemy. The sleepier she gets, the more frenetic she becomes. This book has saved many a bedtime from becoming a complete screaming disaster.

Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book starts with a yawn which is somehow...

USPS - Good To Go!

Tue, 13 Feb 2001 19:24:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - My husband and I have been auctioning over the internet for quite some time now, so we have shipped lots of packages. Our preferred method of shipment is USPS Priority Mail. Here's why:

COST

Priority is easily the least expensive method...

Heroes of Might and Magic 3 for Windows: Heroes III Complete - Completely Addictive!

Tue, 13 Feb 2001 00:18:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - Heroes of Might & Magic III Complete includes the original plus the 2 expansion packs. In the game, these are listed as "The Restoration of Erathia",Shadow of Death", and "Armageddon's Blade". The only real differances between the 3 are the campaigns,...

From Good, To Bad, To Horrid!

Thu, 1 Feb 2001 17:31:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - When I first started using Bluelight in November, I thought I had finally found a free ISP service I would be happy with long term. It always connected, the connection and speed were reliable, The navbar was actually useful because it had a portal...

When you're in, you're IN!

Mon, 22 Jan 2001 06:19:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - I'm one of those people that unlimited internet providers hate. When I get online, I'm going to be there for a few hours, and that's at least 2 times a day, every day. What I need most is a stable connection - one that is fairly consistent speed-wise,...

Another G.E.M.

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 06:23:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - I've been an R.E.M. fan since the gitgo, and this song is a good example of why. The lyrics are thought-provoking and are an evocative tribute to an era as well as to Andy Kaufman. To be honest, you would have to be somewhat familiar with Andy...

Sing, Dance, Giggle!

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 16:25:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - This collection of songs and stories is definitely among the best of its kind and one of the few I can listen to without gritting my teeth. At the beginning, Pete Seeger talks a bit about all the music passed down from generation to generation, that...

Auctionwatch.com: A Must For Auction Junkies Of Any Sort!

Fri, 5 Jan 2001 15:28:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - I've been selling on eBay and Yahoo for almost a year now (I buy, too, just not as much) and I've tried several ways to make my life as an auctioneer easier. I started out just listing directly. This was effective but time-consuming. Then I...

Fossils and Other Fun

Wed, 31 May 2000 21:25:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - The Field Museum just seems to get better and better every time I go. When I was small, the exhibits mostly consisted of case after case of labeled artifacts, bones, stuffed animals, minerals, and plant samples. Boy, have things changed! The museum...

Second City? Not!

Wed, 31 May 2000 05:03:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - I grew up here in Chicago, and I have to admit that I've been sappy in love with this place ever since I was old enough to take the bus by myself. There is something for everyone here, whether it is music, clubbing, family oriented, culture,...

eBay: Buying and Selling on ebay - Trash to Cash And Back Again

Mon, 22 May 2000 05:23:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - My husband and I have been ebayers for about 3 months now. We both bid and sell, but the selling is mostly my husband's baby. (He used to deal at fleamarkets, now he works from home). We've found that the site is fairly easy to use, though if you are...

Plenty of Twists, But No Dead Ends

Sat, 20 May 2000 11:43:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - Into the Labyrinth is a haunting collection of melancholy tunes sung in English by Brendan Perry alternated with stirring, sometimes somber, songs sung in whatever language it is that Lisa Gerrard uses (it sounds Middle-Eastern to me, but it doesn't say...

MyPoints.com: Mypoints - Surf For Free Goodies Update

Thu, 18 May 2000 14:28:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - I first joined Mypoints about 3 months ago because I was looking into ways to earn stuff on the web and this one seemed to have the most logical earning/spending system. There are several ways to earn points:

A) Fill out surveys.

Or...

Love art? You'll want to live here!

Mon, 15 May 2000 16:28:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - As a resident of the great city of Chicaga (sic), I am fortunate enough to be able to visit this museum several times a year. I find a new treasure every time I go, partly because they are constantly updating the exhibits, and partly because it is...

Too Cool!

Sat, 13 May 2000 01:27:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - First, sorry this isn't under children's fiction, but this is where I wound up when I tried to add a new book. Hopefully I can correct this later.

Now, on to the review! This is basically a retelling of Hey Diddle Diddle, but with several...

Cute - But not TOO cute!

Tue, 18 Apr 2000 05:42:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - Most kids shows these days are either way too violent or saccharine to the point of gagging. There are a few notable exceptions, mostly on PBS or Nick Jr. Dragon Tales is definitely one of these rarities. It should be too cute - there's plenty of...

Boy's Life - Imagination Takes Flight

Sun, 16 Apr 2000 03:45:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - Not only is this one of McCammon's best novels, this is one of the best I've ever read and is definitely on my Must Read list. Like Bradbury, McCammon manages to completely immerse you in the world of the pre-adolescent, where the commonplace is magical...

Mudworks - A Parent's Rainy Day Friend

Sat, 15 Apr 2000 04:24:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author telefrog - Mudworks is actually written with teachers in mind, but it is an excellent resource for parents. It is chock-full of recipes for just about any kind of modeling material you can imagine. There's something here for children of any age - and adults will...