Epinions Recent Reviews for tesserae

Fabulous!

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 19:08:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I was given the Swimp3 as an early Christmas present by my in-laws, who knew that my daily mile swim had become monotonous. I did some research and discovered that this was the best reviewed underwater mp3 player, so this was the one I asked for...

Different. Is. Good.

Mon, 21 Oct 2002 03:17:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - Some people think that whenever a company has a good thing going, they should stick with it. They suggest keeping everything the same, from the award-winning format that works, and that straying from format is bad, it makes the movie a bunch of...

round & round

Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:50:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - My 3 year old daughter just started special education preschool and in celebration I bought her a Blue's Clues backpack, a waterproof permanent marker for putting her name in her things, and the Fisher Price Little People school bus.

I...

Drinking Vodka in AA

Thu, 21 Sep 2000 19:48:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I bought my first issue of 'O' (Oprah's Magazine) this week.

My first reaction? It's incredibly well-produced. Full of cutting edge design, full colour photos, and catchy titles, it's the kind of magazine I love to look at. Eye candy,...

Homegrocer Online Store: shop til you drop (and only lift a finger)

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 08:30:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - When Home Grocer first came to our area, I was skeptical.

I'm a tactile person; I like to go to the store and squint under the bright lights, feel the firmness of my avocado, smell the perfumes of the people who walk past me. I am also,...

Painting a Studebaker with a small brush

Sun, 13 Aug 2000 02:46:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - [disclaimer: this is a review of the San Diego Children's Museum. All information was true of the exhibits/schedule in August, 2000. I don't know how often (or if) the exhibits change, so your mileage may vary. Please call the museum to check for...

typically atypical. Yes, really!

Mon, 24 Jul 2000 18:55:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I am a big girl.

There I've said it. No more hiding behind the screen pretending to be slim and svelte, no more partial glimpses and orchestrated photographs; the truth is out: I am not a size 4.

I worked at a Lane Bryant...

Top of the Market is a top-notch place

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 00:08:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae -

My grandmother in law turned 90 at the beginning of July. To celebrate this impressive milestone, she threw 2 big parties. The first, an intimate family affair was a formal dinner at an esteemed San Diego restaurant; the second was a thrilling...

An open Letter to Taco Bell

Thu, 15 Jun 2000 21:31:00 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - (Note: I actually sent this letter to Taco Bell headquarters. It isn't the style of my usual reviews for this reason.)

To whom it may concern at Taco Bell Headquarters:

It is a very difficult thing to write this letter.
...

Absolutely the Best!!

Wed, 7 Jun 2000 19:05:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - When I was pregnant, I was nervous and excited and happy. I was certain that I was about to embark on the biggest adventure of my life. I had a glow, certainly, but lurking underneath my brightness was a squeamish disconcerted green -- I was absolutely...

A Great Idea!

Tue, 6 Jun 2000 16:18:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I love PayPal!

Up until a month ago, I had successfully avoided the online auction hype. I was happy with my occasional meanderings through my neighbourhood, searching for good deals at lousy garage sales. But then, one lazy afternoon...

Fantastic!

Mon, 22 May 2000 19:41:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - We love Fuddruckers

Though the name is a bit difficult to pronounce (properly), and I wouldn't say it 5 times fast around my toddler, this restaurant has excellent food, a fun and festive atmosphere, and is a great experience for our...

A poorly Told Story

Tue, 16 May 2000 01:46:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I just finished reading the first five books of this series (Left Behind through Assassins), and I'm reeling with both the alternative, futuristic portrayal of life in the tribulation and the overall storyline. I spent a few weeks reading...

Beverly Hills 90210: Money can't buy happiness

Thu, 11 May 2000 17:43:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I am a devoted 90210 fan, and usually ashamed to admit it.

I think there was a period of time where watching Beverly Hills 90210 made you hip and happening. It was new and fresh and popular; something that all the teens and college kids...

Our Favourite Purchase!

Mon, 1 May 2000 22:07:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - We love this fridge!

When my husband and I moved from a one bedroom apartment in San Diego to a large two bedroom apartment in Orange County, we were appalled to discover that once we left the San Diego county line, apartments...

cheap, tasty, American - Mexican food

Sat, 29 Apr 2000 19:22:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I live in southern California, the home of the best mexican food on earth.

My favourite places to buy this great southern Californian mexican food are the little hole-in-the-walls : unrated stands and shacks with names like...

This thing saved our marriage

Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:31:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - Having a baby is extremely difficult on a marriage ...

Nobody ever really talks about that, but it's true. All of a sudden a couple is thrown into a trinity, and the newest third member demands instant attention and immediate reaction...

weaving a self out of barbed wire and blood

Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:33:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - This book describes the evolution of a girl named Nina.

Nina is a young girl who is (unwillingly) a member of the Church of Fire & Brimstone -- a strict religious sect that doesn't allow smoking, drinking, the cutting of hair, wearing...

again, again!

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 23:30:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - [Editorial Note: The teletubbies never cease to be contraversial. I am regularly amazed at the variety of epinions regarding them, and the depth to which they drive perfectly sane, normal people to spitting, spluttering protests and over-reactionary...

not as cool as veggie tales

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 14:08:31 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - Background Information:

I attended Christian Heritage College from 1986-1989, and was an English major, with a minor in Bible. I lived off campus. All of my thoughts are based on my experience at this college during those years. I...

fun for everybody

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:06:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - We love our talkabouts

I originally bought these as a Y2K christmas gift for my gadget husband. I thought that if the end of the world actually happened, we'd certainly need them, and that if the world didn't end, they'd be fun to have...

3 times a lady

Thu, 30 Mar 2000 13:07:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I have just finished this novel for the 3rd time. It was only through this last reading, that I discovered what a great novel it really is.

This book is long. It's long and it's convoluted and complicated. There are a handful of...

Come and Play!!!

Wed, 29 Mar 2000 19:13:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - Sesame Street is the quintessential example of perfect children's programming - or in street venacular, "Sesame Street is da bomb!"

Yes, I am one of those thirty-something year olds who carries a small torch of special...

believe in yourself - that's the place to start!

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:56:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - Arthur is yet another quality television show from Public Broadcasting Services, and ongoing evidence of why my daughter watches this station religiously.

Arthur is an aardvark living in a land of animal folk. His teacher (Mr. Ratburn) is a...

Qualcomm Eudora: Eudora rocks my world

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:38:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tesserae - I love Eudora.

Several years ago, when I first discovered the internet, I was addicted to my shell account and to (ahem) Pine. My husband brought home this wonderful thing called Eudora Lite and said "honey, this is a really great...