http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/Clementine Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:01:27 GMT Reviews by Clementine http://www.viewpoints.com/Marie-Antoinette--149734-review-a9315 With all the renewed interest in Marie Antoinette since the movie, you really should read Antonia Fraser's book, Marie Antoinette: The Journey.  It gives such insight into how the terrible situation happened.  A lot of it was not her fault.  — — The French system of rewarding and supporting the royal family and other aristocracy was at the base of the fall of the royal couple.  Too many people felt were too entitled too much.  Does this entitlement sound familar in our society? — — The book is an wonderful adventure for anyone who enjoys historical novels.  You get such a sense of being in the period and a lot of the nonsence you thought you knew about her is swept away. —... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:01:27 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Marie-Antoinette--149734-review-a9315 Clementine 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hitlers-Neice-review-99f21 This is not a new book but it an interesting read.  Hitler is on his rise to power and it is told through the eyes of his half sister's daughter.  He slowly takes over his neice's life as it becomes useful to him.  I won't spoil the end but it a wonderful historical... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:47:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hitlers-Neice-review-99f21 Clementine 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Viactiv-Calcium-Soft-Chews-review-11991 I know it sounds silly but I often am too tired or too lazy to take my vitamins.  But, I never forget my calcium.  I keep the chocolate Viactiv chews in a pretty dish in my bathroom and I love to take them three times a day. — — They are a chocolate treat and I am taking care of my bones.  It is just one thing that takes care of itself as opposed to those fish oil caplets that I remember about one a week. — — You have a lot going on.  Scratch one thing off your have to list by using Viativ and making it a want to. —... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:41:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Viactiv-Calcium-Soft-Chews-review-11991 Clementine 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Intuit-TurboTax-Deluxe-2007-review-8d8c2 You can't do better and not just for the money.  I got a good prize at Costco but even if I had paid double, it is a great problem.  — — Even if you do other people's returns, it does the job.  No point in buying a fancier program unless you are in the business big time. — — If you are doing your own return and other friends and family, it handles everything like a pro. —... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:45:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Intuit-TurboTax-Deluxe-2007-review-8d8c2 Clementine 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Elizabeth-Gilbert-Eat-Pray-Love%3A-One-Womans-Search-for-Everything-Across-Italy-India-And-Indonesia-Books-review-de3d9 — I have always been a little skeptical about the whole meditation thing.  When I meet people who mediate, I suspected they were a little flakey.  Well no more.  I borrowed the book and could not put it down.  Her experience during her trip to India made me want to know more.  I definitely would consider taking a class in mediation now.  It opened my mind to new possibilities.  However, despite all her eating in Italy, I still don;t like pasta.  I am French food all the way. —... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:52:07 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Elizabeth-Gilbert-Eat-Pray-Love%3A-One-Womans-Search-for-Everything-Across-Italy-India-And-Indonesia-Books-review-de3d9 Clementine 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Avon-Today-review-0a280 Who knew that Avon would produce as nice a fragrance as I have used in a long time.  Not overpowering; not over-the-top in any way.  What a surprise to get a product you will love at a good price.  You can wear it daily and just enjoy. And no, I don't sell... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:43:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Avon-Today-review-0a280 Clementine 4