http://www.viewpoints.com/reviews_by_friends/clopara Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:04:29 GMT Reviews by Friends of clopara http://www.viewpoints.com/Cats-101-review-717c1 <p> I have a cat named Que Sera.  She is about a year old.  She is a love.  I also collect cats.  Cat figurines, glasswear, knick-knacks etc.  I think this qualifies me as a cat lover.  I just think they are so pretty.  So funny and mysterious.  Since I work ful time and Que Sera is often left alone, I switch on a TV to the Animal Planet and turn the volume down on my way out the door.  I don't think the cat watches this, mind you, but I feel better thinking I left her with entertainment.</p> <p> One evening when I came home, I sat petting Que Sera while absently watching whatever show that was on Animal Planet at that time.  I saw a commercial for a show called Cats: 101.  It said it was a new series about cat breeds, their origins, habits, health and how well they would work in certain families.  I immediately set up a series recording for the show and then turned the channel and went to take a shower.</p> <p> The first episode of Cats: 101 I caught was about three different cat breeds. ...</p>... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:04:29 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Cats-101-review-717c1 NattScatt 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Paula-Deen-Baked-Goods-Original-Gooey-Butter-Cake-review-727b0 <p> I never thought I'd see the day when a piece of cake would make my eyes roll.  Well not only did I see the day(s), I'm looking forward to seeing more and more, and more of the same.  I'm normally not a cake eater.  I'd much rather have a nice juicy steak or a mound of pasta with homemade sauce.  Ever since I discovered Original Gooey Butter Cake from Paula Deen Baked goods, I can no longer say " I don't care much for cake." </p> <p> Original Gooey Butter Cake is everything I would expect from Paula Deen, also known as the Butter Queen.  The package says it is a sweet yellow cake crust with melt -in your-mouth cream cheese filling, but to me it brings back memories of my childhood.  Without dating myself too much, does anyone remember when "penny candy" was actually a penny?  There were Mary Janes and Squirrel Nut Zippers, among others.  And there were also little candies that melted in your mouth that had brown and white wrappers with pictures of cows on them.  Well those "cow" candies...</p>... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:01:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Paula-Deen-Baked-Goods-Original-Gooey-Butter-Cake-review-727b0 NattScatt 4