Reviews by gosner

gosner says "pastoral pizzazz" about minister's stole

gosner — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:50:35 GMT

Molly Carlson's stoles will add a focal visual element to your pastor's garb. — If you are looking for a great gift for that special pastor, here's a suggestion: check out http://www.carlsonarts.com/GA05/. Molly makes stoles that are artistic creations in fabric. — A perfect gift for an ordination, christmas, anniversary, or other occasion. — They come in a vast variety of styles, suitable to specific seasons of the church or even specific Bible passages. — Browse her site, you'll be sure to find somthing that takes your breath away. —...

gosner says "completely trustworthy" about Walker's Automotive - modesto, CA

gosner — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:02:39 GMT

I have been taking my cars to Walkers for many years and have had many good experiences of excellent customer service. — Randy, Marty, Keith and the crew know cars inside out and are completely dependable. They won't promise what they can't deliver, but they deliver a lot. — On the rare occasions when I have had to take the car back because something was not done just right, they have always made it right with no question and without making me feel like a dummy. — Even if you are just in for an oil change, you can be sure that your car will be examined carefully. If another service is due, or something is work out, you will get a recommendation, and I have learned to trust the recommendations--I've never felt that they would try to sell me an unneeded service. — Try Walker's, you'll like it. —...

gosner says "dark shadows under shimmering sounds" about Tracy Grammer - BOOK OF SPARROWS

gosner — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:52:05 GMT

Tracy Grammer has a winner with her recent EP "Book of Sparrows". I listened to the third cut, The Waking Hour, over and over on a recent trip--get to the end and hit < back to the start of the cut. Written by David Francy, it is a little gem of heartbreakingly beautiful imagely and metaphor--appropriate to a song of heartbreak. — You can read more about Tracy and her music at her website, http://www.tracygrammer.com, or listen to samples at http://cdbaby.com/cd/grammertracy — "I wake to the radio morning news, just as the day is dawning, — and I watch from the window as a passing cloud dulls a hopeful morning..." — Seven cuts, two songs by the late, great Dave Carter. — Buy, listen, enjoy. —...

gosner says "a jazz legend's role in the legend of jazz" about Monk's Music

gosner — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:31:11 GMT

Monk's Music: Thelonious Monk and Jazz History in the Making is a rewarding read if you are interested in jazz, its history and development, or Monk, his music and influence on the genre. — — — Well researched and referenced, but not so "scholarly" that it's impenetrable, Monk's Music will draw you in to the life and music of this jazz legend, and his influence on the development of jazz. — — — Highly recommended. — — — The author's website is at the University of Illinois, there's a bio here: http://www.music.uiuc.edu/facultyBio.php?id=80 — — —...

gosner says "you have Newcastle on draft?!!!!" about Newcastle Brown Ale

gosner — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:13:09 GMT

Newcastle is way up on my list, if I can get it in draft. Bottled Newcastle is disappointing--not actually bad, but just not exciting like a draft. A draft is creamylicious. — Not a real hoppy beer, so it's not too bitter. A little sweetness, and just dark enough to have some complexity of flavor without feeling like you have to chew it! —...

gosner says "cheap, lbut you get what you pay for." about Charles Shaw (2 Buck Chuck) , 2006

gosner — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:08:03 GMT

Two buck Chuck--made possible by the great grape glut. Yes, you can get a (usually) palatable bottle for $2. And I've had worse for several dollars more. But you can get a much nicer wine that you will enjoy for it's flavor, not just for it's cheapness, for just a little more cost. — —...