Craig L

I'm trying to make some (or at least one) as an activity for kids -- but not too easy -- and everything I come up with is very sparse. I've even tried some software but with each one I try, I have to enter an endless batch of words and then it comes up with the same kind of large but sparsely used grid. Is there a method or technique -- or even software, if it is cheap -- that can help me make a GOOD puzzle?

I just watched Smiley's People, having gotten it for xmas. Re-watched Spy Who Came In From the Cold and Tinker, Tailor just to get ready for SP. Looking for more great stuff in this same vein.

It's out of range of the wireless router in the house. I've got electricity out there but no phone line.

Personally, I lost count. I am using Sauza tequila and Margaritaville mix. Do you use a mix or make 'em from scratch? If a mix, which one do you like best?

One-word answers get thumbs down.

Can you get potable wine in a box? Or is it really that bad? I want to enjoy a little wine every day, but I can't afford to.

What's the cheapest wine that is not awful?

If so, give me a good website. I really want to try some Sotol and you can't get it around here.

Is the stuff any good? Which is the best? Are there other similar services out there that are better? What quality (size/resolution) does my artwork have to be too look good on their shirts and other goods?

I really liked Snow Crash. Diamond Age was good, but not as good. I haven't read anything he's written since. Is any of it worthwhile?

So, people bought houses in and around my neighborhood, made some quickie superficial "fixes" and put 'em back on the market. Months later they're still for sale. I have to laugh... or should I feel sorry for them?

So many of the cons choose the angry expression for their avatars, if they bother to make an avatar. Are y'all really so miserable?

And, if NYR somehow make it into the playoffs, how quickly will they exit?

I'd never seen a pic of Ira Glass until This American Life got on Showtime. He doesn't look at all like I expected him to. Neither did Garrison Keillor, Michael Feldman, Peter Sagal or anyone else on NPR. Is it just me? Is it just NPR?

I've tried AT&T and Vtech, both were terrible, and I can't afford trial and error anymore. These are going on eBay, but what should I get to replace them? How about Panasonic?