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May 19, 2016

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Sweet Caroline, ba, ba, baa

You hear Neil Diamond singing the song “Sweet Caroline” and everyone in the audience chimes in with “Ba, Ba, Baa.” Are you at a Neil Diamond concert? Are you at a Denny Diamond Concert in the Drendel Ballroom? Or are you at a Boston Red Sox game in Fenway Park? The answer to all of the above is “yes,” but you also could be at Sweet Caroline’s Crab-n-Que in Hoffman Estates.

Ask an Angel: May 19, 2016

I am the sole caregiver for my mother and I live out of state. She lives alone and her care needs have been minimal until recently. Do you have any suggestions on caring for someone long-distance?

Easy to say “Let them eat cake,” when you never eat at all

Just when I thought it was impossible to be shocked by anything that came out of a politician’s mouth, the bar got raised today. (Or maybe it got lowered. I can’t remember if we’re trying to high jump over the bar, or limbo under it.)

Mother’s Day — Save Your Money

I took a few minutes to research a list of 45 summer releases as we head into the “blockbuster” season. Too much chaff, very little wheat, but there were a couple that looked interesting.

Check These Out: May 5, 2016

For several hours a week, I work at the Huntley Library re-shelving items. During this process, opportunity presents itself for me to peruse materials I’d not see while looking on my own. Very often I say to myself, oh, that looks interesting … and then I keep it or jot down the info. I’ll share …

A Healthier You summer program – Part I

Last November when I left for Florida, and also taking a break from writing my columns, I told you, my readers, I would let you know about future Healthier You classes. Summer is about here and I have decided to show the entire documentary series on “The Truth About Cancer; A Global Quest.”

Ask an Angel: May 5, 2016

My husband and I need to put a power of attorney in place. What are some important considerations to know about as we do this?

Spring into fresh plant options

We have a new crab tree in our yard. The crisp, bright white flowers have brought me immense joy the past few days. Instead of looking down onto the floor that needs to be swept, I look out of the kitchen window and smile.

Pet Safe Screen

I’m asking where to find pet resistant screen to repair my patio screen door because my puppy has jumped on it and made holes in the screening. The door is 8 feet tall and I have had a problem in searching for the screen.

Cinco de Mago

As the Dining Duo, we have a responsibility to the good citizens of Del Webb to ensure that our articles are in sync with current celebrations. Keeping that in mind, we realized that Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner.

On Fleck: An interview with a flower photographer

It seems that our Midwest seasons our fleeting. Bright red tulip flowers lift our spirits in the spring but are gone by summer. Gorgeous lilac flowers are prevalent in May by July the lilac shrubs drift into the background. The breathtaking orange tones on sugar maple leaves embody the spirit of fall and quietly drop with winter.

Hear ye, hear ye … dinner is served

As you drive down Northwest Highway in Crystal Lake you see what seems to be an impregnable castle. Visions of damsels in distress, and the age of chivalry with jousting knights comes to mind. What could this be?

Check These Out: April 21, 2016

This is a book I went looking for after a fascinating LLL presentation at Prairie Lodge. The topic was Huntley dairy farm history. One of the 3 speakers is also author of a book on Huntley history, and the pictures in her fine presentation were only a portion of the many in her book.

The Jungle Book – another Disney slam dunk

The strength of the wolf is the pack; the strength of the pack is the wolf. Words not to be forgotten.

Mulch volcanoes are killing trees

Spring is finally here and it is time to start preparing the yard for summer. Putting mulch around trees and shrubs is one of the first chores that needs to be done.

Never been here before, but it’s nice to see it all again

When I was younger, I often experienced feelings of déjà vu, but it’s been a long time since it’s happened to me.

Ask an Angel: April 21, 2016

I am my mother’s caregiver and up until recently things have been going well. She has dementia. Recently, I have been unable to sleep through the night because she gets up and wanders throughout the house.

Why stop at Florida… when the Bahamas are so close!

Time for a few warm thoughts. Many neighbors have fled the confines of Del Webb to the warmer clines of Florida, Texas, Arizona, or other locations while we are shivering, shoveling, and wrapping ourselves up to stay warm. Even with warm(er) weather approaching, getting some sunshine is always a good thing. Okay, so where would be a convenient tropical location with blue skies, warm waters, and oh, somewhere reasonably close? How about the Bahamas?

Batman v Superman — an exhausting ride

There are 170 million reasons to see this movie. That number equals the gross receipts for the opening weekend of this super hero adventure.

Hey, America, what part of ersatz don’t you understand?

I came down with a cold this week, the kind of epic head-pounding, nose-geysering, throat-blazing, lung-honking cold that could cause a guy to get exiled from a shopping mall — or maybe even an emergency room. A lesser man might have buckled, but not me.

Ready, Set, Spring

Last night my daughter Mary and I went to see the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2”. This was a much anticipated mother-daughter outing. The movie was about the importance of family, with the underlying theme of an 18-year-old daughter choosing a college and moving away from her family. It is a story that has been playing out in our home this winter. Mary has chosen a college that will take her 620 miles from family but will bring her much closer to determining her unique calling in life.

It’s hot in heaven

We recently received a letter from one of our loyal readers inquiring if we knew of a restaurant that served authentic Red Beans and Rice. After an exhausting search, we stumbled upon a little bit of the bayou in Naperville called Heaven on Seven. Nancy and I checked out their menu online and decided to travel down south to give them the once over.

Ask an Angel: April 7, 2016

I have been the primary caregiver for my mother for the past five years. She recently passed away and I am feeling overwhelmed with grief, but also feel lost as a person.

Check These Out: April 7, 2016

My shelving cart had three books with “rain” in the title and/or pictured on the cover; reason enough to examine them more closely. I realized that I’d read one of them already and given it high marks for an intriguing plot with good writing. Author Deb Caletti says the idea came to her one morning when she overslept and woke to wonder if her husband was still home.

Ask the Woodchucks: Woodchucks furniture repair day

Each year the Woodchucks hold two furniture repair days for residents. One is in April and one is in October. Thirty to forty Woodchucks are available in the shop on these days to repair loose chairs, broken tables, broken picture frames, and other wooden items needing repair.

A perfect pizza and pastaria place

One night our phone rang and our friends Tom and Linda said they just dined at a restaurant we recently reviewed. This reminded them that we haven’t seen each other for a while and suggested we get together.