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July 14, 2016

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What’s a mom to do when the channel-changer is way over there?

Let’s face it, we’ll never make America great again until our politically correct legal system stops harassing good parents.

I speak, of course, about the McHenry County woman who was charged with a misdemeanor and forced to plead guilty of endangering the life of her children, just because she fired a pistol shot into the TV where the kids were watching a music video.

Air Conditioner Maintenance

The air conditioner unit on the outside of your house with the large fan pointing upward is called the condenser unit. It contains the compressor and the condenser heat exchanger. The condenser is like the radiator in your car. It has tubes that wrap around all four sides of the box.

Ask an Angel: June 30, 2016

I seem to be overwhelmed with worry, especially in today’s world. There is so much going on! How do I fight these feelings of worry? I don’t think I’m alone on this!

Independence Day: Resurgence – a huge disappointment

Yes, this was not only a huge disappointment, but it was also almost alarming how bad this movie was.

Headline: “Wok” on the “fire” side

We were in Hoffman Estates shopping at Mariano’s, aka The Dining Duo’s “Disneyland,” one late Saturday afternoon and decided to have dinner out that way. Jim was craving Asian cuisine, so I suggested, how about that restaurant in the South Barrington Arboretum that is across from the Mago Grill called Wok ‘n Fire? So we “wok”ed on the wild side and gave it a try.

Dealing with those wascally wabbits, Part 1

We all have our routines. They keep us on task and help us to remember to do certain things each day. Most routines are helpful, but some can be counterproductive. Unfortunately, rabbits have routines also.

It’s simple human nature to be so complicated

Nothing could be more simple. Which is exactly why it’s so complicated. After all, what could be more simple than the decision to save a little boy’s life?

Ask the Woodchucks: June 16, 2016

Like many SC houses, our N-7 home features hardwood flooring. Three or four gaps (about one-quarter to one-half inch each) have appeared between hardwood flooring strips. Why is this happening? How can I close the gaps?

An interview with Mark Dwyer, Part 2

What types of plantings occur at the gardens annually?

Ask an Angel: June 16, 2016

During a recent visit with mom, I was alarmed to find weeks’ old food in the fridge. I am afraid she can get sick from these foods if she isn’t aware of the danger that exists. How can I help her realize she has to throw old food away?

Check These Out: June 16, 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 some with you that pique my interest.

Now You See Me 2 – I wish I hadn’t

This is a sequel to the original “Now You See Me” released in June of 2013. I saw that film and here is a brief summary of the review I wrote at the time, with an entertainment rating of half a star:

Mimi “Lumes” over breakfast

When Nancy opened up some mail, out popped a handy dandy 10% off coupon for Lumes Pancake House in Algonquin. Yes, we know our last article was about a pancake house. This is a new restaurant in the old Mimi’s Cafe building.

Just another day at the office — for an angel

I wanted to buy Patty a little something to remember us by, but when I turned around, she was gone.

An interview with Mark Dwyer, part 1

The American Horticultural Society has recognized the Rotary Botanical Gardens, located in Janesville Wisconsin as one of the best botanic gardens in the Midwest. This winter I had the opportunity to attend a seminar given by Mark Dwyer, Director of Horticulture for the Rotary Botanical Gardens.

Not Your Mother’s Pancakes

We could review a typical breakfast joint, but we are sure you would fall fast asleep before you finished reading the article. In an attempt to shake things up a bit, we traveled to Crystal Lake to try Richard Walker’s Pancake House.

Check These Out: June 2, 2016

Today found me in the Biography section which, by the way, is enormous. Because early June will bring a Kenny Rogers personality/tribute band to Sun City, I thought I’d check out his 2012 memoir to see if I can gain a bit of insight to some of his songs.

X-MEN Apocalypse, you got that right

This is the eighth in a series of films about the X-Men. The original was released in the year 2000, and every twelve to twenty four months another one comes out. The next one is scheduled for 2017. I admit I’d not seen any of them until now, although I’ve seen plenty of trailers and snippets on TV.

Ask an Angel: June 2, 2016

I have to admit I have been questioning my driving ability. While I can’t fathom the thought of giving it up totally, I’ve made some steps to limit my driving. I don’t drive at night, for example.

Garbage Disposal Problem

Last week my garbage disposer stopped chopping. It just buzzed. Now it doesn’t make any noise. Do I need to replace it?

Sometimes the best way to honor the vote is to sink it

Democracy can be frustrating — especially when you hold a free election, expecting the citizenry to vote according to their time-honored conservative principles, but they instead cast a landslide of cartoonishly absurd ballots.

Check These Out: May 19, 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 some with you that pique my interest.

Summer program – Part 2

This summer features a 9-week video series “A Global Quest” The Truth About Cancer

Ask the Woodchucks: May 19, 2016

Our house was built in 1999 or 2000. The center bay window gas leaked out and condensation is inside. Can we find out who made the windows so I can buy a replacement? This is a Del Webb house. The garage door has windows. The two side windows of the bay are good. The inside frame opening is 46 ¾” wide by 70 ¾” high.

Money Monster – a technical glitch?

I reluctantly gave this movie 2.5 stars based on an exciting, well-acted and unpredictable story line. It should be at least a 3-star film, but alas, the profanity was so prevalent I almost walked out.

Picking the best plant combinations this summer

We all seem to have tricks to help us remember things. “Lefty Lucy, Right Tighty’ pops into my mind each and every time I am using a screwdriver. My kids have all done really well on their eighth grade constitution test simply because they know the words to the School House Rock songs.