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June 16, 2016

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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.

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.