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June 18, 2015

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The way it should have been is just the way it was

Even if you’re not a fan of soccer—or of women’s sports in general—now that the Women’s World Cup is in the news again there’s no avoiding memories of that iconic photo of US soccer star Brandi Chastain on her knees, fists clenched, arms raised, mouth open in a joyous roar of celebration after scoring the winning penalty kick against China to capture the cup on July 10, 1999, in front of more than 90,000 stadium fans, and perhaps a billion more worldwide.

Traveling sideways through Lisbon, there’s no other way

The winds of Gitche Gumee definitely paid us a visit this winter and brought along some of the white stuff but that has ended, and while summer is soon approaching, it’s now the “shoulder” season for travel.

Does your house have curb appeal?

When I was a little girl, Friday nights were spent going out to dinner. We frequently went to Number 10 Downing Street in Dundee. I didn’t understand where its name originated, but I did thoroughly enjoy eating the free popcorn and watching them cook our food through the large glass windows that looked into the kitchen.

Ask the Woodchucks: June 4, 2015

Every year I visit the consumer showcase, looking for ideas for this column, and this year was no different. Larry Bernstein of Larry’s Home Maintenance showed me a new device to prevent kick-in attacks, where burglars either kick the front door in or wedge it open with a crow bar.

So long, Cuervo, it’s been good to know you

I guess you could call me a “commitment” kind of guy. Married to the same woman for 46 years and counting. Driving the same car since 2002. And don’t even ask about that old-school archive of ancient garments that is my underwear drawer.

Foods we should avoid

Most of us know that the Government Pyramid is a guide to how we should eat. It includes fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, dairy, and grains. But what the guide does not tell us is which foods are healthy and which ones make the body toxic.

Homemade Italian cuisine

Welcome to the home of Giacomo and Anna Maria Zito. Along with their daughter Amanda, they have owned this house in Des Plaines since 1998 and have transformed it into Giacomo’s Ristorante Italiano.

My list of the best ever

You’ve been banished to a beautiful tropical island for the duration. Among the belongings you are allowed to bring is a DVD player and ten movies. Since there is no satellite receiver on this island, you’re stuck watching these films over and over. Which ten would you pick? Here are my selections.

Ask an Angel: June 4, 2015

It’s not safe for my mom to live alone any longer. I am her primary caregiver and I have seen her change over the past few months, with numerous falls in her home. I am considering assisted living for her, but don’t know where to begin. What should I be looking for?

Don’t just be a gardener, be an investigator, too

The harbingers of spring include forsythia, daffodils, and the sounds of birds. The sunny days and warmer temperatures allow us to be outside more. While outside, you might notice some plants that look concerning.

A Balanced Meal

It’s been a long, long, time since any of us have been in school. However, if you go to Jiang’s Mongolian Grill which is a “do it yourself restaurant” in the Algonquin Commons, there are a few things you must learn first.

This film won’t steer audiences ‘far from the madding crowd’

Based on Thomas Hardy’s renowned novel, the British drama “Far From the Maddening Crowd” focuses on Bathsheba Everdene, a beautiful young woman who inherits a picturesque farm from her Uncle.

Ask the Woodchucks: May 21, 2015

We moved to Sun City three months ago. Our house has an electrostatic filter on the furnace. How do we clean it and how often?

Healthier You combination class and support group

For the past 7 years, I have been teaching a four-week class in June, repeating the same material July and August. This year I would like to try something different.

Ask an Angel: May 21, 2015

I miss doing some of the gardening I used to do when I lived in my own home. I can’t move like I used to, but I don’t want to give up working in the garden. Any suggestions?

There’s nothing cheesy about my crossword quirk

They say that doing mental problems like crossword puzzles can help keep an aging brain from turning to cheese—or at least it can slow down the process and keep the brain gouda-like instead of being completely limburgered before its time.

That’s why the lady is a champ

A couple weeks ago, I decided to do what pretty much all the rest of America was doing: I watched the Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce Jenner.

Fruits and vegetables loaded with pesticides

When it comes to shopping for produce, shoppers don’t take time to consider the many pesticides that are sprayed on the produce.

Wanna get lucky?

Looking for an entertaining evening? Look no further than your Sun Day newspaper. A perfect scenario would be as follows.

Ask an Angel: May 7, 2015

Q. My husband has fallen several times now while out for a walk. He was clearly shook up! Thankfully, he didn’t break any bones, but I am so nervous now. I am thrilled he is exercising, but every time he goes out, I am a wreck. Do you have any suggestions to help keep him safe and me sane?

Color up your garden

Flowers just make the world seem like a better place. Although, most of us don’t plant the quantity of annual flowers that we used to, we still like to brighten up a few areas outside.

Avengers: Age of Ultron – take your smartphone

I should have sensed something foreboding as the trailers began.

Ask the Woodchucks: May 7, 2015

I got involved in a discussion the other day about reversing the direction of the ceiling fans in the house as we move from the heating season to the air-conditioning season. To understand how to make this change correctly, it is helpful to know how this fan works.

Arabian adventure in Morocco

Hot days, cool evenings filled with the scent of late summer blooms. The mysteries of Arabian Nights, Casablanca, Rick’s Bar, camels, and the all-enduring Fez.

Hook, line, & sinker—no bones about it

There’s nothing fishy about this article. You, as loyal readers, may have noticed that Nancy and I don’t eat fish. There are two reasons for this.

Walk, fly, or drive—Spring is here

November 5, 2014; the day our daughter Sarah turned 15 and not so coincidentally began driving a car. Her involvement in academic, athletic, and music activities didn’t leave her much time to practice driving. In late November, before the roads became snow covered, she and I started doing a bit of driving on Sunday mornings.