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June 5, 2014

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Laughter by Paul: June 5, 2014

Ok everyone,” said the the instructor at the birthing class trying to get everyone’s attention. “We are going to do an exercise now, that’s purpose is to help the men sympathize with their partners.”

Giving a son a missing piece of his father

If your father had been dead for 20 years and if you had few childhood photos of him (or none), how important would it be to you to see a lost picture of him at 13 years old?

A crustacean celebration for a crabby curmudgeon

“Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m 64?” I found out the answer to this question recently when Nancy took me to Shaw’s Crab House in Schaumburg to celebrate my 64th birthday.

Keeping up to date on road closures, utilities issues, and more … and it’s free!

Nixle is an online application that describes itself as a Community Information Provider. Nixle brings together agencies such as police-fire-utility services and organizations for us to get really useful information. And get this; you can receive this information in REAL TIME delivered directly to your cell phone with text messaging, e-mails, and Internet access.

Coupons: Have you noticed the changes?

A recent report from NCH, the global leader in business solutions for the redemption, settlement, and analysis of promotional offers, indicated that 80.9% of consumers use coupons. So, the coupon trend caught on, and it seems they are still quite popular.

Winter wear makes for wary start

Between 7:05 and 8:15 a.m. is one of my favorite times of the day in our home. At 7:06 after my daughters have rushed straight from the bathroom to the bus, I gently wake up my son and say “Good Morning.” He gets up and begins his morning routine while I begin mine.

Our gift to the community

In April we held our semiannual event at the shop where we invite residents to bring their wobbly chairs, broken tables, and sticky dresser drawers to the Ask the Woodchucks repair day.

Ask an Angel: May 22, 2014

Q. This winter has been very hard on me, keeping me indoors. I am more than ready to get out and garden now. I’m a little concerned on how to tackle this after being so sedentary all winter.

‘Million Dollar Arm’ – a little overpriced

Two new releases hit the suburban theatres last Thursday, just in time for this week’s column. One of them was Million Dollar Arm, the other was Godzilla. A no brainer right? Well, I’m not sure.

More degenerative diseases and sugar

German physician Otto Warburg was awarded a Nobel prize over 80 years ago for first uncovering cancer cells massive dependence on sugar as a fuel source. Even if we could say that sugar may or may not be involved with the development of cancer, once it takes over, sugar keeps it going much like pouring gasoline on a raging fire.

History Highlights: May 22, 2014

This week in history.

Place your bets on the Villagio, no ‘chips‘ allowed

Nancy was driving, and we were trying to find the Villaggio Ristorante in Roselle. Suddenly her bloodhound nose went up in the air, she smelled garlic, and her eyes glazed over. “There it is!” she yelled, and her Mini Cooper reenacted a scene from “The Italian Job.” I hung on for dear life as she made an abrupt turn into a strip mall.

A name so common, you’ve never, ever, met one

Ask anybody what “Fido” means to them, and they’ll say without a moment’s hesitation, “That’s a dog’s name.”

Clean window screens and stop mulch volcanoes

Spring is finally here, and it is time to do some outdoor work. If you haven’t cleaned your window screens for a year or more, it is time to clean them. The first thing to remember is never power wash window screens, as the force of the water can damage the screens. Remove the screens from the window frame. Mix a solution of mild soap and water. A half-cup in a bucket of warm water will do.

When Mother Nature isn’t cooperating, it may be time to install an irrigation system

During a recent dinner conversation, as we all looked outside at the rain coming down, my husband said “Isn’t it beautiful outside, everything is green!” Normally, he is the pessimist and I am the optimist. But on this occasion, our roles were reversed. “My feet were soaking wet for 10 hours today. I wish it would stop raining.” I complained. As dinner progressed, I looked outside a few more times. Yes, he was right, the rain was a blessing.

Ailments fueled by sugar

In addition to sugar being high on the glycemic index, it is completely void of nutrition, having had all of its vitamins, minerals, and fiber removed. We do better caring for our automobiles, making sure they get good fuel and oil than we do our bodies.

Ask an Angel: May 8, 2014

Q. I had to move my mother to a memory care community in the area. Since she moved there, I have visited her every day. Now that she is settled, she expects me to continue to visit every day, and I just can’t do it anymore. I work full time and find little time for myself and my spouse. I don’t mind visiting, but I am drained.

‘The Railway Man’ – a great ride

Several things about this movie before delving into the storyline. First, it is brilliantly produced, written, directed, and acted. The technical details, such as sets, costumes, and cinematography are all Oscar level in my opinion, and they only add to an already impressive production.

Planning to get away after a tough winter?

I am curious to see how much this tough winter will influence our mid-west neighbors to want to get in a late spring vacation. Many of our neighbors took their vacations last fall and have been cooped up for a while, itching for some nice weather.

History Highlights: May 8, 2014

History Highlights from the week of May 8-14.

Laughter by Paul: May 8, 2014

Toby phones his mother on Mother’s Day. ‘Happy Mother’s Day! How are you?’ he asks.

Healthcare dilemma more than rising costs

Did you catch the “On the Road with the Health Wagon” segment that aired in early April on CBS 60 Minutes? It was a timely reminder that there are still numbers of Americans that are still not covered by health care insurance.

Solutions for screw popping in walls and instant hot water

Question: I hope you can help with two problems we have. First is the screw popping in our walls. We did have our year inspection and they fixed them. Well they’re all coming back. What can we do?

Laughter By Paul 04/24/2014

A young grandson asked his grandfather how old he was, and the grandpa teasingly replied, “Well, I’m not exactly sure how old I am.”

Ask an Angel 4/24/2014

The idea of using a walker can be quite frightening. Yes, it’s a tool designed to make ambulation safe, but it can create a feeling of dependence. For some, it may bring about of how fragile we can become as we age.

Bring your lawn back from rabbit damage and frost cracking

In my April 10th column, I had proposed that our readers consider using a “Winter Recovery Checklist.” The list was intended to bring awareness of problems or concerns that you may be experiencing in your yard. The following is a summary of observations of area yards this spring and some suggested solutions to common problems or concerns.