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August 29, 2013

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Has saturated fat always been our enemy?

Today we are going to look at saturated fat and how it became unpopular.

Ask an Angel 8/15/2013

Q. I am 82. I have lived my life raising my family and helping those around me. I have realized, though, that I still have dreams. Am I being silly or can I really pursue them?

Q&A with the Woodchucks

Question: Where can I get the rollers for sliding screen doors? I have a Dearborn model, if that makes a difference. I have tried the usual places: Ace, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menard’s and cannot find the exact roller assembly needed. I have also tried to clean them, but this has little to no impact.

Laughter By Paul 8/14/2013

A family had spent the day moving from their farmhouse to a brand new house in a subdivision in the same town.

Make the most of this fall’s planting season

With the fall planting season approaching, I thought it might be helpful to review the dos and don’ts of planting annual and perennial flowers, evergreen and flowering shrubs, and ornamental, shade, and evergreen trees.

No hamsters were harmed in the passing of this milestone

I just rolled four nines over! Time to party!
No, I’m not a poker player. I wouldn’t know a full house from an outhouse. Those nines I’m talking about rolled over in my car.

Project 365 new for this year’s National Night Out event in Sun City

What is “Project 365?” Simply put, it is a Neighborhood Watch group setting a goal toward correcting a problem area in their community and/or expanding their NW mission. The results should be achieved in 365 days.

The busy person’s guide to summer favorites

Gardening can be a very rewarding experience. There are many steps along the way: planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, eating, and preserving. Some steps are more enjoyable than others.

Ask an Angel 8/1/13

Q.I have been experiencing severe anxiety to the point where I cannot function. I thought I was going to be in relaxation mode in my golden years, but this is far from it. When I have anxiety, I am almost physically paralyzed. I’ve even gone to the emergency room.

Facts about polyunsaturated fats

Last week we said con­suming wrong fats was one of the main reasons for heart and circulatory disease. As we look at the grocery store shelves, we see bottle after bottle of polyunsaturat­ed oils and salad dressings.

Walked into Kiku for copies, stayed for dinner

Kiku Sushi and Hibachi is a small Japanese restaurant located in a strip mall. To our surprise, it was actually three restaurants in one! It has hibachi grill tables (where they cook in front of you), a sushi bar (with adjoining booths), and a section for “kitchen entrees” (with tables and chairs).

Q&A with the Woodchucks

This article marks three years of the Woodchucks answering your questions about repairs around your home. The Sun City Woodchucks would like to meet the people who read the column and show you what goes on in our shop.

Preventing credit card fraud, minimize loss with diligent monitoring

We were at home watching T.V. and the phone rang. At the same time, I received a text message on my cell phone from our credit card company. The phone call was also from the credit card company. They were inquiring about a recent transaction on my credit card: a purchase in New Mexico of $500.

Setting the temperature limit stop on a shower faucet

Q: I read your article about adjusting my shower temperature. However, I do not have the faucet you talk about. My home was built in 2007, and it is different. Can you tell me how to adjust the temperature with a different faucet?

Caution…fire in the hole!

There are a lot of Mexican restaurants around, but sadly, too few of them have both excellent food and authentic atmosphere. El Meson in Schaumburg is an exception to the rule.

Take your verticle garden to the top

We moved out of our former home when our daughter, Mary, was two and Sarah was five months old. Shortly after that, whenever we would drive down Main Street in Huntley and pass our house, we would say “Hi, old house, bye, old house.”

The real cause of heart disease

Close to 75 million Americans suffer from heart disease. Many are taking the Band-Aid approach by having bypass surgery or stints put in. Over the years these can close. We need to take responsibility for our lifestyle.

Ask an Angel 7/18/13

Q: I am thinking about taking a yoga class, but I am not sure if it is the right form of exercise for me. I am 78.

Sailing toward home again on a ship of the senses

I went to the Cayman Islands this morning, where I lay on a white sand beach with waves lapping at my feet. Frigate birds soared overhead, and as I drowsed between sleep and wakefulness, I tried to decide if I should grab my fins and paddle out to snorkel the coral reef again or just order another frosty Bahama Mama and wait for dinner at the thatched beach hut.

Laughter By Paul – 7/3/13

An old man was wondering if his wife had a hearing problem. So one night he stood behind her while she was sitting in her lounge chair.

Is saturated fat our enemy? Part II

Last week we talked about how cholesterol and saturated fat are still blamed today for obesity, heart disease, strokes, and a myriad of other problems by the medical institutions and encouraged by the companies who package our food.

If you get a photo of my salt shaker, don’t bother calling back

I got a smart phone the other day, and now I feel more stupid than ever.

Yippee-ki-oh-ki-steak!

Nothing says Father’s Day like cowboys and steak. We visited Donley’s Old West Steakhouse in Union with our own Wild West expert, Dr. Jim and his wife. He provided us with interesting historical snippets throughout the evening.

Musings on maples, mulch, and much more

We moved into our current home 13 years ago. It is situated on an acre in a small country subdivision. It was built in the ’70s, and we are the third owners.

Ask an Angel – 7/3/13

Q. Help, I cannot sleep at night. I can fall asleep fine, but then I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep.

When should I call the police?

The easy answer is when you see suspicious behavior. Now what is suspicious behavior or activity? Easy answer for some and not so for others. This is when it can get troublesome. So how do you determine when to call? I will try to give you some examples.