Author Archives: Q-tips
Einstein & the Bomb
On Netflix – Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama chronicles what happened after the scientist fled Nazi Germany and dives into the mind of this tortured genius. Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy it. Especially enjoyed that … Continue reading
Safe
Widowed surgeon Tom has struggled to raise his two daughters alone following his wife’s death a year ago. Things seem to be on the right track for the family, who live in a gated community, because they have close friends … Continue reading
Oppenheimer
During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition … Continue reading
Slip Away
A spiritual journey of compassion, redemption and unconditional friendship between two solitary souls at opposite ends of life. Aging widow Fall (Partnow) finds joy wherever she goes, from the aisles of the local supermarket to the melody she hears grumpy … Continue reading
Bradenton Riverwalk 2024
2/16/24 – Wonderful way to spend an afternoon walk with Chicago neighbors, Michael & Helen, who are visiting FL. Bradenton Riverwalk – 452 3rd Ave W., Bradenton, FL 34208 Q-tips say: SEE IT! Go and enjoy. You can park for free … Continue reading
DESOTO Natl. Park – Bradenton FL 2/11/24
DESOTO Natl. Park – 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209, (941) 792-0458 Raised walk through the mangroves. Hours: Mon-Sun 9 am – 5 pm https://www.nps.gov/deso/index.htm Q-Tips say: Great walk with long time Chicago Friends. A great park, excellent … Continue reading
HISTORIC SPANISH POINT – Osprey, FL – 2/10/2024
HISTORIC SPANISH POINT – 337 N Tamiami Trl., Osprey, FL 34229 – 941-966-5214 historicspanishpoint.org Q-Tips & our long time Chicago friends had: We had a good time & walk at the Spanish Point. After we had dinner at Rosebud. A … Continue reading
MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK Sarasota FL 2/9/2024
MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 –(941) 361-6511 myakkariver.org Q-Tips say: $6.00 per car is the entrance fee for the entire day! Had a wonderful time with Chicago long time friends. The only turtle we … Continue reading
I CAN
Based on a true story, a couple’s adulterous affair leads to an unexpected pregnancy. They leave their spouses to begin a new life together, but their daughter, Katelyn, is born with a birth defect. While her dad believes Katelyn’s condition … Continue reading
Circles waterfront at Land’s End Marina
1212 Apollo Beach Blvd Apollo Beach, FL – (813) 641-3275 – circleswaterfront.com 1/27/24 – Had a great visit with long time friends. RaeAnn & Chuck. First we had Happy/Yappy hour at their house with delicious munchies & drinks & then … Continue reading