Author Archives: Q-tips

Arthur’s Whiskey

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Q-tips

Arthur’s Whisky is a charming, feel-good comedy about living in the moment. When Joan’s (Patricia Hodge) husband dies, she discovers he had invented an anti-aging elixir that literally takes the years off. Sharing it with her two friends Linda (Diane … Continue reading →

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Holiday Fun – making cookies with Grandma

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Q-tips

Mrs. Q says: I had as much fun as the Grandson. Making Gingerbread cookies w/ Grandma. Always fun when Grandson makes a cookie of his hand. Photos tell all:

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Camera

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Q-tips

A boy who cannot speak moves to a struggling fishing town with his widowed mother. Bullied by his peers, he soon finds his artistic voice with help from a film camera and an eccentric repairman. Q-tips say: Yes, watch CAMERA. … Continue reading →

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Happy’s Place

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Q-tips

When she inherits her late father’s tavern Happy’s Place, Bobbie is shocked to learn that she has a new co-owner — Isabella, the half-sister she never knew existed. Isabella is young, inexperienced and has some unusual new ideas about how … Continue reading →

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Polish Fest 10/16/24

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Q-tips

at the Q-tips home in Chicago. Had Friends/Neighbors over for a Polish Fest Dinner & Drinks. All enjoyed the food/drinks & conversation & playing Polish Polka Music. The Polish Christmas Eve tradition of breaking bread is called oplatek, and it … Continue reading →

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MARTINO’S – 10/17/2024

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Q-tips

MARTINOS – 3431 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, 773-478-5410  Wheelchair Friendly. Parking: Street – indoor/outdoor dining. Q-Tips say: MARTINOS had:  Ok service,  drinks & pre-entrée bread at reasonable prices make MARTINOS a try. The best part of the evening was seeing … Continue reading →

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Red Lobster

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Q-tips

3301 W Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 – 847-674-0238, redlobster.com 10/07/24 – After a busy day running errands, decided to go to Red Lobster Rest. We have not been here for over a year. Finally used our gift card. Started … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Four

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Q-tips

If three’s a crowd, four’s a party! THE FABULOUS FOUR is an uproarious comedy about a group of life-long friends (Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph) who travel to Key West, Florida, to be bridesmaids in the surprise … Continue reading →

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Monsters

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Q-tips

Story the lives of the Menendez brothers, convicted of the brutal 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills. Netflix Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy MONSTERS. Having endured emotional, physical and sexual abuse — the series argues — at the … Continue reading →

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Lady Gregory’s

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Q-tips

5260 N Clark St Chicago, IL  9/27/24- First time visit to Lady Gregory’s for the Q’s. Had a wonderful time with long time friend, John D. Enjoyed the drinks/food & catching up with John. John had: Sangria, I think. Dinner: … Continue reading →

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