Author Archives: Q-tips

In good hands

4/5/22- Diagnosed with a terminal illness, a single mother encounters a suave bachelor as she grapples with the future of her headstrong 6-year-old. Q-tips say: Enjoyed it. Good Hands remains a watchable film due to its hard-hitting emotions and mature … Continue reading

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A great visit with Family.

March 2022 – Having fun with our Son – Sean & Daughter in Law – Danielle. We enjoyed Wineries/Distillery tours/restaurants w/ Happy Hours/ Museums/ and doing daily walks in different FL National parks. Happy Times-Happy Memories. They also did: A … Continue reading

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Thunder force

3/25/22 – Two childhood best friends reunite as an unlikely crime-fighting superhero duo when one invents a formula that gives ordinary people superpowers. Q-tips say: Kind of goofy but got a few laughs out of it. Obviously one can’t take … Continue reading

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Miguel’s

3/25/22 – Great service, drinks, food. They offer FABULOUS Early Dinner Dining Deal! Early Dining Menu: CHOICE OF ONE APPETIZER Appetizer of the day – Soup du jour – Prepared Daily Garlic Soup – An old family recipe brought to you from … Continue reading

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Loaded cannon distillery

3115 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Suite 110, Bradenton, FL,  (941) 900-1482 , loadedcannondistillery.com A good tour of the distillery came first then came tastings of different libations Q-tips & our adult kids enjoyed the tour & tasting- using our Groupon coupon. … Continue reading

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Pincher’s Crab Shack – 3/24/22

Pincher’s Crab Shack – 10715  Rodeo Rd., Lakewood Ranch, FL  – (941) 922-1515 – http://pinchersusa.com Q-tips say: Go try it! OK food and service & drinks. Ambiance is like a sports bar.   Pincher’s seems to be obsessed with cheese. Not a … Continue reading

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My kid could paint that

3/21/22 – After watching her dad paint, 4-year-old Marla Olmstead decides she’d like to be a painter too. Showing remarkable facility, she’s soon got paintings hanging in a local coffee shop and a handful of interested buyers. A local paper … Continue reading

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Dali Museum

One Dali Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL. www.thedali.org – 727.823.3767 3/22/22 – Q-tips & their adult kids say: YES, see it. What a great visit. Mrs. Q says: Salvador Dalí made paintings, sculptures and films about the dreams he had. He … Continue reading

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Last laugh

3/23/22- Retired talent manager Al reconnects with former client Buddy, a comedian who gave up performing decades ago, and urges him to go back out on the road. Q-tips say: Was ok. Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss are a sight … Continue reading

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Licorice pizza

3/22/22 – “Licorice Pizza” is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Q-tips & our visiting adult kids say: Don’t waste your time watching this. … Continue reading

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