Author Archives: Q-tips

Nomadland 2/19/21

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Q-tips

A woman embarks on a journey through the American West after losing everything during the recession. Staring Frances McDormand. Q-tips say: We enjoyed this movie. Mrs. Q says: no killing anyone. How Nomadland ends isn’t the point; it’s about the … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day 2/14/2021

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Q-tips

Hope you had a good Valentine’s Day, we did. Q-tips say: Food was good and plenty for two along with our libations made for a great meal.

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Crime scene: The vanishing at the Cecil hotel.

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Q-tips

THE VANISHING AT THE CECIL HOTEL is the first season in a new documentary series that deconstructs the mythology and mystery surrounding infamous locations in contemporary crime. For nearly a century the Cecil Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles has been … Continue reading →

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Wolfwalkers –

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Q-tips

In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, … Continue reading →

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Penguin Bloom

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Q-tips

In 2013, Samantha Bloom (two-time Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts), her husband Cameron (The Walking Dead’s Andrew Lincoln) and their three sons left their home in Australia for a holiday in Thailand. While enjoying a view, Sam fell off of … Continue reading →

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CHIANTI – Sarasota Fl -1/26/2021

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Q-tips

Chianti Restorante Italiano -3900 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233, (941) 952-3186, chiantisarasota.com Q-Tips say:  Good Italian food & drinks, great service.  Really enjoyed it. When in the area, will make sure we go back to Chianti.  Lobster special on Tues. … Continue reading →

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One night in Miami

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Q-tips

1/2021 – On one incredible night in 1964, four icons of sports, music, and activism gathered to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. When underdog Cassius Clay, soon to be called Muhammad Ali, (Eli Goree), defeats heavy … Continue reading →

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First Watch – 1/13/21

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Q-tips

4324 53rd Ave E Bradenton FL – 1/13/21 -(941) 932-4507, firstwatch.com Hours: 7:00 to 2:30. Q-tips say: It was just ok- nothing special. Huge menu. Mrs. Q ordered one egg and got 2. The Mr. asked for tomato juice – … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice Celebration. 12/2019

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Q-tips

Winter Solstice Celebration. In 2019 the winter solstice occured on Sunday 22 December.   The winter solstice occurs in December, and in the northern hemisphere the date marks the 24-hour period with the fewest daylight hours of the year. That is … Continue reading →

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Kinky Boots

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Q-tips

on “The shows must go on” – You Tube Kinky Boots- Kinky Boots is a musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, written by Geoff Deane … Continue reading →

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