Q-Tips Reviews

The REAL truth about AGING 9/2017

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Q-tips

The REAL truth about AGING – by Drs. Neil Shulman, Michael A. Siverman, Adam G. Golden

Mrs. Q says: NO, the Drs. won’t tell you will NOT die. As we all know, we will.

It seems there were no senior health resources that the Drs. felt comfortable recommending to patients and families to prepare them for what was often a new and strange environment-the uncharted territory of aging. this is a survival guide for seniors and caregivers.”

This book draws on their extensive geriatric experience as well as on an analysis of the current medical literature. Issues are not sugarcoated and believe that if people are faced with making life-and death decisions, they should know the straight facts.

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What your Dr. WON’T tell you about getting older 9/2017

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Q-tips

What your Dr. WON’T tell you about getting older – by Mark Lachs, M.D.

Yes, many of you have facelifts, face peels, botox, you name it – but your insides are still aging. This book turns the lights on, illuminating potential pitfalls and showing a way around them.

This book is a survival guide, gathering all the information you need to have but that too often doctors just don’t give you. Writing with great experience and good humor, renowned geriatrician Mark Lachs explains how to choose your doctors, stay out of the emergency room, plan financially for retirement, outfit your house to stay safe, and, most important, how to have as many healthy years as possible.

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Peggy’s Retirement & BD celebration at Gino’s

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Q-tips

Peggy’s Retirement & BD celebration at Gino’s North. Summer 2017

Peggy arriving in style!

The “QUEEN” is here. Happy BD and Happy Retirement.

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Chicago History Museum 8/2017

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Q-tips

Chicago History Museum – 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL., (312) 642-4600 – chicagohistory.org

Q-tips say: Been there before, a while ago, and nothing really changed much.They have such featured highlights: Star challenge, the Great Chicago Adventure, Secret Lives of Objects, Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs, & a Fashion Exhibit, and a Vivian Maier’s Chicago photo exhibit. They do have a very small exhibit, hands on, for younger children but this Museum is not really all that good for younger children, even tho they have a transportation section, “Crossroads of America” exhibit. Grammar school and older perhaps. They have a restaurant, museum store, and offer audio tours. Last time we just happen upon it when passing by and it was a “Free Day.” This time, not a free day, and had to pay.

Mrs. Q says: If you have never been, so and see it. But try for Thurs., I believe that is the “free day.”

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Get me Roger Stone – Netflix

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Q-tips

Get me Roger Stone – After the 2016 election, people all over the world woke up to find that Donald J. Trump, New York real estate billionaire and reality TV star, succeeded in pulling off one of the greatest political upsets in history to become the 45th President of the United States. One man who wasn’t shocked–political consultant Roger Stone. A longtime Trump confidante and advisor, Stone said he always knew his celebrity pal was “prime political horse flesh.” Get Me Roger Stone traces the monumental shifts that Stone, the youngest person called before the Watergate grand jury and a self-described “dirty trickster”, has made on modern GOP history–connecting Nixon, Roy Cohn and Reagan with SuperPACs, lobbying, the 2000 election, all the way to the nation’s first reality star President. A master of creating controversy and manipulating the media, Stone’s career is a window into the last 50 years of politics that led to this pivotal moment in history. The Netflix original documentary chronicles the high-living, low-down, self-proclaimed agent provocateur and the seismic changes he’s wrought in a political system.

Q-tips say: SEE IT! Intriguing story about a very powerful & interesting man who creates controversy and a master of manipulating.

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SMOKE gets in your Eyes 7/2017 – other lessons from the crematory

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Q-tips

SMOKE gets in your Eyes – 7/2017 Other lessons from the crematory by Caitlin Doughty – Caring for bodies of every color, shape & affliction.

Mrs. Q says: READ IT! No, it is not as gruesome as it might sound. Believe it or not, it has some humorous moments and reveals the strange history of cremation and undertaking, and marveling at bizarre and wonderful funeral practices from different cultures.

This book is like going on a journey with your bravest friend to the cemetery at midnight. It peeks behind the black curtain of her unique profession.

The book answers questions such as: can you catch a disease from a corpse? How many dead bodies can you fit in a Dodge van, and a few others.

Enjoy, I did.

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Emil Bach House – Frank Llyod Wright house 7/2017

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Q-tips

Emil Bach House – 7415 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago flwright.org.

Tours usually take place on Tues. & Weds. Call 708-725-3812 for tickets and times.

Q-tips say: Was a nice way to spend part of the 4th of July by touring Emil Bach House built by Frank Lloyd Frank. Emil Bach House is the smallest of the Frank Lloyd Wright homes that I’ve have been through. Not to say it isn’t decently sized though as I think it is with two bedrooms and a study upstairs. When it was built it back up to the Lake but not any more.

Yes, you can rent it for a “Special Occasion” or a short time.

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Ruth Chris Steak House 6/2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Q-tips

Ruth Chris Steak House – 431 N Dearborn Chicago, (312) 321-2725 ruthschris.com

Q-tips say: Go and enjoy! Ruth Chris is much more than a Steak House. Yes, it is a steakhouse but we went for the “Happy Hour” and “H H bar bites.” I had the tuna and the Mr. had spicy shrimp. Both delicious along with our “H H” drinks and the Wedge Salad that we shared. Their regular menu also offers a “Vegan Plate.”

Mrs. Q says: A special shot out for our fabulous service. Our server, Gregory, did an outstanding job along with the other servers. Properly attentive but not hovering. He asked about our anniversary and bought us dessert of our choice, to eat there or to go. That is above and beyond normal service. Thank you, Gregory.

Mrs. Q thought perhaps they were in shock that two people could be married that long to the same person and still talking to one another 🙂

Now Mrs. Q must mention the Bar Happy Hours. They offer $9 Sizzle, Swizzle, Swirl Happy Hour includes a delicious selection of full-size appetizers and delicious food from, if I remember correctly 4PM to 6PM. Make sure the Ruth Chris in your location offers the Happy Hour Bar items, a few do not.

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I. Gothenburg, Sweden – Day 9

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Q-tips

Gothenburg, Sweden – Tour offered from the Norwegian ship “The city of Gothenburg.” Q-tips say: Nice informative tour. Large port for industry/shipping/ trading.

Drove across Alvborg Bridge and Masthuggs Church for vista views of the city and port. Then drove past and photos to Botanical Gardens and visit the rock garden, then off to the center of the city. Pass the Museum of fine arts, Concert Hall, Theater and Library. The square is dominated by Carl Milles sculpture “The Poseidon Fountain.” We came on “graduation day.” They had celebrations in the middle of the plaza. We were not able to park our bus and go there. Our tour guide said later the kids will be drunk and having a good time. At first, Mrs. Q thought it must be “college graduation, ” but it was “high school.” There were fire works going off in the middle of the crowds and of course most of us stayed closer to the bus.

Many Muslims wearing all white garb for “graduation.” The Muslims have a tradition that the family carries a large portrait of the graduate when they were a child with them during celebration to show that now how the child has grown.