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July 18, 2013

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Is saturated fat our enemy? Part II

Last week we talked about how cholesterol and saturated fat are still blamed today for obesity, heart disease, strokes, and a myriad of other problems by the medical institutions and encouraged by the companies who package our food.

If you get a photo of my salt shaker, don’t bother calling back

I got a smart phone the other day, and now I feel more stupid than ever.

Yippee-ki-oh-ki-steak!

Nothing says Father’s Day like cowboys and steak. We visited Donley’s Old West Steakhouse in Union with our own Wild West expert, Dr. Jim and his wife. He provided us with interesting historical snippets throughout the evening.

Musings on maples, mulch, and much more

We moved into our current home 13 years ago. It is situated on an acre in a small country subdivision. It was built in the ’70s, and we are the third owners.

Ask an Angel – 7/3/13

Q. Help, I cannot sleep at night. I can fall asleep fine, but then I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep.

When should I call the police?

The easy answer is when you see suspicious behavior. Now what is suspicious behavior or activity? Easy answer for some and not so for others. This is when it can get troublesome. So how do you determine when to call? I will try to give you some examples.

Fix a noisy bathroom fan

Q: Our fans in the bathrooms are rather noisy. Broan has new replacement fans that are supposed to be quieter and move more air. Have you had any experience with these, and are they easy to replace?

How schools are funded

Since my column in May, 2013, on “Another Property Tax Increase,” I have received numerous emails and correspondence from our Sun City neighbors who have weighed in on their own concerns over the increase.

The room where you leave your body to find truth

We don’t see the world as it is. We see the world as we are.
I wish I could take credit for that bit of deep wisdom, but I wasn’t the first one to say it. That honor goes to Anais Nin, the early 20th century diarist who knew all about seeing the world.

Laughter by Paul 8/1/2013

While leading a tour of kindergarten students through a hospital, I overheard a conversation between one little girl and an X-ray technician.

Ask an Angel 06/20/13

Q. I took my mom to the emergency room and discovered how ill prepared I was. It turned into a stressful experience. Do you have any tips on how to make it an easier process?

Sillcock leaks/birds in house vents

Q. We have two water spigots, one on the outside of the house and another in the garage. From the very first, both spigots leak when turned on. I know others who have the same problem. Do you know of a fix?

Robust Italian flavors meet modest prices in McHenry

In our never-ending quest for a good Italian restaurant, we recently visited “Touch of Italy” in McHenry with two friends. It is an unassuming storefront restaurant that is a little difficult to find, but as it turned out was well worth the trip.

A tale-telling golfing Irishman offers a lesson in honesty

I hadn’t seen my buddy Mike since last fall, so we got together last week to play a quick nine holes of golf and catch up.

Laughter By Paul 06/20/13

Sam booked his 80-year-old grandmother on a flight from Florida to Nevada. He called the airline to go over her special needs. The representative listened patiently as he requested a wheelchair and an attendant for his mother because of her arthritis and impaired vision to the point of near blindness.

Establishing a Sun City school district starts from within

“If they [the taxing authorities] cannot reduce our tax burden (the most significant portion of which is school tax), then we should set up our own school district within Sun City to fund our education.”

Is saturated fat our enemy? Part I: The case against saturated fat

When it comes to health, probably the most talkÂŹed about subject second to all the drugs people are on is the evil of cholesterol and saturated fat in the foods we eat.

Take time to enjoy nature’s beauty at local garden walks

On my refrigerator there is a magnet that has a picture of a woman that resembles June Cleaver. The woman is surrounded by beautiful red roses, and she is smiling broadly. The caption reads “My Garden Kicks A**.” Four words are used to sum up the situation perfectly.

If you’ve got my back, I’ve got you covered

Somebody once said, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” But I disagree.

Laughter By Paul – 6/5/13

Sam booked his 80-year-old grandmother on a flight from Florida to Nevada. He called the airline to go over her special needs. The representative listened patiently as he requested a wheelchair and an attendant for his mother because of her arthritis and impaired vision to the point of near blindness.

Hello sunshine, Part II

Many alternative doctors believe it is not the sun that causes melanoma but rather the toxic chemicals we lather on our skin to keep from burning. The skin is a half-inch thick, and poisons are readily absorbed into the skin and make their way to the liver.

Pruning tips and techniques, Part II

According to dictionary.com, one of the definitions of the word “dwarf” is “an animal or plant much smaller than the average of its kind or species.” This seems to be a very concise definition.

Ask an Angel – 6/6/13

Q. I recently visited an old friend who I have not seen in a while, and I was taken aback by the clutter in her home. Papers were all over the counters as well as lots of dirty dishes on the counter. Things just didn’t look right. I would not categorize her as a hoarder, but I think it could be the start of something. Do you have suggestions of how help her without being offensive?

Removing patio rust spots

Question: I have orange/rust colored spots/circles on the cement on my patio. Can you tell me what causes these spots and how can they be removed? What is the best way to clean the cement patio?

Huntley bicycle patrol pedals through the streets again this summer

Our Huntley Police Department’s bicycle patrol is in action again. The program, which has been in force for several years, is designed to interact with our citizens. It will not replace the normal patrol duties of HPD but rather give it an extended outreach to the community during summer months.

An alternative to cable

Earlier this year, I wrote a col­umn on “negotiating rates for products and service.” At a subsequent Sun City Town Hall Meeting, the idea of negotiating with Comcast was posed by a community member. Our board President indicated that a mem­ber of the Board was approach­ing Comcast to determine what, if anything, could be done to obtain more reasonable rates for members or our community.