Q: You have helped me before, so I hope you will help a little now. I would like information on the Fisher Space pen. Staples had them in Fayetteville but now they are out of business. This is for my husband. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Lynda Hopkins, Union City
A: Space pens were invented in 1953 by Paul Fisher, whose ball-point pens could write in freezing cold, desert heat and in zero gravity, which made them ideal for astronauts in space. Happily for Staples, and its customers, the store is still operating. However, Fisher Space pens are no longer sold at the stores, only online through www.staples.com. That doesn't mean your husband won't be able to get his pen locally. You have several options. You can order online by going to www.staples.com and finding the pen you want and then having it delivered to your home. But, you also can go to Staples, 105 Banks Station, Fayetteville, 678-817-1811, have one of the customer service representatives help you select a Fisher Space pen, then have it delivered to the store for pick up, without any shipping charges, or if you have a Staples reward card, you won't incur shipping charges even if you have it delivered to your house. And if you don't have a rewards card, not to worry because you can sign up for one when you order the pen. At Staples, prices for Fisher Space pens start at around $15 and go up to over $40, depending on the model you select. Of course, you could go to the source and order through www.spacepen.com.
Q: I have had Fentimans shandy at two restaurants in Atlanta, and cannot find it anywhere. It is non-alcoholic and wonderful. Even the website doesn't help. If you can find this, I would appreciate it. Thanks! Betty Lou Matthes, Norcross
A: Fentimans produces a colorful variety of brewed sodas that come in handsome glass bottles. They include Mandarin-and-Seville Orange Jigger, Curiosity cola, rose and Victorian lemonades, and dandelion-and-burdock soda. Citrusy Shandy is available for $1.99 per each 9.3- ounce bottle at Cost Plus World Market, 4733 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, 678-731-0014.
Q: I'm looking for a shoe store that sells Naturalizer shoes. The one at Northpoint Mall closed, and I can't find them anymore. They are the best shoes I've ever had. Do you know where to find them? Marie Evans, Jasper
A: Since 1927, Naturalizer has been combining fashion and comfort in its footwear line. Naturalizer falls under the business umbrella of Caleres Inc., which makes up a portfolio of global brands that include Famous Footwear, Dr. Scholl’s and LifeStride. You’ll find a wide variety of your favorite shoes at Naturalizer Outlet at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, 915 Ridgewalk Pkwy., Woodstock, 770-924-8822.
Q: Abuelita chocolate syrup, with cinnamon and maybe another spice, tastes great as an ice cream topping, added to coffee, and more. I bought a plastic bottle of it within the past few months but now cannot recall where I found this treasure. And I'm out! Arrrgh! Can you figure out where this was sold? I have not found it yet. Bruce Aron, Stone Mountain
A: Bruce, I have no clue where you bought your squeeze bottle of the syrup with the Mexican granny on the label. However, you can easily stock up on Nestlé Abuelita syrup, which is flavored with chocolate and cinnamon, whenever you like. Check out Hispanic aisle 3 at Buford Highway Farmers Market, 5600 Buford Hwy., Atlanta, 770-455-0770. A 16-ounce bottle of Abuelita costs $2.99.
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