Everybody loves an election year. By “everybody,” of course, I mean “political junkies and government workers.” The rest of us could give a fig, since life will continue on as it usually has for the vast majority of America.

So I got an e-mail the other day from a lovely lady named Sue. 

Dear Emily: I moved away from home about six months ago, and I am very homesick. I have a good job and some nice new friends, but I just feel so lonely at the end of the day. How do I get over this feeling? I

Dear Emily: I am not normally a clumsy person, but I seem to keep accidentally destroying or breaking things in my girlfriend’s home. 

My summer officially started Friday. I wasn’t headed to the beach or anything, but I seriously considered skipping out on Passover to catch “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” the latest offering from the Judd Apatow factory. 

The Kingston Trio will perform with the UMW Community Symphony Orchestra as part of the William Anderson, Jr. Celebrity Series

The play, “Willy Wonka Junior” is at the Riverside Center Children’s Theater until May 3. It’s a fun experience for all children, teens and parents, too.
Willy Wonka believed in looking at the bright side of life and he tried to pass that on to the children he met. 

The Hartwood Winery will be offering wine tastings in recognition of spring, from noon to 4 p.m. In addition to wine, hor d’oeuvres will be served and Gerry Maddox will perform live music.

Dear Emily,
My girlfriend loves to play poker and lately she’s been doing it online. I’ve noticed she’s been using the online chat function and I’m concerned that she’s conversing with other players. 

Outspoken comedian Margaret Cho is breaking the chains of self-hatred and embracing self-love next week at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. 

If you haven’t yet heard the Drive-By Truckers’ excellent new album, “Brighter Than Creation’s Dark,” you might want to seek out “Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife.”

Movies opening Friday, April 4