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CLICKWORTHY 12 All the web news PROFILE 16 Nelly Cuenca DINING 28 El Vecino FEATURES 20 Young leaders 24 Market for, by and in East Dallas COLUMNS 38 Peep the prairies 42 Worship: Keep discussing religion and politics

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A Woodrow Wilson alumnus was named the first poet laureate for the City of Dallas. Joaquín Zihuatanejo was honored in a ceremony at City Hall, in which Mayor Eric Johnson also declared April as Poetry Month in Dallas. Zihuatanejo performed a poem called “Abuelo’s Garden,” which is about the garden in East Dallas he used to work with his grandfather. Zihuatanejo will represent Dallas over the next two years by presenting his original poems at schools and community events; advocating for and leading Dallas residents to read, write, perform and appreciate the written and spoken word; and he will hold artist-in-residence office hours at the Central Library.

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Coral designs for the climate When Breanna Cooke, who lives in Casa View, came across the Glowing Glowing Gone campaign, she knew it would be a great way to combine her artistic skills and interest in climate advocacy. Using three colors, Cooke created a coral design and had it printed on bras and leggings. She also painted the design on her friend, who modeled both for a photo shoot in Hawaii. The purpose was to inspire people to talk about climate change. Search “Breanna Cooke” at lakewood.advocatemag. com to read more.

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BIRDIE & HOLMES We n d y Va n B e m m e l a n d h e r husband, TJ, have two dogs, a Welsh terrier named Birdie and a Vizsla named Holmes. Birdie is about 3 years old and was named because she likes to perch and flits around like a bird. The name also seemed fitting because it seemed more old-fashioned, and Birdie has an old soul. Holmes is just a few months old, and no, he was not named for Sherlock Holmes, the fictional English detective. Rather, a few days before the Van Bemmels picked him up, Wendy asked, “what are we going to call our little homie.” So “homie” became “Holmes.” The puppy’s mother and father both live in the neighborhood, and so do his siblings. So when the Van Bemmels take their dogs on a walk, Holmes gets to see them. They decided to adopt Holmes to help entertain Birdie, who has a lot of energy, but she was skeptical when her new friend was first brought home. “She was a little pouty and didn’t quite adopt him initially,” Van Bemmel says. But after a few weeks, Holmes had settled into the family nicely. He and Birdie have opposite personalities, she says, because Birdie is independent and Holmes “gives no space at all,” which balances them out. — RENEE UMSTED GOT A PET YOU WANT US TO FEATURE? Email your photo to editor@advocatemag.com.

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POWER FAMILY How a single mom and her son are motivating others

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n her first and only day at J.L. Long Middle School, Nelly Cuenca got beaten up by five other girls. She later found out the violence was provoked because the boyfriend of one of the attackers had a crush on Cuenca. When Cuenca’s mother found out, she transferred her to a school

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in Mesquite ISD, where she was a minority as the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Cuenca came back to Dallas ISD for high school and attended Woodrow Wilson. The issues she witnessed there — drug activity and violence — are still present. It’s why Cuenca, who lives in East Dallas, decided to enroll her daughter at The Hockaday School rather

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than pursuing the public education route. Her daughter now attends Southern Methodist University. Twice married, twice divorced and now in her 40s, Cuenca is self-employed. She trains companies on mental health first aid and also stays busy with her 6-yearold son, Bean. Rearing her son without a father was what prompted Cuenca and Bean last year to co-found MaaPaa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping single mothers of sons. The name comes from Bean, who combined “mama” and “papa.” “There’s a lot of nonprofits that focus on girls — a lot. There’s not many that focus on boys,” Cuenca says. “Mine is specifically for boys that are being raised without a father.” Realizing how many other single moms are rearing sons without fathers was another factor that played into creating MaaPaa. “You can go to any company — go to Target, go to Amazon, go to any nonprofit, go to Mi Cocina — and you’re going to find a MaaPaa mom,” Cuenca says. “She’s working for you. She’s your peer. She’s your neighbor. She may be your bank teller. We’re absolutely everywhere.” The nonprofit offers mental health first aid training — which teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to markers of mental illnesses and substance use disorders — and helps find grants to cover the cost of the program. Mothers can attend monthly support groups conducted in English and Spanish. And anyone who needs food can find it at a pantry at Vida Church, which was founded by MaaPaa board member and Woodrow alumna Rachelle Anderson. MaaPaa recently launched a for-profit resale shop at Allen’s Grocery Market in southeast Dallas. It’s only about 400 square feet, but there are clothes for women and kids. All of it is donated to the shop, and if someone can’t pay for the needed items, they are freely given. Bean’s age doesn’t stop him from getting involved in the nonprofit or starting his own initiatives. He attends all the support group meetings, which sometimes makes mothers nervous about discussing certain topics, especially those related to romantic partners. Bean wrote his first book, I Smell Like a Flower, when he was 5. After it was published, he spoke to 800 Dallas ISD students and told them if he could do it, they could do it, too. Cuenca says Bean’s second book will help people better understand bipolar disorder, which his father, Cuenca’s ex-husband, has been diagnosed with, as a medical condition. “I told my son, ‘We are not going to play the victim card. We are going to empower those around us, and we empower people by leading by example,’” she says. “It’s great to say, ‘Just listen.’ But people really need to see you lead by example.”

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WHAT ARE SOME “MAAPAA MOMS”?

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One of the misconceptions is that you made a bad choice, that you’re uneducated. We’re such a powerful group. We are worldwide. I tell people all the time, if you do this right, you literally raise a Barack Obama, a LeBron James, a Michael Phelps. You raise an incredible man that’s going to give back to society. And that’s ultimately everyone’s goal. And you did it in a single-parent household. So kudos to you, mom. I am working on a book right now with other moms that have been there, done that, because I’m a baby coming in. I am literally walking in your steps right now. And I want to know what worked and what didn’t work. HOW DO MOTHERS RESPOND WHEN YOU TELL THEM THEY DON’T NECESSARILY NEED A BOYFRIEND OR HUSBAND?

They struggle with it because we have been conditioned to believe that we need a man in the house. We have been conditioned to believe, to be a home, it’s mom, dad, children. Bean actually reached out to PBS Kids and he said, “I love Clifford. I love Sesame Street. But I don’t feel seen with Pinkalicious, Clifford and Sesame Street.” He goes, “When can I become a series with you guys?” And of course, there’s red tape, there’s protocol. But we’re doing great. And we can just show other people, and you see it every single day like, oh, here’s a single mom killing it. But that’s not normal. Let’s emphasize Clifford, a big red dog. Let’s emphasize Pinkalicious with her pink wand, and everything turns pink. Why? Because we’re not ready for the truth. We’re not ready to acknowledge that women make more money, and we’re independent, and that we are the prize. HOW CAN PEOPLE SUPPORT MAAPAA?

There’s so many ways: Mentorship for the MaaPaa mom or the MaaPaa boy, donations of clothing, school supplies. Bean started a library at age 3. We’ve given out more than 10,000 books. So if you want to donate books or do a book drive, we welcome that. We’re going to take about 50 students to Washington next year to teach them how to lobby. So if you want to sponsor a child, you can sponsor a child. And I always ask people to get creative. If you were raised by a single mom, what did your mom need? And then talk to me, so we can create that. You’d be surprised at how many men were raised in single-parent households. I need you: This is a call for all men raised in single-parent households. Please reach out to me. Let me know what you needed when you were growing up, and let me learn from your lived experience. To learn more about MaaPaa, visit maapaa.org.

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ARRAN DAVIS (DISTRICT 9)

The 2016 presidential election made a 10-year-old Highland Park student think twice about the country’s political divide. With a mother who’s a jury trial psychologist and father and brother who are lawyers, Arran Davis had always been interested in law. But the election sparked curiosity in the federal government. She noticed that classmates often had negative comments about Hillary C linton but rarely about Donald Trump. “And I was like, well wait a minute, wait a minute,” Davis says. “And so watching all that unfold, and fifthgraders being insanely political, even fourth-graders, insanely political about everything, you could see how they were influenced by what their parents were saying.” It made Davis see the election “as a major divisive point in the Republican and Democratic parties.” She wondered why the discourse was so heated and started thinking about what she could do to address it. Her family moved to Old L ake Highlands. When the pandemic came, Davis’ mother decided Arran needed to do something, and she prompted her to work as an intern for District 9 City Council member Paula Blackmon’s re-election campaign. The opportunity would be a welcome addition to college applications, and Davis needed volunteer hours to

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graduate from the School for the Talented and Gifted at Townview, so she took it. For three months, Davis was block-walking, phone banking and helping host events. After Blackmon was reelected, she invited Davis to apply to be the district’s youth commissioner, a position about which Davis didn’t know. Davis, 15, was selected last September. Since then, she has become the secretary of the commission, which requires her to record meeting minutes. Along with the other commissioners, she writes blog posts about topics important to teens. She has two other leadership roles. As the youth spokesperson for Period Access Dallas, Davis helps ensure anyone can get free access to period products at public facilities, such as libraries and recreation centers. She’s also chair of Dallas Youth Magazine. The first issue comes out this month and will include articles and art submitted by local high-school students. As a youth commissioner, Davis tries to involve students of District 9 high schools in the projects such as scholarship opportunities and other initiatives. But she says sometimes it’s hard to get in touch with them, especially because she doesn’ t attend those schools. The youth commission isn’t well-known, she says, but has a lot to offer teens. A creative outle t is available through the magazine, and funding is available for everything from college scholarships to Girl Scout Gold Awards. “If you can think of it, the youth commission can probably do it,” Davis says. “ There’s something for everybody.

ANDREA MERCADO (DISTRICT 14)

Andrea Mercado didn’ t know anything about the youth commission until Arran Davis, her classmate at the School for the Talented and Gifted at Townview, mentioned it. But she was interested in it right away. Mercado, who lives in The Village, interviewed with District 14 City Council member Paul Ridley and his staff, and she was selected. “I just liked the idea of being able to talk with other youth and make changes in the communities around Dallas,” Mercado says. “It’s like one big family that I just really enjoy being a part of.” A native of Puerto Rico, Mercado moved to Dallas when she was 7. She attended St. Bernard of Clairvaux and St. Monica before starting high school at Townview, where she participates in the mock trial team, Model United Nations and debate. Mercado, 16, was intimidated at the first meeting in February, where the commissioners reviewed the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. But she says she was amazed when she heard from a speaker discussing infrastructure and city planning, and when the commissioners were talking about their ongoing projects.

So far, Mercado has been communicating with the District 14 City Council office to help spread awareness about her new position. She also reached out to some local libraries to inquire about distributing the Dallas Youth Magazine there. Me r c a d o a n d t h e o t h e r commissioners had the opportunity to travel to Wa s h i n g t o n , D.C . f o r t h e Na t i o n a l L e a g u e o f C i t i e s conference. They listened to a speech by President Joe Biden and me t with Te xas council members, mayors and lobbyists, who spoke about the infrastructure bill moving through Congress. T he y also me t other youth commissioners from across t h e Un i t e d S t at e s to s h are ideas about community engagement and activities. G o i n g f o r w a r d , Me r c a d o says she wants to organize some volunteer activities f o r D i s t r i c t 14 . S h e ’d a l s o l i k e t o h e l p w i t h Pe r i o d Access Dallas and make sure neighborhood high schools have functioning period product machines. Me r c a d o s a y s t h e y o u t h commission is here to advocate for local teens and encourages students to ge t involved with them. “It ’s a really great opportunity to give back to your community and to meet other people from around the city,” Mercado says. “ You d o n’ t u s u a l l y m a k e t h o s e kind of connections.” To connect with the youth commission,

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TWO EAST DALLAS NATIVES who grew up going to the same neighborhood hangouts didn’t meet until after they graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. Chase Pridavka, who graduated in 2004, lived on Reiger Avenue. Victoria Syer, a 2009 graduate, lived just blocks away on Santa Fe Avenue. Victoria’s dad frequented a pub called The Londoner, which was owned by a man who coached Chase’s soccer team; the coach’s son also went to elementary school with Chase. “We were always so close to each other but our paths never crossed,” Chase says. He and Victoria finally met at Stan’s Blue Note, a popular place for Woodrow alumni, and realized they had known all the same people their whole lives. Eventually they married, and now have a daughter, who was born in early March. When they decided to start their own business venture, decades of neighborhood connections convinced the Pridavkas to do something in East Dallas, for East Dallas residents. Equally as significant was that each of them had soaked up a lifetime of knowledge and experience in the market world from their families.

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Victoria’s parents moved to Dallas from London shortly before she was born. Her father sold antique and vintage items at markets there, and he brought his career as a vendor with him across the pond. He and his sister started selling goods at Lone Star Bazaar. “Then they got a shop off of Greenville Avenue, which is Val’s Cheesecakes now,” Victoria says. “And then they moved that to where the new Arboretum parking lot is; the parking garage, that used to be their shop.” From an early age, Victoria — who’s now a teacher at Maple Lawn Elementary — accompanied her father on trips to garage and estate sales, and antique stores. When he started selling at markets, like at Fair Park, she and her cousin went along, sitting under the table playing video games while he ran the business. Chase had similar experiences as a child. While growing up, he had a close relationship with his grandfather, who did silk screen printing on shirts. He would sell creations at markets and festivals and to sports teams, and Chase would go too. When his grandfather was closer to retiring, he took up a family

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clothes that would gain his mother’s approval but still reflected his style. He remembers one time having to choose between an Alice in Chains T-shirt and a Pearl Jam one; he went with Pearl Jam. Cool Hand Vintage became Chase’s full-time job, selling vintage clothing at markets throughout the metroplex, including in Oak Cliff and Deep Ellum. Victoria was a partner, but most of her time was occupied with teaching. “A lot of the vendors we’ve met throughout this entire time, this five years doing it, a lot of them live in this neighborhood, in the Lower Greenville area,” Victoria says. “We always, too, were like, we want to do something for them as well, like a second opportunity.” They saw how a few months of bad business affected some vendors and thought “Sunday funday” would be a great time to have a market. After bouncing the idea off of some of their vendor friends, they began working to establish their own market. Greenville Avenue provided sufficient foot traffic and didn’t already have such a place. Then the

question became which intersection was appropriate. They couldn’t block driveways or parking lots, and the neighboring businesses had to be on board. That’s how they landed on Oram Street. Permits had to be acquired, which resulted in a lot of paperwork for each vendor. “It was like jumping through hoops, bureaucratic hoops,” Chase says. The Underground Market launched in January, and then the City showed up to let them know they needed to replace the barricades and put up “no parking” signs. They fulfilled those requirements, and it’s been easier since then. Each week, the Pridavkas curate about 36 vendors, each selling something different. They want neighbors to be able to find everything from a plant to dog food to snacks to hats. Soon, they plan to donate a portion of the booth fees to charities, starting with one that’s helping Ukrainians. “We would like to do something different than any other market,” Chase says. “We try to do the most to contribute back to our vendors and back to the community, and not just take.” They want to continue holding the market for as long as they can, and they’ve even thought about opening a permanent brick-and-mortar where vendors can have a place to sell inventory throughout the week. The market has taught them to be more patient and understanding. Working with customers, vendors, residents, small business owners and City departments has improved their communication skills. But their greatest takeaway from organizing The Underground Market is finding a deeper bond with the community. “It’s just feeling love for everybody, all the vendors that love each other,” Victoria says. “We all have good relationships with everyone.” The Underground Market is located at Oram Street and Greenville Avenue. It’s open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays.

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Well-versed in Tex-Mex cuisine, McBride worked in New York for 15 years operating Rosa Mexicana, where he met chef Carlos “Charley” Cid in 1991. C i d a n d Mc B r i d e h a v e b e e n joined at the hip since. When John returned to Dallas

in 2004 to rejoin El Fenix, Cid came with him. Later, Cid ran the neighborhood restaurant The Lot with McBride. When The Lot closed after its building was sold to a real estate developer, McBride had his eye on White Rock Shopping Center at

El cuenco from El Vecino comes with black beans, avocado and spinach-poblano rice.

Northcliff and Buckner, with the idea of starting a Mexican restaurant there. “I always knew I wanted to get back into the Mexican food business,” he says. “It’s a superloyal neighborhood that’s been wanting places for a long time.” In 2017, El Vecino opened its doors with Kim McBride, John’s wife, running the restaurant and Cid in the kitchen. Their aim for the environment was “Mexican comfortable,” which is also reflected in the food they offer.

The menu boasts a mix of modern Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican food. There are traditional dishes such as cochinita pibil and classic Tex-Mex staples, such as six types of enchiladas. Contemporary twists also are available, such as the lasana Mexicana de pollo, an inventive Mexican-style lasagna. Many menu items are an ode to McBride’s time at Rosa Mexicana. El Vecino’s personal touches are impossible to miss. Kim McBride seasonally changes out a wreath in front of every booth. The menu features a

favoritos de la familia section, where each member of the McBride family (as well as Cid) presents one of their personal favorites. Brightly colored oil cloth lines the booths, and giant letters that spell “Hola!” on the wall are inside the front door. “When you walk in you feel happy automatically, and you feel fantastic when you walk out,” Kim McBride says. El Vecino, 718 N. Buckner Blvd., 469.802.6060, elvecinotexmex.com

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HER LEGACY LIVES ON HOW ROBOTICS TEAMS PERSISTED AFTER THEIR TEACHER’S DEATH Story by NATALIE RODRIGUEZ | Photography by SYLVIA ELZAFON

t all started in spring 2012 with a little robotics activity in a Robert T. Hill Middle School science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. Girls and boys in Eliana Tseng’s STEM class got to experiment with robotics equipment during their spare time. Students became very interested, and it took

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no time to evolve into a club.They originally met after school, but Tseng became aware that many kids were involved in sports and other clubs that occurred during that time. She asked her Robotics Club members if they would be willing to meet before school so students would be able to enjoy other clubs and athletics, too. They decided to meet every weekday, bright and early, at 6:30 a.m.

It wasn’t long before the club took off and made amazing progress. The robotics teams would later make it to state, national and world competitions. In 2014, after making it to the VEX Robotics Worlds Competition two years in a row, she was able to make Robotics Club into an official class elective, so students could work on robots during class. his past January, students and staff of Hill Middle School were deeply affected by the death of Tseng, who taught at Hill for 13 years, beginning in fall 2009. She was an inspiration to many students and holds a special place in everyone’s heart. One of her greatest (and many) accomplishments at Hill was the STEM/robotics program. She started it in 2012, receiving grants from various donors, and worked diligently to create a suitable technologydriven opportunity for Hill students. Tseng’s passion for STEM/robotics is shown by the more than 40

trophies won in her almost 10 years as head of the school’s STEM program. long with teaching both STEM and robotics classes, she conducted tests, challenges and interviews for incoming students interested in joining. Her requirements for the program included having an 80 average or above in all classes, volunteering for school-related activities and competing in at least one academic competition. She pushed students to their full potential, which is what made the STEM program so prestigious. To recruit students, Tseng would go to elementary schools and demonstrate activities that STEM students got to do if they joined. This included activities related to robotics, field trips to NASA and opportunities to meet professionals in the field. Another focus for Tseng was to recruit female students. As a woman in the STEM field herself, it was personally important to invite girls to join and

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expand their knowledge on science and technology and provide a bright future for women in STEM. uring the 2020-21 school year, it’s easy to imagine how hard it was to achieve everything with half of her students at home. But Tseng still made it work. She met with at-home students regularly on Zoom and discussed what they were going to do and how they could still help the team. Despite all obstacles, the teams still made it to both the state and world competitions, even winning an award at VEX Worlds. Her death was a shock to the entire school and has been difficult to overcome, but her Robotics Club students did not let that stop them from participating in competitions because that’s what Tseng would’ve wanted. The biggest obstacle isn’t the drive to compete, but who will sponsor it? Since Tseng was the only STEM/robotics teacher, there was no one who knew the program’s ins and outs. No one on campus knew how to plan and keep track of events. Who was going to lead and guide now? But the students and staff at Hill came together in honor of Tseng and have persevered, thanks to several teachers jumping in to help. ill Middle School is going to keep Ts e n g ’s l e ga c y a n d t h e ST E M program going. It is in the process of hiring a new teacher, and currently interviewing incoming students interested in STEM and robotics. Current students and teachers are working together to make this happen. Despite all of this, several teams have made accomplishments in competitions this year. Teams 505B (eighth-grade girls) and 505C (eighth-grade boys) made it to the national competition, and team 505T (seventh-grade girls) made it to the VEX Robotics Worlds competition for the 202122 school year. The robotics teams will continue to win — not for themselves, but for Tseng.

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THE ARTFUL AWAKENINGS PROGRAM at Juliette Fowler Communities stood out to Caroline Hardin because of her love for her grandparents. Fowler residents who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are eligible for the program, which is held weekly. Volunteers from the Junior League of Dallas create art activities for anywhere from five to nine residents and then visit the East Dallas facility to walk the residents through the projects. Hardin, a 28-year-old Dallas native who lives in the Knox/Henderson area, joined the Junior League about two years ago. Her mother is also a member, and she encouraged her to get involved to become more active in the community. She had moved back to Dallas from New York in 2019 and wanted to expand her network. Artful Awakenings has been going on for about five years, with about 50 residents having participated, but Hardin became involved with the program in August 2021. She was already familiar with Fowler, where she

had volunteered growing up as a member of Northway Christian Church. “I wanted to get involved with an organization that I was already kind of familiar with and would kind of tie back into my church’s network,” Hardin says. The program would allow Hardin to spend time with seniors, an activity she thought she would enjoy because of the cherished memories hanging out with her own grandmother. Hardin also had experience working in the art industry, including at the Art Basel art fair and at Sotheby’s. Art projects are planned so they’re easy for the residents to create, and Hardin says they’re mostly assembly. The teachers have an example displayed for the residents, and they often use templates. Earlier on, the plans were more complex, but the volunteers learned to make the instructions simple and straightforward. One day, the volunteers helped the residents make bluebonnets. The stems were already drawn, and residents finger-painted the petals and added stickers. “If it’s too abstract, then the residents get frustrated, and it defeats the purpose of the class, which is to calm them down and get everyone socializing during the sundowning hour,” Hardin says. Her grandfather had dementia, and sometimes he would become grouchy, which wasn’t in line with his personality. That experience led her to have additional compassion for the Fowler residents, who occasionally make offensive remarks as a result of their cognitive impairment. Nicole Gann, the president and CEO of Juliette Fowler Communities, has seen the residents’ quality of life improve through the program. Art helps them connect and engage with each other, Gann says, rather than withdrawing from society because of embarrassment or they realize they can’t communicate the same way. “Connection cannot be underemphasized,” Gann says. “That is just the importance of it, is the connection and being together and accessing things that made them who they were and who they still are.” Fowler is the only certified I’m Still Here Center for Excellence in Dementia Care in North Texas. The engagement-focused program connects people with memory loss through abilities that don’t diminish over time, and it is used to train caregivers, volunteers and residents’ families. When the program was first implemented, there were concerns that some people would be frustrated or struggle to learn how to communicate with the residents, but Gann says the issues weren’t too much because everyone was so “like-minded.” “I think that’s probably been the greatest gift that the programming has given to us — just a quicker, more refined way to help people be in community with the residents we serve,” Gann says. The art helps residents to tell their stories and access memories, even if a particular instance isn’t visible to someone who views the finished product. “They’re telling that story through the actual activity of the art, through the painting or through the crafting and through that conversation,” Gann says. Sometimes colors in the art remind residents of gardens they used to grow, and then they’ll share stories related to that memory. Or maybe blue paint on the page reminds them of when they used to be a lifeguard or enjoyed swimming. “You never know what color or what activity is going to spark that memory, but then it does, and it’s revealed to these volunteers and to our team through the simple act of being together,” Gann says. “But it’s another way that validates that they are still here.” MAY 2022

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Protecting our prairie land Native Plants & Prairies Day is May 7

f you’ve walked or biked or set up an easel near the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake, you’ve seen it: history. No, it’s not the beautiful, old, art deco building, but the land nearby — now THAT is our heritage. It’s the rare remnant of prairie — less than 1% remain in North America — and now’s the chance to learn more about it at Native Plants & Prairies Day May 7. Pr e s e n t e d b y N a t i v e Pr a i r i e s Association of Texas and North Texas Master Naturalists, this all-ages event gives everyone the opportunity to learn why prairies are worth conserving, and about local birds and other critters who call the prairie home. Expect guided walks, expert presentations, booths from local organizations and activities for kids. And you might even be inspired to get involved. Chances are, you’ve noticed the tall grass, maybe the wildflowers in the field close to the Bath House. Just a field, right? Not by a long shot. Here’s a little prairie primer. “Native”: That’s the key word. It describes both the land and the plants upon it. Think coneflower, not orchids; little bluestem grass, not palm trees. These drought-tolerant, no-fuss, nopampering plants thrive quite well on their own, thank you very much, and were growing naturally here, possibly going back thousands of years, when European settlers first set foot in these parts. Brenda Catlett, a resident of the

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From left: Brenda Catlett, Janet Smith and Ann Sansone. Photography by Shelby Tauber.

Peninsula neighborhood near the lake and one of the event’s organizers, offers this definition: “Prairies are ecosystems of open spaces where tall grasses, flowers and other seed-bearing plants flourish.” She adds that prairies can have more biodiversity than a rainforest and have more than 100 plant species

within five acres. Though it sounds like something out of a Dr. Seuss book, prairie plants are considered “upside down forests.” The roots of some prairie grasses can extend as far as 15 feet deep and reduce erosion while increasing water filtration. They are more resistant to

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climate change, and their roots store a significant amount of carbon. Catlett spends a fair amount of time pulling Johnson grass and other invasive plants from prairie remnants, and says that when they’re removed, “Long dormant seeds of native plants begin to emerge. This is why prairie restoration is valuable. We can bring back native plants without having to replant.” Ann Sansone, who lives in the Alger Park/Ash Creek area and is also an organizer, adds that prairies offer food and shelter to animals such as Cooper’s hawk, American bumblebee (endangered, by the way) and monarch butterflies. Prairies are also home to pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths. She says, “Pollinators are essential to our environment. The ecological service they provide is important for the reproduction of nearly 75% of the world’s flowering plants. This includes more than twothirds of the world’s crop species and one in three mouthfuls of all the food we eat.” East Dallas resident Janet Smith

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is passionate about the prairies and is another organizer who helped pull together the event. “This is important to me because it’s a way for ‘regular people’ to be exposed to and learn about the very rich natural history of our area, and encourage them to incorporate native plants into their landscapes.” “The guided prairie walks will be 20-45 minutes each and offered throughout the event. They’re very informative and real eye-openers,” Smith says. “The leaders will be pointing out the wide range of diversity in the prairie that isn’t visible from a driveby: the native prairie grasses, a variety of wildflowers, some edible plants, many kinds of beneficial insects and non-native plants that constantly try to take over.” “There will also be walks teaching about two phone apps that are very helpful to have: iNaturalist for identifying and recording the locations of wild plants and animals, and PlantTAGG for identifying and teaching about garden and landscape plants.” Exhibitors will include organizations such as For the Love of the Lake, North Texas Master Naturalists and LGBT Outdoors, as well as naturalists with live

spiders and reptiles. Native plants will be available for purchase from Native Prairies Association of Texas. Indoor presentations will start on the quarter hour in the Bath House theater and will cover a variety of topics: using native plants in landscaping, history of the White Rock Prairie, birds of White Rock, conserving/restoring the prairie and photography of the area. While it’s true that development, agriculture and overgrazing have cost us prairie land, it’s not too late for us to save the remaining precious remnants. “I love seeing the raccoons, possums, the occasional snake, butterflies, bugs and the wonderful variety of birds who call the lake home,” Catlett says. “I know the prairie and the native plants and trees around the lake are making this a better home for these creatures.” Maybe for us human creatures as well. For more information: ntxnppd.org PATTI VINSON is a guest writer who has lived in East Dallas for more than 20 years. She’s written for the Advocate and Real Simple magazine.

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t’s said there are two topics to avoid for the sake of politeness: religion and politics. For nearly a quarter-century now, I have flouted that advice and flaunted the adage “fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” You have been gracious to hear me out in this space and seek me out in other places to keep the conversation going. Truth is, we need more, not less, talk about religion and politics. These will always be related as both deal with visions of how our lives together should be arranged for the common good. To that end, this column has been an exercise in public theology. Throw in the arts and sciences, entertainment and sports, education and business, and you have a fuller sense of the public aspect of public theology. The theology part is always tricky in a pluralistic and democratic society. If one religion dominates public discourse and mutes the voices of other views, we move closer toward theocracy. If all religions are required to keep their spiritual perspectives to themselves in the interest of reason-based democracy, citizens find themselves divided between their public and private selves. My first column in October 1998 set the tone. It was titled “The Spirit of Halloween.” Halloween has its origin in pagan tradition but was “baptized,” so to speak, by Christians into All Hallows Eve, a time to face fears with faith. Eventually, Halloween became more secular than spiritual for most people — a way to give and receive across class lines and neighborhood boundaries. It brings people together. Whether you capitalize or lowercase it, the

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Spirit/spirit of Halloween typifies the communal aims of chasing darkness with light, evil with goodness, and fear with faith. Religion and politics should make us better. Too often the impulse to get our own way wins out over “the better angels of our nature,” as Lincoln put it. At Paul Quinn College, their motto is “We over Me.” It may not be grammatically correct, but it is poetically and spiritually perfect. As you might have surmised by the vector of this column thus far, this will be my last regular offering in these pages. I want to thank my friends at The Advocate for giving me this outlet for so long, especially Rick Wamre, and my longtime editor, Keri Mitchell. They have given me wide berth to maneuver these words around the White Rock Lake harbor community. Having repositioned myself in the work I do (not exactly retired yet), I have determined it is the right time for a shift in my writing for The Advocate, too. The first part of the compound word deadline is the part I am ready to avoid. That includes sermons and columns both. Going forward you may hear from me amid a cohort of other contributors in this space during the coming months. It’s hard to quit you cold turkey, so let the weaning begin. See you now and then, here and there. Thanks for being a good neighbor. GEORGE MASON is pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church, president of Faith Commons and host of the “Good God” podcast. The Worship section is underwritten by Advocate Publishing and the neighborhood businesses and churches listed here. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202

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WHITE ROCK ELECTRIC All Electrical Services. PRO WINDOW CLEANING Lic/Insd.TECL-34002 214-850-4891 prompt, dependable. Matt 214-766-2183

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NATURE KING PEST MANAGEMENT INC. • Residential/Commercial • Over 30,000 Squirrels, Racoons, Skunks, Snakes, Possums, etc. roofs completed • Seven NTRCA “Golden Pest & Termite. Neighborhood Resident Hammer” Awards • Free Estimates 30+ Yrs.exp. 214-827-0090

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6438 Sunnyland Ln

6543 Bob O Link Dr

6625 Bob O Link Dr

7035 Southridge Dr

5 BEDS | 5.1 BATHS |4,669 SQ. FT. | $1,799,000

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 2,404 SQ. FT. | $1,449,000

5 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 3,498 SQ. FT. | $1,299,000

3 BEDS | 2.1 BATHS | 2,815 SQ. FT. | $1,100,000

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Kaleigh Walker

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Mary Rinne

214.695.8701 skylar@dpmre.com

310.913.8005 kaleigh@dpmre.com

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214.552.6735 maryrinne@dpmre.com

PENDING

SOLD, Represented Seller

6817 Inverness Ln

6828 Chantilly Ln

5469 Ellsworth Ave

915 Cordova St

4 BEDS | 3.1 BATHS | 2,743 SQ. FT. | $975,000

4 BEDS | 3.1 BATHS | 2,375 SQ. FT | $900,000

3 BEDS | 3.1 BATHS | 2,627 SQ. FT. | $850,000

5 BEDS | 3.1 BATHS | 2,850 SQ. FT. |$850,000

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Keith Callahan

214.695.8701 skylar@dpmre.com

214.675.6777 keithcallahan@dpmre.com

SOLD, Represented Buyer

SOLD, Represented Seller

4976flitwick.dpmre.com

UNDER CONTRACT

4955 Creighton Dr

10059 Lake Highlands Pl

4976 Flitwick Ct

8707 Redondo Dr

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 2,079 SQ. FT. | $689,900

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,817 SQ. FT. | $585,000

3 BED | 3.1 BATHS | 1,868 SQ. FT. | $549,000

2 BEDS | 1 BATH | 983 SQ. FT. | $399,900

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Anne Bingham

David Gates

Alison O’Halloran

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