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COMMUNITY NEWS Wine and cheese, if you please

IN MEMORIAM

Colorful Kelleher changed Dallas and airline industry

By Anthony Cave

The Dallas Farmers Market at 1010 S. Pearl Expressway is partnering with wineries from across the state to offer premium wine tastings made from the Texas grape harvest. Texas Wine & Cheese Tasting will be held in The Shed on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Along with the 20 samples, tasters will receive a commemorative glass for sipping and to take home. Tickets are $35. – Susan Armanovs

keranews.org Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher, the colorful character who built an upstart Texas carrier into a high-flying powerhouse, died on Jan. 3, the airline announced. He was 87.

Kelleher, who ran Dallas-based Southwest for four decades, helped launch the Dallas-based airline in 1967.

That year, with a shoestring budget of $500,000, he filed an application with the Texas Aeronautics Commission for service at Dallas Love Field, George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and San Antonio International Airport.

He and co-founder Rollin King didn't get flights between those three airfields off the ground until 1971.

Not many CEOs dress up as Elvis Presley, settle a business dispute with an arm-wrestling contest or go on TV wearing a paper bag over their head.

Herb Kelleher did all those things. Along the way, the co-founder and longtime leader of Southwest Airlines also revolutionized air travel

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In this photo taken June 10, 2011, Herb Kelleher, co-founder, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Southwest Airlines, poses for a portrait in his office in Dallas by practically inventing the low-cost, low-fare airline.

In the late 1960s, the nation's airlines were a clique of venerable companies that offered onboard dining, movies and other amenities to make flying pleasant but pricey. Fares approved by federal regulators made air travel a luxury that few could

afford.

Kelleher was a lawyer in San Antonio in 1967 when a client, Rollin King, came to him with the idea for a low-fare airline that would fly between San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. Kelleher guided Southwest through a thicket of legal obstacles thrown up by other airlines,

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and the new carrier began flying in 1971.

Southwest kept costs low. It flew just one kind of plane, the Boeing 737, to make maintenance simpler and cheaper. It gave out peanuts instead of meals. There were no assigned seats. It KELLEHER cont'd on page 3

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OPINION

Simple tips to avoid the flu and stay healthy in 2019

By Joe Ruzicka joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com It’s flu season again and I already know a few folks with the bug. Influenza is no joking matter as it was the cause of more than 80,000 deaths in the U.S last year.

Flu season means there are few steps one must take to avoid the aches, pains and inability to get out of bed.

1. Get vaccinated.

2. Wash your hands! That means with soap and water.

3. And for goodness sake, cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) annually tracks influenza with a weekly report known as FluView. Lynnette Brammer, head of the CDC’s domestic influenza surveillance team, told Forbes.com that the peak of flu season (typically between December and February) had not hit its highest point yet, but that it was not

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expected to be as bad as 2018.

“Last year was a record bad year,” Brammer said. “Our mortality estimate was one of the highest, if not the highest, we’ve seen.”

The CDC lists getting vaccinated as the number one way to

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Sixty years and still name-dropping

By David Mullen

of protein, bean burrito (380), the grilled breakfast burrito (340) with 10 grams of proIf you haven’t watched tein, seven-layer burthe Jan. 6 episode of rito fresco style (340), “The Simpsons,” try to spicy tostada (210) find it on demand. The Simpsons travel to Marfa David Mullen and mini skillet bowl (180 calories). Who and it is a laugh a second …

Unfortunately, the Dallas Morning says all fast food has to be fattening? … WalletHub just did a study News has gone through another of 300 cities across America to restructuring, laying off 43 emdetermine the Best Real Estate ployees including 23-year arts veteran Chris Vognar, theater critic Markets in the country. And for those living in the metroplex, this Nancy Churnin, Guide editor Sara should come as no surprise. The Frederick Burgos, writers Leslie best market in America is Frisco, Barker Garcia, Jeff Mosier and followed by McKinney and Allen.

Tasha Tsiaperas and photographer Richardson ranked seventh and Louis deLuca. This newspaper Denton 10th. The bottom two citlost our primary contact in the ies were Newark, N. J. and Detroit. commercial printing department Poor Detroit. The rest of the state which has sent us scrambling for is beautiful, but Detroit got slaugha new supplier to print Katy Trail tered by the loss of the automobile Weekly. While my heart goes out industry. However, you can still get to those laid off, increased printa hot dog 24 hours a day in downing costs can be devastated to a town Detroit at American Coney paper of our size … According to Island. And, before I get emails, online website Thrillist, Taco Bell the next door Lafayette Coney has eight items what are between Island, which used to be opened 150 and 480 calories. The items 24 hours a day, now closes at 3 are the veggie power menu bowl a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) ... We (480 calories), the power menu all mourn the death of Southwest burrito (450), the chicken soft taco founder Herb Kelleher. Whether fresco style (150) and nine grams david@katytrailweekly.com

the Southwest Airlines experience is your cup of tea, he certainly revolutionized the airline industry.

As part of his inspiration to me, I still write down many of my ideas on a cocktail napkin, which was his canvas to begin Southwest ...

As you read this, your humble and loveable Editor-in-Chief of Katy Trail Weekly has reached a milestone. I turned 60 on Jan. 10. I don’t feel 60, but I have a lot to look back on. I had the good fortune to grow up in Oakland, before the Bay Area became a bastion for the have and the have-nots featuring twenty-something millionaires with ear fobs stepping around the homeless occupying the streets of San Francisco. I still have a great family, despite the loss of my father. I grew up in an era of championship teams when the A’s, Warriors and Raiders made Oakland the sports capital of the world. I was student body president and editor of my high school newspaper. I went to high school with Tom Hanks. I got to broadcast football and basketball games at the University of California, Berkeley and write sports for the Oakland Tribune. I have stayed in touch with a wonderful group of friends in the Bay

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Area and have built a tremendous group of friends in Dallas. I have loved every minute living in Texas. I had a great advertising career here and worked for Mike Rawlings when we were ad executives. I have seen a baseball game in every major league stadium and at least 25 they don’t play in anymore. I have met Dorothy Hamill, Jerry Brown, Chris Berman, Rickey Henderson, Walter Payton, MC Hammer, Martin Milner, Huey Lewis, Bob Costas, Too $hort, Angie Harmon, mayors Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg, Randy Johnson, Harry Caray, Larry David, Mark Wahlberg,

Reggie Jackson, Fred Biletnikoff, Vern Lundquist, Roger Staubach, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, Craig Sager, Vida Blue, Ben Stein, Bryant Gumble, Suzy Kolber, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Bill “Spaceman” Lee, Tim Brown, Burt Reynolds, Cheryl Tiegs, Ken Venturi, Tom Seaver, John Gruden, Monte Hall and Glen Campbell, just to name a few. I gave Dr. Ruth advice. I grew up with ESPN’s Rod Gilmore and used to drink at Primo’s with ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap. And now I get to run a newspaper in Dallas. I am blessed because of the many wonderful people in my life. Now help me up.

Mental FOCUS

Do something comfortable Abs are made in the kitchen

By The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels It’s a new year, and with a new year comes lots of resolutions. I dislike resolutions, not in theory, but because I’m no good at keeping them. The idea is good — change something to make yourself better — but the discipline and follow through is often lacking.

Yet I have to think that you’ve made a resolution of some kind. Perhaps you’re going to exercise and eat right. Maybe you’ll read more books and watch less television. Or you might even commit to going to church (I’m a big fan of that one!).

However you resolve to improve your life in 2019, I’d like to offer a somewhat more unconventional suggestion: do something uncomfortable.

We’re not accustomed to doing much that makes us uncomfortable, and I’m just as guilty as you. I don’t like being inconvenienced and I’m not patient. I am pretty good at making sure my life is as good a fit to my preferences as I can make it. And yet, I think there is a gift in discomfort.

Over the holidays, I read a lot of articles and watched short interviews that focused on how things can be better in 2019. I was struck by just how many people were exhausted by 2018 and wanted to put it far behind them. There was hopefulness about this New Year ...or perhaps not hopefulness, but a deep need for 2019 to be better all the way around.

I sympathize with that desire, but believe that to make this year better, we have to make real changes in the way we operate and in the way we behave. Only by changing our behavior can we truly change our character and the way we see the world. And if we really want 2019 to be better, we have to be better first.

Think about the last time you intentionally did something good that was outside your comfort zone. I hope that good act wasn’t too long ago, but I fear for most people it was. Consider how you felt afterward. When we put ourselves in situations K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Jan. 5 – 3:13 p.m.

300 Block, S. Hall St. (75226) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect shot a round in the air that fell onto the complainant’s vehicle, causing damage.

Jan. 5 – 5:10 p.m.

3600 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s property from his garage.

Jan. 5 – 7:42 p.m.

1700 Block, Young St. (75201) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the tailgate from the complainant’s vehicle.

Jan. 5 – 11:44 p.m.

1000 Block, Elm St. (75202) Theft of a Firearm: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s gun from his vehicle.

that stretch us by challenging our assumptions, we are given the opportunity to grow.

Growth comes through conflict, and doing something good that makes us uncomfortable is the best kind of growth.

Challenging ourselves to go outside our comfort zone for the good of other people is a nice idea, but there’s one more important note I should make before you try this: you will not Rev. Dr. Girata succeed. I want to make sure that you do not create a plan for yourself with the idea that by doing something good you will succeed in being a good person. Nope. We are imperfect and no amount of doing good will make us perfect. But we can be comfortable in our imperfection.

Perhaps that’s the key to the hopefulness of 2019. Far too many of us feel paralyzed to try something new and challenge our identity because our culture has gotten so good at pointing out our imperfections.

If we’re not careful, meanness can hold us back. Unless, of course, we own that we are not and will not be perfect. Instead, we are beautifully and wonderfully imperfect.

Claiming our imperfection can free us from the pressure others place on our shoulders and give us the space to grow.

So this year, instead of chasing a resolution that is meant to perfect you, perhaps you will choose a resolution that will help you grow into the goodness our world needs most. We all have the good inside us, and maybe this year, we will choose to do something uncomfortable enough to let more of it out.

The Rev. Dr. Chris Girata was called to be the eighth Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels in Dallas and started his ministry at Saint Michael on Aug. 15, 2016. Chris is a native of Florida, a classically trained musician and an amateur cook. He and his wife, Nicole, have three children.

Jan. 6 – 6:53 a.m.

2700 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and stole his property.

Jan. 6 – 2:12 p.m.

3400 Block, Armstrong Ave. (75205) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect broke the passenger window, entered and stole property.

Jan. 6 – 5:50 p.m.

2900 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and demanded cash.

Jan. 6 – 10:05 p.m.

1500 Block, Inwood Rd. (75247) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect displayed a knife and stole the

complainant’s vehicle.

Jan. 7 – 10:12 a.m.

12700 Block, Hillcrest Rd. (75230) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect entered and stole property.

Jan. 7 – 2:25 p.m.

4200 Block, Capitol Ave. (75204) Assault: The suspect threw two grapefruits at the complainant.

Jan. 7 – 4:50 p.m.

2400 Block, N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s front license plate.

Jan. 8 – 1:38 a.m.

5700 Block, Martel Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

By Leigh Richardson leighrich55@yahoo.com Losing weight isn’t easy, and yet, around this time of year, it tends to be the number one goal. There are many myths and unrealistic expectations around losing weight, which make it one of the most difficult resolutions to actually stick to. Some believe it’s all about exercise, while others believe the focus should only be on diet — even fad diets. Some say it’s a simple formula of counting calories. Others believe it’s all about counting your macros, or proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

There are many components to losing weight — in a healthy way. It’s mental and physical, and it is true that 80 percent of the process does in fact involve nutrition, while the rest of the efforts are focused on regular exercise.

Let’s take a look at a couple of common myths we hear when it comes to what we MUST do to lose weight and how it affects the body and brain.

MYTH: As long as I stay under a certain number of calories, I’ll lose weight. When you starve yourself and don’t give your body the proper nutrients, in the simplest explanation, it begins to go into panic mode not knowing when it’s going to get the right amount of fuel next and begins to store food/ fat. On top of that, WHAT you’re putting into your body is so important. Many of us don’t realize what’s going on in that stomach directly connects to what goes on in that head. According to New Brain Nutrition, psychobiotics is an important probiotic that can influence the gut-brain relationship. Good bacteria in our gut can help

people who are mood, libido, suffering from perceptions and feelings of anxclarity of your iety, foul moods thoughts. When and stress. That’s microbiome bewhy even though comes dysfuncyou may be staytional, it could reing under your sult in headaches, calorie count, you Leigh Richardson anxiety, a negative may not be givoutlook on life or ing your head the support it an inability to concentrate. needs to reach your goal, not Your mental state is so to mention, it’ll be harder to important when it comes lose those stored fat cells. to creating a lifestyle or Worst of all, if you’re not breaking a habit, and that’s consuming enough food, why it’s so critical to fuel your body enters into starvaour bodies with the best tion mode, which according nutrients possible. In fact, to Inbody, decreases leptin the brain-gut connection is levels. Leptin is the hormone so strong, researchers have that tells the brain whether even found a dramatic turnor not you are hungry. When around in brain-related cona person starves themselves, ditions with simple dietary the brain gets signaled that modifications. the body is still not full and So as we head into the can cause a person to overeat. new year, here’s a tip to not MYTH: All carbs are only help you stay on track bad. It’s important to reif losing weight is your goal, member not all carbs are cre- but to help you keep a peace ated equal. Choosing carbs of mind as you begin your with high fiber content, such journey. as whole grains, beans, vegRemember it takes time. gies and fruit, is great for the Don’t let the stress of trybody and brain. According ing to lose weight weigh you to the National Academies down. Don’t get in that head Institute of Medicine, these of yours or you may just not types of carbs can actually allow yourself to hit your decrease risk of heart disease goal. It’s a process, every and help combat weight gain. person reacts differently, evBy eating a healthy amount erybody is different, it takes of “good” carbs and staying time, and there’s going to be away from “bad” carbs — ups and downs. Accept that such as refined sugars and now and you’re already ahead processed carbohydrates of the game! (think white bread) — you A Fox News Radio concan take a step in the right tributor, Richardson has direction and continue to eat spent her educational and a balanced meal. professional career learnThese are just two of ing human behavior. She the common myths when holds a Master of Science it comes to diet and how it in Counseling from the affects your body and espeUniversity of North Texas cially your brain. Food going and is working to integrate into your mouth, down your cognitive behavioral therapy throat and into your stomach into the treatment programs and intestines will eventually for many clients. In April create what’s called intestinal 2009, Richardson opened organisms or microbiome.

The Brain Performance Microbiome can affect your Center.

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MULL IT OVER

AUTOMOBILITY

By David Mullen

By David Boldt

Highway to Atlanta is wide open

at 12:05 p.m. The Chargers dominated david@katytrailweekly.com the Ravens for most of the Wild Card game.

Then, they let up and left Baltimore with a After going 2-0 in my Jan. 5 NFL Wild chance to win. They prevailed, but now have Card game predictions, I woke up on Jan. 6 to play their second consecutive game in the feeling very good about a clean sweep. But Eastern Time Zone. then the Baltimore Ravens offense stumThe Patriots are undefeated at home. bled, bumbled and, most importantly, fumThey have arguably the best coach in NFL bled a home game against the Los Angeles history in Bill Belichick and the best quarterChargers. Later, Chicago Bears kicker Cody back in Tom Brady. Their pass defense had Parkey made a last second, game winning been questionable, giving an opportunity for field goal only to be iced by a Philadelphia Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to shine Eagles timeout. while he has a tarnished playoff career. But His second attempt went “Doink, Doink, the Pats defense has gelled recently and they Doh!” The Bears lost at home, and Parkey is had a week off to get healthier. being billed as Chicago’s new Steve Bartman.

Except for possibly the Chiefs, the Pats One Las Vegas casino has set the money will be the best team the Chargers will have line odds to win Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. played to date. They went 1-1 against Kansas If you bet $100 on the New Orleans Saints, City, and the game they won was a fluke. I you can win $215. The can’t trust Rivers, like Kansas City Chiefs Johnny Carson couldn’t are next at $440. trust Joan Rivers. Give Shockingly to me, the me the Patriots at home.

Dallas Cowboys are In the NFC, rated eighth of the eight the Eagles play the teams remaining in the Saints on Sunday, Super Bowl race. If the Jan. 13 at 3:40 p.m.

Cowboys win the Super On Nov. 18, the Saints Bowl and you bet $100, beat the Eagles 48-7. you could win $1,950.

Saints quarterback and They are behind the future Hall of Famer Philadelphia Eagles – Drew Brees has thrown albeit defending Super 21 touchdowns at home Bowl Champions – and only one interwhich they beat for the ception. NOLA has a NFL NFC East title. two-headed monster at New Orleans Saints quarterback There is a lot to the running back poDrew Brees. look forward to in sition. Eagles quarterthe divisional playoff back Nick Foles looked rounds. The two best running backs go head- tentative last week. Give me the Saints in to- head. Elite quarterbacks are in the fray another rout. and many teams are coming into the games On Saturday, Jan. 12, the Cowboys with momentum. Let’s see how the playoffs face the Los Angeles Rams at 7:15 p.m. will turn out.

This game could be a barnburner. The Rams In the AFC, the Indianapolis Colts Todd Gurley faces off against the Cowboys play the Chiefs on Saturday, Jan. 12 Ezekiel Elliott. Both could have over 150 at 3:35 p.m. The Colts come in red hot. yards in total offense. In fact, Elliott could Remember, they shutout the Cowboys on have more than 150 yards rushing. The Dec. 16, which was the last game Dallas lost.

Rams’ defense allowed 5.1 yards per rushing Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is on fire and attempt this season which was worst in the running back Marlon Mack has come out NFL. of nowhere. Their defense is nameless and Both teams are young. Cowboys quarunderrated, but stout. Chiefs quarterback terback Dak Prescott and the Rams quarPatrick Mahomes could be the NFL MVP terback Jared Goff came into the league in and their offense in the best in the NFC. 2016; Prescott as a fourth round pick and Even after losing Kareem Hunt because Goff as the number one overall pick. That of his indiscretions, the Chiefs have the should spell “advantage Goff.” firepower to win. They will probably have a There is no great home field advantage defensive or special teams touchdown. They at the Los Angeles Coliseum. But Rams head typically score a ton of points in the first half. coach Sean McVay has a big advantage over Still, the Colts have the look of a champiCowboys head coach Jason Garrett in offenon. This is a big showcase for the still playsive game planning. If Prescott lets his legs off-green Mahomes. Take the Colts in a big do the talking, the Cowboys have a chance. upset, as Chiefs fans will be crying in their But the deal breaker will be Rams defensive Boulevard beer and barbecued ribs. lineman Aaron Donald. He can, and will The Chargers play the New take the Rams to the NFC Championship England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 13 against the Saints.

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operated from less-congested secondary airports to avoid money-burning delays.

Southwest turned a profit in 1973 and hasn't suffered a money-losing year since — a streak unmatched in the U.S. airline business.

Kelleher had various titles as the airline's outspoken leader. In 1999, at age 68, Kelleher was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He kept working, commuting between Southwest's Dallas headquarters and a hospital in Houston, but the incident added urgency for a succession plan.

In 2001, Kelleher stepped down as CEO and president, and he retired as chairman in 2008. Even after leaving, he remained on the payroll and went to the office regularly.

Kelleher became Southwest's chairman in 1978 and CEO in 1982, as federal regulation of airline prices was disappearing. He led the company through its period of greatest growth.

As Southwest entered new cities, it forced other airlines to match its lower prices.

Federal officials dubbed this “the Southwest Effect.”

Today, Southwest carries more passengers within the U.S. than any airline.

While critics say Southwest has come to resemble the bigger carriers that it once fought against, it created a model of streamlined operations, low costs and lower fares that spawned similar

airlines around the world.

If Southwest was different, so was its garrulous CEO — a wisecracking chain smoker who bragged about his fondness for Wild Turkey bourbon whiskey.

Kelleher was so outgoing that it would take him ages to walk through an airport — he seemed to stop every few feet to chat with employees and passengers.

He had a booming laugh, a bottomless trove of anecdotes and a lawyer's precise way with words.

Kelleher showed a flair for wacky marketing antics.

When Braniff tried to drive Southwest out of business by undercutting its fares — prices that ensured both airlines would lose money — Kelleher offered a bottle of liquor to anyone who bought a full-fare Southwest ticket.

Kelleher said that business travelers with expense accounts and a thirst for booze made Southwest the biggest liquor distributor in Texas for a time.

When Southwest and a smaller aviation company both claimed the same advertising slogan, Kelleher proposed to settle the dispute by holding an arm-wrestling contest with the other CEO. Kelleher, clenching a lit cigarette between his teeth, lost the match, but the victor — impressed by the publicity the stunt generated — let Southwest keep using the tagline.

As Southwest added service to more cities,

executives of other airlines — and some of their passengers — dismissed Southwest as a cattle-car operation for cheap travelers. Kelleher answered with a TV commercial in which he wore a paper bag over his head and promised to give the bag to any customer who was too embarrassed to be seen flying on his discount airline.

The TV ads and the Elvis costumes helped make Kelleher the public face of Southwest and probably the most recognized person in the airline industry.

In a statement on Jan. 3, Southwest said, “Herb was a pioneer, a maverick and an innovator. His vision revolutionized commercial aviation and democratized the skies.”

T. Boone Pickens, the oilman and fellow legendary Texas business figure, tweeted, “Herb Kelleher is arguably the most transformative figure and character in the history of modern aviation. He is the epitome of the can-do entrepreneurial spirit.”

Herbert D. Kelleher was born in Haddon Heights, N. J., and got his first job for $2.50 a week making sure that copies of the Philadelphia Bulletin newspaper were delivered. He graduated from Wesleyan University and earned a law degree from New York University in 1956.

He's survived by his wife, Joan, three of their four children and many grandchildren.

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Picks for car, truck and SUV of the year

djboldt@sbcglobal.net At the end of the year, the automotive community presents, inevitably, its Car of the Year awards (along with picks for Truck and/or SUV of the Year), underwritten by the enthusiast and consumer pubs, media associations and – of course – Family Circle. In almost every instance, the publication or association making these awards attempts to balance what the judges enjoy or respect with what their intended audience expects.

Motor Trend will make their selections in a manner different from how Automobile picks All Stars or Car and Driver selects its 10Best. And as you’d expect, the Texas Auto Writers Association approaches its Truck of Texas selection differently than the New England Motor Press establishes its criteria … forgawdsake.

Contributing to Katy Trail Weekly, I write for an active, in-town audience with enough wanderlust to (occasionally) hit the highway. Whatever I buy – or want to buy – needs to fit within an apartment parking slot or tight garage. And on some level, the selected vehicle needs to either be fun to drive, or if a crossover or SUV, serve as a basecamp for fun. Here, then, are my picks.

If you have the time, send us yours.

Car of the Year: Buick Regal TourX. With the number of exciting intros during this calendar year, I’ll

go with the one leaving the most indelible impression: Buick’s Regal TourX. Built on an Opel platform and manufactured in Germany, there’s a lot to like in this expansive wagon. And while pitched as an Outback-inspired crossover, this is in all respects a highway-oriented station wagon with all-season capability. I like its design, utility and (generally speaking) the way it drives. And I certainly like its well-equipped, under $40K price point. The TourX is a screaming deal, but without any marketing support from GM, it’s not really screaming. On the showroom, you’ll have to ask for it.

Honorable Mention: Kia Stinger. Here, I give it to the base Stinger, transacting at or near $35,000. This is an incredible deal on a credible sport sedan.

Truck of the Year: Ford Ranger. On the truck end, know I have to park any press truck in a basement parking garage. And while other residents of that garage park their full-size pickups in it, I’d rather not. For me, then, the midsize truck is the perfect complement to what I laughingly call an active lifestyle. And while I’ve yet to drive Ford’s new Ranger, it’s tough to argue with what it brings to this particular gunfight. The new Ranger

is right-sized, offers a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four as its one powerplant and appears to be right-priced, with a comfortably equipped 4X4 FX4 offered in the mid-$30s. I’d kill for a Raptor version selling in the mid-$40s, but from all reports, I’ll grow hair – and another four inches – before that happens.

Honorable Mention: Jeep’s new Gladiator pickup. But you should wait another year before shopping, at which point supply might have caught up with the pent-up demand. And that’s a “MIGHT.” All caps.

SUV of the Year: Hyundai Kona. Among crossovers, the one standing (or driving … or parking) tallest was Hyundai’s subcompact Kona crossover.

With a 1.6-liter turbocharged four and DCT transmission, Hyundai has added some much-needed fun to what has been a sleep-inducing segment. With a bit of funky detailing outside, along with a spacious cargo capability, you have the makings of an entertaining, long-term relationship.

Honorable Mention (tie): Acura’s RDX both surprises in its responsiveness and delights in its relatively modest price point.

And Volvo’s XC40 offers far more substance than its initial impression – or window sticker – would suggest.

David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com.

Travel

Exploring Toronto in one day

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Only have one day to explore Toronto? Try this itinerary. Toronto is a great city for a weekend trip from the U.S. or for the beginning traveler.

Although English is spoken here, the culture is different.

You can still get the vibe of foreign country travel.

Most people find themMICHAEL WALD selves at the center of Toronto, Kensington Market in Toronto. in its equivalent of Times Square in New York City, jammed full, an immediate indication that which is at the intersection of Dundas and the food is authentic and good. One of the Yonge Streets. There is a subway stop there servers was barely able to communicate in and an entrance to the huge indoor shopping English but managed to assist me in ordering center called Eaton Centre. A few blocks west the most popular dishes from a menu that of this point, at the corner of Dundas Street lacked any prices. The specialty of this place and Spadina Avenue, is where you find the is dim sum, a Chinese appetizer eaten for a Art Museum of Ontario, the starting point meal when you order several of them — fried, for our itinerary. This is a great museum for boiled or spicy — all delicious. A full menu is art lovers, with a little bit of every type of art, also available. After lunch, explore Chinatown from European masters to a magnificent colby visiting some of the tea shops and other lection by Canadian artists. stores in the adjacent area.

In the Canadian exhibits you can learn After lunch, walk a few blocks in the about the unique Group of Seven, seven direction away from the museum until you Canadian artists who were largely responsihit Kensington Street. This is the beginning of ble for educating Canadians at the beginning Kensington Market, a very old neighborhood. of the 20th century about their own country.

Shop after shop here sells interesting goods, Most Canadians had no exposure to the vast focusing on one-of-a-kind clothing and secnorthern parts of Canada. These artists’ imond-hand goods. The area is colorful and ages were the first. It’s a wonderful lesson in fascinating, akin to a large garage sale. what rural Canada is like.

You’ll have time for one more tourist Another marvelous exhibit is the Henry site in the day. If the weather is good, I sugMorgan exhibit. You learn by observation gest that you walk “down” Spadina Avenue how the great sculptor Rodin innovated by toward the CN Tower that dominates the doing parts of the human body after initially Toronto skyline until you can’t go any further. focusing on the standard body in its entirety Cross over the railroad tracks just past the (there are examples of each type of work).

CN Tower and you’ll be on Front Street. Turn The partial body sculptures initially were left on Front Street, then you can turn right very controversial, but they led Picasso and between the buildings to reach the waterfront Morgan to also make abstracts of parts of restaurants, water taxis and even a beach. Get the human body. Eventually this led to the out on the water, either in a water taxi or on a unique style of Morgan. An entire room is harbor tour boat. It will give you a refreshing dedicated to his sculpture demonstrating his new view of Toronto and top off a tiring day. enduring influence on the form.

Hungry? Stay on the waterfront for dinner.

After visiting the museum, walk to the Follow this itinerary, and have a great back of the museum building and you’ll be day sampling Toronto’s art, authentic ethnic in Toronto’s large Chinatown. Toronto has food, shopping, topped off by a boat ride in one of the world’s largest Chinese populaone of the world’s nicest harbors. tions. All the signs will be in Chinese. It may Michael Wald is a travel specialist with be difficult to understand one store from special expertise in Panama adventure travanother. One place I can recommend — on el. He blogs about travel and other musings the not-very-obvious third floor — is Dim at www.UntraveledPlaces.com. Follow him Sum King. When I got there at lunch time, I @UntraveledPlace and see where he is off to was the only non-Chinese patron in a room next.

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Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts - Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits brings their ‘60s pop style to Richardson. Classic hits include “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes” and many more. 7:30 p.m. $39-$45.

Jan. 11

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The Statler Hotel & Residences – Go retro at the Ultimate ‘80s Night Party featuring The Spazmatics and highlighting sounds, styles and dance steps from the decade of the 1980s. 8 p.m. $15-$115.

Jan. 11

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Texas Live - Presented by New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf, Randy Houser has an album release concert in support of his new album, “Magnolia.” 9:30 p.m. FREE! Reserved seating is available for $35-$375.

Jan. 12

1005 S. Lamar St. Dallas, 75215 214-914-4443

Alamo Drafthouse Cedars – The theater presents an exclusive event celebrating director M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable,” “Split” and “Glass,” with all three films screening back-to-back-to-back. The three-picture marathon screening will also feature a conversation with Shyamalan that will be broadcast live from Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn. 11:15 a.m. FREE!

Jan. 12

13350 Dallas Parkway Dallas, 75240 972-546-2988

Martin Lawrence Galleries - "The Romance of Realism," is an exhibition of unique paintings and original new limited edition prints by renowned Russian artist Liudmila Kondakova. 6 p.m. FREE!

Jan. 13

1510 Pacific Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-303-1234

Cafe Momentum - Cry Havoc Theater and Cafe Momentum will present Brunch and a Show, at which Cry Havoc will be performing scenes from their newest production, “From the Table: A Celebration of Food.” 12:30 p.m. $70.

Jan. 13

5100 Ross Ave. Dallas, 75206 214-887-6552

Episcopal Cathedral of St. Matthew's - St. Matthew's Cathedral Arts presents “Offstage: Opera Composers in Song with Jay Gardner” featuring songs by Benjamin Britten, W. A. Mozart, Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss, Georges Bizet, Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin. 3 p.m. FREE!

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UPTOWN GIRL

Utilize Texas’ leather weather while you can

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com One of the best parts of winter is getting to whip out our f luffiest sweaters and coats, layer up for warmth and stay cozy in the cold. How do you keep your fashion sense in mind though, when all you can think about is blocking out that winter wind? Save the layers of oversized sweaters, Sorel boots and sock beanies for lounging around the house and add some leather into your ensemble for a quick fix to an icy night out on the town.

It’s one of our favorite winter pieces. It’s warm yet fashionable; cool yet surprisingly comfortable; timeless and modern; and it can make (or break) an outfit. Stay Kardashian sleek all winter long with one of the most fashionable and functional trends of the season but make sure you know what you’re doing before you end up looking like an overly zealous biker-dude. Stick with the staple pieces you know best or go for something a bit more daring and utilize this short period of Texas leather weather for the good of fashion. Play around when you’re sporting leather this season and try something new, then wait for the compliments to commence.

When I’m talking about leather, I don’t mean that you need to go dig out your parents’ old leather vests from the

‘80s, although that could be an option. If you’re not one to take chances, there is one place that leather can never go wrong — the Ryann shoe. Although leather shoes can be expensive, they are durable, long-lasting and man, do they look good. Whether it’s a pair of pumps or kicks, or even some trendy, kneehigh boots, leather shoes add an extra level of class to any outfit. Throw in a leather purse or briefcase and you’ll look like a million bucks, even if you spent next to none.

Another timeless piece that you cannot go wrong with is the leather jacket. Pair a tight, biker-style jacket with a f loral or sequined dress to give your outfit a girly twist, or pull your hair back and throw on some skinny jeans for a fiercer look. The leather jacket is great for dressing up a casual, t-shirt-and-jeans combo during the day, and even more perfect for those cold nights out when you need to dress up but don’t want to freeze. Go with a classic style or a modern one, Matrix trench coat, biker jacket, even Bomber, Top Gun-style, and add a sleek touch to just about any outfit.

If you thought leather pants were done for, think again, because Olivia Newton-John’s skin-tight, greaser pants are back in style.

Although this classic look may seem outdated, there’s something very modern about prominent leather pieces, and Sandy’s offGordon the-shoulder, black tank and high-waisted pants are undeniably chic. If the full-on leather pants are too f lashy for you, try looking for some pleather leggings instead; tie them in with a f lowy top and blazer and you’ll have a look that says business on top, party on the bottom. For those of us who aren’t afraid of a little cold, there are the shorter options. Leather shorts are a risky pick for the winter, but pair them with some thick tights or knee-high socks, booties and a furry jacket, and you’ll look and feel the part of snow angel.

The most important part of this timeless trend is that you DO utilize others’ closets and DON’T stress on pleather. Dig through thrift stores and refurbish some hand-me-downs rather than purchasing newly made leather that could have hurt animals in the making. Utilize your resources to make good use of leather that could go to waste and spread the word about safe leather-like materials that are bound to make you look fierce and feel on fire, and you may just have your grandkids raiding your closet one day.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Irish Pub with Texas touches

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Now you’re in the chips

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Q. What are the three Irish food groups?

Potatoes, beer and whiskey.

Got time for one more?

Q. What's an Irish seven-course meal? A sixpack and a potato.

But seriously, folks. Irish food is no joke at The Playwright, a two-month-old Irish pub in One Arts Plaza.

Oh, there are plenty of potatoes, beer and whiskey. The Playwright Bar Book touts “hundreds of bottles of whiskey” and 50 beers. Though you can take the Irish out of Ireland, you can’t KATHY TRAN take potatoes out of Irish food. Having come from Dublin to Dallas, proprietor Alan Kearney knows The interior at The Playwright. his spuds.

The location in One Arts Plaza has had multiOne dish on the menu has both hash browns ple personalities since the decade-old development AND scalloped potatoes. Decoratively piped mashed opened. Kearney believes he’s got the secret to success. potatoes grace the top of shepherd’s pie. Finger-size Besides offering great food and service calculated to fries, sturdy enough to use as dippers, are impressively make you want to come back, he caters to the theater crisp and don’t wilt. Cast as “chips,” fries co-star with crowd in the Arts District with pre-performance spebeer-battered cod with what looks like a small side of cials as well as late night dining after the curtain goes guacamole. One taste and you’ll realize it as a mintdown. laced mash of green peas. Yes, seems odd but works Kearney is a big guy okay. with outsize enthusiasm to The menu sounds match. He grew up cooklike typical Irish pub fare ing and delivering room with a few Texas touches service at a hotel where his such as “Irish tacos.” The mother was chef. “Why’d I food here, however, is a go into the pub business?” cut above. Kearney and Kearney asks rhetorically. general manager Allison His Irish-accented punchVasquez take their fare line, “Because my mother very seriously. told me not to.”

Where else but at The Alan is so passionate Playwright will you see that his kitchen makes corned beef and cabbage authentic brown bread, that looks good enough which has quickly develto eat? Instead of mushy Scotch eggs. oped a cult following says cabbage and potatoes GM Vasquez. Moist and with salty slabs of greasy soft-textured, The Playwright brown bread, almost like corned beef, the plate holds chef-designed, stacked, gingerbread minus ginger and sugar, is nothing like round layers: a base of hash brown potatoes, cabbage many brown breads that are dry and dense. and corned beef crowned with scalloped potatoes Because making the bread is so time and labor incloaked by a tantalizing Dijon mustard sauce. The sautéed cabbage is crisp, not boiled. Thin-sliced corned tensive, explains Vasquez, they won’t sell it by the loaf although one extravagant $50 offer was too good to beef doesn’t overwhelm and two kinds of potatoes refuse. Don’t expect to see that recipe on this page. bring it all together.

Inside, The Playwright is pure Irish pub with lots Galway Mussels steamed in Guinness creates a of Kelly green and dark wood plus an attention-getting cream-laced, savory sauce for dipping and sipping, leaving an indelible taste memory. If you like tradition- historic touch. Kearney, a Titanic-phile, turned his fascination with the ill-fated Irish-built luxury liner into al mussels in white wine sauce, you’ll love this version a collection of front pages reporting the 1912 disaster. with even more depth of flavor.

Framed and wall-mounted, these old newspaper covScotch eggs (Alan knows it’s not Irish) are works ers are worth a read, but in between courses. of art with soft-boiled yolk inside hard-cooked white encased in a crisp crumb crust. How do they do that?

THE PLAYWRIGHT When warm, satiny yolk meets Dijon mustard sauce, 1722 Routh St., Suite 102 palate magic happens.

Dallas, 75204 If some of these dishes sound familiar, you’ve 214-272-7316 likely been to Kearney’s other restaurant, The Crafty playwrightpubdallas.com Irishman downtown.

ENVIRONMENT

Transforming lifestyles sends a message

By Karen Fleig karen.fleig@earthx.org In 2019, EarthX is promoting six initiatives that are simple ways we can all help the environment by making minor changes to our lifestyles. One initiative is to go meatless one to two days each week because research shows: • Livestock production is a major contributor to global warming. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, livestock production uses 33 percent of the Earth’s entire land surface.

• Livestock production creates more greenhouse gases than all of the planes, trains and automobiles in the world.

• Meat production uses as much water in 24 hours as all of New England does in four months.

• Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 percent.

As Americans, we like to simplify solutions and reducing our own effects on climate change is not simple, but when you start to make small changes, you begin to become aware of the global environmental problem. Before working at EarthX, recycling was about the extent of my own “environmentalism.” Now that I am exposed daily to environmental issues and research, understanding the urgency of the problem enforces why there is a need for a major shift in our lives.

By 2050, when the world’s population is expected to surpass 9 billion, crop production will need to double to provide feed for livestock as well as direct human consumption. The capacity of our environment to provide space, produce food and supply energy is limited.

Going meatless and helping the planet is not an easy issue. Thoughts of how going meatless affects Texans ran through my head as I drove pass the livestock feed yards in Amarillo on a recent trip over the holiday. EarthX’s mission is to present all sides of the issues and bring everyone to the table to discuss solutions for our planet.

So while research shows going meatless a couple of days per week can help the environment, there are sustainable solutions being used in the beef business.

Cactus Feeders, based in Amarillo, produces one of every 25 fed cattle in the U.S. According their website, Cactus Feeders said they are “currently utilizing technology that reduces methane produced by the animal 20 to 25 percent, which means more resources going towards building healthy protein and less waste.”

Meat producers are not alone. The agriculture industry will also need to shift their way of producing food more sustainably. Overall, the solution involves the growers, the consumers and government policy.

The U.S. government food production policies support an outdated, unsustainable system of industrial agriculture, which has damaging impacts on soil, air, water, human health and rural economies.

The late 20th century saw a major transformation in U.S. agriculture. Farms grew to enormous sizes, becoming focused on a few commodity crops and increasingly dependent on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Meat production became dominated by large CAFOs (confined animal feeding operations).

These methods of producing food create a host of problems. Runoff from chemical inputs and CAFO waste pollutes our water and contributes to global warming; monoculture — planting a single crop over a large area year after year — depletes soil and reduces biodiversity; overuse of antibiotics in meat production threatens our ability to fight human disease.

Science-based sustainable farming methods can (and do) produce abundant food without the pitfalls of industrial agriculture. Forward-looking policies can help these innovative practices grow and prosper.

Researchers say a vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.

Meatless note for pets: Does your pet enjoy the Katy Trail? Exercise is critical, but a meatless diet can benefit your dog as well. But despite consumer enthusiasm for vegan dog food, veterinarians debated whether cats can thrive on a vegan diet.

Dogs, like humans, are omnivores, meaning they can more easily adapt to a carefully planned plant-based diet.

Receive free admission to EarthX2019 by registering to attend at EarthX.org.

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Beer Battered Fish and Chips.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Fish and chips are iconic pub food. Alan Kearney of The Playwright serves batter-fried cod with tartar sauce, ketchup and malt vinegar in addition to the small side of Minted Peas.

So can you.

THE PLAYWRIGHT FISH AND CHIPS 1 (5-ounce) piece of cod 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided use 3/4 cup corn starch 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper or to taste Finely grated rind of 1/2 lemon 1 cup beer or sparkling water 2 large potatoes Sunflower oil for deep-frying Rinse fish and pat dry.

To make the beer batter, sift 1 cup flour and corn starch into a medium size bowl. Whisk in salt, pepper and lemon rind.

Gradually whisk beer or sparkling water into the flour mixture until smooth. Chill in refrigerator, about 30 minutes.

Peel potatoes and cut into strips about ½ inch in diameter. Drop into cold water to prevent browning.

Heat 6 inches of sunflower oil to 325 F in a deep fryer or large, deep skillet. Drain potato pieces and pat dry with paper towel. Carefully lower potatoes into hot oil, using a fryer basket if available.

Fry potatoes about 4 minutes or until tender and golden. Lift the chips out of the oil for about 1 minute, allowing oil to drain back into pan. When oil returns to 325 F, lower fries into oil again and fry for additional 30 seconds or until crisp and golden brown.

Drain fries on paper towel-lined sheet pan. Place in 250 F oven to keep warm.

Heat oil to 375 F. Cut the fish into pieces or leave the fish in 1 large piece.

Place fish in flour, turning to coat all sides. Shake off any excess.

Dip fish into batter, shaking off any excess.

Lower fish into hot oil and fry for about 3 to 5 minutes (depending on size of pieces) or until cooked through and golden brown.

Serve fried fish with fried potatoes and 1/3 cup Minted Peas.

Makes 1 serving.

Minted Peas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow to melt. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft but not brown. Add 1 1/4 cups frozen peas and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft. Coarsely chop 6 fresh mint leaves. Add to peas along with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste.

Stir well to combine. Remove from heat and leave in pan until ready to serve.

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Hammer and Nails Taxed about home deductions?

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

By Candy Evans

utilizing only the best architects and then maintaining If you have been east of North control of the enCentral Expressway in the KnoxCoastOak Group tire process, from Henderson area lately, you might just start to finish.”

The condos at Crestfield Place start at $582,000. think you are in the wrong city.

CoastOak deI took a quick spin Jan. 4 beveloped a consumfore 5 p.m. and “Oh, my God.” It was er brand to build urban homes in East street after street of brand new, sleekDallas called Cobalt Homes. Their real smooth two- and three-story condo/ estate antennae figured out that East townhomes, young people out walkDallas was a blank slate for an entireing dogs on leashes, hopping onto ly new kind of product: luxury urban bikes, scooters, motorcycles. It was town homes no Dallas developer had like Generation Z suddenly moved out ever built. These would be half milof mom and dad’s and exploded into lion dollar town homes Cobalt would Dallas. create literally from the dirt up with Plus I had been at the hairdressquality in every square foot, from the er's on Blackburn Street at Salon Lure double foundation ground up to the and realized I was so close I could ipay-wood decks, with limitless views have walked. of Dallas.

Thus is born a new neighborhood “We wanted to do much more than in Dallas, East Village, the spillover create in-town spaces for people to of West Village across North Central live,” said Carroll, managing principal.

Expressway. (And some experts “We wanted to go that extra mile to say highways irreparably divide.) actually build products that live better Development not only hopped the con- for our buyers.” crete fence, it created an almost exclumakes for a conveTheir first venture was Camdale sive enclave of residential. By now we nient and private Court, a modern 12-unit townhome have to peel to the back of our brains guest suite, an office community in the heart of Uptown to still see the old single family, 19th or exercise space. All East offering three-bedroom, threeand 20th century house memories of walls are baby-butt and-a-half-bathroom units ranging how this area once looked. It has hapsmooth museum from 2,096 to 2,380 air-conditioned pened, it is gentrified. finish. The dumbsquare feet. Custom designed by In the midst of that sea of new waiters, which were TKTR Architects, materials and fixCandy Evans construction, so fresh you can still optional in Camdale tures selected by interior designer smell the hay in the concrete, is a lone Court, are installed Roz Murphy, living areas include the five-unit number that looks more like on this first level right in the garage third floor and rooftop decks connectan Architectural Digest home for an for convenient handling of groceries, ed through an outdoor staircase. The art collector. proforma was to marry solid construc- Amazon deliveries, handbags or lug“We are building the nicest towngage. The central vacuum and tankless tion, sleek design with extra, thoughthomes in East Dallas. It's good for the water heaters, also standard, are in the ful touches that would be custom to neighborhood to have these higher garage. each home (such as central vacuum quality products within it,” said Cobalt systems), additions that buyers are not The staircase introduces the next Home's principle Greg McGowan. floor treatment: wide-planked white used to getting in Dallas.

“There is a real renaissance happenoak floors. The second level holds For East Village, they created ing in the area.” Crestfield Place is the two bedrooms: the master and a secCrestfield Place. Five stunning consecond phase ondary. In the hall is a large closet nected modern of CoastOak for a full-sized washer and dryer and townhomes loGroup's Cobalt hanging space. The master is large cated off Moser Homes. and designed to pull in morning sun Avenue south Three bedat the perfect angle. The master bath of Henderson room, three and features a huge shower with both wall Avenue, between a half bath luxe and waterfall spout, seating, and storFuqua Street and townhomes with age. “What people really want in a Capitol Avenue. two-car garages, master bath is the shower,” McGowan The three-bedrooftop decks said. “We made this one over-sized, room, three-andand so much and added a tub in the secondary a-half-bathroom more: 1900-ish bedroom.” homes have 1,959 plus square feet Oh, and this floor is visually ento 1,989 air-conringing up at larged by massive floor-to-ceiling slidditioned square $582,000. You ing glass windows across the hall and feet in addition to may remember master, opening up at least another 175-square-foot Cobalt from last five feet of visual space. private grand balyear: a DallasThe third floor is where you find conies, 400-plusbased urban square-foot private the entertainment spaces, because builder headthey connect to the rooftop deck that rooftop decks and quartered at is unlike any other in Dallas. first level two-car Harlan Crow's Get this: You are on the third garages.

Old Parkland, no less, disrupting the floor where the sleek, white kitchen The main attraction: All were urban townhome concept with not loaded with quartz waterfall countdesigned by AIA award-winning arjust aesthetics and quality construcers, a touch-sensitive kitchen faucet, chitect Josh Nimmo, which is evition, but a genuine thoughtfulness to Bosch appliances, laminated cabinets dent from the moment you turn onto provide buyers with comfort and true and wine fridge, is open to the dining Moser Avenue. Amid a sea of clean home livability in a market sorely lack- white contemporary neatness are room. A back butler's pantry connects ing for it. wood balconies and cool mesh screens the kitchen to the living room, and In a competitive housing market, also provides a hidden spot for se(need better way to describe) loomcondo builders have been engaged in rious food prep (since the kitchen is ing above white-bricked construction what is almost an arms race for new so open). The half-bath is located on that evokes a NorthPark Center brick amenities. Cobalt Homes took it sever- sensibility. this floor. Though the light fixtures al steps further. Theirs is a real estate are high-end modern, natural light is “We love our relationship with product made of a different mouseincredible because flanking the entire Josh, he is incredibly progressive on trap, and buyers are buying. Camdale eastern side is a glass-walled balcony design,” McGowan said. “Every time Court, their first East Dallas venture, we sit down with him on a new project large enough for table, chairs, lounges. had more buyers than homes. The The sturdy metal staircase heading up he has an amazing new thought. His trio, McGowan, Joshua Nichols and to the rooftop deck is here. (Talk about ethos is a balance between building Don Carroll, came from private equity something in an efficient manner with the metal screen/privacy.) backgrounds on Wall Street that gave The entire area is also bathed memorable architectural features. His them a totally different perspective on in more natural light from a vertical goal, like ours, is to completely imdevelopment. skylight over the staircase. “We told prove the livability of townhomes.”

“We’re not simply investors who Josh we couldn't see anyone changing Walk in to a first floor of polished hire a contractor,” said Nichols, prinlight bulbs up that high,” Carroll said, concrete on a suspended post tension cipal and the “Gen-Xer” in the group. “so find a solution.” He did, and since concrete slab 10 inches above the dirt.

“We are the builder and developer.

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The family guests have headed home. The neighbors drank the last bowl of eggnog. The Christmas tree has been properly disposed of and the ornaments are back up in the attic. So it is time to turn your focus to football, and unfortunately, taxes.

Even though tax codes have Stephan Sardone changed, home ownership still has its benefits. Believe it or not, despite the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that eliminated some deductions, the government wants you to own a home. Consumers taking advantage of tax benefits could save a great deal of money either at the time of purchase or the time of sell. As always, consult a tax professional or financial advisor for advice.

There are two basics: interest expenses and capital appreciation. Homeowners can deduct interest expenses on up to $750,000 of mortgage debt from their income taxes. However, they lose standard deductions of $12,000 for individuals or married couples filing individually, $18,000 for head of household and $24,000 for married filing jointly.

When a home increases in value during ownership, gains are not taxed at the federal level and then homeowners can exclude up to $250,000 in home appreciation when figuring their capital gains.

According to government sources, new rules for 2019 include a $10,000 per year cap on total tax deductions for all state and local taxes, including sales taxes, property taxes and income taxes.

In 2017, you could usually deduct mortgage interest up to a total of $1 million in mortgage debt that you incurred to purchase, build or improve your principle residence and a second home. But for 2019, if the mortgage debt that you incurred was after mid-December 2017, the deduction is usually going to be limited to $750,000.

The interest on your home equity debt that was used for any purpose up to $100,000 used to be deductible.

But for 2019, the new tax law no longer allows the home equity interest deduction. However, a recent update from the IRS has stated that the interest may still be deductible if the home equity is being used to improve the home.

For 2018, the mortgage insurance premium deduction is still in place. It is possible that Congress may extend it in 2019. The mortgage interest premium deduction is important because many people do not put down 20 percent to buy a home. By law, if you do not have a down payment of 20 percent, you need to have mortgage insurance to cover the lender’s responsibility. Mortgage insurance is expensive, but many people have it so they could buy a home with a lower down payment.

There are still some deductions in place if you have a home office, but that will change in 2019. If your home office met certain criteria, you were able to deduct some of the associated expenses or use another method to claim the deduction. Employees could claim this as an itemized deduction if itemized expenses were more than 2 percent of your adjusted gross income. In 2019, miscellaneous itemized deductions for employees will go away.

Only the self-employed worker will be able to deduct their home office expenses.

Generally, homeowners are not getting as many tax breaks on their homes as they did before. The standard deduction has more than doubled, so many Americans, even homeowners, are taking the standard deduction now instead of itemizing their taxes. This should still not keep you from buying your dream house or improving your current one.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. — Dame 6. Family tree, to some 11. Barbershop item 16. Tall flowers 21. From Mumbai

22. Give an address 23. Mall for Plato 24. Gulf nation 25. Well-founded 26. Bobby of Indy fame 27. Sing like Sinatra

28. Synagogue leader 29. Barely managed 30. Vet patient 31. Fencers’ blades 33. Gave an opinion (2 wds.)

35. Lariat

37. Had a picnic 38. Do very well 39. — Paulo, Brazil 40. Bonsai and ikebana 41. Territory 43. Heroic tales

45. Cake decoration 47. Casts ashore 51. Public Citizen founder 52. Lodge member 53. Give lessons 57. Dolphins’ homes 58. Opera by Verdi 59. Brake sound 62. Bandleader — Lombardo 63. Knossos site 64. Leave hastily 66. Docks 67. Goldfish 68. Drakes and ganders 69. Seattle’s Sound 70. Use the oven 72. Reptile in a shell 74. Offshore 76. Wig 77. Carried, as by the wind 78. Conjecture 79. Laments 81. Yeggs’ targets 82. Hidden supply 85. Postpone 88. Backless slippers 89. Be in harmony 90. Fasten a shoe 94. Galahad’s mother 96. Household helpers 97. Ms. Zellweger 98. Narrow inlet 99. Catcher’s glove 100. Dexterous 102. Climbed 104. Hums along 106. Work by Keats 107. Harness parts 109. Wise birds 110. Threaten 111. Suit material

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113. Stage signal 114. Tiny part 116. Yellow fruits 117. Pulls hard 119. Lobby 120. Sit down heavily 121. Octagonal sign 124. — — premium 125. I-70 126. Fitting 127. Whites’ opposites 132. Gunslinger’s wear 134. Oklahoma city 136. Ms. Thurman 137. Noise heard in traffic 138. Sahib’s place 139. Pablo’s girl 141. Word on an invoice 143. Pie-chart lines 144. Not flat 145. Role for Arnold 146. Speedily 147. Build 148. Ranch animal 149. Bond return 150. Stationed 151. Dorm room items DOWN 1. Kind of orange 2. Major Japanese port 3. Dominoes 4. Forays 5. Draw to a close 6. Colorful birds 7. Not plain 8. Sample 9. Bastille Day season 10. Just 11. Indy participants 12. Has the same view

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13. Where lions roar 14. Gold in Oaxaca 15. Searched thoroughly 16. Pita treat 17. Rowboat problem 18. Caution light 19. First showing 20. Swatches 32. Lobby call 34. Luau dish 36. Fresh air 39. Mum 42. Switch positions 43. Egypt’s Anwar — 44. Arkin or Bede 46. Utmost degree 47. Gourmet coffee 48. Farm measure 49. Della or Pee Wee 50. Feedbag morsel 51. More pleasant 52. Wipe clean 54. Striped stone 55. Ringlets 56. Pumps up 58. Patronage 60. Lairds’ households 61. Missouri hrs.

64. Kind of control 65. Claim 67. Hardhearted 69. Honor society letter 71. Vein contents 73. Yuck!

75. Expect 77. Kind of eagle 80. Rand of “Atlas Shrugged” 81. Apartment 82. Theaters 83. Sleeping 84. High note 85. Sample recordings

86. Miss a syllable 87. Informal farewell 88. Kind of syrup 89. Wiggly dessert (hyph.)

91. Panoply 92. About that time 93. Relieves tension 95. Bunny feature 96. One of the Gorgons 97. Colder and wetter 101. Comic strip crime-fighter (2 wds.)

103. Draw near 104. Full of energy 105. Ms. Merkel 107. Maude portrayer 108. “Braveheart” setting 110. Premier — Zedong 112. Wanderers 115. Skippers’ OKs 116. Like a kilt 118. No, to a laird 119. Thrifty 120. Light porous rock 121. — kebab 122. Lone Ranger’s friend 123. More ancient 126. D’Artagnan’s creator 128. Chicago airport 129. Veinlike deposits 130. NBA player 131. Mini-plays 133. Gift-wrapper’s need 134. Rake tooth 135. Sheik, frequently 140. Me, to Maurice 142. MPG monitor 143. Blushing

Off the mark

By Ed Bark

Jerry Lewis kissing her hand and Jane Fonda matching grins with Bobbie while only a small pot of flowers comes beTelevision is a visual medium, and tween them. Her all-time favorite, Bob Bobbie Wygant has the pictures.

Hope, is pictured the most. She calls him Boy, does she ever.

“Bob” throughout, noting that when he Now in her 71st year with NBC5 died at age 100 in 2003, “I was the only (which originated as WBAP-TV and is media person invited” to his funeral and still referred to as KXAS-TV by some), also “the only media person included she threw out very little during all those in the salute to Bob later that afternoon years. at the Academy of Television Arts and This at last has paid off handsomeSciences,” where she sat with his widow, ly with Talking to the Stars: Bobbie Dolores Hope, and Phyllis Diller.

Wygant’s 70 Years in Television. The But enough about Bobbie, for a few coffee table-sized memoir weighs in at paragraphs at least.

286 pages, with more than 500 photoOne of the real finds in Talking to graphs. Published by TCU Press, it has the Stars is the cache of historic photos a list price of $42, but shop the bargains Bobbie Wygant. documenting WBAP-TV’s early years. on the internet.

It’s a real treasure trove from the days Wygant, 92 and still a contributor to NBC5, retains before Bobbie got her own show, “Dateline,” after worksome regrets about the pictures not taken – and those ing behind the camera during the station’s formative that got away. years.

“Not every interview I did was documented by a still Back in 1957, for instance, “Kitty’s Wonderland” (host photographer, and as time went on fewer and fewer still Kitty Adkins is pictured), was “the highest-rated daytime photographs were taken,” she laments in the book’s clishow in the Fort Worth-Dallas market,” Bobbie writes. matic Acknowledgement pages. “Some priceless photoThe book also includes photos from the sets of localgraphs unfortunately disappeared, so I am grateful for ly produced shows such as “What’s Cookin’,” “Fashion the ones I still have in my archives. They capture a special Recollections,” “Saturday Night Barn Dance” and “The moment in time at the dawn of early television and the Bobby Peters Show,” whose host “almost single-handbirth of entertainment journalism.” edly filled up an hour-long show with an endless series Talking to the Stars is loaded with a wide-smiling of hilarious personas,” Bobbie writes. “Regarded as the Bobbie posing with a wide variety of celebrities. Starting with page 78, they take up the bulk of the book. There’s WYGANT cont'd on page 9 unclebarky@verizon.net

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to see many individuals lured into situations about which they know very little, and each person’s ability to judge ever-changing trends and react accordingly will be key.

A certain flexibility and mobility will be required this week. Those who are stuck in old patterns of behavior will face steep learning curves as lessons come quickly and furiously and demand that each and every individual evolve.

Solid preparation reaps rewards — in most situations. Some surprises are in store, however, toward week’s end.

Emotional strain may be unavoidable this week, especially for those who tend to take things more personally than others.

Now is not the time to wilt in the face of a direct challenge; those who let things get under their skin will only be letting others win.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You are known for something that others envy, and this should put you in a strong position this week. Are you ready to make a deal? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You’re waiting for a final “payout” of sorts, but not everything is likely to progress according to plan. Be ready to experiment with some new methods.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Though you are recognized as an expert in some things, in others you must be willing to learn from

those around you. Knowledge ebbs and flows. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You can make connections between seemingly unrelated issues this week, and others will end up looking to you for guidance as a result. Be ready.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You see things in a way that works for you, but others may disagree with your overall outlook. Resulting discussion benefits everyone. (March 6-March 20) – How you relate to others this week will be quite telling, especially where your superiors are concerned — and yes, you do have a few “superiors,” surely!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You know what it is like to give without receiving, but this week you’re almost certain to get what is rightfully yours when the time comes. (April 5-April 19) – A close friend keeps you squarely in view all week long, as each of you works to assist the other in situations that are more complex than expected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Think twice before accusing someone else of cowardice this week; events transpire in such a way that you may be seen in this light as well. (May 6-May 20) – What goes around comes around this week, so you’ll want to ensure fair treatment for yourself and everyone directly and indirectly involved in your affairs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Your week is likely to require some careful scheduling each and every day — and timing will be a major component of your overall success. (June 7-June 20) – You may find yourself missing the way things “used to be” — but that’s likely to be only a product of your imagination.

Focus on what is real!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Your exploration of something new sends your week in an unexpected direction — but you’ll wind up at your destination nonetheless. (July 8-July 22) – You may be making things harder for yourself than necessary. This week, focus on streamlining as much as possible and adopting a new, economical approach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You see things in a different light this week, and others may be critical of your seeming “separation.” You’ll be back in the fold very soon. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Take care of yourself just as you would someone else! This week, you cannot afford to shortchange yourself in any way; be sure to get the rest you need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Being prompt is the be-all and end-all when it comes to professional success. Even one scheduling slip can have it all toppling

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down. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You are aware of things going on around you that are not ideal by any means, but you may be powerless to stop them right now. That will soon change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You’ll jump at the chance to try something new this week; take care you’re not throwing caution to the wind and endangering yourself or others. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Environmental influences are keenly felt all week long; you can use them to your advantage, surely, but that will require you to think along wholly new lines.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Your admiration of someone else may cross the line into envy at some point this week — and that may not be good for either of you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You understand what someone is trying to do, but you may take exception to his or her reasons for doing it. You can provide a healthy perspective and timely influence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) It’s a good week to collect as much knowledge about an unfamiliar topic as you can, as you’ll be able to use it almost immediately. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You can build momentum very quickly this week, but take care that the pace doesn’t increase so much that you are unable to maintain control over your activities.

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range between $20 and $40 depending on the provider. Sometimes employers offer the vaccination free of charge.

During my annual physical, I received a flu shot from my primary care physician. He said lots of people tell him they don’t need a flu shot because they have never had the flu. Now I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but what kind of logic is that?

In terms of stopping the spread of germs, there are two main times to wash your hands. The first one is obvious, after using the bathroom. The other time to wash your hands is something we don’t do enough, when handling food. Whether cooking, about to eat in a restaurant or feeding a child, you should always wash your hands prior and use running water and soap.

Your mom probably also told you to scrub when washing and she was correct. A good rule of thumb is to scrub your hands and sing “Happy Birthday” to yourself two times in a row to make sure all bacteria is removed. Then rinse with running water instead of a basin filled with water. Clean running water avoids

any recontamination of your hands.

For those who don’t know how to cover their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, here is a simple tip.

If you don’t have a tissue (please find one for the next time), sneeze or cough into your upper sleeve. Do not sneeze or cough into your hands. Hands are the worst place because they easily spread your germs to anything you touch. If you do sneeze into your hands, immediately go wash them!

These days lots of people use anti-bacterial hand sanitizers, sometimes in lieu of washing their hands. Sanitizers are considered effective in reducing the number of microbes on your hands, particularly alcohol based ones. The CDC says sanitizers should be used in conjunction with or when washing your hands is not possible.

While hand sanitizers do get rid of germs they don’t necessarily get rid of dirt or grease. So unless you want to put dirt in your mouth, I recommend washing your hands while silently singing “Happy Birthday” to yourself. Twice.

Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator and F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood and yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs.

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Mediterranean Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123

4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120.

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5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080

Mexican & Tex-Mex Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100 Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100

Middle Eastern Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 Moroccan Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233

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2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest.

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Latin American Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393 Meals To Go – Catering The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311

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ultimate hipster, Peters often spoke in beatnik slang.”

I had no idea this show existed until Bobbie devoted two pages and nine pictures to it. Take her word for it, “The Bobby Peters Show” was WBAP’s “runaway daytime hit ... Pandemonium frequently broke out in the audience when Bobby handed out freebies to the kids.”

Bobbie got her first show, “Dateline,” in 1960, after initially filling in for a week when original host Lynn Trammell came down with the flu. In Bobbie’s recollection, Trammell touted her as a “natural for the show. Why don’t you get her to do it so I can go back to running my film department?” Bobbie didn’t have to be asked twice.

The book isn’t all sunshine and lollipops.

Bobbie still resents how her late husband, Phil Wygant, got fired without warning on New Year’s Eve, 1974, by the station’s new general manager, Blake Byrne (who also has since passed away).

“So much for twenty-seven years as a loyal employee,” Bobbie writes.

She also warred with news director Bill Vance, who wanted to dump her because “I can’t afford an entertainment reporter.” She recalls retorting, “Bill, I have thirty years of blood, sweat, tears, and toil with this company and I ain’t leaving.” She didn’t, and he also has since passed away.

The book has a brief passage on Charlie Rose, who hosted a Phil Donahue-esque local talk show

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in the late 1970s and early ’80s. While at Channel 5, “there were no reports of sexual harassment,” Bobbie writes. But Rose was “difficult” to work with, she says, recalling how he once chewed out a crew member “in front of a studio audience. The rest of the crew was furious.”

I’m barely scratching the surface of a satisfying and historically important book that also includes color photos of two profiles I wrote about Bobbie during my time as TV critic of The Dallas Morning News.

The first was for a March 1981 edition of the Sunday TV Channels magazine, which no longer exists. The second was a lengthier 1998 “High Profile” piece tied to Bobbie’s 50-year anniversary with Channel 5.

The TV Channels piece ended with Bobbie’s disinclination to reveal her age.

“If you were to print my age,” she reasoned, “there would be people who would immediately hold that against me. As long as we’re in a youth-oriented society, middle-aged men and women should forget about their age. It doesn’t serve me well to give mine, so I finally said, ‘The hell with it.’ “ All these years later, Bobbie Wygant has no such reservations.

“I chuckled at the part about not discussing my age,” she said in a recent email. How times change! Now I’m doing bragging rights about being 92.”

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.

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Golden Globe winners are head-scratching

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood It hasn’t been one full week and it’s still difficult to process the insanity that was the 2019 Golden Globe winners. While more interested in star power than anything else, this laid back award show still is a decent precursor to the Oscars. However, this year threw most movie fans and critics for an absolute loop.

Let’s not try to understand why “A Star Is Born” wasn’t in the Musical category for Best Picture. You could argue that until you’re blue in the face and it’s six of one and half dozen of the other. The real shock is how it was essentially shut out of winning any awards whatsoever. That Best Original Song award was a lock so winning that one is basically irrelevant, but watching Bradley Cooper walk away completely empty handed is fairly mind blowing.

Now, this isn’t a knock on Glenn Close. She’s a fantastic actress…but should Lady Gaga’s riveting performance not be rewarded simply because the film industry has largely ignored Glenn Close’s impressive career? So Academy voters, don’t blow off a truly genre defining performance just because you screwed up and didn’t vote for Glenn Close when she deserved it way back in 1988.

Way to go on getting Olivia Colman that Best Actress in a Comedy statue. She’s clearly the standout from “The

Favourite,” which was unbelievably not given Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

Director Yorgos Lanthimos (ignored in the Best Director category, go figure) made a movie so weird that there was no way this GOLDEN GLOBES made-for-TV event was going to show- Glenn Close won the Golden Globe for case it. It’s all about best actress in a drama. ratings here, folks, between Bradley Cooper and so for God’s sake, the now favorite for Best Actor, keep the movie about three Rami Malek. While Malek’s brilliant women insulting idicharm and charisma definiteotic men while engaging in hily dominates the screen and larious psychological warfare nobody should expect an actor off of primetime television. to sing like Freddie Mercury…

But what does it all mean? well…one of those two actors It means that “Green Book” isn’t lip synced to a track and is the odds on favorite to win we’ll leave it at that.

Best Picture at the Oscars.

The strange thing about If that happens, there is no the Golden Globes is that it doubt that it will be seen as splits up their awards into one of the most undeserving genres and they still don’t get winners of all time. It may not be up there with “Shakespeare it right. How can any award show claiming to be selecting In Love” over “Saving Private the Best Comedy not place Ryan,” but it would be pretty “The Death of Stalin” on their egregious. list of nominees? It’s easily Let’s put this thought to the best comedy of 2018 and bed right now: “Bohemian should be on the short list for Rhapsody” has little chance best movie regardless of where at winning Best Picture next it is slotted. month. Oscar voters are a Hopefully, the Academy different breed and there’s no way they vote for a cleaned up, doesn’t muck it all up as badly as the Hollywood Foreign PG-13 blasé biopic. Let’s not Press (whoever they are) has. even get into the mess surOf course, it’s all fairly irrelrounding the film’s director, evant and you’re better off whose name won’t show up picking your own Best Picture here. winner for the year, but it’s The real battle is the awfully fun to talk about. knockdown drag-out one

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8231 San Leandro Dr | $620,000

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6455 Ridgemont Dr | $584,900

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