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Vol. 6, No. 3 | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Restaurant Guide | Arts and Entertainment | katytrailweekly.com

ART EXHIBIT

Nasher Sculpture Center features Sterling Ruby

COMMUNITY NEWS Perry’s moving to bigger space

PERRY'S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE UPTOWN

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Uptown is moving into the Park District development at 2100 Olive St. The new 12,900-square-foot restaurant will feature contemporary two-story design with Bar 79 on level one and main dining on level two. Perry’s will be located below the Residences at Park District at the corner of Woodall Rodgers Freeway and Olive Street, with expansive views of Klyde Warren Park and Downtown Dallas. The move is expected to be completed by the end of the year. – Brooke Johnston

‘Girl Power’ weekend coming up

The work of Los Angeles-based artist Sterling Ruby is on display at the Nasher.

By John Zotos johnzotos@earthlink.net If you haven’t seen it already, there is still time to catch an exhibition devoted to the American artist Sterling Ruby at the Nasher Sculpture Center through Sunday,

April 21. This riveting and comprehensive assembly of more than 30 sculptures was organized by the Nasher for a single venue presentation not to be missed. Nasher authorities proudly state that this “is the first museum exhibition to survey the great variety of sculptural work of

NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER

one of the most significant contemporary artists today.” The curators borrowed work from private collections here in Dallas, as well as the Ruby studio itself, in order to showcase his versatile approach to making NASHER cont'd on page 9

ENVIRONMENT

Trees are the answer

By Karen Fleig The rainy, cold weather last week really makes me look forward to spring. I’m yearning to see the new leaves on the trees, and it reminds me that trees provide so much more than just a colorful palette after a long gray winter.

Did you know according to a recent Australian National University – Western Sydney University research study, around 25 percent of carbon emissions from the use of fossil fuels is being taken up and stored by plants? This is good, as it helps reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Trammell S. Crow, the founder of EarthX, said his father, Trammell Crow, loved to say, “Trees are the answer.” To prove his point, here are just a few of the benefits trees provide: • Improved air quality • Reduced energy use EARTHx • Reduced urban temperatures Tree-mendous Tom at EarthX. • Reduced storm water runoff and flooding Dallas could be 10 to 12 degrees hotter than Oak Cliff due • Improved water quality to the extensive tree canopy cover and minimal grey in• Increased economic benefits Studies from all across the nation show that residential frastructure. Grey infrastructure is the glass, brick and home prices increase from five percent to 25 percent due to concrete that hold heat well into the night, which increases urban temperatures. the presence of trees, depending on the type of trees, scarThis grey infrastructure also increases the amount city of treed lots and the maturity of existing trees. Trees of storm water runoff that can lead to flooding. Trees recan also save up to 30 percent on energy bills. If you shade duce storm water runoff by allowing the rain to slowly your air conditioner, you’ll save another 10 percent! filter through the foliage, which decreases the potential for Information provided by Steve Houser with the Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee cites a 1995 geothermal flooding. study of the Dallas area by Dr. Ken Morgan with Texas Christian University. The study found various areas of ENVIRONMENT cont'd on page 9

The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden at 8525 Garland Road features “Girl Power” weekend on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. There will be DALLAS ARBORETUM girl-focused programming all weekend long that encourages girls (and boys) to pursue a future in STEAM. While this is called a “girl’s weekend,” the event is appropriate for all children ages 5 years and up. “Girl Power” weekend is sponsored

by HKS Architects. – Terry Lendecker

Film Festival tickets now on sale Tickets for the 13th annual Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) powered

by Capital One are now on sale.

The festival, which is the largest film festival in North Texas, will be held from DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Thursday, April 11 to Thursday, April 18 with screenings at Magnolia Theater, West Village in Uptown Dallas; Studio Movie Grill, Royal Lane and the Dallas Museum of Art. Additional venues to be announced later. A variety of passes are available at dallasfilm.org. – Lauren Witt

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

‘It’s just another Tequila Sunrise’

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com This week, I saw a Jose Cuervo tequila advertisement on ESPN, at 4:25 a.m.! It used to be that there was an unwritten law against advertising beer before noon.

Alcoholic beverages were taboo.

Now, slowly but surely, hard alcohol advertising has crept back onto the television screen and beer ads are being broadcast earlier and earlier. But 4:25 a.m. seems a little early for a margarita, unless you just got off of the graveyard shift.

Maybe it makes more sense to promote a Tequila Sunrise … Every month seems sponsored. As pointed out in this week’s Hammer and Nails, March is National Ladder Safety Month. One would think it would be in the fall. (Sorry about that one.) … Did you know that there are 29 different flavors of Lay’s potato chips? Neither did I. Flavors

include Original Chile Lemon, Flamin’ Hot, Wavy Hickory BBQ and Dill Pickle Original. Original is still the number one selling flavor … DART reminds local residents that public transportation is the best way to go the Dallas Mavericks 40th annual St. Patrick’s Parade and in the Dash Down Greenville 5K race on Greenville Avenue on Saturday, March 16. DART will be adding service throughout that Saturday to meet demand. Riders can make the trip even easier by purchasing a $6 local Day Pass in advance by using the GoPass mobile ticketing application available for David Mullen free through Google Play or the App Store. A Day Pass can also be purchased from a ticket vending machine at any DART Rail station or from a bus operator. For more details go to dart.org/SPD or call DART Customer Information at 214-979-1111 …Here is a feel good story among all of the darkness

surrounding us. A press release from Parkland stated “most children are not thrilled when it’s time for a check-up or doctor visit. But youngsters visiting Parkland Health & Hospital System’s Garland Health Center are now in for a pleasant surprise. Parades of penguins, flotillas of jellyfish and other colorful sea creatures now 'float' on wall panels recently installed in pediatric clinic exam rooms, to the delight of young patients. The colorful artwork, custom-designed for the Parkland clinic, was crafted by Richardson-based Character Farms, a company led

by Mark Sullivan and Ernesto “Ernie” Pacheco that specializes in creating themed artwork for medical, dental and retail environments.” Sometime the simplest solutions are the best … The Dallas Architecture Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public education about architecture, design and the urban environment, continues its Spring 2019 Panel Discussion Series on Tuesday, March 5, with “Design Inspirations Part Two,” moderated

by Meg Fitzpatrick, President of MMF Strategies.

Dallas and North Texas are known for award-winning projects

NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8

Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis I was pleased to join the around 750 attendees at Dallas ISD’s inaugural State of the District luncheon on Feb. 1, an event that highlighted the district’s many recent successes and plans for the future.

Superintendent Michael Hinojosa summarized the district’s many achievements, from the district earning a “B” grade from the Texas Education Agency, to a focus on social emotional learning and participation in extracurricular activities.

Focuses on racial equity and expanding the collegiate academy programs are also boosting opportunities and success among our students.

Not only were the success stories told, but there were students present who demonstrated excellence before the program began and students who performed to kick off the luncheon. It was a reminder of the talent we have that flourishes when we are intentional about educating all students for success.

Another growing success story is an emphasis on our littlest learners. In District 8, the new Arlington Park Early Childhood Center – purposely built to accommodate 3 and 4-year-old pre-K students for a full day of instruction – will serve as a model of what programming and facilities should look like across the district and beyond.

The dedication of that new school, which the community yearned for after the previous elementary school was closed, is one of my favorite new schools.

Further, the district – and especially in District 8 – is strong in its offerings for Personalized Learning and STEM Education, opportunities I am proud of in our community. Solar Preparatory for Girls; Solar Preparatory for Boys; Personalized Preparatory at Sam Houston; The Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez; Alex W. Spence Talented and Gifted Academy; the Dallas Environmental Science Academy; and the Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy at James W. Fannin offer special programs

K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Feb. 22 – 7:04 p.m.

5500 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Feb. 22 – 7:30 p.m.

7700 Block, Forest Ln. (75230) Theft of Property: An unknow suspect stole the complainant’s phone.

Feb. 22 – 9:16 p.m.

3100 Block, Knox St. (75205) Assault: An unknown suspect assaulted the complainant.

Feb. 23 – 12:45 p.m.

5000 Block, Capitol Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and

to complement the excellent comprehensive schools in the community.

Dallas ISD’s success can be told another way, to highlight what is missing.

Miguel Solis Gone is the long list of low-performing schools, as now only a handful of district campuses are Improvement Required.

I know with the continued work of Dallas ISD teachers, staff and administrators, as well as the amazing efforts of our students and parents, the district will keep getting better and better over time. I salute all of you and am proud to call District 8 home.

In other news: • Congratulations to James Marshall, a student at the Dallas Environmental Science Academy, for being one of 15 Dallas ISD students to advance to the Dallas County Spelling Bee on Feb. 14 at Fair Park. Students are vying to advance to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. • Two Destination Imagination teams from District 8 schools are among the 26 Dallas ISD teams that have advanced to the state contest. The Anaesthetric Aesthetic team from Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School and the Eylsian Eagles from the Dallas Environmental Science Academy will compete in March at the state meet in Austin. Way to go!

• Prom season is just around the corner.

The Buzz Free Dress & Suit Giveaway will provide free prom attire for students who commit to being drug and alcohol-free. The event is 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Townview Magnet Center, 1201 E. 8th St. Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance at www. surveymonkey.com/r/buzzfree2019.

stole property.

Feb. 23 – 5:59 p.m.

4100 Block, Fairmount St. (75219) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot the complainant.

Feb. 23 – 11:28 p.m.

2700 Block, Gaston Ave. (75226) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: Four unknown suspects pointed guns at the complainants and stole their property.

Feb. 24 – 6:28 p.m.

5600 Block, Belmont Ave. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect damaged the complainant’s glass door.

Feb. 25 – 9:07 p.m.

4700 Block, Fairmount St. (75219) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect pried open the door, entered and stole property.

Feb. 24 – 2:13 a.m.

3000 Block, Routh St. (75201) Murder: The suspect killed the complainant.

Feb. 25 – 1:43 p.m.

2500 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75235) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: The suspect intentionally struck the complainant with a vehicle.

Feb. 24 – 12:51 p.m.

5400 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Theft of Property: Two unknown female subjects entered the location and stole more than $8,000 worth of clothing.

Feb. 25 – 2:25 p.m.

6000 Block, Prestoncrest Ln. (75230) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke out a vehicle window and stole property.

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

— residences and public buildings, interiors and landscapes. With this panel The Forum will continue its exploration of what motivates and inspires some of our area’s outstanding design professionals to create their highly regarded projects. They will highlight some of their projects, and there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask our esteemed panelists about their work. Now if the Forum could only find a solution to our city’s pothole issues … With the 91st Academy Awards now over, here are some fun facts. The total cost of the Oscars ceremony was $44 million. I assume it would be more if the presentation had a host. The

cost of a 30-second commercial during the Oscars telecast was $2.6 million, or about 50 percent less than an in-game Super Bowl television spot. The cost of the 16,500-square-foot Oscars red carpet was $24,000. Maybe the Academy should consider getting sponsors on the carpet. It would look like a NASCAR racer, but at least it would be paid for. And the cost of creating the 24-karat gold-plated Oscar statuette — while priceless to receive — is $400. By the way, I think that the opening number by Queen, and Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper singing “Shallow” from “A Star is Born” were the show highlights.

Mental FOCUS

Learn myths about brain injury

By Leigh Richardson leighrich55@yahoo.com March is brain injury awareness month, and every brain injury is different. They can be caused by a car accident, contact sports, near drowning, seizures, stroke and more. The Brain Injury Association of America finds that every nine seconds, someone suffers a brain injury.

MYTH ONE: You can ignore a concussion a few minutes after getting the injury, if you feel OK. This is wrong. First, you need to give your brain a rest. Many sports teams have a protocol to avoid risks associated with playing with a concussion.

Team doctors don’t move an unconscious player until they’ve ruled out a neck or spinal injury. They may also have a player sit out the game as a precaution. In fact, helmets don’t always prevent injury because the brain is a soft tissue organ.

Doctors can give a patient a C-T scan, which shows X-ray images from different angles around your body, to rule out an urgent issue.

However, those scans don’t always show a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

MYTH TWO: Losing consciousness is the only concussion symptom.

The truth is more than 90 percent of concussions are not accompanied by a loss of consciousness. If you have a mild concussion, you may only experience 15 minutes of being knocked out or none. Cognitive and physical concussion symptoms include dizziness, headaches, neck pain, arm or leg weakness, double vision, trouble concentrating

and making decisions. medical attention to the inSome symptoms happen jury, you increase the likeliimmediately, while others hood of severe damage. appear hours or days later.

MYTH FOUR: There You need to call 911 if you is an expiration date for have a severe headache that a brain injury survivor’s won’t go away, lots of vomit- potential. ing or seizures.

The Brain Injury MYTH THREE: Take Network of Dallas says it a passive approach. Do not does not believe in an exexercise. piration date on how or A new landmark JAMA when a survivor’s brain Pediatrics study from the has reached its maximum University of Buffalo acpotential. Valerie Gotcher tually found adolescent says, “BIND helps fuel hope athletes with a sport-relatfor lifelong recovery and reed concussion, recovered turn a sense of purpose for quicker when they did sueach survivor. We connect pervised aerobic exercise. people together versus the Researchers tested 103 men isolation that tends to foland women, ages 13 to 18, low brain injury.” Seventywithin 10 days of a conseven percent of their memcussion. Dr. John Leddy of bers reported improved the University of Buffalo quality of life after particiConcussion Management pating in their program for Clinic, said it took young six months. patients just 13 days to reNeurofeedback is an efcover from their concussion, fective treatment to reconcompared to those who did dition the brain, and some stretching exerdrowning victims cises and took have benefited more than 30 from hyperbaric days. oxygen therapy.

JAMA pediLSU Health New atric researchOrleans School ers had patients of Medicine reexercise at a ported a case of lower heart rate brain volume loss level, so they Leigh Richardson reversal in a twowouldn’t make year-old near themselves sick. drowning victim, Now they want to see if this who had oxygen treatment. treatment approach works A Fox News Radio conon adults with concussions. tributor, Richardson has Brain injury recovery spent her educational and can take a while. It could be professional career learndays, or it could be weeks ing human behavior. She of confusion. Recovery is holds a Master of Science affected by how severe the in Counseling from the injury is, where in the brain University of North Texas the injury is located, your and is working to inteprior overall health and grate cognitive behavioral how long you’ve had amtherapy into the treatment nesia. Older patients tend programs for many clients. to take longer to recover. If In April 2009, Richardson you return to work or school opened The Brain too soon, without proper Performance Center.

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AUTOMOBILITY

Honda’s provides Clarity with new hybrid

Arizona is work for some, pleasure for most

By David Mullen

Not much to do out there, as the surrounding area is a retirement community. But USA Today, (surprisingly), rates Pitchers and catchers have reported the park the best in the Cactus League. to spring training camps in Arizona and Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear.

Florida to get their games in shape. Most Home of the Cleveland Indians and the position players are also beginning team Reds. Another longish drive, but convedrills. Some players remained unsigned, nient to Interstate 10. It is nice that two like 2012 National League Rookie of in-state rivals can share a facility togeththe Year and 2015 Most Valuable Player er. If you so desire, you can take a short Bryce Harper, former American League detour to University of Phoenix Stadium Cy Young award winner Dallas Keuchel in Glendale, which has hosted two Super and All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel.

Bowls and multiple NCAA Championship While those players are still looking games. for big paydays, there is no denying the Hohokam Stadium, Mesa. Home economic impact that has taken place in of the Oakland Athletics. Former home the Arizona desert. While once a majority of the Chicago Cubs. An expensive renof teams trained in Florida’s Grapefruit ovation has made this park extremely League, today it is an even split of 15 fan-friendly, and it is the easiest place to teams in the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale park of any of the stadiums. After, this area and 15 teams spread throughout is a great chance to go into Phoenix and Florida. eat at Tee Pee Mexican Food (opened in The proximity of the ballparks 1959) or The Vig off Indian School Road. and the consistently warm weather in Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale.

Arizona brought teams like the Los A classic park that was rebuilt in one Angeles Dodgers, the Cincinnati Reds offseason when the A’s moved out and and the Texas Rangers to the “Valley of the San Francisco Giants moved in. If the Sun.” Last you can park, year, 1,796,403 you are set for a fans attendgreat afternoon ed 223 games of baseball, over approxburgers and imately four beers. Walk weeks. Reports into Old Town are that reveScottsdale — nues generated just blocks by the Cactus from the staLeague were dium – and more than don’t miss $644.2 million.

Blue Moose I have been or AZ/88 in going to Cactus the outdoor League games Scottsdale Mall since the late or Pattie’s First 1970s. In colAvenue Lounge lege, instead of in Old Town. going to some Tempe vacation desDiablo tination for Stadium, spring break, it Tempe. Home was a lot cheapof the Los er for a group Angeles Angels. of us to drive to It is the oldArizona. Back est park left then, parking in the Cactus SURPRISE STADIUM League. It may was free, games cost a couple of Surprise Ariz. Stadium, home of the Rangers. be dated, but it bucks and you gives you access had to depend on Scottsdale Road to get to Arizona State University and all that virtually anywhere. goes with it.

Today, after negotiating with Native Salt River Fields at Talking American controlling reservations in Stick, Scottsdale. Home of the Arizona the area, major freeways are in place, Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. as are large casinos. And the tickets Sloan Park, Mesa. Home of the and concession prices rival regular seaCubs. Camelback Ranch-Glendale, son games. But it is still a great place to Phoenix. Home of the Chicago White spend time in March and having been Sox and the Dodgers. All new, shiny to all of the stadiums, here are some parks that just don’t have the character observations. of the older parks.

Surprise Recreation Campus, American Family Fields of Surprise. Home of the Texas Rangers Phoenix (formerly Maryvale). Home and Kansas City Royals. Imagine drivof the Milwaukee Brewers. Peoria ing down Fort Worth Avenue and it never Sports Complex, Peoria. Home of the ends. It seems like an eternal road of San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. auto salvage yards and junk food joints.

Both stadiums have just gone through But once you get to the stadium, it is a major renovations. gem. It is very reminiscent of the Frisco No matter where you go, a good time RoughRiders Park. The place is spotless, will be had by all. And if you make it out and the Rangers and Royals have sepato Surprise to see the Rangers, it could rate offices on opposite sides of the field. be your highlight of the season. david@katytrailweekly.com

AMERICAN HONDA

The 2019 Honda Clarity.

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net Here, we think, is the premise. You’re a tree hugger, fully committed to minimizing your environmental impact. An EV would be perfect, but despite the extended range of a Chevy Bolt or Tesla’s Model 3, you get the occasional urge to hug a tree further out than the 200+ miles that Chevy and Tesla currently allow. One solution is the plug-in hybrid, providing 40+ miles of all-electric commuting day-to-day, while making the occasional foray — via an internal combustion range extender — on weekends. As Chevy builds the Volt you could opt for that, although Chevy has announced its discontinuation. Or you could find environmental clarity with Honda’s Clarity plug-in hybrid, allowing you to hug a tree well beyond the range of Tesla’s Model 3.

On first seeing Honda’s Clarity we were thinking fuel cell, as that seems to be the most hyped variant of Honda’s new suite of EVs. But there are three, with the fuel cell technology supplemented by a Clarity EV and the subject of this test, the Clarity plug-in hybrid.

All three share the same basic sheet metal and footprint.

The Clarity’s sheet metal looks as if George Jetson took an Accord and asked the late George Barris to make it more “Jetsonian.”

Forward of cruise at highthe Clarity’s way speeds.

B-pillar is a With the heavy dose 212 combined of Accord, horsepower are while behind the more imthe B-pillar portant numis, within its David Boldt bers. Honda semi-covered projects an EVrear wheel only range of 47 openings and fastback miles, which — in most profile, a heavy dose of commutes — will get you French. Subjectively, this to work and back, but is all a tad too busy for may not allow for the ocsomeone fondly rememcasional errand running bering three decades of after work. But if you Honda ownership, but run out of juice, you’ll for those of you born still have gas — and a 42 after 1970, I’ll bet you mile per gallon efficienwon’t see it as an issue. cy when running on gas Inside, seating for alone. Most of our week five is generous, and was spent in gas-onin our up-spec Touring ly mode, as we didn’t trim the appointments, attempt to recharge at which include leathhome, and only ran in er-trimmed seats and and out of Whole Foods, an Alcantara-like apnever lingering over a plication on the dash, cup of coffee or Whole is all very comfortable.

Foods’ free charging.

There’s no sunroof, If we had, the Clarity’s which — we’ll guess — is anticipated full charging a casualty to weight sav- time with a 240V charings, but everything else ger is 2.5 hours and is as you’d hope it would roughly 12 hours on be in a midsize sedan.

120V. Hip, leg and shoulder With prices beginroom are generous, ning at just under $35K and if looking for cargo and our Touring trim f lexibility, the rear seat coming in at $37,500, folds. there’s a lot of value to The real news, of go along with the efficourse, is under the ciency. Add a federal hood where Honda com- tax incentive of up to bines a 1.5 liter normally $7,500, along with appliaspirated four (103 hp @ cable incentives in many 5,500 rpm) with an AC states, and you have permanent-magnet synone good deal. When chronous electric motor. hugging those trees you Total system horsepower could budget the occais 212, more than enough sional hotel room. to nudge ahead of the David Boldt brings Prius in the next lane. years of experience in Paired to a single-speed automotive retail sales transmission, there’s and public relations to little to excite beyond his automotive reportsmooth, seamless acing. More can be found celeration and a relaxed at txGarage.com.

PETS

Things to consider as your dog ages

From StatePoint Media As your dog ages, your care must evolve to meet your furry friend’s changing needs, particularly when it comes to mobility, injury-prevention and recovery.

The following tips can help keep your aging dog mobile, healthy and happy.

Fish oil. Originally recommended for treating canine allergies, fish oil is now used to treat numerous conditions, including arthritis and high cholesterol. Consult your veterinarian about the proper dose for your pup.

Paw or toe grips. As your aging dog’s hips get weaker, the risk of knee, hip or spinal injury increases. Hip dysplasia is particularly common among larger dogs. Using paw or toe grips, such as Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips, can provide dogs with greater traction, helping them get up off the ground and to slide less on wood floors. You may also want to try placing rugs or yoga mats where your dog tends to spend time, to reduce the chance of sliding and injury.

Pain management. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most prescribed medications for treating conditions such as arthritis in dogs. Don’t attempt to treat your dog with your own over-the-counter pain

medications. Get dog-specific medications, such as Dazequin Advance.

Lifting assistance. Aging and injured dogs can have trouble lifting themselves off the floor, up stairs and into cars, and you may not always be able to safely assist them yourself. For some help, use a special harness, such as the Help ‘Em Up Harness. A nine-point chest and hip harness made of comfortable waterproof material, it can help aging pets or pets recovering from surgery stay active, gain confidence in their mobility, reduce the risk of re-injury and have a better quality of life. More information can be found at www.helpemup. com.

Rehab. Just as you would follow a course of rehabilitation exercises and physical therapy after a hip or knee surgery or injury, so should your dog. Seek out a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist to help improve the function and mobility of your dog’s muscles and joints. Muscle strengthening can help your dog stay injury free, as well as manage pain.

Providing dogs with a great quality of life involves new considerations as they age. Be sure to take special precautions with dogs facing mobility issues and pain, as well as preventive steps to reduce the risk of injury.

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March 1-3

2200 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, 75207 214-655-6100

Dallas Market Hall – Presented by Floor & Decor, the 40th annual Dallas Home & Garden Show is a premier destination for all home and garden needs. The show will feature everything from windows and doors to roofs and floors, with more than 1,000 products and services on hand. Friday at 2 p.m. Saturday at 10 a.m. Sunday at 11 a.m.

FREE! - $10.

March 1-3

1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, 75050 972-854-5050

The Theatre at Grand Prairie – “Paw Patrol Live” sets sail with a new pirate adventure. It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the Paw Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. Friday at 6 p.m. Saturday at 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m.

Sunday at 2 p.m. $25-$179.

March 1-3

3200 Main St. Dallas, 75226 214-747-5515

Undermain Theatre – It is the final weekend for the acclaimed performance of “An Iliad,” reviving the landmark production from 2012 starring Bruce DuBose and Paul Semrad and directed by Undermain Artistic Director Katherine Owens. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. $15-$30.

March 2

100 Singleton Blvd.

Dallas, 75212 214-740-1616

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge – The 15th Annual Trinity River Levee Run includes a 5K, 10K and a half marathon.

Entry includes a free Levee Run T-shirt for the first 4,000 to register, chip timing with live results posted online and a unique finisher's medal. The Trinity River Levee Run is part of “All Out Trinity,” a full day of outdoor events for the entire family. 8 a.m. $30-$60.

March 2

3656 Howell St. Dallas, 75204 214-730-0596

The Rustic – Do214, Lone Star Beer, Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. and The Rustic are throwing a huge bash to celebrate Texas Independence Day. Guests can raise Texas beverages while indulging in a Texas Cheese Steak, shopping with Texas-themed vendors and dancing to live music performed by popular Texas artists. 11 a.m. to midnight. FREE! with RSVP; VIP tickets $30.

March 1, 3 and 6

2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-443-1000

Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House – The Dallas Opera presents one of Puccini’s earliest works, “Manon Lescaut,” about the popular party girl of Paris. Destined for life in a convent, the beautiful Manon meets the romantic Chevalier des Grieux, leading to a whirlwind love affair. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Wednesday at 7 p.m. $19 and up.

March 8

13701 Dallas Parkway Dallas, 75240 972-386-2582

Telos Club – The DFW Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants presents a discussion with Richard P. Morgan, FIMC, CMC and marketing guru. Prior to founding Morgan Marketing Solutions, Morgan led marketing, planning and management efforts in the energy and manufacturing industries. 7:30 to 9 a.m. FREE!

WALLACE THE BRAVE

PHOTO OF THE WEEK Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, will be the keynote speaker at the Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at the Omni Dallas Hotel.

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TEXAS WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

Charity

Sp

tlight

KIDLINKS

Brings joy to ill children (in 10 local hospitals) through therapeutic music and entertainment.

By Sally Blanton sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

happiness can make.

Q About how many people are served

A

Q What is your mission or highest

A

purpose?

To bring healing, hope and happiness to young patients and their caregivers through music and media. Jim Newton, along with a Board of volunteers, founded our nonprofit organization in 1981.

Q What sort of volunteer jobs are

A

Q How did your career path lead you

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to this position? What were some prior jobs you held?

Honestly, it was a desire to take my business skills and create an impact in the nonprofit world. Years spent in customer service at American Airlines and a consulting stint as interim executive director for a national women’s fraternity — Delta Delta Delta.

A

Q What is difficult about your job?

A It is sometimes difficult to see the trou-

blesome and often tragic situations of the children and families we serve.

Q What is rewarding about your job?

A Seeing, on the faces of children, the

impact songs full of healing, hope and

available?

Individuals who can bring professional expertise in areas of marketing, program management and knowledge of the children’s medical landscape bring so much expertise to strategic decision making. We welcome those wanting to serve as part of the Volunteer Team for events, mailers and other special functions. Additionally, training is available for Therapeutic Music Entertainment Volunteers (musical skills required).

Q Suppose this nonprofit received a

Q Why are you passionate about

helping this charity? Do you have a personal story to relate?

This charity is small but mighty! We bring our songs to the rooms of hospitalized children in more than 10 local hospitals and special care centers in the DFW area, but our online platform has the opportunity to grow our reach globally and even provide resources to help enhance the services of other community service organizations.

each year?

Last year, we served over 4,000 children and caregivers in North Texas plus another 1,000 nationally. Additionally, our online platform of music and media has been visited by more than 13,500 unique visitors globally.

A

$20,000 donation today… where would it immediately be put to good use?

We would augment our Music Therapy direct services (increasing the number of kids served weekly) AND we would use it to help develop technologies for improving public access to our growing repertoire of therapeutic resources.

Diana Crawford, KidLinks CEO, answered these questions.

by Will Henry

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Truluck’s creates consistent fare

Crab makes happy halibut

By Dotty Griffith

table every day. The white meat of a stone crab's claw is highly prized for being tenderer than Editor’s note: This article that of other species and even was first published in the Oct. sweeter than lobster. Also, stone 19, 2018 edition. crab claws are larger than those Chef Manuel “Manny” Vera of other crab species, comparable came up the old-fashioned way, in size to lobster claws.

Dotty Griffith from 15-year-old dishwasher Ironically, notes Vera, crab to Chef Partner at Truluck’s requires the least embellishment Uptown. “I’ve learned everything on the from a chef. That’s because properly job,” Vera says, who recently marked his steamed crab is so succulent and sweet 20th year with the steak and seafood that a dipping sauce of clarified or lemon restaurant group. garlic butter is all that’s needed. In addiHe’s come a long way since he washed tion to Florida stone crab claws, Truluck’s dishes at Pierre’s by the Lake, a continen- also offers Alaskan red king crab that tal restaurant that has long since closed. is “so salty and sweet it doesn’t need a Vera also bussed tables at Steak & Ale, sauce,” Vera says, who likes it au naturel. prepped at Bennigan’s and was a sauté Stone crab season runs through May cook and saucier at Patrizio’s. He credits 15. Only the claws of stone crabs are conTruluck’s corporate Culinary Director sumed. Because stone crabs can regrow Brian Wubbena their big, meaty with mentoring claws, the crustahim and “teachceans are returned ing me how to be a to the water after professional.” one — and only one Truluck’s — of their claws is Uptown Managing harvested. Other Partner Mike species of crabs are McClure acclaims harvested whole Vera as being “a big for all their meat part of our (corincluding lump and porate) culinary back fin as well as team” and key to claws. Back fin and some of the restaulump crab meat are rant group’s “big typically used in menu roll outs.” crab cakes or in a Under McClure’s sauce or salad. and Vera’s leaderA graduate of ship, Truluck’s now Dallas’ Thomas TRULUCKS Jefferson High makes everything in house, including Chef's Filet with Shrimp and Crab.

School, Vera disbread and desserts. covered his love And, of course, of cooking at the sauces. age of seven in his mother Julia's kitchWhile Truluck’s is known for its seaen. He’s come a long way from a kid in food — the restaurant’s full name inlandlocked Dallas to a seafood/steak/fine cludes “Seafood Steak and Crab House” dining chef. Vera has been at Truluck’s — Vera says learning to cook a great Uptown since it opened. “Dallas runs steak was its own challenge. “My persondeep in my blood and is a big part of who al favorite is a beautifully marbled ribeye I am,” the chef says. “I am blessed to do cooked with just the right crust,” Vera what I love, in a city that I love.” says. Still, seafood is “more temperamental” and requires a lot of expertise and TRULUCK'S SEAFOOD STEAK AND CRAB knowledge.

HOUSE Florida stone crab claws are the star 2401 McKinney Ave. of the seafood show at Truluck’s. The Dallas, 75204 restaurant group owns its own Florida 214-220-2401 fisheries and ships crabs from water to trulucks.com dotty.griffith@yahoo.com

TRULUCKS

Truluck's Broiled Halibut.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Chef Manny Vera of Truluck’s has a way with fish, including those that live and grow in shells. This recipe for broiled halibut with a crab meat topping is spicy and sweet and shows the range of Truluck’s seafood and crab menu. Vera recommends a side dish of rice pilaf.

Take it from me, it’s OK to buy a bottle of Thai sweet chili sauce for the drizzle. Although, be assured that at Truluck’s, it is made in-house.

TRULUCK’S BROILED HALIBUT WITH CRAB AND AVOCADO 1 (7-ounce) halibut filet 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon each, salt and pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 lemon, cut in half 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, softened 1 ounce lump crab meat 1 1/2 tablespoons Avocado Salad (see recipe below) 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce

Heat broiler on high. Place halibut on flat roasting pan or fajita plate.

Coat on all sides with olive oil. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.

Drizzle lemon juice on top. Place 1/2 lemon on the roasting pan, cut side up.

Place in hot oven under broiler and broil until top is golden and fish is almost cooked through, about 8 minutes per inch of thickness. Remove from oven. Spread butter on top of broiled fish and set aside off heat. If needed, return lemon to oven and broil until surface is lightly charred.

Combine crab and Avocado Salad and place atop the cooked filet. Drizzle with Thai sweet chili sauce.

AVOCADO SALAD FOR GARNISH In small bowl, mash 1/2 avocado.

Mix in 3/4 cup baby heirloom tomatoes, cut in half; 3 teaspoons thinly sliced jalapeño; 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro leaves; 1/4 teaspoon thinly sliced chives; juice from 1/2 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Makes 1 serving.

BODY AND SOUL

Four simple tips for blending a better-for-you smoothie

From StatePoint Media To embrace a “new me” mentality, fuel your body with the goodness it needs now. And you can incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your daily regimen with one simple snack hack: smoothies! Smoothies are convenient, fast and easy to make — all you need is a liquid base, frozen or fresh ingredients and a blender.

However, not all smoothies are made equally. It’s easy to overlook the amount of sugar we’re sipping, which can make your “healthy” smoothie the sugar equivalent of a candy bar. Yikes! The secret to making a better-for-you smoothie is cherry picking the right ingredients that not only taste good but are good for you.

Here are four tips for blending healthful

smoothies that will help you reach your wellness goals: Sacrifice sugar, not taste. Smoothies made with fruit-flavored juices or sweetened with frozen yogurt might taste great, but can wreak havoc on your health, often adding up to more than an entire day’s worth of added sugar. Cut back on the excess sugar by making them at home, where you can control what’s inside.

Dairy-free milk substitutes, such as banana milk, make a delicious addition to a any smoothie and can relieve bloating in those with lactose sensitivity.

Consider smart swaps, like no sugar added Mooala Bananamilks.

These dairy-free milk alternatives add great-tasting flavor with sustainably-sourced bananas, roasted sunflower seeds and a touch of cinnamon and sea salt. Whether you’re making a green smoothie, something sweet and creamy or packed with tropical flavors, the Original, Chocolate and Strawberry Bananamilk varieties are packed with real ingredients and won’t leave you with a sugar crash.

Turn flavor into function. Make your smoothie as efficient as you are. Multitask with ingredients to provide your body with all it needs without adding excess calories. Blend in a scoop of collagen for better skin or a dash of turmeric to decrease inflammation. Also consider adding extra fiber, which takes longer for your body to digest, making you feel full longer and on fewer calories.

Functional foods can help fill in nutritional gaps of your diet while pairing added benefits.

Incorporate a dairy-free base. More than 65 percent of the population experiences a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy, so if you’re experiencing unexplained bloating after meals, it’s possible that dairy could be the culprit. Daiya, the

tasty brand known for creating plant-based versions of favorite comfort foods, now offers delicious dairy-free yogurt cups in fruit flavors, like strawberry, peach and more. These yogurt cups are made with coconut cream, are low in sugar and pack in a healthy dose of B12, calcium and 6 grams of protein per serving. Plus, the coconut cream provides a satisfying creamy texture without the discomforts associated with dairy.

Plan ahead. Let’s face it, busy lives require

time-saving measures, and making smoothies is no exception. Prep smoothie packets the night before or, even better, for the week ahead.

It just takes a few minutes to portion out the right amount of fruits and veggies, throw them in a baggie and into the freezer. Measuring the night before also ensures you don’t overindulge in the morning rush, plus you won’t have to add ice cubes, which lets you pack in more antioxidants while simplifying the process.

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MARCH 1 - 7, 2019

Hammer and Nails

Stay at home vacation

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

before

CANDY'S DIRT

This newly renovated home, located at 3816 Miramar Ave., is available for $4.795 million.

after

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com You would have never given 3816 Miramar Ave. a second look a few years ago. It was a 1915, plain Jane, Prairie-style home that had been remodeled multiple times. It would have inevitably faced the wrecking ball if it were not for buyers who saw the potential and knew who could fulfill their vision. They hired the architectural team of Domiteaux and Baggett to reinvent this home entirely and make it into a luxury Craftsman that takes your breath away.

Before we get into the fantastic renovation, there’s an interesting bit of history on one of the former owners.

A well-known railroad man, W.G. Crush lived here until 1943. He is credited with the establishment of the Katy Railroad’s Highland Park Station. Yes, there was a railroad station in Highland Park!

“When we met with the owners, they knew they did not want to tear down the home,” said Mark Domiteaux.

“They were very involved in the research and wanted this home to be all it could be. We had them look at resources like California architects Greene and Greene’s work at the turn of the century and that inspired what you see today.”

Domiteaux worked with The Robert Hopson Construction Group to turn this home into what is now a timeless luxury Craftsman. When they got started, they quickly realized they’d have to gut not only the entire interior, but also rebuild the exterior.

Domiteaux reminded me that during the Depression era, homes were seldom built to the highest standards as money and resources were scarce. Unfortunately, the brick and mortar on this home were disintegrating.

“We stripped it all off and rebuilt the house better than it ever was,” Domiteaux said. “We got the opportunity to make the house what it wanted to be originally.”

The front door was custom crafted (look at those

beautiful decorative wood inlays on the interior side) and moved over. Domiteaux used sources in California that made original tile and used solid cherry wood throughout the home.

An exciting aspect of this 6,955-square-foot luxury Craftsman is that it is non-toxic. The materials used in the home are allergy-free. There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms, three powder baths and my favorite — a pajama lounge. Thanks to Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate listing agent Stephen Pryor for that term! It’s a lovely little sitting room right between the master suite and the playroom.

It’s always interesting to find out which room the architect likes best when they have a dream job like this one.

“I like the central living area, where the dining area, bar and pantry come together,” Domiteaux said. “We have a series of layers with glass cabinets, a banquette, and I like that whole transition. The owners allowed us to show them what this house could be, and they were so enthusiastic to carry everything out.”

This home was created for family living. The present owners have several children, so it needed to be kid-friendly. There are lovely touches like window seats throughout the home, and an entire renovated attic complete with a reading nook and bathroom that is perfect for sleepovers.

The backyard is large enough to have a swarm of kiddos swimming and playing touch football at the same time. It’s, of course, also an excellent space for the adult side of the family to entertain friends!

Pryor has this reinvented Highland Park luxury Craftsman available for $4.795 million.

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Do people still get spring vacations anymore? Certainly, if you have children, you are probably preparing for a vacation to some theme park, resort or spring training location.

But if the kids are older or maybe you have become empty nesters, there is plenty you can do during your week off. And that does not mean a thorough clean up of your desk so it is easier to eat your lunch there during the week.

If you are a homeowner, even if you do take a spring vacation, you are eventually going to have to attend to these tasks or pay someone to do them for you. So let this serve as a checklist.

I like to start with the outside of the home for a number of reasons. You run the risk of bringing dirt or mud into the house when you spend a length of time outside. Also, you can choose the most favorable weather conditions.

You can always do indoor chores.

You would be surprised how winter takes a toll on the outside of the house. Do a slow, complete walk-around and take notes. Then make a list of priorities. The weather can beat up walls, roofs, chimneys, gutters, foundations and decks. Look for weakened spots on driveways and walkways.

There are two timing issues to consider.

One is to look at a long range weather forecast, available on local news, in newspapers and on the internet. You don’t want to have to tackle tasks twice.

Secondly, know when your local sanitation department will do curbside pick-up. If you are bagging leaves or trimming trees, you want to have the trash out front for the least amount of time. You can also consider hiding bagged items in the garage or the side of the house for a limited time.

And a note about climbing up on the roof looking for loose shingles or chimney damage. March is National Ladder Safety Month and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Stephan Sardone more than half a million Americans will get hurt in ladder accidents this year. Ninety-seven percent of falls occur at home or on a farm, approximately 300 ladder falls are fatal, and according to the CDC, more Americans are treated for ladder falls than burns each year.

Look for cracks in chimneys, exterior walls or foundations. Repair may require employing a licensed professional. Wash the outside windows with a store-bought cleaner, or simply mix one cup of rubbing alcohol, one cup water and a tablespoon of white wine vinegar together.

Do not high-pressure wash window or screens. This will do more harm than good and always let screens air-dry. Now is a great time to feed lawns and clean up outdoor furniture and barbeque grills.

Inside, it is time to do things you normally would not do on a regular basis. Vacuum upholstered furniture, send your draperies off to the cleaners and dust crown molding and cabinet tops. Grease may have gathered in the kitchen over the winter, so wipe down cabinets and shelves with warm water and mild detergent.

Clean up the attic and basement. And make sure that your AC units are working optimally.

These spring tasks might not be as fun as riding Splash Mountain, but you will make a splash with your family and friends. And you can always wear your “I’m with stupid” T-shirt when cleaning up around the house.

Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.

214.682.3323

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Crossword Puzzle

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UPTOWN GIRL

Packing like a champ for vacation season

By Ryann Gordon

another toothpaste and so on. Then add in the specifics for your destination — sunhat, ski gear, super-edgy With Spring Break and summer European accessories, the works. months coming up, we all hopefulOnce you’ve got a list made, all you ly have some fun trips to plan and have to do is pick out all of your outlook forward to. We might plan our fits and somehow shove it all into a vacations months ahead of time, but bag weighing less than fifty pounds. somehow we always end up stressThat should be easy, right? ing over what to wear, how to pack Planning outfits for vacation it and what all to bring just days will basically eliminate fashion malbefore we leave. Don’t wait until functions, but it can be one of the the last minute to throw hardest parts. If you stick everything you own into to a color scheme though, a bag and end up with a it’ll make your wardrobe bunch of stuff you don’t problems nearly diminish need — plan ahead, coonce you get there. Decide ordinate with others and to either go with blacks or strategically pack your browns and gold or silver as items, and end up with all your main jewelry scheme, of your necessities withthen stick to neutrals with out exceeding your weight Ryann Gordon the rest. This will be a great limit. help during those sticky, Before you do any vacation outfit dilemmas, packing, you have to figure out where your only black heel breaks where you’re going. Are you going and you’re stuck wearing clunky to the beach, skiing, Europe, all of brown wedges with an outfit that the above? Make a list of your essen- doesn’t match at all. Rather than tials, including all that you would clashing colors in a fashion fiasco, take on any trip — toothbrush, deyou can simply switch to the black odorant, underwear, etc. Go through platforms or boots you brought your list of toiletries with your travinstead. el buddies and coordinate so that Once you have your color only one person brings shampoo, themes in order, start picking out ryannbgordon@yahoo.com

by Stella Wilder

There are those who will want to solve problems this week, and those who will want to help others solve them. While both attitudes and intentions are valid, those who are willing and able to lend someone a hand should benefit more handsomely than anyone working solely on his or her own behalf.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may be in charge of more than you expected this week. Wield your authority with care and sensitivity; don’t just give orders! (March 6-March 20) – You are likely to do things in unusual ways this week, and it’s not intentional in most cases. You are learning how to adapt to changing circumstances.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) This is no time to expect something for nothing; this week, you’re going

to have to work for everything that you think you deserve. (April 5-April 19) – A friend presents an unusual alternative and you’re more than willing to go wherever he or she leads. Don’t let yourself spend more than you can afford, however!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You can open many doors for yourself and others this week, but you must take care that you don’t walk into a situation that is not for you. (May 6-May 20) – It’s a good week for tying up loose ends — and this includes making amends with someone with whom you’ve been feuding for some time. Take the high road!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You’ll likely progress much more slowly this week than expected.

Taking the “one step at a time” approach may be frustrating, but it’s necessary. (June 7-June 20) – You’ve been limiting yourself recently by considering only the short-term effects of very small actions. It’s time to free yourself up and think big!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You’ve been keeping a secret that has become, in recent days or weeks, something of a burden.

Why not relieve yourself by revealing all? (July 8-July 22) – You won’t get what’s coming to you if you don’t speak up and demand it. Others may be ahead of you in

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the signature pieces you want to wear while you’re there, your sequin top, tie dye maxi skirt, leather or fur jacket. Begin planning outfits around those pieces, skirts or shorts to go with the tops and vice versa, and decide how you can dress them up and down into night or daywear.

Pick out a few unique tops or bottoms you want to mix in, pack two pairs of jeans and then bring a couple plain-colored articles to fill in the rest.

This is where you’re going to want to be a little versatile, because you might not have enough room to bring a completely different combination for each day. Mix and match your black tank that you wear the first night, tucked into leather pants over stiletto pumps, with your daytime look for another day. Tie your tank in a knot with high-waisted shorts and Converse one afternoon, and you’ve got two outfits in one.

Once you have about two outfits a day pre-planned for your trip, grab a couple t-shirts and bottoms for sleeping, socks, hose and undergarments, and shoes for every occasion.

Bring one pair of tennis shoes or sneakers, one pair of fancier heels, a

Your Stars this Week The coming week is likely to introduce several circumstances that seem to be contradictory — but a careful study will reveal that they are actually separate components of an overriding situation that can be addressed at once. Those who see these developments as unrelated are sure to have a tough time of it, as progress is slowed and the outlook is obscured by clouds of doubt. Those who are clever enough to notice that there are connections every which way that bestow a unity can do much for themselves, and may ultimately mark this week as one worth remembering for its singular successes.

14. Object 15. Notoriety 16. Pilot’s sighting 17. Mild protest (hyph.)

18. Perpendicular 19. Raj headquarters 21. Kind people 30. Get smart (2 wds.)

32. Former Italian money 34. Went on a voyage 37. Acid rain watchdog 41. Modern-day teller 43. Strange 44. Tiny specks 45. Fugitive 47. Piece of turf 48. Arrange in folds 49. Main artery 50. Train’s need 52. Going into overtime 54. Tightened 55. Stein fillers 56. Marry secretly 57. Ventures 60. Stern 62. Land mollusks 64. Into the sunset 66. Tame carnivore 68. Catch on 69. Bluish-gray feline 70. Sign on 71. Thither and — 73. Lateral surfaces 75. Got frizzy 76. Greedy king of myth 78. Snack on 79. Improved 80. Current rage 82. Taps 83. North Dakota city

line, so you mustn’t expect any preferential treatment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) A recent decision can be put into action this week. Now is the time for you to make clear what you’ve intended all along.

(Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You’ll feel a kind of “gravitational pull” from someone who has had his or her eyes on you. You may not want to resist for long when you know what’s going on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may choose to shift from this to that and back again more than once or twice this week. You may discover where your interests really lie. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You are likely to attract more attention this week than usual, but you must remember to give yourself the privacy you need to work out a problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) What goes on all around you this week needn’t affect you as much as you may fear; you can remain aloof and further your own private agenda. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – The ramifications of steps taken in response to someone else are finally clear to you — and this week you can do much to reduce the chances of a major loss.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Pay attention to what others are doing all around you this week.

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Guesswork is to be avoided; pay attention to available facts and figures. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Now is no time to play fast and loose with the facts. Certain things are unchangeable; you’re going to have to deal with them directly — and alone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You don’t have to stick with only one method this week; indeed, the more varied your approach, the more likely you will be to prevail. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Pay attention to what the majority wants, and you’ll be lifted to a position of esteem. Take care, however!

The higher you fly, the further you may fall.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You have only yourself to blame for a certain setback, but if you are aware of all influences you can minimize long-term losses.

(Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Others may not support you in your current efforts, but you’re willing to go it alone if necessary. The week offers unusual opportunities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may be surprised to learn that what someone else has been selling you is really not all it’s cracked up to be. A new idea comes forward. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – What you do this week may not be noticed right away, but it’s sure to have a lasting impact — especially where creative endeavors are concerned.

● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily 3-3-19

outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

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Uncle barky's bites

Popular local news anchorman finishes storied career

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net John McCaa called it a wrap on Friday, March 1, ending a distinguished 35-year career with WFAA-TV (Ch. 8).

I’ve covered and interviewed him during all of those years, including a final sit-down on Feb. 22 at the Irving home he shares with his wife, Nora.

Just about everyone sees McCaa, who turned 65 on Feb. 24, as WFAA’s no-nonsense steady hand. He’s an old-schooler by choice, the guy who maintains order on a newscast that otherwise could be completely derailed on some nights by the hijinks of sports anchor Dale Hansen and weathercaster Pete Delkus. But let’s dig deeper in hopes of telling you a few things you may not know about McCaa. They’ve been gleaned from several interviews over the years.

1. Despite his sober countenance, he has a distant past as a standup and sketch comic who moonlighted in those roles at various clubs while otherwise working for Omaha, Nebraska’s WOWT-TV. Before arriving at WFAA in 1984, McCaa spent seven-and-a-half years at the CBS station as a reporter, photographer and anchor.

“It was like Richard Pryor humor, cursing and everything else,” he says. “I had this one routine called ‘Dr. Gyno.’ It was a silent bit about what goes on in a doctor’s office when a woman comes in for an exam. It worked well, got standing ovations, was hilarious.”

McCaa also fondly remembers an ensemble bit “on how men and women would react if you were in a car and someone broke wind. That would just have people crying-laughing. It was kind of wild.”

He was never publicly outed as the blue comic who otherwise could be seen on various WOWT newscasts. But after a while, McCaa decided the risk wasn’t worth it.

“Sooner or later people would have made the connection,” he says. “There’s

ED BARK

WFAA-TV news anchor John McCaa retired on Friday, March 1. no way that those two careers could have survived together. I became serious about issues and things, and so the comedy act just kind of went by the wayside.”

2. He still plays the drums. This dates Ed Bark back to the seventh grade, when McCaa’s parents bought him a $119.95 set from Sears, Roebuck and Company, as a Christmas present.

“I got up at 6 a.m. and started playing the drums before we went to church that day,” he recalls. “And I’ve loved it

ever since. You go to ‘anchor school’ to learn to read a TelePrompTer. But when you play music, everything’s based on the feel. And when you’re with a band and playing just right, there’s nothing better than that.”

McCaa admires storied drummers such as Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa.

But his all-time favorite is the far lesser known Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, who was Aretha Franklin’s musical director and also drummed for her opening act, King Curtis and the Kingpins.

3. Breaking his jaw turned his head toward retirement.

Back in December 2015, McCaa had a pair of back teeth extracted and hoped to have them replaced with implants.

But while eating a piece of French bread

with “the teeth on the opposite side of my mouth, I heard something that sounded similar to the cracking of ice underfoot in the winter. I immediately experienced some of the worst pain I ever had.”

He was diagnosed with a hairline fracture of his jaw, requiring surgery in which a pair of metal plates were inserted. “A doctor later told me the fracture was a bad one.”

McCaa was off the air for more than a month and still has numbness in his left jaw. “That’s when I started thinking, ‘You know, you’re getting up there,’” he says.

“I need to slow down.”

“I saw him make a change in his attitude,” says Nora McCaa. “We just slowly started weeding things out of the house and making plans to move eventually.”

4. Their house is on the market, and the McCaas likely will be relocating to McAllen, Texas, which is well out of WFAA’s signal range. Nora is the youngest of eight children, and most of her family members live in far south Texas.

John’s only sibling, Debra, died in August 2017.

“I just want him to experience a large family,” Nora says of the decision to likely make McAllen their future home. She also sees some birdwatching in his future, which Nora views as a perfect accompaniment to her husband’s love of photography. She’s determined to help him develop some other interests.

5. McCaa’s father, Johnnie McCaa, is still going strong at age 88. And the 28year Air Force veteran is planning to be there when his son signs off from WFAA studios Friday night.

“Oh my God, he’s got a 29-inch waist, and he still exercises two hours a day,” McCaa says with admiration. To this day, he won’t let anyone hold the door for him.

That makes him old school — just like his son.

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

movie trailer

Mahershala Ali bounces from big to small screen in ‘True Detective’

Universal Pictures/ Warner Bros. Television

Mahershala Ali has proven himself a fine actor in feature films such as "The Green Book" (left) as well as the TV series "True Detective" (right).

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood This is normally a column about movies, but something happened while the movie industry awarded Mahershala Ali his second Oscar. Ali starred in the season finale of the third season of “True Detective” and all but guaranteed that he’ll be taking home some trophies in the near future, while also confirming that he is potentially the finest actor working in any medium today.

While it pales in comparison to the first, the third season of “True Detective” displayed what this show truly is about: relationships.

More specifically, the show focuses on how relationships change over time. So if you go into “True Detective” hoping for an in-depth crime mystery, well, this show is going to leave you sorely disappointed.

The crimes that consume this season involve the death of a

child, Will Purcell, and the disappearance of his younger sister, Julie in the Ozarks region of Arkansas in 1980. State Police Detectives Wayne Hays (Ali) and Roland West (Stephen Dorff) are assigned to the case and the show then spends all eight episodes jumping from 1980 to 1990 to 2015.

1980 introduces us to the good, if unhealthy relationship between Wayne and Roland as they blur the lines of legal versus illegal police work. It also examines Roland’s obsession with his job and Wayne’s clear desire for

more, which comes out in his burgeoning relationship with Amelia (Carmen Ejogo), a schoolteacher who also investigates the crimes as a journalist.

What makes this season really go are the information gaps as the show moves from year-toyear. In 1990, Wayne and Amelia are married with children, but Wayne isn’t a homicide detective and Amelia’s book about the 1980 crimes has frayed their relationship. Roland is still a homicide detective and the re-emergence of Julie Purcell sucks Wayne back into a seedy world.

The 2015 Wayne is a widower fighting off bouts of memory loss. His son, Henry (Ray Fisher), followed in his dad’s footsteps as a detective and has looped him into filming a documentary about the 1980 cases. Wayne struggles through it, but it’s obvious that he’s only doing it in order to see if a dark secret is indeed still a secret.

It’s hard to believe that anyone other than Ali and Dorff could have pulled this off. If not for the fact that Ali is flat out amazing in every episode, everyone would be fawning over Dorff’s

career revitalizing performance. He’s a revelation and should move towards character acting work in the future. Sadly, even Ejogo’s fantastic work gets blown out by the overwhelming greatness of Ali. It’s hard to believe that Wayne wasn’t written by creator Nic Pizzolatto with Ali in mind. There can’t be another actor alive that could have pulled off playing a man at several different ages, particularly as an elderly man with memory issues. The pain and confusion on his face is heartbreaking.

The season’s finest moment occurs in the finale. The mystery is finally solved and Ali conveys how time heals all with just a look on his face. It’s simultaneously uplifting and sad, which is exactly how truly great storytelling can make you feel.

If you gave up on this show after season two, get back in now. If you’ve never seen it, no problem. You can start with this season and know exactly what’s happening. Whatever the case, give this season of “True Detective" a spin if only to see Mahershala Ali put on an acting masterclass.

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sculpture. In this show one finds contemporary expressions of advanced art in media as diverse as fabric, cast bronze collage, ceramics and assemblage art.

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minimalism and pop art, each of which he subverts through a personal expression of our contemporary world. Largescale sculptures, some dripping in urethane and inscribed with text, populate the Nasher galleries, the foyer, basement and outdoor garden, virtually every space in the facility.

Visitors are greeted by an imposing and curious sculpture titled, “Elliptic Umbilic/ Fait Accompli,” from 2007 that reaches up 15 feet almost touching the ceiling. Black urethane permeates the piece, cascading over the entire object forming interrupted grids throughout the simple building blocks that define the design.

From the ground up, Ruby used a wooden base, a square cuboidal form divided into smaller cubes, then a circle topped with a diamond shape.

The name is actually drawn

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Trees in an urban setting have a therapeutic value of natural restorative effect that releases the tensions of modern life. The cost of environmental stress in terms of work days lost and medical care is likely to be substantially greater than the cost of providing and maintaining trees, parks and urban forestry programs.

One widely reported study shows viewing trees through a window during surgery recovery cut the average recovery time by almost one whole day compared to patients with a view of a blank wall.

People turn to the urban forest, preserved by humans as parks, wilderness or wildlife refuges, for something they cannot get in a built environment. Adults and children alike can benefit from trees offering unlimited climbing challenges and good physical activities through tree swings and

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into the structure as if the text is part of the piece and refers to catastrophe theory as well as birth and creation. This structure seems to have come strictly from Ruby’s furtive imagination, unlike “The Cup” in the next gallery. This piece references pop art by taking an ordinary everyday object as the starting point for an exploration of color, form and space.

Covered in bright red urethane, this cup stands over seven feet tall on a tilted axis as if it’s floating in molten lava. An imposing, primordial and beguiling piece that may change the way you interact with cups forever.

Outside in the sculpture garden there are two significant pieces. Stove, an actually functioning stainless steel structure with two main segments. A cylindrical base where materials are on fire, topped by a smokestack that rises almost 18 feet into the air. The elemental force of fire refers directly to Ruby’s ceramic practice and the exhibition has several examples of these on view. The other piece, “Big Yellow Mama,” is a steel chair painted yellow and several times the size of a normal chair. Through its geometric and clean design the chair channels minimalism and Bauhaus design principles, each obsessions of the artist in his formative years. The unusability of the chair runs at odds to the functionalist principles of the Bauhaus whose modernist austerity Ruby also places in the crosshairs because the chair is actually modeled on an electric chair from the '20s.

In the downstairs gallery there are several examples of Ruby’s soft sculpture fabric pieces. These may bring to mind Claes Oldenburg, but they also signify an interest in art as craft and a nod to the artist’s mentor Mike Kelley.

Suffice it to say that there is enough here to bring visitors back more than once, a sign that the curators at the Nasher have never shied away from moving far beyond their modernist beginnings with stimulating programming of contemporary art.

treehouses.

As an extra added bonus, nuts from trees are a great source of healthy food for humans.

Basically, any investment in trees certainly offers a large return on the investment. For a guide to planting trees go to texastreeplanting. tamu.edu.

The City of Dallas launched The Branch Out Dallas pilot program in the Kiestwood area with the first 100 trees given away in October 2018.

So, welcome spring and plant a tree or volunteer for a tree planting project.

EarthX’s mission is to connect a global community to create a sustainable world. Learn more about how you can make small changes to positively impact our environment at EarthX2019 coming to Fair Park Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Learn more at EarthX. org and register for free admission before Sunday, March 31.

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Traveling Lego Art Exhibit ‘Art of the Brick’ Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Honorary Chairs Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller

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set of flats and booties for going out, and a pair of boots if necessary, all color coordinated of course. And make sure to pull your largest pair of comfortable shoes to the side to wear while traveling and save more space in your bag.

While deciding on what to wear is never easy, sometimes it is the actual process of packing everything that can be the hardest. Have a bag for your toiletries, a smaller coin purse for jewelry and a carry on that you can wear on your back — the bigger, the better. Layer jeans and other heavier items first, bottoms on one side tops on the other, then work in your smaller items on the outer edges.

Line bras along one side of your bag with underwear and hosiery tucked in the cups to keep their shape; roll up any leggings, sleep shorts and all of your t-shirts and stack them along the other side like puzzle pieces.

Once your clothes are all in and aligned, there should be a space in the middle for your toiletry bag, brush and straightener if you need one, but save the jewelry bag for your carry on. Layer them between your two larger stacks of clothes

for protection while the bag is being handled, with any flats or sandals you are bringing on the bottom. Pack your socks in your shoes and layer high heels and wedges flat across the top of your bag, facing each in reversal of the other with heels strategically stacked. Leave out the heaviest pair of shoes and any other bulky items, like coats and thick jackets, to take some weight out of your bag and carry them on you, along with your jewelry and other valuables.

Bring a large backpack to carry on and stack everything similar to how you packed your check-in bag, and lay your coat or jacket flat across the part covering your back so your shoes don’t jab you.

Make sure to carry all of your valuable items on you, in case your bag gets lost, including your jewelry, which will take even more weight off your luggage. Layer in all your excess items and keep the ones you may need easy access to in outer zippers, like chargers, headphones and books. Slide your laptop or iPad between the fold on your jacket for protection on both sides; then, all you need to do is double check your list, hook on your neck pillow and get ready for a fun and more than well-prepared vacation.

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Travel

Forty-eight hours in San Juan, Puerto Rico, part dos

MICHAEL WALD

The pool at Embassy Suites in San Juan (left and below left) and Yokahu Tower (right), with gardens at the Ritz (below right).

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Last week, we began our itinerary for 48 hours in San Juan. Here’s the balance of the recommendations.

Before you leave San Juan, you’ll want to see the beach scene. If you have a car, I suggest getting out of the city to one of the many nice beaches around. I personally chose Dorado, about one hour from the city. But you need a car to get there easily. If you don’t have a car or don’t like to drive, the beach everyone seems to recommend in San Juan proper is Isla Verde, close to the airport.

So, one option is to spend the second day of your 48-hour trip at Isla Verde.

There are many hotels along this beach.

You’ll end up close to the airport for your trip home.

If you choose to go to Dorado, your experience will depend in large part on where you stay. I explored two options: the ever-popular Embassy Suites Hotel,

a Hilton product, and the Ritz Carlton, a Marriott product. They are like night and day.

The Embassy Suites is in a gated development, and it offers a decidedly understated, low-key accommodation. A nightly “manager’s reception” is billed as a big deal, but it served only chips and salsa with a few raw vegetables. On some nights there is “live” lip-synched music … nothing special. The beaches in Puerto Rico have strong tides, so the hotels create a rock levy to break the waves.

The beach area at the Embassy Suites is quite small, but quiet nonetheless, as the action is at the pools surrounding a swim-up bar. Guests were a mixed bag with many locals, lots of tattoos, and, it seemed, they enjoyed free food. The hotel offers a free breakfast, but there wasn’t much to it … eggs to order, bacon, very basic cereals, limited cut fruit, simple breads and pre-cooked pancakes.

Except for the fact that the hotel is a drive away from the town of Dorado, I

would rather eat out.

The Ritz Carlton, on the other hand, had a much longer beach levied off, long enough to have a nice beach walk. Two of its restaurants are among the best in Dorado. The clientele appeared to be mainly rich Latins without the mixture of cultures at Embassy Suites. Located on a lush, manicured golf course, it appeared guests mainly come here to golf. I got into the gated complex with a reservation for lunch at its Encanto restaurant, which was beachside and first class. My waitress explained that during Hurricane Maria sand filled the pool area. The hotel paid staff to clean up, rather than hire outside contractors, earning their lifetime loyalty and excellent service in return.

On your last day in San Juan, there is one more must-do activity, a trip to El Yunque. Located on the eastern side of the island about one-half hour from San Juan, it is one of the few rain forests in the national park system. Heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria in September 2017, when I visited in February 2019, the visitor center was still closed as was the road to the highest elevations of the park.

Hiking enthusiasts can still walk to the peak where precipitation is likely (after all, it is a rain forest). Alternatively, you can climb to the top of the brick Yokahu Tower, about

15 minutes up the mountain, for a view over the canopy to the ocean. Visitors flock to the park for some great birding.

Nearby, on the road leading to the park, a private zipline operator caters to adventure tourists.

This itinerary exposes you to the highlights of Puerto Rico around San Juan. There’s a lot more to explore away from the urban center.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.

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