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Vol. 6, No. 14: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

DALLAS THEATER CENTER

‘Real Women’ poses complicated message

COMMUNITY NEWS Noted guitarist returns

Guitarist Rhett Butler, who has played with legends like Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani, makes a rare appearance in Dallas on Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. at the Sammons Center for the Arts at 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Admission is $40, which includes valet parking, appetizers and beverages. Katy Trail Weekly readers will receive a $5 discount by using the code AXE2019 when purchasing tickets at sammonscenter. org or by calling 214-5207788. – Deborah Marine

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MIXT part of downtown mix MIXT at 2355 Olive St., Suite 140, a farm-fresh concept known for its salads, grain bowls and seasonal plates, is now open for the first time MIXT in Texas. MIXT serves a variety of signature creations and offers more than 72 ingredients to create salads or healthy grilled protein plates, and also has organic kombucha, craft brews and wine on tap. They are open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Madison Weaver Jordan Fraker

Gloria Benavides, Blanca Araceli, Jamie Rezanour, Vanessa DeSilvio and Tatiana Gantt star in “Real Women Have Curves,” running now through Sunday, May 19.

By Brian Wilson brian.wilson.usmc@gmail.com Ana is a struggling Latin American worker and immigrant in Los Angeles in the late 1980s. She dreams of becoming a writer but works in her sister’s small garment factory making $67 per week. She fears she’ll end up like the women around her: stuck in a low paying job, struggling every day to

just afford to live. The play is based on the life of playwright Josefina Lopez and was a near-instant hit when it premiered in San Francisco in 1990.

It went on to become a movie starring America Ferrera in 2002.

“Real Women Have Curves” appearing at the Kalita Humphreys Theater at 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. through Sunday, May 19 is a play of a group of Cinderella stories of sorts,

Latino pop-up museum opens

but a complicated one. Some of its complications are the result of the immigration system that remains in place in the U.S. For some members of the audience this part of the story can be incredibly cathartic. If you or your parents came to America, worked a low-paying job and feared the multitude of law enforcement agencies THEATER cont'd on page 10 LATINO ARTS PROJECT

PERFORMING ARTS

Shakespeare Dallas kicks off summer season

SHAKESPEARE DALLAS

“Shakespeare in Love” is on the program for this summer's Shakespeare Dallas season.

By Jennifer Green jgreen@burns-360.com “All the world’s a stage” as Shakespeare Dallas performs a comedic favorite, along with a stage adaptation of a Shakespeareinspired movie for its 2019 season of Shakespeare in the Park.

The 48th summer season will include “Shakespeare in Love,” based on the screenplay

by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall. This will be performed in repertory with “As You Like It,” a romantic comedy favorite.

All summer performances

will be held at Samuell Grand Amphitheater at 1500 Tenison Parkway.

Performances begin at 8:15 p.m.

“This summer season will offer some crowd favorites, with one of the most popular romantic comedies from Shakespeare’s repertoire, as well as a popular Shakespeare-inspired movie on The Bard’s inspiration for Romeo and Juliette,” said Raphael Parry, executive and artistic director of Shakespeare Dallas. “We feel this program line up will offer something for everyone, and we can’t wait to share it with our members and new audiences alike!”

“Shakespeare in Love” will regularly perform on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 12

through July 21. Preview performances will be on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13 and will be directed by Parry.

“As You Like It” will run Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from June 19 through July 19. Preview performances are June 19-20 and will be guest directed by Elizabeth Kirkland.

Below are synopses of the plays: “Shakespeare in Love.”

Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block … the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing SHAKESPEARE cont'd on page 6

The Latino Arts Project at 2600 Live Oak St. presents the exhibition, “Mexican Modern Sculpture: A Study of the Artists.” Curated by María Estela Duarte, one of the greatest authorities in Mexican modern art, the inaugural exhibition will feature nearly 100 sculptures and numismatics from nine transformational artists of the 20th century, representing five different regions in Mexico.

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

I love running around in the Buff

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com I will eschew (Gesundheit!) the traditional Potholes of the Week feature for something that is becoming worse, while trying to do better. Can’t those fixing our roads please put the “Left Lane Closed” sign where the left lane is actually closed and a “Right Lane Closed” sign where the right lane is actually closed? Is that too much to ask? … So now we have a new royal baby named Archie. If he had a twin brother, would he have been named Jughead? Or a sister named Veronica or Betty? … I recently visited Open Palette in the revamped Sheraton Dallas at 400 N. Olive St. Very nice room and excellent service … I love Buffalo. It is one of my favorite cities in the world. “Wait, what? Seriously?” I grew up in San Francisco/Oakland, which is incredible, and I love New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans, Phoenix, Honolulu, San Antonio, Washington D.C., Anchorage, Minneapolis, Denver, Nashville, Miami, Arlington

(oops, that’s a typo) and obvi- I have ever met live there or ously Dallas, which has been are from there. They are so my home for more than 35 honest and so genuine, and years. I loathe Boston and God knows we need that now Houston, especially Houston. more than ever. My buddy I would rather go to Bosnia Ted who owns O’Reilly’s on than Houston, although I Forest Lane is from there. don’t think Bosnia exists any- It is a bar, not an auto parts more. Anyway, that’s not the store. When I first met him, I point. I have been to all 50 told him I was from Oakland states and have a great fondand he told me that he was ness for Buffalo. I know it so from Buffalo. The Oakland well that I don’t need a map.

Raiders and the Buffalo Bills I would rather have a Beef have always had a great, and on Weck, a side of Chicken respectful, rivalry. I needed Wings and more spean ice cold cific inforLabatt Blue mation. He Light at the said West Anchor Bar Seneca. I or at Duff’s said have than sip you been to Chardonnay Flattery’s. and have He said, escargot “I grew up at a café in one block Paris. Well, away, and David Mullen my folks still that’s a lie.

But Hutch’s live there.”

— Mark So I go into Hutchinson has Dallas Flattery’s, and George the ties having worked at The owner is not there. His niece Mansion on Turtle Creek and is working behind the bar. at Louie’s — on Delaware I said, “Where is George?”

Street is one of the greatest She said, “He is having eye restaurants in America. I love trouble and won’t be in running around in the Buff. today.” I said, “Do you have Some of the greatest people his number? Please call him

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

and tell him that Dave from Oakland is in town.” She did, turned to me and said, “He will be here in five minutes.”

So I call Ted’s dad and told him I was at Flattery’s. He said, “I will be there in five minutes. Is it OK if I bring a friend?” Within 30 minutes, George and I had at least four poker chips in front of us, which is the sign that customers have bought you a drink. Buffalo is one of the greatest places on the planet. So, and you can find it on Fox On-Demand, a recent show of “The Simpsons” has

the family shuffling off to Buffalo. They have points to redeem before they expire and they figure that the only place that will honor them is Western New York. It might be the funniest episode of television I have ever seen.

Now, I will rank “Veep,” “Curb your Enthusiasm,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “Sanford and Son,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,”“M*A*S*H” and “Batman” as some of the greatest comedy shows of all-time. But this is roll-onthe-carpet funny, especially if you have been there. Homer

OPINION

The Good Word

I assume these individuals would be ashamed of their online behavior if they took a step back and objectively looked at what they had posted. They Social media is not social. are not alone. We certainly have a perMany times, it is the opposite of son in the Oval Office who could do the a civil space. If you have spent same with his online presence. Which anytime on social media — and makes me think there must be somemost of you have — you already Joe Ruzicka thing about social media platforms know this. (and smartphones) that causes us to On my Facebook page last become visceral with our responses. week, I posted an article I had written back It’s called the Pavlovian response, where in 2015. The article was a carefully crafted cells in our brains release dopamine when opinion about allowing Service Academy we get a “like” on Facebook or a retweet with athletes who are talented enough to join the something we put on Twitter. According to professional ranks, the opportunity to turn psychologist David Greenfield, the average pro immediately after graduation. The athadult checks their phone 50 to 300 times lete would owe his or her full commitment to their respective service after completing a ca- each day looking for that reward. When we post a picture or a thought on Facebook, we reer in pro sports. Think a reverse in timing. want those “likes” and positive comments. If A simple concept which is counter to current instead we get the opposite reaction, it makes Department of Defense policy. Current polius angry and retaliatory. cy allows for a waiver from service after only It’s also easier for others to pile on and two years of duty where a graduate could get add to the fire. This virtual gang can take out of serving their full commitment of five over, adding insult to injury. You find yourself years. consumed with an opportunity to angrily Whether you agree with that idea or not snap back. We’ve all been there. was fine with me. What truly disturbed me Truthfully, Twitter with its 280-characwas the reaction from a few individuals to ter limit and Facebook are not the ideal platmy post. Among those disagreeing opinions, forms to discuss opinions, debate policy or there was very little civil discourse. One pereven explain your thought process on a tough son posted that the idea was “ridiculous.” topic. If two people truly want to have civil They then went on to disparage the Service discourse, it is best to do it in person while Academy recruiting process, Academy varsienjoying a meal together. Not typing behind ty athletes and those teams. Another person a smartphone, on a forum where others can prefaced his opinion to my idea with the use jump in and angrily hitting send. of profanity. A great start to expressing his In the future, I will be more careful opinion on what I would consider a relatively about what I post and very careful on how subdued topic. Not sure what his expletives I react to other’s posts. In the meantime, it would have been on a hot button social issue. is probably best to stick to posting pictures Both of these individuals are former officers in the military. They are both lawyers of cats, telling people happy birthday and and considered “friends” on Facebook. In my retweeting silly “knock-knock” jokes. If not, you risk being unsocial. humble opinion, they should be more than Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator and F-14 qualified to express their opinion in a civil Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood and yearns for and coherent manner. However, they chose the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs. not to do so.

By The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

The anti-social media effect

By Joe Ruzicka

joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com

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CRIME WATCH May 10 – 6:02 p.m.

1500 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75207) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s door step.

May 10 – 6:42 p.m.

3300 Block, Throckmorton St. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect attempted to enter the complainant’s residence.

May 11 – 2:15 p.m.

8500 Block, Edgemere Rd. (75225) Criminal Mischief: The suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window.

May 11 – 5:07 p.m.

5300 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206)

Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s vehicle while it was with valet.

May 11 – 7:59 p.m.

3400 Block, Armstrong Ave. (75205) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s cellphone from her hand.

May 12 – 11:14 a.m.

4100 Block, Herschel Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

May 12 – 4:52 p.m.

1800 Block, Hi Line Dr. (75207) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: The unknown suspects threatened the complainant with a knife.

May 12 – 7:44 p.m.

500 Block, Crescent Ct. (75201) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

May 13 – 7:17 a.m.

4600 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the tires and rims off the complainant’s vehicle.

May 13 – 2:39 p.m.

3000 Block, Hester Ave. (75205) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke into the leasing office.

May 13 – 6:03 p.m.

3300 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: The suspect used a stun gun on the complainant and pulled out a box cutter.

breaks into a parody of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” about Western New York that is Emmy worthy. It might be the funniest thing I have ever seen on TV. You will thank me later. I expect a poker chip in front of me next time I run into you at a bar.

The episode is called “D’oh!

Canada”… We apologize for an error that appeared in one of our columns last week. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) does not issue driver licenses as cited in the article. We regret the mistake.

A bit of heart, not mind

Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels In my last column, I wrote about optimism. I am an eternally optimistic person (which often annoys my friends when they simply need a moment to wallow). Optimism is a deep mental and emotional state, and although it might seem so on the surface, it’s not shallow. Optimism goes beyond happy to a deeper sense of joy and connection to the world and it’s a good habit I think we should all practice more often.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that over the last 20 years or so, people have begun to have too many opinions. Our culture has shifted heavily towards consumerism. The old retail adage, “the customer is always right,” has pervaded everything in our lives. We expect to get what we want, when we want it. Patience, forgiveness and humility are virtues that have become far too uncommon, but I think we should change that.

I saw a quote the other day: “Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart, rather than a piece of our mind.” That hit me right in the face. As a church leader, I hear opinions constantly. It seems like most people have opinions about how things can be improved, how things used to be or a general concern about how they didn’t get what they expected. Churches, like any other groups in our life, are small communities, and in communities, people feel ownership of every aspect of our life together.

What I am witnessing in our world goes well beyond a sense of community. I can hardly visit a public place without overhearing someone complaining about something. And whenever we have an experience that doesn’t meet every bit of our expectations, rather than understanding that the world is not perfect (and people certainly aren’t!), we all seem to need to make our opinions known. In all fairness, most of the time the people

making complaints are technically right, but when did we forget that we are all in this life together?

Consider the last time you Rev. Dr. Girata reached out to someone offering you a service. I expect that most people don’t give the service people around us a second thought, and that leads to our experience with others to be nothing but transactionary. In a macro sense, we have begun treating the people who assist us like the goods and services they provide, rather than the people they are.

We are better than that. I believe we are made for more than the life we see in front of us. We were created to be good, to be loving and to spread joy in the world. When you check out at the grocery store, get your car washed, or eat at a restaurant, do you know the person’s name that is assisting you? I find that saying their name, asking about their day in more than a cursory way, and being interested in who they are as a person creates instant care and compassion.

When that happens, we begin to share a bit of our hearts, and when we share a bit of our hearts, we will be less likely to share a piece of our minds.

This week, pay attention to how others are behaving around you, and especially how you are behaving towards others. I am optimistic about our future because I see the good in people every day. Perhaps this week, you can spread some optimism, some joy and some hope yourself. And all it takes is a little bit of heart.

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.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Certain sculptures 6. Burglary 11. Dull pain 15. Campus areas 20. Ho-hum feeling

21. Hold dear 22. Unpleasant glances 24. Municipal 25. Beach sandal 26. Cheapen 27. Pilot light

28. Helen, in Spanish 29. Being broadcast 31. Particulars 33. Where Ur is 34. Chemical compound 35. Made a guess

Off the mark

Solution on page 10

37. Freight units 39. Coffee dispenser 41. Weathervane dir.

42. Hocus- — 43. Writer — Grey 44. Like a good cake 46. Compass reading

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50. Chevron shape 51. Grooves 52. Hairdo 53. Pronounced 57. Galleries 59. Vex 60. Hydroplane part 61. Eggplant color 62. Gazed at 63. Ballet costume 64. Bankrupts 65. Ply the oars 66. Soda-bottle size 67. Arizona city on the Colorado River 68. DEA agents 69. Oval nuts 72. Halloween mo.

73. Slumps 74. Peculiarity 75. Temporary structure 76. Retaliations 79. Healthy-looking 80. Offhand 84. Pierre’s arm 85. Pumps and loafers 86. Shrill barks 87. Miss Piggy’s affirmative 88. Dues payer 91. Excludes 92. Changes direction 93. Laissez- — 95. “— Gotta Be Me” 96. Pilot’s bird 97. Duct 98. Soup ingredient 99. Party orders 101. Pedro’s mom 102. Cauldrons 103. Argue 104. Time spans 105. Rolling — — (rich)

106. Sherpa’s sighting 107. Little bit 108. Work units 109. Dorothy, to Em 111. Painful 112. Likewise 114. Stretch the truth 117. Double helix 118. Hoodlum 119. Bowdlerization 124. Licorice flavoring 126. Actress — Sedgwick 128. Being very thrifty 130. Highly seasoned sausage 131. Frat letter 132. Sidestep 134. Sacred images 136. Grayish-brown 137. Lacking vigor 138. Furnishings 139. Discourage 140. Aquatic mammal 141. Change colors 142. Replaces a button 143. Frock 144. Highland dances DOWN 1. Alpha followers 2. Nerdy 3. Sleeper’s sound 4. Long jacket 5. Enroll (2 wds.)

6. Rural elec. provider 7. Frequent customer 8. Makes glad 9. Melted together 10. Swarm 11. Sitcom alien 12. Singer — Dion 13. Perceives

14. Writer — Bombeck 15. Chess pieces 16. WWW addresses 17. Helps a thief 18. Copenhagen folks 19. Nab 23. Redwoods 30. Like today’s boxers 32. Kind of fair 36. Virtuosos 38. Add- — (extras) 40. Narrow fissure 43. Bantu language 44. Planet companions 45. Recipe meas.

46. Smack 47. Beethoven’s Third 48. “Star Trek” engineer 49. Walk off with 51. Hayworth or Rudner 52. Latch sound 54. Atmosphere 55. Desktop symbol 56. Water condensations 58. Van — Waals force 59. Pirates’ quaffs 60. Like a kitten 63. Harbor vessels 64. Sudden attacks 67. Gabs 68. Renoir models 69. Elapse 70. Cassowary kin 71. Tax pro 73. Blemish 74. Cite 75. Upper limits 77. Watchdog org.

78. “We — the World” 79. River in Europe

Mental FOCUS

May National Stroke Awareness Month

By Leigh Richardson leighrich55@yahoo.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds about 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year. You have better odds of surviving if you get emergency treatment right away.

Ischemic strokes are caused when a blood clot blocks a vessel in the brain and stops blood flow. Doctors need to quickly restore that blood flow because your brain cells are dying. You can get a clot busting drug in the Emergency Room to reduce complications and improve survival odds.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School say high blood pressure can quadruple your stroke risk. Try to relieve stress, lose weight and exercise to get it under control.

Your heart health is also important. Atrial fibrillation can cause blood clots that travel to the brain.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. For stroke signs, the CDC says remember the acronym, F.A.S.T. for face drooping, a numb or weak arm, slurred speech and time to call 911.

Other symptoms can be trouble seeing, dizziness and sudden severe headache.

So what happens to your brain during a stroke? White matter changes in the brain show up in 44 percent of stroke patients, which can lead to higher risk of death, another stroke, brain bleed,

heart attack or dementia. White matter is a pathway that connects one region of the brain to another. Research in the National Institutes of Health has shown as long as neuron cell bodies stay healthy, axons can regrow and slowly repair themselves, restoring neural networks. Neurofeedback has been utilized in studies as a form of cognitive rehabilitation therapy with patients following a stroke.

In fact, a five-year UCLA study tested animals and found their brains can be repaired and brain function recovered after a stroke. Researchers found the brain sent replacement cells to the damaged site but then the process stalled. They identified a molecular receptor believed responsible for stalling the repair. When they blocked that receptor, the animals began to recover from the stroke. According to Dr. Thomas Carmichael, this finding could lead to new therapies to prevent more brain damage and improve recovery from a white matter stroke, which is a major factor in dementia. Damage happens in tiny blood vessels deep in the brain, where they’re blocked and oxygen can’t get through. They can go unseen with damage increasing over time.

Doctors say diet and how often you eat affects brain cell regeneration. A sedentary lifestyle can add to brain blood flow problems. If you’re sitting at your desk all day without the right posture, it can restrict blood flow to the brain. Even coffee

and caffeine can further decrease blood flow.

Many stroke patients have long-term neurological problems and trouble with speech, confusion, visual field loss and balance. Recovery is like a roller coaster. They can experience a wide range of emotions and may need psychological counseling. They can be triggered, talking to friends and family, who remind them of their life before, when they felt normal.

They may also cry easily. Stroke victims can have brain fog as the day progresses, and by night, they can’t carry on conversations or do tasks.

Writing and reading can also be difficult. Some stroke patients describe it feeling like they’re blocked, struggling to remember words and make their point.

They may have to read the same sentence over and over to comprehend it. Speech therapy is crucial along with physical therapy to gain more muscle control.

Occupational therapy can help with daily tasks like getting dressed and cooking. A stroke victim may wonder will it ever get better? It will. It just might be a long road to recovery.

A Fox News Radio contributor, Richardson has spent her educational and professional career learning human behavior. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of North Texas and is working to integrate cognitive behavioral therapy into the treatment programs for many clients. In April 2009, Richardson opened The Brain Performance Center.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to require of many individuals a willingness to let others come along for the ride, and in some cases to take the reins when things become more complicated than expected and the road rougher than it has been. Indeed, those who are able to keep their egos out of the equation and do what is right for all concerned, letting someone with greater knowledge and experience take charge at least for the time being, will surely be looked upon with great favor — and this can lead, in time, to a professional opportunity that is not offered to those who try to control things with an iron grip.

Emotions can very quickly get in the way of progress and success this week if one is not very careful to keep things in perspective. Much that happens this week will be deserving of an emotional response, but that is not always going to be the best response and must be curbed whenever possible.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may find yourself engaged in a conflict with a family member who is not taking into consideration your own immediate needs. Make yourself clear. (May 6-May 20) – Instructions may not be clear as the week opens; you’ll want to give things an experimental try before doing them in earnest. You must learn from your mistakes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You are eager to learn what someone else knows, but it will require

you to make a sacrifice that gives you pause when you consider the ramifications. (June 7-June 20) – Those who share your core ideals will be eager to work with you this week — and the more closely, the better for all concerned. You can assemble a crack team, for sure.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) An honest approach has worked for you recently, but this week a certain issue may be hard to crack because of someone else’s reticence. (July 8-July 22) – You may be required to put your needs on a back burner for a time this week as you help someone who has entrusted you with overseeing an important personal episode.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You’ll be able to get in touch with those things that really matter — and yes, they are all within. Any searching you do out in the world is mere distraction. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Any collaboration is likely to pay off this week in ways that you cannot possibly foresee, despite any detailed planning you may have done. Let yourself be surprised.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You have been making many assumptions as of late, and this week you’ll be brought back around to what you can prove by examining empirical evidence. (Sept. 8-Sept.

22) – A loved one reveals something that you had long suspected but had never really wanted to acknowledge or address until now.

80. Enclose 81. Hang around 82. Tempting 83. Cedes 85. Brainy 86. Puppy plaints 88. Comic strip’s — Nomad 89. Nonstop 90. One million (pref.)

91. Rock ‘n’ roll classic 92. Rigatoni kin 93. Bog 94. Gambling stake 96. Flattened 97. Gourmet appetizer 98. Jackpot games 100. Worker’s no.

101. Appearance 102. Edge 103. Canvas beds 106. Thou, today 107. Clinks 110. Form a thought 111. Tail, in spy lingo 112. Mean 113. Public speaker 114. Hindu ropeclimber 115. Foolish plus 116. Man or ostrich 118. Copy a drawing 119. Fruity drink 120. Metamorphic rock 121. — couture 122. Urge forward 123. Jetties 125. Agile 127. Montand of film 129. Pirate captain 133. Speaker’s pauses 135. Almost grads

The time is right to make a firm commitment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) What you want is just out of reach at this time. You can benefit from imagining yourself closing the distance throughout this busy week.

(Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – How you see the world around you is undergoing a subtle change, but how you behave as a result isn’t likely to be anywhere near as subtle. You take a more aggressive stance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may find yourself pulled in two directions at some point this week.

Your answer to a difficult question can solve the problem — at least for now. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You must get in touch with that part of yourself that steers you through difficult situations, as you are likely to encounter one this week that you do not expect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Now is not the time to experiment further, but rather to commit yourself to what you know you can accomplish. Don’t distract yourself any longer. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may have to work very hard this week to get others to concentrate on the issues at hand. You know just what lies in the balance, though they do not — yet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may believe you are waiting for something inevitable, but the truth

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is that the more you wait, the less likely it is to materialize. Get moving.

(Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – What you want is likely to clash with what someone else needs this week, and you are going to have to make a very difficult decision as a result. Weigh all possibilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) The course of action that you favor at this time may not be the one others advise, but you have a good reason to follow your instincts this week. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You are always willing to listen to reason, but this week you may not be able to sit still long enough to hear what someone else has to say.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You can avoid any serious damage this week while helping someone else avoid a potentially harmful situation. Remember, you’re in it together. (March 6-March 20) – You may discover someone you’ve long trusted doesn’t really have your best interest at heart. You are going to have to make a change this week — and the sooner, the better.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You must control your emotions this week or you will surely run afoul of one who can do you and your reputation a great deal of damage.

Play it safe. (April 5-April 19) – Any kind of overreaction can prove hazardous this week. Put your needs front and center, and you’ll realize there are things you must not do — and that’s that.

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May 17

2000 McKinney Ave #100 Dallas, 75201 214-855-5151

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – The first 100 guests (age 21 years and older) to visit Perry’s before 11 a.m. will receive Perry’s Signature Pork Chop Friday lunch for $.79 to celebrate the restaurant’s 40th anniversary. 11 a.m.

May 17-18

5938 Skillman St. Dallas, 75231 214-740-0051

Rosewood Center for Family Arts – Dallas Children’s Theater presents the “Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream,” written by Peter Bloedel. The Bard's most beloved comedy gets the full Seuss treatment in this playful adaptation that chronicles the tale of four mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest. Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m., $16.

May 18-19

2200 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, 75207 800-977-3609

Dallas Market Hall – Visitors can shop, play, learn or adopt as they check out nearly 100 exhibitors at the Dallas Pet Expo, with everything from artisan pet beds to organic small batch pet treats to pet behaviorists to budget-friendly pet travel options. Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. $3-$8.

May 18

100 W. Abram St. Arlington, 76010 817-543-4308

The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – “Get Ready, ‘cause here they come!” Groundbreaking Motown artists Rare Earth, with a track record of more than 3,000 concerts plus multiple TV performances, comes to the metroplex. 8 p.m. FREE!

May 18

2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500

Klyde Warren Park – “Nobody should come to the movies unless he believes in heroes.” John Wayne is featured in the 1971 classic “Big Jake” as the “Movies in the Park” series continue. Food trucks will be available. 8 p.m.

FREE!

May 20

1717 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-922-1200

Dallas Museum of Art – New York Times bestselling novelist Celeste Ng talks about her story “Little Fires Everywhere,” which won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fiction. 7:30 p.m. $20-$40.

May 23

5321 E. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, 75206 214-841-4712

Angelika Film Center – The Pegasus Film Festival will present more than 100 original films submitted from 27 different high schools in the DFW, Austin, Houston and El Paso regions with stories through a platform completely spearheaded by high school students. 7 p.m. $13.

WALLACE THE BRAVE

PHOTO OF THE WEEK Easter in the Park hosted by the Turtle Creek Conservancy and the City of Dallas on April 27 was a success. Animal rescue organizations including Dallas Animal Services, SPCA and Recycled Pomeranians found pets a new home.

Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!

TURTLE CREEK CONSERVANCY

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RETINA FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTHWEST

Preventing and restoring vision loss for several thousand patients at no cost.

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.

Q What is your mission or highest

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purpose?

The mission of the Retina Foundation of the Southwest is to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment.

Q How did your career path lead

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

I was very fortunate to have worked with three of the most respected physicians in ophthalmology. They inspired me to go beyond patient care and move into the realm of research where there are currently no treatments or cures.

Q Why are you passionate about

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

I was looking for a place that would allow me to continue seeing patients, as well as further my research for treatments and cures for age-related macular degeneration, the number one cause of vision loss for people over the age of 55. The Retina Foundation is unique in that it allows me to fulfill all of my interests while serving a worthwhile nonprofit organization.

Q What is the most important

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thing your nonprofit does for our community?

The Retina Foundation sees 2,300 patients annually at no charge as part of our ongoing clinical research trials.

We provide hope to patients with untreatable eye conditions.

Q What is difficult about your job?

A The science of the human body is complex and it takes a long time to find ways to help people through research.

Q What is rewarding about your job?

A Working with a great team of research scientists, clinicians and the full staff of the Retina Foundation, with the common goal of bringing hope and help to people with eye conditions.

Q What percentage of every dol-

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lar raised goes to client/direct services?

More than 76 percent of every dollar raised goes directly to our research programs.

Q What are your critical needs

now, besides money donations?

A My lab needs people who are generous with their time, who have diseases of the eye and who are willing to help us in our quest for a cure.

Q What is your facility like?

A The Retina Foundation is a cut-

ting-edge research center with leaders in various fields of ophthalmology, drug development, clinical trial coordination/implementation, scientific researchers and business and development staff.

We are fortunate to have a dedicated and talented staff to effectively support all of our endeavors.

Karl Csaky, M.D., Ph.D., managing and medical director, answered the questions.

by Will Henry

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Hammer and Nails

Worst things about remodeling

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com Blame the French. They set a precedent for what we expect when we hear the word “chateau.”

It’s a word that conjures up not just a majestic image, but also a luxurious lifestyle. This classic French chateau offers all that and more!

The superior quality initially caught my eye. It was built by Calais Custom Homes, a company that is well known for building luxury estates. But what stopped me in my tracks was the interior design of 10706 Bridge Hollow Court. You don’t expect to see a classic French chateau with bold color and edgy modern accents. Thank Ashley Astleford of Astleford Interiors for that.

Astleford Interiors has won more awards for interior design than I have space to write. She’s known for her down-to-earth approach to design and mixing modern elements with culture and history to create just the right balance. And she is not afraid of color. Au contraire — she embraces it fully.

“This house was so classically French,” Astleford said. “At the time it was built, there was such a surge of French architecture in Dallas. This house was so sophisticated. I wanted it to have a curated look, so I used some unique modern pieces. I’m all about color. Traditional French interiors have a lot of soft colors. I wanted to get a little spunkier, add some splashes of color and spice it up!

“The owners were easy to work with, willing to

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This home, located at 10706 Bridge Hollow Court, is listed for $6.59 million. be creative and think outside of the box,” Astleford said. “We elaborated on the classic details without being stodgy.”

For instance, the hide-on-hair Kyle Bunting rug in the family room is completely unexpected.

Using traditional colors in unexpected ways is a hallmark of Astleford’s designs.

In the master bedroom, Astleford combined classic and modern elements seamlessly. “That bed kept the sparkle and metallic elements of French interiors, but adding the modern glasswork above the bed allowed for color and a bit of whimsy.”

This classic French chateau has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, three powder baths, a two-story library, a game room, an enormous fully equipped movie theater, two wet bars, a climate-controlled wine cellar and an elevator, of course.

There are separate guest quarters with a private entrance, kitchen, dining nook and balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard with a pool, outdoor kitchen, fireplace and cabana/ pool house.

As if this is not enough, the location is one of the best in the city. If you are not familiar with the Creeks of Preston Hollow, it’s a gated community on 22 acres of land in one of the most prestigious areas of Dallas. There are only 17 homes in this exclusive enclave, all on over an acre of land and minutes from the best private schools.

This is a classic French chateau that would easily satisfy the most discerning Monsieur or Madame!

Compass Real Estate agent Bobbie Joe Glover has this majestic estate at 10706 Bridge Hollow Court listed for $6.59 million.

CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.

LIFE ON THE TRAIL

Use any available time wisely

By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com “I’ve got too much time on my hands,” said no one ever (other than Styx). Most people struggle to cram too many taking-care-of-business (TCB) tasks and other activities into days that are far too short. Feeling overwhelmed by “to-do” lists was the focus of my recent healthy lifestyle group. After lamenting our inability to add four more hours to the day, we got down to problem solving to make those lists more manageable. Here’s what we came up with: Start by making a list or spreadsheet, breaking the tasks down into their component parts. People often skip this basic yet crucial step. Writing down what you need to accomplish can give you a sense of control and may keep you from losing sleep while you ruminate about everything you need to do. You may also realize that

your to-do list isn’t as daunting as it seemed. If you’re planning your college reunion, your tasks may include choosing a venue, planning the menu, creating save-the-date announcements, updating the mailing list and so forth. Each of those tasks may in turn require several steps.

Prioritize. If you’re going to China in two months, completing your visa application is more pressing than planning a special event that’s six months away. Is this task really urgent? In today’s gotta-haveit-now world, many chores take on an undeserved sense of urgency.

When in doubt, ask yourself what’s the worst thing that could happen if you didn’t accomplish this project today. Be proactive instead of procrastinating. This year I got my car inspected a month before the registration renewal due date. As you’re prioritizing, be sure to make time for your important activities—exercising or spending time with your

family or friends. Schedule those priorities before you fill your calendar with routine activities.

Delegate. How could colleagues, family members or friends lighten your load? Perhaps your adult daughter who works from home could meet the plumber at your house. Resist the temptation to prove that you’re Superman or Superwoman, capable of working all day, attending two volunteer committee meetings and hosting a Martha Stewart-worthy book club dinner—after starting your day at a 5:30 a.m. spinning class. Being the chair of your reunion committee does NOT mean you have to do all the work yourself.

“Chairperson” implies committee members who can tackle the grunt work. If you’re worried that others won’t do it the right

I have mentioned in the past that finding a good fit with your remodeling company is one of the most important things you can do. It can make for a very pleasurable experience and end results that you are proud of and can enjoy. But remodeling has its pitfalls. Here are some Stephan Sardone things to consider: The mess. “Oh, so messy. Oh, so messy.” The nature of construction is messy. While typically job sites are regularly “cleaned” during construction, you still have to put up with dust, materials and clutter. Contractors know that this is an issue and many strive for the cleanest job sites possible. The best thing you can do is ask your contractor what you can expect in terms of cleanliness and then take whatever they say and cut that in half. Hopefully, your expectations will be exceeded.

The time. As in, the length of time a project takes. I find that most clients want their project done ASAP or approximately two minutes after the demo phase is complete. Set realistic expectations. A good contractor will help their clients understand the timeline and process.

The surprises. They can come in many forms, and your remodeling contractor can help you anticipate the nature of these surprises and discuss ahead of time how they are dealt with. It won’t take the sting out, but it will make it hurt a lot less. Surprises aren’t as scary when you are working with someone you trust and respect, so make sure you are hiring based on these competencies and not price.

One surprise you can expect is the added cost for the unknowns, like termites or mold in walls, which really can’t be determined until the demolition phase is complete. We tell our clients that most of these unknowns are discovered during the demo and framing phase of the project and suggest clients hold back some of their budget money.

The cost. It is probably going to be more than you expected for various reasons. One reason may be brought on by the client, looking to increase quality during the design process.

The more educated consumer you become, you also become clearer on what has more value to you.

Living in the house during a remodel. We recommend against this and if you can avoid it, please do. Some contractors won’t work with clients who want to remain in their house during a major remodel. But you can utilize areas in the garage or laundry room for simple chores like cooking and washing dishes. Microwave ovens and mini refrigerators are Godsends during these times. Set up alternate eating areas.

Your remodeling contractor can help you work through all these options and make sure to have open communication and conversations with your family.

The last 10 percent. The completion of a project always seems like it takes the longest, but really it doesn’t. It is just the anticipation of getting your life back to normal. It helps to understand that the last 10 percent or finishing touches can be the most important part for the project to come out right.

The long goodbye. Saying goodbye to your remodeling company family can actually be trying. They become part of your life. A good contractor is as committed to providing you as much of a quality experience as you could hope for.

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

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(including breaking the law) to appear in his next play.

“As You Like It.” In Shakespeare’s comedy filled with cases of mistaken identity, intrigue and romance, we follow the heroine Rosalind as she flees from persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia, to find safety and eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden.

Founded in 1971 as a free summer Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Dallas serves the community as one

way (read “your way”), ask yourself what’s the worst thing that could happen if someone picks the ‘wrong’ invitations. Is it worse than you losing sleep or missing your yoga class because you insisted on doing everything yourself?

Say no. The world won’t end if you skip an occasional non-work-related meeting when you’re swamped. Let the other mothers supervise the Gold-Award Girl Scouts occasionally. Politely decline when someone asks you to take on another volunteer responsibility. You don’t need to explain or

of North Texas’ most treasured cultural institutions and the area’s only producer of educational programming focused on teaching Shakespeare.

Tickets are $10 on Thursdays and Sundays and $15 on Fridays and Saturdays. Students and seniors pay reduced rates, and military personnel and their families are free. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are pay-asyou-can evenings. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or online. Additional information is available at shakespearedallas.org or 214-559-2778.

make excuses. A simple “I’m sorry, I’m not available” will suffice.

Reward yourself for making progress. Curl up with a cup of coffee and a good book after you’ve checked an item or two off your list. Enjoy a pedicure or massage after you’ve completed a project. You deserve it!

Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-9233766 or bethleerwork@gmail. com.

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AUTOMOBILITY

Kia’s 2020 Soul is hamming it up

The 2020 Kia Soul X-Line.

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net Born of a concept in 2005, Kia’s Soul first started rocking the North American (sales) charts in the 2010 model year. Seen as Korea’s 2-box take on Toyota’s Scion xB, the Soul took off as enthusiasm for Scion’s more civilized xB — the longer, lower and wider xB — began to flag. For 2020, Kia dealers and Soul loyalists get a third generation. And for those fans of Kia’s original ‘Soulful’ formula, Kia’s product team — thankfully — hasn’t screwed it up.

The quick once-over of the 2020 Soul suggests a bigger, more planted footprint than the second generation. And ‘bigger’ is confirmed with an added two inches in overall length, a wheelbase that’s stretched just over one inch and cargo capacity that’s up by five(!) cubic feet, made more accessible via a lower rear liftgate opening.

The initial walkaround leaves you with the impression of a Soul having spent more time in the weight room and less time on the track. The 2020 isn’t as sinewy as the original or the second gen that came but a few years ago.

With that, you’ll not mistake this Soul for anything but a Soul. The overall profile still carries an overdose of spunk, even if the funk factor has been dialed back. Also worth a mention are the available trim levels on the new Soul, including GT-Line, an EX Designer Collection and our test X-Line. (A Soul EV is regarded as a distinct model by Kia.) The X-Line features a ‘rugged body kit’ incorporating body cladding, overfenders (for a ‘chunkier’ look), offroad-inspired accents, unique 18-inch wheels, roof rail-inspired

accents (really), optional two-tone paint and fog lights. While not into ‘faux’ off-roading (you’re either on or your off), the visuals on this are pretty compelling, and not — thankfully — off-putting.

Inside, you’ll know that at a $20K (or so) price point, plastic will dominate, but it’s not that rental grade plastic Korea specialized in roughly a decade ago. The dash layout is both intelligent and (still) intuitive, the seating is supportive, and the Soul has space; the amount of headroom, KIA shoulder room and legroom argue against its subcompact or compact place in automotive society. But we wish the rear seat offered cup holders and a USB port.

Under the hood, most Soul trims come with a normally aspirated 2.0 liter four, offering 147 horses and 132 lb.-ft. of torque.

Previously, base Souls were offered with but 1.6 liters, and unless coupled with an available manual trans leaned toward the anemic. The 2.0 liter, when coupled with our X-Line’s automatic, leaned toward just slightly anemic in its regular driving mode, while angling toward energetic when the driver engages the ‘Sport’ mode. We went ‘Sport’, and were delighted by the Soul’s level of energy; again, little of the historic funk here, but more than enough spunk.

For those wanting more — and willing to spend more to get it — the GT-Line offers a 1.6-liter turbo four, with 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. In our last experience with this powertrain in the previous-gen Soul (or aversion of which is in the current Hyundai Kona), we were amazed and delighted. But this requires another $5K over the $22,000 you’d spend on a well-equipped X-Line. Your money, your choice.

At the end of the day, the Soul — whether dumping around $19K for the base LX or $27K for the GT-Line 1.6T — is a compelling mix of utility and style, along with quality assembly and, not incidentally, a great warranty. If Honda, Toyota and — most notably — Nissan aren’t paying attention to Kia, they’re not paying attention. And they should be paying attention.

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

HISTORY ON THE TRAIL

Local office trends updated

By Wayne Swearingen The trick here is to find Five years ago, shortly after I began these stories, I wrote one of my first columns about changes taking place in the way we office and work. Jo and Andre Staffelbach were major contributors to that piece. They observed that 35 percent of the workers were “engaged.”

The rest were detached, disengaged and unsupported. It may be worse today as these youngsters wander around with their smartphones in their faces. The challenge then, and still today, is to locate and design the workplace to: • Increase engagement • Revitalize energy • Promote well-being • Support physical needs • Support knowledge sharing The designer’s job is to meet these challenges.

My job is to locate the workplace for my clients.

My tenant representation activity continues in this 59th year. Also, my investor and developer representation continues to expand.

I am active in several comps groups and broker associations where we exchange market information. I constantly look for trends and shifts to pass on to my clients.

Here are a few trends I have noticed in the past few months.

Bargains in sublease space can be found.

MULL IT OVER

Sports suffered recent disappointments

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com To paraphrase the late NFL head coach Dennis Green, “They are who we thought they were!” This applies to the Texas Rangers, who have started to find a comfortable place in the cellar of the American League West after giving fans some early season hope.

There have been pleasant surprises. Shortstop Elvis Andrus has been among the best hitters in the league. Outfielder Joey Gallo still hits rocket-like home runs. And infielder Danny Santana has come out of nowhere to give the lineup a spark.

But Rougned Odor is scuffling at the plate, and the team gets little production from the catcher position.

Feels like the same old Rangers, as they anticipate the opening of their brand new domed home.

••• Should the Dallas Mavericks begin to worry? During the May 10 weekend, forward/center Kristaps Porzingis was involved in a bar fight in his hometown of Liepaja, Latvia leaving his face bloodied. This coming off of a rape allegation that he was accused of while a member of the New York Knicks, just prior to the Mavericks acquiring Porzingis knowing that he would not play last season due to injury.

On a team searching for “character players,” Porzingis’ character is now coming into question.

••• What happened to the “party on the putting green and in the pavilion,” once known as the Byron Nelson Open at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas? While Coppell resident Sung

MLB

Rougned Odor of the Texas Rangers.

Kang’s win on May 12 is a nice story, the Trinity Forest Golf Course proved too easy for professionals as 42 golfers shot 10 under or lower. And the viewing public appeared nowhere to be found, as galleries were sparse.

The PGA Tour dealt the now AT&T Byron Nelson a tough hand when it moved the PGA Championship to now through Sunday, May 19, meaning the top names would skip the tournament to prepare for golf’s second major of the year. Furthermore, by wedging the PGA Championship in between the Nelson and the Fort Worth Invitational at Colonial Golf Course on Thursday, May 23 through Sunday, May 26, many golfers and their families simply don’t want to come to Dallas, fly on to Bethpage, N.Y. in Long Island and then return to Fort Worth.

The new home of the Nelson, Trinity Forest, is difficult to get to and fans must be bused in. There are few area amenities for patrons. The

old Byron Nelson Open and its Las Colinas location brought the entire metroplex together for the top event of the spring. Now, one must ask “What if they had a party and nobody showed up?”

••• Former Kansas City Chiefs head coach and longtime NFL and college coach Gunther Cunningham died on May 11 after a brief illness. He was 72.

I knew Cunningham when he was a defensive coach at the University of California, and he had a fascinating story. He moved to the U.S. from Germany after World War II. He spoke no English when he arrived, but learned the language and became obsessed with football.

In addition to California, he coached at Oregon, Arkansas and Stanford, in the Canadian Football League and in the pros with the Chiefs, Los Angeles (now Oakland) Raiders, San Diego (now Los Angeles) Chargers, the Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans. His last coaching stint was as a defensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions.

In a statement, Dallas native and Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said, “My family and I are deeply saddened to hear the news of Gunther's passing.

During his nine seasons as defensive coordinator and two as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, he led some of the most feared defenses in our franchise's history with his energetic and motivating coaching style.

Gunther made a tremendous impact on so many lives on and off the playing field in nearly five decades of coaching.”

Cunningham is survived by his wife, sons, Grant and Adam, and daughter, Natalie.

enough time left on quality lease space to gain attention from brokers and the market. I have had clients who I have placed in sub-lease space and throughout a 10-year period, were consistently paying 25 percent less than market rent.

Warning. In class B and C buildings, I have noticed some poor management and leasing situations, especially with remote ownership. I am sensitive to lack of training, having started my career in management and always encouraging advanced schooling and cross-training with leasing brokers.

There is some geographical new development shift to the east of downtown Dallas, and along LBJ Freeway, with the re-development of Valley View at Preston.

East/west traffic flow is much improved with construction completion on LBJ. Uptown is getting crowded and noisy at night. I know because I have lived in Uptown for 28 years. There is a reason some suburban cities have outlawed those scooters. I drive to White Rock Lake to ride my bike, even though I live on the Katy Trail.

Home officing and co-working operations seem to be here to stay.

Companies large and small are taking advantage of this availability of cheap or short term space for short term or temporary officing

needs.

The Dallas North Tollway is way overloaded during rush hours, both coming and going.

If you have sat for 45 minutes, waiting for traffic to clear while running late for an appointment, you know the problem.

High rent is driving some companies away from Tollway centers, seeking alternative amenities. One of those is the Dallas Design District, but the office opportunities are few and parking is very limited.

Last year, a privately owned financial company, after careful budget considerations, engaged our services to evaluate alternatives in the market. The office sector in which they had operated for years was experiencing shortage of development land and rapidly rising rental rates. Many of my fellow competitors were going through similar exercises in different parts of Dallas. The end result was a company move to an upgraded 1980s office project with very good sponsorship and management. With just under 4,000 square feet of newly renovated space and improved efficiency, the occupancy cost was reduced more than $53,000 per year.

That goes right to the bottom line.

Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal at Barclay Commercial Group and lives adjacent to Katy Trail. Contact him at wswearingen@ barclaycom.com.

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movie trailer

Reeves unstoppable in ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’

SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT

Keanu Reeves stars in “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood “John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum” has one big problem: it firmly establishes that the main character cannot be stopped. John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a monolithic force, smartly dressed and always ready to take out his enemies by

any means necessary.

The thing is…that’s fine.

Reeves’ Wick dispenses justice based on his and his world’s definition of right and wrong while we gleefully watch, knowing full well that he’s never going to stop breathing. And why do we root for this murder machine? Easy.

It’s because two movies ago, some jerk killed his dog.

Of course, there’s more to it than that. “John Wick” established him as a principled assassin who wanted nothing more than to live a normal life while mourning the loss of his wife. It briefly hinted at some kind of hit man underworld and then “John Wick: Chapter 2” created a fantastic reality for John to continue playing in. “Chapter 3” turns the tables and John is now tasked with tearing that world down.

That world is controlled by a group called The High Table and they control The Continental, the New York hotel that is a safe haven for killers and run

by John’s pal, Winston (Ian McShane). “Chapter 3” starts with John trying to escape New York after the events of “Chapter 2” landed him on every assassins most wanted list for breaking Continental rules and killing someone inside the hotel. The bounty on John’s head is $14 million, which brings out every killer in the city.

One of them is Zero (Mark

Dacascos, yes, the guy from Iron Chef), a ninja killer who daylights as a sushi chef. He’s been ordered to take out all the people that helped John by a truly creepy High Table associate who is simply called The Adjudicator (Asia Kate Dillon). The Adjudicator has put Winston, the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne), and John Wick’s mentor and teacher, the Director (Anjelica Huston), on the kill list.

John does get to leave rain soaked NYC for sunny Casablanca, where he collects a debt from Sofia (Halle Berry), the proprietor of the Morocco Continental branch. She helps him, well, kill more people.

Like John, Sofia is a dog person and as long as her two German Shepards get to come along, get her a spinoff movie ASAP. The action is nonstop and is as much high art as choreographed dance is. Director Chad Stahelski has somehow topped his two previous “John Wick” entries and potentially made one

of the greatest action movies of all time. There are too many insanely beautiful sequences to mention, but there is a knife fight that should leaves jaws dropped.

He and cinematographer Dan Lausten should be applauded and receive award recognition…but they won’t since this is just an “action movie.”

None of it works without Keanu Reeves. His quiet, less is more approach to the role only fuels John’s stoicism and makes him that much more appealing.

Also, based on the lengthy, unedited close ups of the action, Reeves is doing most, if not all of his own stunts. It’s as physical a performance from an actor that you may ever see.

If you aren’t sold on this franchise by now then “Chapter 3” probably isn’t for you, but you’ll be missing out on the best action movie since “Mad Max.” Not only that…but then you won’t see Keanu ride a horse through New York City…and that simply demands to be seen.

Uncle barky's bites

HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ hardly a disaster, but difficult to watch

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net Somber to a fault, but never to its determent, HBO’s “Chernobyl” dares to collude with the misery, deprivation and dogged survival instincts of Russian people large and small.

Pleasant viewing it’s not. But in terms of capturing a time and place, the five-part miniseries (currently airing on Mondays at 8 p.m.) succeeds on every level. Initial viewer resistance is understandable. This is a grim and unsparing dissection of the catastrophe on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Pripyat. Never more so than when radiation-contaminated pets left behind in evacuated areas are hunted down, shot and dumped into a mass grave during a heartrending Episode 4.

“Chernobyl” begins with its central character, Soviet nuclear physicist Valery Legasov (Jared Harris), hanging himself in despair after recording his last living testament of what really happened. One of his declarations rings all the more true today: “What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we’ll mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that if we hear enough lies, then we no longer recognize the truth at all.”

The drama then rewinds to “Two Years and One Minute Earlier,” with workers at the Chernobyl plant looking like they’d be equally at home in a butcher shop with their identical white smocks and hats. Chief among them is brusque Anatoly Dyatlov (Paul Ritter), who will have much to answer for in later episodes.

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The story leading up to the disaster at Chernobyl is the subject of a new miniseries.

Although the reforms of newly appointed Mikhail Gorbachev (David Dencik) would soon begin to take hold, this was still very much the Statecontrolled Soviet Union, where dictatorial secrecy reigned supreme. In the early hours after the explosion, an elderly old-liner declares at an emergency meeting, “Keep matters of the state to the state … Yes, comrades, we will all be rewarded for what we do here tonight. This is our moment to shine.”

At the outset of Episode 2, Legasov’s contrarian view is first expressed at a high level meeting in which Gorbachev calls for adjournment after deducing that the situation in Pripyat “seems as if it’s well in hand.” The lethally radioactive chunks of graphite spit up by the severely damaged plant amount to bullets that will “not stop firing for 100 years,” Legasov

says. Gorbachev grudgingly allows him to investigate further at the scene of the disaster, but only in tandem with naysaying Soviet Deputy Prime Minister Boris Shcherbina (Stellan Skarsgard). Their initially very uneasy partnership gradually softens, with Skarsgard in brilliant form as the gravelly-voiced Shcherbina.

The two of them eventually have a third ally in Ulana Khomyuk (Emily Watson), a crusading nuclear physicist assigned to investigate the particulars of what happened inside the power plant on the night of its demise.

Smaller human stories also reverberate throughout “Chernobyl.” Called to the scene on the night of the disaster, young firefighter Vasily Ignatenko (Adam Nagaitis) is severely impacted by the radiation while his pregnant wife, Lyudmila (Jessie Buckley), battles bureaucracy in

her efforts to both find him and see him.

There are also the hard-bitten coal miners recruited to perform heroic feats within the power plant while stripping naked to withstand the intense heat, and the stoic old woman who’s milking her lone cow at the beginning of Episode 4 when she’s ordered to evacuate.

She’s seen it all and repeatedly refuses, prompting a soldier to take further steps.

This otherwise is the episode of the dog patrols, with a stoic but humane commander firmly ordering a new recruit to shoot until they’re dead — “don’t let them suffer.”

Cigarette smoking and vodka shots go hand in hand with all of this. “Chernobyl” also fully captures the desolation at hand via washed-out colors and copious rubble. It’s a complete and utterly believable immersion capped by a “trial” that from the outset has its guilty parties fingered.

A vivid visual and printed postscript should not be missed.

For the time being at least, “Chernobyl” returns HBO to the forefront of networks (and streamers) daring to tell difficult stories of import without any seeming concerns about whether or not they’ll be “hits.” The hows and whys of the worst nuclear power plant disaster in world history are pertinent to anyone with a beating heart. HBO’s extraordinary retelling of what went down in Pripyat and the then Soviet Union at large is its own reward for now — and a certain multiple trophy winner during next year’s awards season.

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

Travel

China continues to innovate technologically

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Last issue, we discussed how the Chinese are rapidly growing and developing their homegrown apps to run everyday transactions, blocking the apps that we typically use in the U.S. They also are developing their own brands of cars.

The Chinese have an almost cashless society that makes it difficult for a visiting American to transact. They pay for everything using WeChat or other equivalent apps using their smartphones.

U.S. credit cards are generally not accepted.

Without a Chinese bank account to link to WeChat, you can’t use WeChat to pay … and a visitor can’t get (nor would they want) a Chinese bank account.

So, the only way to do business is by changing dollars to Yuan, the local currency, and paying with

cash.

When I changed money in the U.S., I was told I could not exchange Chinese coins back to U.S. dollars, only paper currency. Near the end of my trip, I tried to convert the coins I had acquired back to paper money. I was unable to find anyone with small denominations of paper money — even at the hotel — because people simply do not use money.

As I said, its society is cashless. In this respect, the U.S. must catch up to China.

Because of this unique cashless society, a visitor needs to plan ahead to get around in China. I relied on friends to pay with WeChat, and I reimbursed them. But without that, I would not have been able to arrange a ride service because the Uber-like services only accept cashless payment through the app.

When I bought something for 2.5 Yuan, the merchant

was not able to give me change for the 3 Yuan I presented. I got a lollypop as change.

As a tourist in China, I highly recommend traveling with someone who speaks Chinese or in a group with a Chinese group leader. Relatively few Chinese speak English.

They generally see no reason to learn the language.

With a population four times the size of ours, 1.3 billion people, they have an internal market sufficient for all their businesses. If someone captures a one percent market share in China, they have a huge number of customers. No need to rely on English to expand their market. It’s the other way around.

Some street signs, subway signs and tourist information is in both Chinese and English. Still, mostly everything is in Chinese. Learning a bit of Chinese is useful.

Getting from one place

to another in China is likely to take a long time, especially as a tourist who does not know the way around. Cities are massive. A small city in China still has around 9 million people. Getting from one side to the other may easily take over an hour.

Having a local to help organize things so you can bunch attractions to visit in the best possible order and travel at off-peak traffic hours will save a lot of time.

And wherever you visit, you can plan on crowds. With such a large population, all attractions are built on a Las Vegas scale to accommodate the large number of attendees. Even on workdays, the number of visitors is large. Heaven help you if your plan is to visit someplace on a weekend or holiday! So anywhere you go will take a longer time to visit than you expect as you wait for your

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Everyday crowded China streets. turn to get close enough to an exhibit in a museum to see the display, for example. Going with a tour group can help eliminate the lines to buy tickets, as most tour groups buy the tickets in advance to save time.

In short, the scale of everything in China will astound and confound the visitor. If you don’t plan for delay, you will frustrate

your ability to maximize your touring. Next issue, we’ll look at security and crime in China.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.UntraveledPlaces. com. Follow him @ UntraveledPlace and see where he is off to next.

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recipe of the week

Cali vibe at Lower Greenville tavern Don’t just sit on your laurels

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com What’s love got to do with it? Everything, at the Laurel Tavern on Lower Greenville Avenue.

Who would have ever thought that some Southern California dreamers would visit Dallas and decide to open a copy of their successful bar-restaurant here this summer. The restaurant group came to Dallas on a social visit. Co-owner Michael Leko, who moved to Dallas from California, says, “When I was moving out here, I fell in love with Lower Greenville and East Dallas in particular. The tight and BEN GIBSON gracious community here has been great to us and we strive to be an asset to them.”

The interior of Laurel Tavern on Greenville Ave. Other Laurel Tavern locations are in smoked bacon, pickled green tomato and house Hermosa Beach and Studio City, Calif. made cherry mustard sets this sandwich apart from The Dallas spot replicates the founders’ concept of a gastro pub, i.e. a bar with good food. That’s what the typical country club offering. The presentation is classic, however. White toast stacked high then cut we experienced on a hosted visit when manager into triangles.

Anthony Valiani rolled out hospitality, craft cockThe signature Jalapeno Burger shows off a hand tails and menu favorites. Valiani has the food and beverage business in his blood. His dad and a grand- shaped patty, designed to fall apart and become a forkable entrée. father are chefs.

If you are a lover of trendy Japanese whisky, The space is straight and narrow, with dark Laurel Tavern has a spot for you at the bar. Japanese wood and tin walls, low ceilings, an L- shaped bar whisky became a thing in the U.S. after the Bill made of black walnut and banquettes with diaMurray movie, “Lost in Translation,” familiarized it mond-tufted leather, all very masculine looking. to Americans.

There’s also sidewalk seatting on a covered patio.

Valiani made a drink called “Lost in When you go, hope Anthony is behind the bar.

Translation,” using Japanese-made Suntory Whisky.

He makes a great drink and Valiani’s one-arm Hints of fresh rosemary gave it a smoky floral piquancy. That’s not the only Japanese whisky label at the LT bar. Valiani devotes an entire bar shelf to Japanese whiskies, which are in flavor vaguely Scotch-like though much softer. Less peat. Less smoke.

Japanese whiskies are great gateway spirits for those who want to get into whisky but find Scotch too assertive. “Women who don’t like whisky will love Japanese whisky,” says this gregarious bartender. Valiani describes it as “very mellow.”

The typical Japanese whisky highball is a tall whisky and soda on the rocks.

Let Anthony Valiani help you select the right Japanese whisky for your taste. You’ll love A selection of drinks from the bar. the selections. cocktail shake is a thing of athletic beauty. We LAUREL TAVERN got a demonstration when he made his twist on a 1920 Greenville Ave Grasshopper, the classic crème de menthe after dinDallas, 75206 ner drink. With the addition of coffee liqueur and 469-399-0613 cream, it is “just the right balance for mint,” says laureltavern.com Valiani.

Laurel Tavern is the kind of spot where dessert is drinkable. In fact, that’s the only way to end on a sweet note. “We’re a bar. We don’t serve dessert,” stipulates Valiani. After dinner cocktails are the only “desserts” on the menu.

Otherwise the menu has plenty of recognizable, distinctly elevated, bar food offerings.

Such as the grilled artichoke, finished with a splash of sherry vinegar for just the right blend of sweet and acid to blend with the slight char.

Pork Belly Skewers are LT’s best-known dish, the one that gets the buzz. A maple glaze makes these skewered cubes of uncured, thick bacon into addictive mouthfuls. My personal favorite was the Duck Club. Shredded duck, Roasted Beets & Buratta.

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Laurel Tavern's Jalapeno Burger.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com This is a reprint of a previous feature.

The sum of its parts adds up to make the Jalapeno Burger at Laurel Tavern a masterpiece.

Defining flavors come not from the meat but from what else is on and between the buns.

Condiments define a burger.

A top quality, properly fatty patty — 6.5-ounces of 70 percent ground chuck, 15 percent (each) brisket and short rib — hand-shaped and grilled medium rare gets laid with pepper jack cheese, crisp onion rings, roasted poblanos and pickled jalapenos. Chipotle aioli lines the inside of the buttertoasted bun. All these assertive flavors amount to a flavor bomb, an excellent mouth explosion.

Here’s how to build it: Butter and toast the buns.

Spread bottom bun with Chipotle Aioli. Add in this order: Pickled Jalapenos; grilled patty; roasted poblano peppers; slice of pepper jack cheese and fried onion rings.

Spread top half of bun with a little more Chipotle Aioli. Use the top bun to crown the burger and dig in.

LAUREL TAVERN CHIPOTLE AIOLI 1/2 cup chipotle peppers in adobo 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chili sauce 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

UPTOWN GIRL

When the game is over and the curtain is drawn

By Ryann Gordon

of them — evil. However, there is a constant balance that is being carried out in the Song of Fire and Ice, and we saw that explicSpoilers included. “Game itly in the May 12 of Thrones” has episode. clawed its way into While Khaleesi our hearts for eight has traditionally years now, bringing us been portrayed as up and down again in a character of light, a firestorm of love and she transformed last very, very much hanight into something tred. It’s turned what more similar to once were fantasy-ficher father, the Mad tion, fairy and elf-lovKing. After becomers into bloodthirsty ing inf lamed with beasts with hearts rage toward Queen colder than winter and vengeance hotRyann Gordon Cersei, she lost her cool (quite literalter than f lames. We ly) and destroyed beg for bloodshed and King’s Landing along with all the scowl at mercy. But this weekinnocent people within. In doing end, we will weep for the end of this, she will presumably lose the an era. respect she so graciously carried Whether you’re a day-one through all eight seasons the “Throner” or not, the Known show has had. She’s gone mad, World has gripped our nation and now there’s no coming back. through its bleak metaphors of What was more important fire and ice, spring and winter, about this loss of character was dragons and white walkers, and the rebirth of another, as Arya so on and so forth. George R.R. Stark rises from the ashes of Martin created a game of brutalDany’s fury and sees something ity that we could all be a part of quite unexpected, even in a and lose ourselves in more often Known World of magic. In front than not. of her stands a lone white horse There was incest, rape, muramongst the devastated city — der, murder and more murder, the scene is confusing, mystical and just about everyone we knew and metaphorical in so many and loved has died, aside from ways. the ones who continue to enrage One line we can draw is us by becoming exactly what we to an allusion in the Book of expected the game would make ryannbgordon@yahoo.com

Revelations in the Bible, “And I looked, and behold a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was Death.” We know that Arya has a long history with death (and has been mistaken for a boy); could this mean that she is death in personification? It was prophesized by Melisandre in the third season that Arya would kill someone with green eyes … hmmm, who could that be? And what about the “Prince Who Was Promised?” “Oh, Man.” The horse has traditionally been regarded as a symbol of freedom without restraint, as the feeling of riding a horse is freeing in itself. This could be relative, as just minutes before The Hound released Arya of her vengeance for Cersei, telling her to save herself, in which she replies, “Thank you.” More obvious than both of these is the representation of white horses in many cultures as a balance of wisdom and power. Who would be Arya’s wise counterpart? Jon? Tyrion? What we do know, is something big is coming. And then, something even bigger is ending for the culture of “Game of Thrones” that has become so definitive of our nation and the (real) world.

So will the show end in fire, or will all magic disappear from the Known World completely?

All we can hope is that the game isn’t over forever.

In work bowl of a food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle for use. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 1 3/4 cups.

LAUREL TAVERN PICKLED JALAPENOS 1 pound of fresh jalapenos 1 1/4 cups water 2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds 1/4 cup pickle spice 2 garlic cloves Using gloved hands, remove stems and slice the jalapenos in half the long way.

Place in a large heat-proof, non-reactive glass container with tightfitting lid.

In a large saucepan, combine remaining Dotty Griffith ingredients.

Over high heat bring liquid to a boil.

Remove from heat and carefully pour contents of saucepan over jalapenos in glass container.

Cool to room temperature then seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

Makes 16 ounces pickled jalapenos.

Makes 1 3/4 cups.

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Our Favorite Restaur ants Indian Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 Black Friar

Irish Pub

2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 Italian & Pizza California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070

Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911 11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100 Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest.

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

4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848

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

214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest.

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 Middle Eastern Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 Moroccan

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See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

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2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411 St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511

Natural–Gluten-Free –Organic Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351

Spanish

New American City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 Seafood Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown

Café Madrid 4501 Travis St.

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Sports Bar & Restaurant Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd.

214-368-9212 Steaks Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320 Thai Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540

214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100.

214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 Turkish Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919

Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855 Vegetarian Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157 Vietnamese Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468 Wine Bar Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170.

214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 Yogurt, Smoothies & Juices The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037

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Chevrolet takes us on a road trip

By Jo Ann Holt joannholt@gmail.com

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

My husband and I spent a few days last week driving in a beautiful new Chevrolet Suburban to visit some of our favorite spots in North Texas. The road trip showcased a variety of MIKE STONE unique items that are made with loving care in Texas.

We traveled to the small town of Nocona in Montague County for a guided tour of Nokona Glove Company. One of the oldest industries in this tiny Red River Valley town, Nokona has been making premium baseball gloves since 1934. Their gloves are prized by everyone from celebrity pro players like Nolan Ryan to tiny t-ball tots who sleep with them under their pillow. Nokona also makes boots and other hand-crafted leather goods.

Any Texas road trip demands a stop at Buc-ee’s, and ours was no different. We stopped at the new store near Denton to grab lunch and drinks. Buc-ee’s has Beaver nuggets, hand-made fudge and sandwiches, multiple varieties of beef jerky and candies, and all the tacky Texas souvenirs any tourist could want. What’s not to love about Buc-ee’s low gas prices and endless pumps, clean restrooms and one-ofa-kind “selfies.” After saturating the Lone Star State since opening their first convenience store in Lake Jackson in 1982, Buc-ee’s is on the move again. Their new store in Alabama is only the first planned for other southern states.

Back in Dallas, we checked into the lovely Highland Hotel on Mockingbird Lane for a quick change before dinner at the iconic Southfork Ranch.

“Dallas,” the soap opera that captivated the world, was filmed there from 1978-1991. Touring the home of J.R., Sue Ellen, Bobby, Lucy, Jeb and the entire Ewing clan is taking a trip back in time to the 1970s.

When all the men wore Western clothes (hats included), rode horses, made and lost millions (legally and not) and constantly schemed against each other.

The women wore huge, bouffant hairstyles, diamonds and designer clothes, but proved just as good at scheming as the men. “Dallas” reached its zenith with its 1980 “Who Shot J.R.?” episode. An amazing 76 percent of all U.S. viewers watching television tuned in. The episode was also seen by more than 350 million people in 57 countries.

Southfork Ranch is now a popular site for tours,

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whose charge it was (and is) to stop you from peacefully taking part in a voluntary exchange (also known as “working”) then you know the feeling of these characters to an intimate degree. Or if you think that the immigration system in the U.S. is implicitly or explicitly racist and draconian (see: The Chinese Exclusion Act for a primer) then your heart will go out to these characters.

However, as the famous playwright and director Moss Hart once said, “If you have a message, call Western Union.” Part of the play’s complication revolves around its title and attack on the body image tropes of society. The play’s famous denouement is the cast stripping down to their underwear attempting to outdo each other in their bodies’ perceived flaws. This is performed as the comedic high point and certainly got a ton of laughs. Moreover, we get a brief afterword from Ana (Tatiana Lucia Gantt) hitting the audience over the head with a message of “don’t judge

dinners, fundraising galas and other events. Our friendly tour guide, “Southfork Sally,” said plans are underway to add a B&B to the mix soon. Dinner that evening was delicious with BBQ ribs, brisket and chicken with all the “fixings,” along with peach cobbler. I think even J.R. would have been pleased.

The following morning we loaded our gear back into our spacious Suburban to drive to HATCO, the Stetson/Resistol Hat Factory in Garland. Resistol (named for the hat’s ability to resist all weather) has been manufacturing cowboy hats in Garland since 1938. They’re the largest hat manufacturer in the world, making hats in straw, felt, leather or cloth for men and women. The top of the line fur/felt hats sell for as much as $5,000 but others are available for under $100.

HATCO vice president Dan Brown led our tour and introduced us to many of the workers. Most had been there a long time and obviously liked their work. I especially enjoyed chatting with Hazel, who’s worked there 43 years. She is the quality control finisher who puts her name inside the completed product as a stamp of approval. The retail outlet next door to the factory sells hats and other hand-made items that didn’t quite live up to Hazel’s approval, or “factory seconds,” for reduced prices.

Chevy’s “Made in Texas” tour took us to a Whataburger restaurant in Arlington for lunch. My burger-loving husband is a huge fan of Whataburger restaurants, his favorite stop on any road trip. He was quite happy to meet and schmooze with director of operations Chuck Geddes, area manager Radwan Ghamrawi and field marketing coordinator Sheila Willis. Hospitality at Whataburger is always great, but the Chevy group received bonus goodies like a Whataburger sun visor for our cars. We also tried the new Dr Pepper shake, which was terrific — and addictive.

Last, but not least, on the agenda was touring the General Motors Arlington assembly plant, where we watched lovely new Tahoes and Suburbans roll off the line. Our 2019 Suburban 4WD Premium Edition made the road trip through North Texas a breeze. The large SUV offers so much space for both driver and passengers, and would be ideal for a family of four or more.

Everyone we met on Chevy’s “Made in Texas” tour took great pride in their work and in what they had created the old-fashioned way which was with their own hands.

Jo Ann Holt is a long-time journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.

us because we are women, or immigrants or don’t have the socalled ‘perfect’ body” right before the plays finale. Now this finale is wonderfully done technically.

The costumes (Danielle Nieves) are incredible and the set change (design by Arnulfo Maldonado) is breathtaking. However, an afterword that includes body positivity comes closely on the heels of Ana raging against seeing women as “sex objects.” This may leave some audience members slightly confused about the (up to this point) overly direct message of the play when the cast comes out in the finale fashion show style in extravagant dresses.

While there are terrific comedic moments (mostly from Blanca Araceli as Carmen) and pointed dramatic moments from the other cast members each wrestling with their own demons it's difficult to not be distracted by this thematic dissonance.

There also seemed to be a choice by director Christie Vela to frequently keep the dialogue of the play broken up. I imagine this was done to increase the

dramatic tension, but it felt more like dead air.

Playwright Edward Albee said, “A play is fiction — and fiction is fact distilled into truth.”

The fact that immigrants live in fear of persecution, and that the aesthetic standards women are held to by society are unreachable, seem wholly true. Pointing these facts out through theater seems a noble purpose. But trying to reach catharsis through a fashion show seems to undercut at least one of those themes and ultimately left me disappointed with the story’s end.

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