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Vol. 6, No. 49: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

MULL IT OVER

For local sports exec, there’s a new game in town

COMMUNITY NEWS DART contest deadline nearing The Tuesday, Feb. 28 deadline is nearing for K-12 students to submit entries for Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) 2020 Student Art Contest. dart Contestants compete to earn a spot for their design on DART buses and trains, plus cash and other prizes. Designs must be original work by the student and should illustrate the theme “Paint The Town ______. Ride DART.” Winners will be notified March 11. A gallery of the previous winners is available for viewing at dart.org/artcontest. - Mark A. Ball

Asian Mint offers cooking class

XFL/DALLAS RENEGADES

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com In a football-crazed area, there is a new league and team in town.

Introducing the new XFL and the Dallas Renegades, hoping fans are ready for some football just one week after Super Bowl LIV. The Renegades will be led by former University of Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops and area native and team president 46-year-old Grady Raskin.

The XFL retains ownership of all teams. “In their search for team presidents,

The Dallas Renegades will play in retrofitted Globe Life Park in Arlington. they [XFL] really wanted a local person to run the team,” Raskin said. “This isn’t a cocky thing, but I was thinking, ‘I don’t know who else they are going to find that has been here their entire life.’”

Raskin grew up in Richardson near Abrams Road and Interstate 635 and went to Greenhill School.

As a 6-foot 2” lefthander, he played a number of sports at Greenhill including baseball, volleyball and basketball, but “baseball was my thing,” Raskin said. He went on to

play D-1 baseball at prestigious George Washington University (GWU) in Washington D.C., but football was always in his life.

“My father and me are either at his house or my house, watching our favorite team and cheering or complaining together,” Raskin said. “Football, as a spectator sport, has always been in my family.” Given his roots, he must be a Dallas Cowboys fan.

“My parents moved from Pittsburgh right before I was born,” Raskin, an avid

Steelers fan, reminisced. “I tell people that I learned how to fight wearing Pittsburgh gear in Dallas, Texas, but I really don’t know how to fight, so that story isn’t true.”

He majored in sports management in the business school at GWU, after a significant turn of academic focus. “I studied pre-med for a year and one half. My father is a doctor,” Raskin said. “But I can’t stand the sight of blood. I really didn’t know what I was doing those Mull cont'd on page 7

THEATER

Prosody reigns in production of ‘Pride and Prejudice’

By Brian Wilson brian.wilson.usmc@gmail.com Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas’ production of “Pride & Prejudice,” adapted by Kate Hamill, runs through Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Dupree Theater, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. in Irving and is the second “Pride & Prejudice” show in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in January following Shakespeare Dallas’ production of Jon Jory’s adaptation.

There are easily a hundred adaptations or TV episodes on IMDB. com as well, so why is this story so popular? On some level, it seems to be a bit “Romeo and Juliet” meets “Cinderella,” in that there are starcrossed lovers, there is someone (maybe several) who appear less than they are until we find out they are more and the original novel by Jane Austen is from that period just before the industrial revolution, which we have (for some reason) continued to romanticize.

Another reason, though a bit lacking, in this production (yet so clear from the novel) is that Jane Austen is really funny. I dare you to get through the first five pages

MAINSTAGE IRVING-LAS COLINAS

Kate Hamill’s “Pride & Prejudice” runs now through Sunday, Feb. 8. without laughing out loud. And while there were a few chuckles during this production, the comedic timing of most of the cast was a bit off. I think part of this was the choice to try to do the lines in a British accent, but it seemed that most of the cast was thinking too much about the accent and not enough about what their fellow actors were doing.

I excuse Octavia Y. Thomas from this criticism, as she was the standout in the show in terms of her presence and timing playing both Mr. Bennet and Charlotte. Olivia Cinquepalmi as Jane and Miss DeBourgh also showed some definite talent, but these two are not the main character of the THEATER cont'd on page 10

HOUSE OF WATANA

Award-winning chef Nikky Phinyawatana of Asian Mint at 5450 W. Lovers Lane will host a cooking class on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The class will be a hands-on, interactive experience learning how to make Tom Kha (Thai coconut soup), Tom Yum (Thai lemongrass soup) and Fried Rice. Recipes can be altered to be made gluten-free and vegan, if needed. This is a family-friendly event as kids 8 and older are welcome to take the class. Tickets are $40 per person. - Alison Taylor

Breakthrough as DSM diversifies Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) has named Jane Schoen as its Chair of the Board of Directors, the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s nearly 80-year history.

Schoen has served on the DSM Board since 2012, has held chair positions DSM on DSM’s Development and Governance committees and spent 32 years with Texas Instruments leading global efforts. As chair of the DSM Board, Schoen aims to expand and exemplify diversity and inclusion in DSM’s membership and programming. - Haley Harrington

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

No golf courses, just bad weather, in Scotland

By David Mullen

consumers to take a real “trip.”

In what has to be the oddest TV commercial on the air, Restaurants close so freCelebrity Cruises is blanketquently in this town, one can ing the airwaves with an ad become emotionally immune. featuring the 1967 Jefferson But this one hit home. Bolsa Airplane’s psychedelic drug anat 614 W. Davis St., one of my them "White Rabbit." The camfavorite places, closed on Jan. paign, called “Wonder Awaits,” 22. It was so cool and had an is developed by New York urban feel that most Dallas City-based ad agency Lucky restaurants don’t provide. It Generals. According to the was my go-to place on Sunday marketing team at Celebrity, mornings. I the ad "follows a would often female protagotake guests nist on a voyage of there and discovery through they would all a dream-like wonsay the same derland of worldthing: “This class cuisine, cockis Dallas?” … tails, Eden-istic Also, the sun experiences and set on the local alluring accomhouse of moonmodations, all on shine. At 2613 David Mullen the brand's newElm St. in Deep est ship, Celebrity Ellum, Stonedeck Pizza Pub, a Edge. ‘Wonder Awaits’ is about spot noted for the once-forbidbringing the experience of den liquor and unique pizza, cruising with Celebrity to life closed its doors on Jan. 25 … in a dramatic, beautiful way.

Bad weather is an opportunity We wanted to show how unexfor me to brush up on my Texas pected moments, impeccable geography when alerts are sent service and stunning design to towns I have never heard of. creating a trip that is truly Like Scotland. I didn’t know we wonderful, and provides our had a Scotland in Texas. It is in guests with a break from reeastern Archer County, wherality, even just for an instant.” ever that is. Alas, there are no Wait, what? I love how adgolf courses in Scotland … Now vertisers can justify anything this is all about convincing with a bunch of marketing david@katytrailweekly.com

mumbo-jumbo. By the way, do they have a roast beef carving station, a 24-hour casino and a KC and The Sunshine Band knockoff group playing in the lounge? I guess you have to “go ask Alice” … Writing of tribute bands, you may want to “take a chance” and see “ABBA The Concert” at the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center Strauss Square at 2403 Flora St. Tickets, from $35 to $79, just went on sale. You can always “change your mind” …

Sundrops on 4306 N. Central Expressway is offering onehour classes in Qi Gong on Tuesdays in February. Call the store at 214-521-0550 for times. Qi Gong, which literally translates to “energy work,” is an Asian form of yoga that has been around for thousands of years. There are hundreds of systems that are done standing and sitting. It is said to harness willpower, focus and help channel energy. I must practice Qi Gong before my next call to a customer service desk ... In the space formerly known as the Greenville Bar and Grill, Slater's 50/50 at Greenville Ave. has gone bowling. Home of the pricey gourmet burgers and bacon addiction has introduced healthier menu items including a “Power Bowl,” that features a quinoa veggie patty

HEALTH TIPS

Make self-care your Valentine

Dr. Sarah E. Laibstain Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is approaching. Whether you are in a relationship or going solo this year, it can be easy to get caught up in the frenzy and forget about what matters most: you. Taking care of yourself, both physically and mentally, is important to your overall well-being and can increase the likelihood that you stay well.

Living a healthy lifestyle is a continuous practice. It also requires taking the time to enable good habits and reflect on how you are feeling.

Learning how to eat right, exercising regularly, limiting stress and taking personal time when you need are all part of the foundations of self-care. Being aware of your feelings is a pivotal touchstone that can help you stay healthy and resilient. Here are a few ways to take time for yourself during this season of love.

Opt for healthier sweets: With yet another holiday focused around sugar, seek alternatives like a fruit arrangement when gifting a “sweet for your sweet.” Choices like classic strawberries are always popular, plain or dipped. If choosing dipped, consider dark chocolate. Compared to milk chocolate, dark chocolate has about half as much sugar, four times the fiber K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Jan. 23 – 12:17 a.m.

300 Block, N. Akard St. (75202) Disorderly Conduct: The suspect displayed a firearm on a public street.

Jan. 23 – 11:11 a.m.

1700 Block, N. Hall St. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle by force and stole property.

Jan. 24 – 1:52 a.m.

2300 Block, Victory Ave. (75202) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect attempted to break into the complainant’s vehicle.

Jan. 24 – 1:13 p.m.

3300 Block, Lee Pkwy. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the

and contains iron.

Relax and unwind: Everyone deserves an opportunity to take a break in order to reset. When planning your next date night, take a simpler approach and consider unwinding at home. This can help relieve the stress and pressures of Valentine’s Day, like competing for a dinner reservation.

Staying in and preparing a well-balanced meal for your significant other can show you care in more ways than one. Taking the time and effort to not only cook, but selecting options that are heart-healthy like Omega-3rich fish and vegetables can showcase your best interests for your partner and their health. Should you include wine in your meal, consider red over white. Red wine is made by fermenting grapes with their skin and stems, so it contains more tannins and resveratrol, which may reduce inflammation and help lower blood pressure.

Make it your day: No matter your views on Valentine’s Day, most can agree that there’s nothing better than having a good friend by your side.

According to a recent study

by Cigna, social media was found to be a primary cause for the high rates of loneliness. Consider putting your phone down and hanging out in real-life with people who bring you joy. Whether

Dr. Laibstain it’s one-on-one or hosting a Galentine’s Day or Guy’s Night, you can share in the celebration. If you are feeling especially lonely on a regular basis, you may want to consider seeking professional help. Primary care physicians are an excellent resource for finding someone who can help you address your specific concerns.

In any case, the best Valentine you can give is taking care of yourself. For more tips on personal selfcare, please consult with your family medicine provider.

Dr. Sarah E. Laibstain is a general family medicine practitioner at Family Medicine Associates of Texas in Carrollton. She thoroughly enjoys improving the health and lives of individuals ranging from young children to adulthood. For more information, call 972-394-8844, or visit texasmedicine.com.

Jan. 24 – 9:32 p.m.

3200 Block, Carlisle St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property.

Jan. 25 – 7:53 p.m.

3500 Block, Turtle Creek Blvd.

(75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s property.

Jan. 25 – 2:44 p.m.

2300 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect entered the

stars. They were known by simple monikers. Dr. J. Pistol Pete. Magic. Larry. Kareem.

Then in Dallas, already being blessed with Dirk, it was Michael, Sir Charles, Shaq, LeBron and Kobe. “You going to see Kobe tonight?” would be asked of me by a number of NBA fans on gameday. “What do you think?” I would ask back. Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 on Jan. 26, was different than the rest.

He was a worldwide superstar because of 24-hour sports networks and social media. Nike helped make Michael Jordon and vice versa. Kobe was pure talent. RIP Kobe, daughter Gianna and everyone else who died in the horrific helicopter crash.

The Good Word

Become an enlightened upstander

non-traditional ways, too.

One of those most notable, non-traditional ways of telling stories is foEver since middle school, I’ve been cusing on what the museum terms a big fan of history. I had a teacher “upstanders.” According to the musewho taught us by telling stories. Until um, an upstander does three things: then, history had been lots of “stands up for other people names, dates and places I had and their rights, combats to memorize, but then my eyes injustice, inequality, or were open. Like magic, names, unfairness and sees somedates and places became dything wrong and works namic. The stories I heard to make it right.” There made seamless connections are countless examples between historic events and of upstanders throughout what had been difficult betime. These are people who came easy. worked to do good, to raise Stories have always been others up and to protect the most effective way to teach them when possible, even people. The best songs are Rev. Dr. Girata at great personal risk. We great stories, the best movies all have something to learn are great stories and, when from them. done well, even historic moments can Our world is not what it could be. come to life when told like the great Today – this very day – there are globstories they truly are. Stories make the al genocides that continue, including past come to life, and if we’re lucky, les- against the Rohingya in Myanmar, the sons can be learned that keep us from Nuers in South Sudan, the Darfuris in repeating mistakes.

Sudan and Christians and Muslims in I’ve been thinking about the power the Central African Republic, just to of stories because last weekend, I was name a few. No matter who you are, we asked to be a speaker at the Dallas should all agree that far too many peoHolocaust and Human Rights Museum. ple die from violence in our world. We This amazing facility is a living testashould not contribute to the hate and ment to the power of humanity, “teach- we should be part of the solution. ing the history of the Holocaust and Today, you have the opportunity to advancing human rights to combat learn from the past and make a better prejudice, hatred, and indifference.” decision about your future. Each one The museum makes clear that human of us has been created with a strength power can be used for good and for that can guide us into a better future. bad, and it tells a full, complex story of We are all strong enough to stand up both. to common cruelties that dehumanize Monday was International others and to defend those who are vulHolocaust Remembrance Day, and nerable. Today, each of us will have an this year, the world remembered the opportunity to be an upstander in our 75th anniversary of the liberation of world. Make the good choice, and when the concentration camp in Auschwitz. we make that choice together, we can Survivors of Auschwitz gathered with change the world. more than a hundred others to reThe Rev. Dr. Chris Girata was member the liberation of the camp, called to be the eighth Rector of Saint but the remembrance did not stop Michael and All Angels in Dallas and there. The hope of this event is twostarted his ministry at Saint Michael fold: to learn from the past in order on Aug. 15, 2016. Chris is a native of to make a better future. This story is Florida, a classically trained musician told in some traditional ways, by notand an amateur cook. He and his wife, ing horrors of the past, but in some Nicole, have three children.

Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels

location and stole property.

Jan. 25 – 1:56 p.m.

500 Block, Liberty St. (75204) Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect hit the complainant in the head and stole property.

with edamame, blueberries, mixed greens, carrots, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, quinoa, avocado and wildf lower honey vinaigrette. Wait, what? No bacon. They will be available through Tuesday, March 31 ... Back when I was a Dallas Mavericks season ticket holder, when I was in the advertising business and could afford it, there were some players who, when they came to town, you would absolutely want to see live. Some people would sell their seats for multiple-times face value to these games. I would ask, “Why?” In my opinion, that was “why” you had season tickets. Even as a starving student at Berkeley, I would figure out a way to get into a Warriors game to see the super

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complainant’s license plate.

Jan. 25 – 1:02 a.m.

2500 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75201) Aggravated Assault: The suspect struck the complainant on the head with a gun and fired a shot at the ground.

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Jan. 26 – 11:29 a.m.

1600 Block, Hi Line Dr. (75207) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s door lock, entered and stole property.

Jan. 26 – 12:26 p.m.

2800 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Jan. 26 – 1:18 p.m.

1500 Block, Young St. (75201) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspects robbed the complainant of property at gunpoint.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

Love planning ahead for one of the busiest nights in town?

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com Friday, yes, Friday, Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day and love is in the air, but mainly on the ground, throughout Dallas.

There are so many considerations and the days surrounding it that it’s hard to get a grip on all of the events ahead.

If your favorite place is not part of this encapsulation, one hopes you won’t suffer a broken heart.

On Valentine’s Day

comes to the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn at 1 p.m.

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science offers a unique night out on Valentine’s Day with “Romancing the Stone,” offering guests ages 21 and up a gem-themed celebration of love from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $70 for members and $75 for non-members.

Checkered Past Winery at 1409 S. Lamar Madai Sashimi at Namo.

St., Suite 008, features the popular monthly illusion show by Trigg Watson. The Valentine’s Date Night Package for two includes a Bellisima cheese and charcuterie board, two glasses of bubbly and two tickets to the show for $97.

Shows are at 7 and 9 p.m.

The five-piece band Sister Hazel will be celebrating a nostalgic kind of love at The Rustic at 3656 Howell St. General admission tickets are available for $25.

Pie Five Pizza at 5927 Greenville Ave. and 15250 Dallas Parkway offer two personal pizzas for $10.99. Offer available online only. Go to their Facebook page for an offer code.

On Friday and Saturday, Bullion at 400 Record St. offers a four-course menu.

Guests will feel festive surrounded by flowing roses on every table and glowing neon red art above the bar reading, “All you need is love.” The four-course dinner menu will be available for $145 per person.

Also on Friday and Saturday, Elm Street Cask & Kitchen at 1525 namo Elm St. will offer a threecourse prix fixe menu that includes a choice of spinach and artichoke fondue or a crab stack to start, entrées of shrimp and andouille stuffed pheasant, five peppercorn au poivre filet or Bay of Fundy (between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland) salmon and tres leches cheesecake or chocolate molten lava cake for dessert.

A three-course prix fixe menu featuring favorites of Partenope Ristorante at 1903 Main St. comes with a glass of prosecco. Priced at $55, the menu is available Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.

Dallas Arts District’s newest restaurant, Ellie’s at 1717 Leonard St., has an exclusive menu with Norwegian king crab, A Bar N Ranch Wagyu carpaccio, wood grilled Hawaiian moon fish and cheesecake and mousse dessert duo. The four-course meal is available on Friday and Saturday for $95.

Priced at $195, Nobu at 400 Crescent Court has a special Valentine’s Day Omakase (Japanese for “I’ll leave it up to you”), available on Friday or Saturday. Price includes a glass of their exclusive champagne and seven courses.

12 CUTS Brazilian Steakhouse at 18010 Dallas Parkway is offering a full churrasco experience and market fresh organic salad bar for both lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday for $46.85 per person. On Sunday, 12 CUTS is offering a free dessert with every meal.

Ida Claire at 5001 Belt Line Road has a four-course prix fixe menu available on Friday through Sunday including fried green tomatoes, crawfish corn beignets, gumbo, 13 oz. Texas angus ribeye, wood grilled chicken, redfish and butterscotch budino. The menu also comes with a choice of a bottle of red, white or rosé wine. Available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Upside West Village at 2950 Cityplace West Blvd., located on the eighth floor of the Canopy Dallas Uptown, has a Valentine’s Day-themed brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations for the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. brunch are required and available at 469-904-1278. Price is $20.20 per person, with an additional cost for mimosa bar.

The Stoneleigh at 2927 Maple Ave. offers a romantic retreat including a one-night stay for two, a decadent chocolate amenity, two sparkling Kir Royale cocktails and a breakfast at Perle on Maple inside the hotel. The package is available through Saturday, May 30. Use promo code 9ZR when making a reservation at 1-800-228-9290.

In the Adolphus Hotel, The French Room at 1321 Commerce St. has created a three-course dinner featuring smoked oysters, passionfruit risotto, roasted chestnut crepe, A Bar N Ranch wagyu short rib, Scottish salmon and white chocolate and chocolate ganache or citrus and elderberry cheesecake. Pricing is $80 per person with a wine pairing available for an additional $45.

Also at the Adolphus Hotel, City Hall Bistro will have a four-course dinner featuring tuna crudo, farm green salad, grilled beets, cauliflower coup, prime fillet, Lockhart quail, salt baked sweet potato and seasonal desserts.

Pricing is $49 per person with a $30 wine pairing option.

The West End’s Y.O. Ranch at 720 Ross Ave. presents a four-course meal from 4 to 6 p.m. for $60 and for $75 until 11 p.m.

Fearing's at 2121 McKinney Ave., in the Ritz Carlton, Dallas has a three-course prix fixe menu features Fearing's Sushi for your smoochie? classic items for $125 from 5 to 10 p.m.

The signature restaurant and bar at the Sheraton The “Pretty in Pink” roll made of snow crab, cucumDallas at 400 Olive St., Open Palette, will feature a chef's ber, salmon and bigeye tuna, wrapped in soy paper and dinner and dessert special for the evening and the swanky topped with wasabi tobiko will be available at Blue Sushi bar The Parlor offers hand-made cocktails before or after Sake Grill at 3220 McKinney Ave., #100. Namo at 3699 dinner.

McKinney Ave., #305, has created a Madai Sashimi of Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille at 2000 McKinney fresh, raw seabream dressed with pink vinegar, olive oil Ave., #100, features a three-course prix fixe menu. Dining and micro greens. will be $60 per person with reservations at 5:30 p.m. and earlier or $75 per person for reservations at 5:45 p.m. or Sweets for your sweetie? later.

Guests of Ocean Prime Dallas at 2101 Cedar Springs Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie at 3700 McKinney Ave., Road, #150, can enjoy a roasted sea bass over Alaskan #150, in West Village has a special box of heart-shaped king crab gnocchi with champagne cream. The entrée is French macarons, drip cakes and red velvet heart cakes. In topped with baby carrot salad in a preserved lemon pepper French, Bisous Bisous means vinaigrette.

“Kiss, Kiss” or “Lots of Located on the edge Love.” Beginning Saturday, of Klyde Warren Park, Feb. 1, Start Restaurant Miriam Cocina Latina at 4814 Greenville Ave. and at 2015 Woodall Rogers 4023 Lemmon Ave. will offer Freeway celebrates naturally gluten-free minValentine’s Day with a iature heart-shaped cakes four-course prix fixe menu. made with dark Ghirardelli Special entrée offerings chocolate and quinoa. And include blue cheese soloat the various locations of millo, grilled Mahi Mahi or Eatzi’s Market & Bakery, chile relleno with guajillo chocolate covered cookies sauce. Mexican style bread are available in-store startpudding or volcano chocing Friday, Feb. 7. They also olate cake are the desserts KEVIN MARPLE offer Valentine’s Day dinners of choice. Cost is $55 per Start's gluten-free dark chocolate quinoa cakes. to take out. person, and complimentary valet parking is provided.

Additional options surrounding Drinks for your drinkie?

At TNT/Tacos and Tequila, located at 2800 Routh Valentine’s Day include: St., #155, in The Quadrangle, fajitas for two, a bottle of At 2401 McKinney Ave. Truluck's has created a sparkling wine and an order of our chocolate volcano flourspecial cocktail called “The TruLuv,” with dry ice smoke, Want to look your best? Hair salon DEAR Clark less chocolate cake with warm Mexican chocolate is $50. vodka, cava, Chambord, pineapple juice and raspberries. at 3317 McKinney Ave., #101, is offering a blow-out deal.

400 Gradi at 2000 Ross Ave., #140, offers a fourThey will have their regular menu and complimentary Purchase three blowouts and receive one free. Good for the course prix fixe menu including scallops, gnocchi di luigi, truffles. entire month of February. tagliatelle alla Bolognese, grilled 6 oz. tenderloin filet, pan The always popular Al For $40, hundreds of seared branzino, eggplant parmigiana, chocolate torte with Biernat's Steakhouse people in Dallas will brave rose gelato and more. Available from 5 to 11 p.m., cost is at 4217 Oak Lawn Ave. and the weather in just their un$55 with $20 wine pairings.

5251 Spring Valley Road dies during Cupid’s Undie Tulum at 4216 Oak Lawn Ave. will offer a threeis mixing up two specialty Run on Saturday, Feb. 15. course, prix fixe menu from 4 to 11 p.m. for $55 per person, drinks for the occasion.

The It is billed as “the nation’s with a complimentary Spanish champagne toast.

“Bold and Beautiful” comlargest pantless party and Georgie by Curtis Stone at 4514 Travis St., #132, bines Knob Creek bourbon, run for charity.” The event, offers a three-course special menu by Stone and executive chocolate brandy, coffee from noon to 4 p.m. at Trees chef Toby Archibald from 5 to 10 p.m. for $120. brandy, brown sugar syrup at 2709 Elm St., raises For $79 per person, Asador at 2222 N. Stemmons and bitters, and the “Paris awareness of neurofibromaFreeway presents a special four-course dinner menu with Romance” mixes Tito’s tosis, a genetic disorder that roast oyster, love greens, surf and turf and choice of white vodka, cranberry syrup, causes tumors to grow on chocolate raspberry cake or chocolate expresso tart for lemon juice and prosecco. nerves throughout the body dessert.

Hide at 2816 Elm St. is and benefits the Children’s Christian Arriaga at Parrino’s at 300 Reunion Blvd.

FLOWER CHILD making a rosé cocktail with Tumor Foundation. will be serving a special four-course prix fixe menu with Rose Petal Lemonade at Flower Child. a blend of rosé, gin, grapeReunion Tower, choice of appetizer and entrée. fruit, lavender and rosehip. which offers a Valentine’s Chef/owner Avner Samuel of Nosh Bistro at 8611 And Flower Child offers a rose petal lemonade made Day package on Friday, Feb. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 13 Hillcrest Ave. offers a special à la carte menu including from slow steeped rose petal tea, with organic cane sugar, and Sunday, Feb. 16 that includes two GeO-Deck genergrilled half rack of lamb, braised short rib with mashed pofresh lemon and a splash of lime juice for tanginess. al admission tickets, “Fast Pass to Love” elevator ride, a5 tatoes, pan seared prime beef tenderloin with Maine lobster x 7 printed digital photo in a Reunion Tower silver photo on foie gras brulee, pan seared halibut and more.

Other weekend-plus dining includes: frame, sparkling wine toast for two, two Reunion Tower At 6025 Royal Lane, #110, TJ’s Seafood Market souvenir flute glasses and chocolate covered strawberries. will feature a four-course prix fixe dinner including jumbo A steak & lobster Oscar at Morton's The The Dallas Chamber Symphony offers a lump crab cake, brown butter seared salmon, spice rubbedSteakhouse at 2222 McKinney Ave., #200.

The special “Tchaikovsky Serenade” concert, conducted by Richard beef tenderloin medallions, pappardelle pasta and TJ’s key Valentine's dish will be served from Saturday, Feb. 8 to McKay, on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. at Moody Performance lime cheesecake. The 4212 Oak Lawn Ave. location will Saturday, Feb. 15.

Price is $59.

Hall at 2520 Flora St. Tickets are $24 to $54. serve its regular menu.

On Thursday, Feb. 13 through Saturday, Feb. 15 at Maggiano’s Little 3Eleven Kitchen & 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m., the Dallas Italy at 205 NorthPark Cocktails at 311 N. Market Symphony Orchestra will present Tchaikovsky’s Center has a “That’s Amore!”

St., #100, in the Dallas West “Romeo and Juliet” at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony dinner-for-two menu availEnd is having a singles Center at 2301 Flora St. Tickets start at $57. A special able from Friday, Feb. 7 to party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

“Sweetheart Package” add-on is available for $35, providing Sunday, Feb. 16.

The special There will be cocktails, a exclusive access to a variety of wine/champagne beverages three-course prix fixe menu live DJ and plenty of time to offers a choice of any starter and full dessert bar. mingle with all the singles. or two side salads, entrées From 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, Bowl & Tickets are $10 (general and dessert.

Barrel at 8084 Park Lane, #145, is inviting singles to ditch admission), $25 for a party A special tasting menu their dates and hang out at its annual “Shred Your Ex” package including a glass will replace the regular tastparty.

Guests that bring a picture of their “ex” to shred will of champagne, party favors ing menu from Monday, Feb. receive complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres. and roses for single ladies 10 to Sunday, Feb. 16. at Five Or, you can just stay home, have a peanut butter and and a $50 VIP package that Sixty by Wolfgang Puck jelly sandwich and a beer and watch reruns of “Friends.” It’s includes the above plus two DALLAS ARBORETUM at 300 Reunion Blvd.

An à your call. craft cocktails.

Visit the Dallas Arboretum for only $5 on Valentine's Day. la carte menu will also be Liz Baron, Lana Baugh, Olivia Berry, Caroline Celebrate at the available, but only the speBullard, Alyssa Eubank, Krista Gabbert, Silver Hogue, Dallas Arboretum and cial tasting menu will be available on Friday, Feb. 14 and Caitlin Kizielewicz, Mallory Moskovitz, Allison Rhodes, Botanical Garden at 8525 Garland Road with a disSaturday, Feb. 15.

Pricing is $135 with $35 for wine pairing.

Cristine Rodgers, Cami Studebaker, Amity Thomas and counted $5 admission. In addition to the amazing flora, Reservations are required.

Katherine Rose Watson contributed to this report. on Valentine’s Day the “Window to the Wild Bird Show”

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Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1. Age, as cheese 6. Rich soil 10. Comes face-toface with 15. Finger or toe 20. Lacking sense 21. Dance band 22. Be of use 23. Piano exercise 24. Adjusts a piano 25. Raise 26. Highway 27. Beach toys 28. Before, to poets 29. 1960s dance craze 31. Green superhero 33. In case 35. Dover’s st.

36. Part of SASE 38. Some tennis points 39. One of the Great Lakes 40. Letter after zeta 41. Queen of the gods 42. Stadium instrument 44. Flaming torches 46. Easy toss 48. Ill humor 51. Knocks over 53. Not bother (2 wds.)

58. Dot in the Seine 59. Stage scenery 61. Ben & Jerry rival 62. Branch off 63. Nose-bag morsel 65. Yanks 67. Ivan’s dollar 69. Zoo employees 71. Metal thread

72. Indian nursemaids 74. Plant sci.

75. Apparatus 76. Bride’s walkway 77. Untied 79. Idea 80. Saunters along 81. Poles’ connector 82. Indiana Jones’ entourage 83. Wharf locale 84. What Godzilla inspires 87. Jumbles 88. Sole 92. Drained of color 93. Shifted to and fro 94. Sheep’s cry 95. Sound 96. Blend 97. Does without 98. Meal for Moses 100. Himalayan monk 101. Burns or Follett 102. Mountain chains 103. Like the horizon 104. Husband of Fatima 106. Road monopolizer 107. Drove back 109. Hair foam 112. Like bialies 114. Fortune 500 abbr.

115. Aches 117. Throws away 119. Brick oven 122. Sighs of distress 125. Laurel or Getz 126. Gambles 127. Tropical isle 131. “Little Women” girl

132. Chew on 133. Carpet feature 134. Leading man 136. Cooper’s channel 137. Jeff Gordon, for one 139. Ferret out 141. Espresso with milk 143. Entertain 145. Say yes 146. Dragon puppet 147. Anesthetic of yore 148. Spud 149. Misty-eyed 150. Dark gray 151. Lockbox document 152. Wield, as authority DOWN 1. Ceremonies 2. Desensitize 3. Committee 4. Hydrocarbon suffix 5. Oriole abode 6. Unfastens 7. Leaves unmentioned 8. Washboard — 9. Protective 10. Miami team 11. Summoned 12. Water, in Montreal 13. Car owner’s proof 14. Winter forecast 15. Corp. section 16. Sade’s “Is — — Crime?”

17. Show the way

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Solution on page 10 18. Lazybones 19. Physicist Nikola — 21. Girl from Baja 30. “Parsifal” composer 32. Europe-Asia river 34. Light lunches 37. Friend or —?

41. Cable network 43. Lawyer’s thing 44. Linger 45. Goofs (hyph.)

47. Fiesta shout 48. Raga instrument 49. Showy feather 50. On the up-and-up 52. Rain hard 54. Turn inside out 55. Become exhausted 56. Extraneous data 57. At dawn 60. Toothpaste holders 62. Discourages 64. Gridiron gizmos 66. Fleece taker 68. Iron pumper’s pride 69. Starts a fire 70. Break the speed limit 71. Pensive 73. Dresden resident 75. Weakness 76. Ventricle neighbor 78. Polite word 79. Freights 80. Extinct bird 82. — Ann doll 83. Preferred strategy (2 wds.)

84. Small job 85. Chemical compound

86. Bonn’s river 87. Canyon 88. Enthusiast 89. Baking potato 90. Senor Bolivar 91. Submarine 93. Large amounts 94. Stripes 97. Hunting hawk 98. Huge crowd

99. Maria Conchita — 102. Skedaddle 103. Channeled 105. Calligraphy medium 108. Kegler’s target 109. Afternoon show 110. Grad-school exam 111. Bailed out

113. Belief 116. — de corps 118. Make a remark 119. Gold unit 120. Sketch 121. Stretchy fabric 123. Coronas 124. Get bigger 126. Hit the showers 128. Sharp

129. Bobby of Indy fame 130. Motionless 132. CFL’s — Cup 135. Evaluate 138. Always, to Poe 140. Crimson Tide st.

142. Ingested 144. Von Sydow of films

PREVENTION

Aging body sending signals?

By Terry Stanton tstanton@newsandexperts.com If we neglect our bodies, misuse them or otherwise fail to treat them with proper respect, they have an effective means of expressing their dissatisfaction.

We feel pain in our joints, in our muscles and in our backs; pretty much any place where there exists a nerve that can fire off an urgent distress signal to the brain.

And as we age, those distress signals seem to become more frequent, with the simplest of movements, such as bending over to pick up a fallen object, creating anguish and instant regret.

“Unfortunately, pain and aging are facts of life,” said Nicky Snazell, a physiotherapist, expert in pain management, and author of The 4 Keys to Health and other books. “The good news is that, ultimately, our quality of life doesn’t have to be ruled by age and pain themselves, no matter what we might think. Instead, our quality of life is determined by how we handle age and pain.”

In many ways, we’re our bodies’ own worst enemies. But Snazell said those who want to treat their bodies the right way can accomplish that by making changes in four key areas: Mindset. Your mindset affects

all aspects of your health, Snazell said.

“Without a positive, long-term commitment to health, you will not eat and drink well, you will not get regular and adequate exercise, and you will not be able to control your stress. Without first getting your head in the right place, how can you expect to make all of these changes to your life?”

Nutrition and hydration. It’s no secret that most of us don’t have the best diets, Snazell said. “We eat too much of the food that enhances pain, and too little that reduces pain. Our ancient ancestors had the right idea, she says. They ate fresh meat, berries, roots, and fruit and vegetables high in antioxidants, and they had no processed foods.”

Perhaps more surprising is that many people also aren’t properly hydrated. “Water is necessary for mental agility, the immune system, healing, cleansing and detoxing,” she said, “so it is definitely not something we should ignore.”

Fitness. Televisions, computers and smartphones helped turn us into a sedentary society self-imprisoned on our sofas. “The lack of physical activity causes emotional and physiological imbalances,” Snazell said. “Improving your fitness changes your chemistry, acts as a powerful antidepressant, promotes mental clarity and reduces the likeli-

hood of cancer.”

Being disciplined about getting exercise is your key to longevity, she said, so exercise regularly and effectively. Running, for example, helps you lose dangerous belly fat that causes inflammation and aids stress. If running proves too difficult or isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other aerobic exercises, such as golf, walking, swimming, rowing and cross-country skiing, among others.

Lifestyle. “If you want to start changing your lifestyle right now to improve your mental and physical health, there are several small, simple things you can do to get headed in the right direction,” Snazell said. “Here are just some of them. Get a regular massage, meditate daily, set purposeful goals, do something nice for a stranger, watch less TV, study something every day, spend time with inspiring and funny people and sing in the shower.

“As we age, we need to put even more care into our diet, our exercise, and our workload. It sounds simple, but many of us fail to even acknowledge that we have to change the way we use our bodies as we get older.

“We need to remember that so much of this is a choice,” Snazell concluded. “We have the power to change ourselves by transforming the way we think, what we eat, how we move and what kind of lifestyle we choose to lead.”

Your Stars this Week

Copyright 2018 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to require of most if not all individuals an unusually high level of personal discipline, combined with a clarity of vision that may simply not be possible for some. What is one to do if he or she is not one of those blessed with the kind of foresight or imaginative thinking that is essential this week? The reliance on others is unavoidable for such individuals, and the willingness to work closely as a member of a team — and at times take orders from those who are better equipped to lead — will be a major factor.

Friendships and alliances may shift in subtle but significant ways at this time, and some may find that they have entirely new friends and entirely new allies as the week comes to a close.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may not have submitted work on time, but if you get it done this week, you’re not likely to be docked for lateness. It must be done, one way or the other! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – The quality of your work is not likely to come into question this week, but some may wonder if you are doing it for the right reasons. Ask yourself that question.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You mustn’t hide from yourself or from others this week. Step up and share your opinions, and you’ll be rewarded for your unique and important insight. (March 6-March 20) – You can work faster

than most this week, but take care you don’t leave those in your wake whom you should be carrying with you along the way. Loyalty is a key factor.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may find yourself in danger on one or two occasions this week if you are unwilling to accept what someone tells you as the truth.

Listen to reason. (April 5-April 19) – You cannot have it both ways this week: Either you are able to guide others to their preferred destination or you’re not — but your agenda must come first.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Information comes to you early in the week that may cause you to stop what you are doing and reconsider your motives and plans.

Changes can be made. (May 6-May 20) – Someone who was very helpful to you in the past may actually be standing in your way this week. Is this a natural part of an evolving relationship or a real problem?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You’ll benefit from doing something right very early in the week.

Later on, a mistake threatens to undo those gains — but you can prevail. (June 7-June 20) – Just when someone is ready and willing to give you the benefit of the doubt and assign you an important job, you feel compelled to go elsewhere for your enjoyment and reward.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Investing in another’s plans can serve you very well this week, as long as doing so is a part of a big picture that you are still in the process of painting. (July 8-July 22) – You’ll be proud of the work you do this week, but you must be willing to give credit to someone who was there by your side when you really needed his or her assistance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You’ll be waiting your turn throughout much of the week, but the time you have on your hands can be put to very good use.

Someone touches you in a new way. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You may have to rearrange your schedule this week in order to accommodate someone’s unexpected success.

You’ll want to walk in his or her shoes eventually, yes?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You must be able to do what you say you will do this week, or you will find yourself risking a few important alliances. (Sept. 8-Sept.

22) – You mustn’t do anything to rub a superior the wrong way this week. You’ll be depending on his or her good graces for your own progress — and, perhaps, your eventual success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You must be ready to deal with a few dramatic surprises as the week begins, but later on, things should calm down and your affairs can

take on a routine quality. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – What someone tells you this week doesn’t jibe with what you know to be the truth. Is this something that you must look into, or is it an accidental variation?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may resent the time you have to spend solving a certain problem, but once you have it out of the way, you should enjoy a clear path to your next destination.

(Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – What you do this week will affect those around you in ways you cannot altogether anticipate, so you must tread lightly when you can. Don’t assume everyone knows you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Others may be whining that they cannot do precisely what they want to do at all hours of the day and night — but their inaction actually serves you well. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You’ll be in complete agreement this week with someone who wants to take the "hard line" with those who are unwilling to follow through. Patience is at a low ebb.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can teach someone how to handle a few tricky situations entirely on his or her own. That means you’re not needed anymore — but that’s a good thing! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may find that you’re doing things for others far more than for yourself this week. It’s time to reestablish a healthy balance in that regard. Step back a bit.

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Jan. 31

2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202

Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House – TITAS/Dance Unbound in association with the AT&T Performing Arts Center presents the Dallas debut of Mexico’s Delfos Danza Contemporánea. Founded in 1992 in Mexico City

by Mexican choreographers/dancers Claudia Lavista and Victor Manuel Ruiz, Delfos Danza Contemporánea is Mexico’s premiere contemporary dance company, ranking among the best in Latin America. 8 p.m. $12 and up.

Jan. 31

224 N. Center St. Arlington, 76011 817-226-4400

Arlington Music Hall – Holy “Tom Dooley!” Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music in a tour marking the group’s 60th anniversary. Members Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Bob Haworth have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group. Marvin is the adopted son of founding member Nick Reynolds. 8 p.m. $24 to $99.

Jan. 31-Feb. 9

2200 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, 75207 214-655-6100

Dallas Market Hall – The Dallas Winter Boat Expo, presented by the United Boat Dealers of North Texas, will see the latest models of marine accessories and boats, from runabouts and family cruisers, to fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons and sailboats all in one place. FREE! parking. Times vary. $12. Children 5-13 are $6. Admission on Friday, Jan. 31, Thursday, Feb. 6 and Friday, Feb 7 is FREE!

Feb. 1

1500 Dragon St. Dallas, 75207 214-384-0098

The Hall on Dragon – The Dallas CASA Young Professionals hosts the annual CASAblanca party benefiting Dallas CASA. Guests will enjoy casino games, cocktails, appetizers, music and prizes. The black tie-optional party will include blackjack, craps, poker and roulette. All proceeds benefit the children served by Dallas CASA. 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $125 to $250.

Feb. 2

8525 Garland Road Dallas, 75218 214-515-6615

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden – Arboretum Annie, Dallas' favorite groundhog meteorologist, comes out to predict the upcoming weather based on seeing her shadow (or not) at their sunrise ceremony. One complimentary coffee or hot chocolate is available, and a breakfast food vendor will be selling in the garden. A screening of the Bill Murray movie “Groundhog Day” is included. 7 a.m. Admission is $5 in February.

Feb. 3

2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-665-4299

American Airlines Center – Fifty-one-year-old iconic Canadian singer Celine Dion continues her first U.S. tour in more than 10 years. Dion is regarded as one of pop music's most influential voices, often in the same conversation with Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Barbra Streisand. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. $60.50 (USD) up to hundreds of loonies and toonies (CAD).

Feb. 3-9

6060 Dilbeck Lane Dallas, 75240 972-233-4444

T Bar M Racquet Club – For the 22nd year, the RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas will bring together current tennis players Frances Tiafoe, Jack Sock, Steve Johnson, Mackenzie McDonald, Denis Kudla and reigning RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas singles champion Mitchell Krueger for an indoor tournament. Tickets available at tennischampionshipsofdallas.com. Singles and doubles matches will be announced on Sunday, Feb. 2.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This Week in History

On Jan. 23, H-E-B/Central Market presented a $50,000 donation to Education Opens Doors for the educational advancement in Texas communities. Education Opens Doors is a nonprofit committed to activating all students as they determine and pursue an informed future.

On Feb. 4, 1974, 19-year-old newspaper heiress Patty Hearst is kidnapped from her Berkeley, Calif. apartment by the Symbionese Liberation Army, beginning one of the most bizarre cases in FBI history.

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WESLEY-RANKIN COMMUNITY CENTER

West Dallas children receive a better education and leadership training.

Senior citizens experience a sense of belonging.

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 About how many people are

A

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Q Why are you passionate about

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helping this charity?

Sure, families here will say that their children improved in reading, parents learned school advocacy and senior citizens received meals and physical exercise. We have stories of AmeriCorps interns, volunteers and donors who relate to the world differently too. I am passionate because this neighborhood has redefined family for me. And living with people day-to-day has taught me that their journey is deeply connected to my own. Secondly, Wesley-Rankin’s experiences and programs are so intricately designed and holistic and continue to take new forms year to year.

besides money donations?

We always need volunteers and advocates. We also appreciate those who have skills who can donate their time such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC, painters, etc.

Q What is your facility like?

A We have existed on the same site in

West Dallas for more than 80 years.

Serving all ages, our facilities have specific rooms dedicated to experiences for children while others are spaces reflecting an Adult Leadership Council and “Casa Feliz” senior citizen program. I have to say we are limited in space.

Q How did your career path lead

you to this position?

For six years, I was employed as a director of Youth at a United Methodist Church in Mississippi. I would travel to Dallas every summer to participate in a youth ministry certification program at SMU. In 2007, I was accepted into the M. Div. program at Perkins School of Theology at SMU. And in 2010, I was placed at Wesley-Rankin Community Center. Ten years later, Wesley-Rankin encourages me to live more intentionally.

served each year?

We serve about 450 individuals.

Q What are your critical needs now,

Q What is your mission or highest

purpose?

Wesley-Rankin’s highest purpose is to bridge gaps in leadership, education and health that exist for West Dallas neighbors.

Charles E. Young Research Library, U.C.L.A.

Q What is rewarding about your

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job?

Seeing people gain their confidence and voice in navigating systems is a huge reward.

Q What sort of volunteer jobs are

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available?

Our largest need for volunteers is for Scholars’ tutors, afterschool support and Adult Academy childcare.

Q How would a

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$20,000 donation be immediately spent?

We would use the donation in our Scholars program.

Shellie Ross, executive director, answered these questions.

Journalist made name in Dallas media

By Gabrielle Jones keranews.com

Jim Lehrer, the longtime anchor of the “PBS NewsHour,” who began his public television career at KER A in Dallas, died on Jan. 23.

He was 85.

Lehrer was hired

by KER A to launch “Newsroom,” a half-hour weeknight television news program that debuted in 1970. Lehrer served as executive producer and editor.

His work at KER A led him to Washington D.C. where he met Robert MacNeil. The two would form a partnership that lasted decades, working together on PBS’ nightly news program.

WIKIPEDIA Lehrer was born in Wichita, Kan. in 1934, Jim Lehrer. but moved to Beaumont and later San Antonio, executive director of became the Washington where he graduated public affairs and creat- correspondent for the from high school. After ed “Newsroom.”

Robert MacNeil Report graduating from the When then KER A on WNET-TV, the pubMissouri school of manager Bob Wilson lic television station in Journalism and a stint asked Lehrer to launch New York City. He was in the Marine Corps, public affairs programquickly promoted to he joined The Dallas ming at the station, he co-anchor and the proMorning News in 1959 didn’t have a lot of expe- gram was renamed “The as a reporter.

MacNeil/Lehrer Lehrer Report.” The proSEE UNCLE BARKY ON PAGE 8 gram relaunched moved on to work for the as “The MacNeil/ Dallas Timesrience. “I had done two Lehrer NewsHour” in Herald, where he covtelevision things in my 1983, which eventuered the 1963 assassina- whole life,” Lehrer said. ally evolved into “PBS tion of President John “They were kind of a NewsHour.”

F. Kennedy in Dallas. local version of what was Lehrer is also At the Times-Herald, then ‘Meet the Press.’ I known for moderathe was also a political was just a reporter asking presidential and columnist for several ing people questions.” vice-presidential deyears and later became “Newsroom” made bates, won Emmys and a the city editor. In the an instant splash in George Foster Peabody late 1960s, Lehrer tranDallas-Fort Worth, Broadcast Award. He is sitioned from newsgenerating wide praise survived by his wife of papers to television. for taking on a variety nearly 60 years, novHe joined KER A-T V, of controversial news elist Kate Staples, and where he worked as the topics. In 1975, Lehrer three daughters.

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CANDY'S DIRT

This home, located at 4712 Lakeside Drive, is listed for $12.5 million.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com The Cary estate on Lakeside Drive is where the inspiration, dreams, motivation and plans to make Dallas an important medical center came to life. If only these Candy Evans walls could talk.

But they can’t, so I will because you need to understand the importance of this home and why something this significant needs to remain standing in our community.

Dr. Edward Henry Cary built this magnificent home as a wedding present for his bride, Georgia Schneider.

Construction on the Cary estate began around 1910 and was completed in 1912 by C.W. Bulger and Son. The finest craftsmen were brought over from Europe to create the woodwork, lay the imported Italian tile and install the leaded glass windows. It was and continues to be a showplace.

Dr. Cary was one of the most prominent figures in Dallas history. He made certain that Dallas would be the medical

center of the Southwest. You may not be familiar with his name, but you may have heard of his close friends W. H. Flippen, Karl Hoblitzelle and Murrell Buckner. No doubt, you’ve seen the buildings, roads, parks and hospitals that are named after them.

Dr. Cary’s desire to get big things done seems to have been inherited.

His grandfather was Jules Edouard Schneider, a founder of the Dallas Gas Company and the Dallas Public Library.

He was one of the gentlemen who brought railroads and electric lights to Dallas.

His honors and accolades would fill a book. You should know he served as president of the American Medical Association and was the dean and part-owner of The University of Dallas Medical School, which later became Baylor University. Then, he founded the Southwestern Medical College. The Carys were the driving force behind the Medical Arts building, the world’s first 19-story skyscraper devoted to physicians and dentists at 1717 Pacific Ave. (It was a sad day in 1978 when this historic building was demolished.)

So, just imagine what transpired in the Cary estate. Inside these walls, the movers and shakers of Dallas planned, strategized, fundraised and fulfilled their intentions to make Dallas the great city it has become.

In 1949, Dr. Cary told The Dallas Morning News he envisioned the rolling

green hills of Harry Hines as a new home for a great medical center that would compete with The Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins. The land had already been secured for that purpose. He would live to see the beginnings of what is now one of the most important medical centers in America and his dream come true.

My point in telling this tale is to show you the significance of this house.

It’s not just a luxury home where wealthy families have lived. It’s where the future of Dallas was plotted out. The visions of the founders of Dallas were discussed over cocktails in the beautifully tiled sun porch and over dinners in the hand-crafted, wood-paneled dining room. When I read about a 1926 buffet supper and informal reception for 300 members of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association at the Cary estate, I could only imagine the extraordinary plans that came out of that event.

The Cary family lived in this house until Mrs. Cary’s death in 1970. The home was briefly in the hands of the T C Stricklin family and Mrs. Viva Ellison, and then the Al Hill family purchased it in the 1970s and it’s been in their family for more than 40 years. It’s a testament to the quality of a home when two families have found it suited their needs perfectly for decades. The Hills did the necessary updating, of course, but Al Hill also got permission to install the first tennis court in a Highland Park

residence.

The Cary estate is one of those rare Dallas properties that has it all. A historic home engineered with quality craftsmanship and materials that could never be replicated today. “It’s built like a rock,” said David Nichols, Allie Beth Allman listing agent. “It’s in tremendous shape and has been perfectly maintained. It has the highest elevation on Lakeside Drive with a beautiful view of the water and park. It’s the last great estate on Lakeside and rare to find 1.3 acres here.”

The Cary estate has 7,643 square feet, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two powder baths, detached quarters, a cabana, putting green and that excellent tennis court.

David Nichols told me Dr. Cary’s grandson came through the house recently and pointed out exactly where Dr. Cary sat every Sunday afternoon. Little did he know, back then, what his grandfather was dreaming up next for Dallas.

The Cary estate is truly one of the most significant homes in Dallas. We hope the next owner is smart enough and has an appreciation for history to keep it intact.

Allie Beth Allman and David Nichols have the historic Cary estate at 4712 Lakeside Drive listed for $12.5 million.

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Pantries are the new black

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com Thanks to a number of factors like economics, a search for preparing the healthiest food options and nonstop programming on the COOKING Channel and the Food Network, cooking at home has become a favorite pastime.

Women are doing it. Men are doing it.

Heck, even kids are part of the trend.

Today, everyone wants a pantry.

Now if you want to make a pantry a part of a major kitchen overhaul, you should hire a licensed, insured professional contractor. You will probably face electrical, lighting, space and new appliance issues.

Do you really want a mover to lump (mover’s term) in a Viking 5 Series 48” freestanding gas range with ProFlow convection, Gourmet-Glo broiler and VSH burner system (MSRP $11,029) and a Wolf Sub-Zero 648 Pro refrigerator ($17,965) only to find that the space you languished over building is an inch too tight or two inches too short? Even if it is a Sears Kenmore range and refrigerator, you want it to fit.

But I digress. You may find that your new pantry awaits and you don’t even know it. Here are some practical options that may take as little effort as shelf-building or conversion of a non-functional space.

Pantries are practical. It allows you to buy non-perishable items in bulk, which saves money. But you must have the room.

Do an in-kitchen appraisal. If you have everyday dishes, coffee mugs and glassware that you haven’t used in at least a year, gather them up and give them to a shelter. They always can use kitchenware. But keep that tumbler from the last time the Cowboys were in the Super Bowl. It has become an antique.

Converting a cabinet is simple.

Retrofit the cabinet with sliding shelves and/or a pantry box for easy access to cooking substances. If you have a bookcase in the kitchen or nook, add trim and decorative doors to hide items. The doors don’t have to be the same as the rest of the kitchen cabinetry, as frosted glass or different colored doors can accent the room.

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ENVIRONMENT

Toyota Corolla a stable compact

By David Boldt boldface2020@gmail.com If Toyota’s Corolla is ubiquitous, it didn’t happen overnight. It was launched in 1966 to an audience still working through its perception of Japanese products as inferior to those made in America or Europe. And with gasoline well under 30 cents a gallon, it would take the OPEC Crisis of 1973 to fully awaken American consumers to the benefits of Toyota ownership.

Once American drivers did wake up, the Corolla delivered, providing commuters with VW-like economy without the by-then-obvious shortcomings inherent in VW’s Beetle.

Now in its 12th generation and with over 40 million Corollas sold, today’s Corolla follows today’s format.

While still powered by four cylinders, those cylinders drive the front wheels and, in the Corolla Hybrid, are augmented by an electric motor and its attendant battery. Our test vehicle was a 2020 Corolla XLE, which sits near the top of the Corolla food chain.

In the walk-up, I found the Corolla meeting most of my expectations. The compact sedan continues to exhibit some design restraint when compared to Toyota’s Camry or larger Avalon, with a front fascia that — within the context of 2020 — is conservatively drawn. In profile, there’s a surprising degree of ‘coupe’ in the Corolla’s three-box profile, which amplifies the Corolla’s sporty appeal while necessarily reducing rear seat headroom.

Notably, the Corolla is also available as a hatchback and, were it my money, that’s probably the box I’d check. Also, it is worth a mention that in other markets, the Corolla is available as a wagon, something last offered in the U.S. by Toyota when Bill Clinton was still driving a Mustang.

Inside, the Corolla’s XLE trim includes Toyota’s SofTex trim (no

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first years, so I switched over to sports management and really fell in love with it. I didn’t know you could have a job in a recreational area of a sport that you love. At that time, people weren’t thinking of sports as big business.”

While finishing school, he secured a summer internship with the minor league Greensboro (N.C.) Bats, a single-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. “I really saw what the business of sports was all about,” Raskin said.

“Specifically, in minor league baseball, you do everything.

You are selling tickets, you are working the stands, you are selling beer, you are selling merchandise and you are the mascot. You do so many different things, but the thing that I learned was people may think it’s all this glitz and glam, but it is a grind.

“Yes, there is a game at the end of the day, but the day-to-day is potentially as grinding as other jobs.” He also got additional exposure working at the practice baseball facility in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He then was hired to run the youth

animal was harmed in the production of this material), a driver’s seat, which is eight-way power adjustable complemented by a passenger seat with a four-way power adjustment, heated front seats and what Toyota calls Audio Plus. That “Plus” gives you an 8” touchscreen, six speakers, HandsFree Bluetooth and three months of SiriusXM. In a compact interior that the EPA rates as midsize, four adults should find all the room and comfort they might reasonably expect. But while Uber drivers rely on the Corolla’s compact dimensions for their livelihood, don’t expect Japan’s embassy personnel to use it. For them, Toyota offers the Crown. Also, if you’ve become accustomed to the high perch provided by your folks’ Highlander, know that you’ll be stepping down into the compact Corolla and, when maneuvering in traffic, looking up. For those of us born before 1980, it won’t be an adjustment. For those of you born later, you will want to (eventually) consider a chiropractor or hot yoga.

On the road, I was impressed by the Corolla’s composure. You won’t confuse this with a sport sedan, as its on-the-road dynamic is closer to an older Volvo than a newer BMW. But the steering is reasonably direct and the ride/handling compromise doesn’t impress as overly compromised.

Finally, the urge coming from under the hood with the XLE’s 1.8-liter powertrain delivering 139 horses through a CVT automatic, comes across as credible, if not incredibly urgent.

If it was my $25K, I’d probably opt for the Corolla SE, the (slightly) sportier variant in the Corolla lineup. But again, I’d be opting for the hatch. With a full two liters of thrust providing 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque (improvements over the 1.8 liter of 30 horsepower and 25 lb.-ft. of torque), the result is something approaching sporty while also incrementally improving efficiency. You won’t confuse any Corolla with VW’s Golf GTI or Jetta GLI, but then, cross-shopping between those two showrooms ended sometime around 1973.

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ballparks with the Texas Rangers. “That’s where my career started,” Raskin said.

“It is another time when you are in sports, but it is a grueling job.”

When he had decided to go back to school to get his MBA, the Rangers talked him into staying and join the team selling sponsorships.

His interfacing with corporate executives gave him invaluable experience.

In 1999, he joined the Dallas Stars when Tom Hicks owned both the Rangers and Stars. For the next 10 years, he represented both teams.

“It was 365 days of sports,” Raskin said. “October to April and April to October.

There was always something to sell.”

Even though not well versed in hockey, the Stars were a hot commodity. “Here is a guy from Richardson, Texas, that knows nothing about hockey, but it was like order-taking.” He stayed with the Stars after the team was purchased by Canadian business mogul Tom Gaglardi.

A recruiter approached Raskin about the new league.

“We had such a short time frame to get this up and

Buying organic good for future growth

By Karen Fleig Is coffee good or bad for you? How about butter, sugar or salt? Whichever side is in the news today, wait a few months and you will probably see a headline or study that takes the opposite view. Like so many of these topical issues, there is a debate on whether buying organic is good or bad for the environment. The main argument against organic foods boils down to land use because conventional farming uses less land per yield.

Another is the debate around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how GMOs can increase yield as well. But this high-level view into the issue doesn’t tell the whole story.

A long-running USDA study started in 1993 comparing conventional and organic agriculture over differences in crop rotation and tillage types found organic farming provides far more environmental benefits. These include organic methods have more fertile soil, use less fertilizer and notably less herbicide, use less energy, lock away more carbon in the soil and are even more profitable. Those benefits contrast with conventional farming systems’ higher yields and being better at reducing erosion for no-till systems.

The U.N. has also weighed in on the issues via the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a specialized agency leading international efforts to improve nutrition and food security and defeat hunger. The group highlighted that organic agriculture emphasizes sustainability over the long term by producing food while taking a proactive approach to establishing an ecological balance when addressing soil fertility and pest problems.

As the USDA study found,

running, they couldn’t take the chance on having people that didn’t know the market or have the relationships.”

He obviously knew the marketplace. “And I had the relationships whether it is corporate, local media or charitable organizations.

“I didn’t know what to think of it,” Raskin said, when offered the position of president. “I am a realist and I am honest. But I was at a point where I am old enough to remember the XFL during the first go-round, I liked it and I am a big football fan.”

The XFL has long been the vision of promoter Vince McMahon. If the XFL name sounds familiar, it is the successor to the original, which was owned collectively by McMahon, the World Wrestling Federation and television network NBC. The initial XFL league folded in 2001 after one season.

In 2018, McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment announced a reincarnation of the XFL, promising that it will not be nearly as trickedup as the first league with affordable pricing and fast play.

The XFL will have no cheerleaders because of changing

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organic farming uses soil building practices like crop rotations, inter-cropping, symbiotic associations, cover crops, organic fertilizers and minimum tillage.

These practices create healthier and more diverse soil that better retains water and nutrients.

Per the FAO: “Such management techniques also play an important role in soil erosion control. The length of time that the soil is exposed to erosive forces is decreased, soil biodiversity is increased, and nutrient losses are reduced, helping to maintain and enhance soil productivity.

Crop export of nutrients is usually compensated by farm-derived renewable resources, but it is sometimes necessary to supplement organic soils with potassium, phosphate, calcium, magnesium and trace elements from external sources.”

An important benefit of soil with a healthy mix of flora in the form of microbes and fauna is soil biological diversity, a foundational aspect of carbon sequestration. Simply put, healthy soil stores more carbon, a greenhouse gas and nitrogen, a precursor to another greenhouse gas, ozone.

Organic farming helps avoid polluting groundwater through using organic fertilizers such as manure and compost and eschewing the use of the synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that are a major feature of commercial agriculture processes. The result for organic processes is soil with improved nutrient retentive abilities, reducing the groundwater pollution problem. The U.N. reported the governments of France and Germany “highly encourage” organic agriculture as a restorative measure for pollution.

The reduced use of agriculture chemicals in organic farming also impacts climate change.

societal attitudes and discourage political gestures on the field. While McMahon is no stranger to the limelight, the league hired former college (West Virginia) and professional (Houston Oilers) quarterback-turned-attorney Oliver Luck as commissioner, who had run NFL Europe.

The XFL begins play with eight teams in two conferences. The Eastern Conference is represented by the New York Guardians, St. Louis BattleHawks, Tampa Bay Vipers and DC Defenders. In addition to the Renegades, the Western Conference is made up by the Houston Roughnecks, Los Angeles Wildcats and Seattle Dragons. Most teams will play in NFL stadiums like CenturyLink Field (Seattle) MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, N.J.) and Raymond James Stadium (Tampa). The league opted to focus on placing teams in large media markets that are home to NFL teams (except for St. Louis).

There will be no coin toss. The home team has the option at the beginning of the game of receiving the opening kickoff or deferring

Agrochemical production uses non-renewal energy in the form of fossil fuel. Organic agriculture systems don’t use these chemicals, and organic management systems such as minimum tillage, using cover crops, crop rotations and returning crop residues to the soil actually increase returning carbon to the soil for sequestration.

Finally, organic agriculture promotes biodiversity and ecological services such as soil forming and conditioning, soil stabilization, waste recycling, nutrients cycling, predation, carbon sequestration and pollination.

A study on the meta-analysis of 766 scientific papers, published online by the FAO in 2011, found organic farming produces more biodiversity than other farming systems. This biodiversity includes every level from genes to species to the entire ecosystem.

The use of rotation crops helps create a healthier gene pool and the lack of synthetic pesticides encourages plant and wildlife to the organic farming area.

The environmental debate between conventional and organic agriculture is far from over, and each side can point to studies that bolster their viewpoint.

Each side also has some clear “wins” in maximum yield for conventional and greater biodiversity for organic. One consensus in the debate is as the scale of agricultural operations becomes smaller, organic systems are clearly the better option for the environment largely because of its better soil management, carbon sequestration ability and promotion of biodiversity.

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to the second half kickoff.

Kickoffs will commence from the 25-yard line. All players on a punting team must remain on or behind the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked. There will be no extra-point kicks, only plays run from the two-yard line (worth one point), the fiveyard line (two points) and 10yard line (three points).

Like college football, only one foot needs to be in bounds for a completed forward pass. The NFL should be watching that rule change.

There will be eight officials on the field and one replay booth official per stadium. Coaches are not allowed to challenge calls. Halftime is limited to 10 minutes. Except for the two-minute warning, the clock will run continuously with a 25-second play clock. Each team gets two timeouts per half. Overtime will be decided by a fiveround shootout of two-point conversions.

Teams will play a 10game season and a two-week postseason. All games will be televised by Fox, ABC or ESPN. Dallas will play at the retrofitted former home of the Rangers, now

XFL/Dallas Renegades

Dallas Renegades president Grady Raskin. a multi-purpose stadium, Globe Life Park. The Rangers move next door to the domed Globe Life Field in March.

The Renegades begin at home on Sunday, Feb. 9 against St. Louis.

Raskin is experienced in the ups and downs of local franchises. But the league will play in big markets, is well funded and has a national TV contract. “Our XFL league is all about credibility and quality and genuine football,” Raskin said. “I am really comfortable that this is something that is going to be successful.”

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‘The Rhythm Section’ off-key from the very beginning

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An unrecognizable Blake Lively stars in “The Rhythm Section.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood “The Rhythm Section” was delayed during filming, delayed for release for almost a full year, and now, it’s being tossed into theaters on Super Bowl weekend. Sure, a vigilante justice thriller with a female lead is decent sports counter

programming, but that movie trifecta screams disaster.

Yes, this movie is a bit of a mess. The plot is overly convoluted, the outcome is fairly predictable and the pace is atrocious but Blake Lively absolutely burns up the screen. This is a surprising performance that begs for Lively to find a project on the same level as

her clearly massive commitment to it.

Lively is Stephanie Patrick, a Londoner whose parents and siblings are tragically killed in a plane crash. She’s got one of the worst cases of survivor’s guilt ever as she was supposed to be on the plane with them. The movie begins three years after that event and her current situation is such a shock to the system and unexpected that it shouldn’t be spoiled.

The wheels get a bit wobbly when Stephanie learns that the plane crash was not an accident and several world governments participated in a bit of a nonsensical cover-up. This eventually leads her to Iain Boyd (Jude Law), a mysterious ex-intelligence agent who lives a solitary existence in the hills of Scotland who decides to be her Obi-Wan in the ways of assassination and contract killing.

Mark Burnell’s script (based on his novel of the same name) moves slowly, but gets

exceptionally far-fetched when Stephanie heads out into the field after less than a year of training.

Sure, her first “mission” goes sideways and Lively does an amazing job of showing just how freaked out she is during it, but it’s hard to believe that she would have any chance of survival.

“The Rhythm Section” does get to boast an original story with a female lead and a female director, Reed Morano. The director and cinematographer Sean Bobbitt employ several single-take shots that are not only intense and brutal, but show off the fact that Lively is doing what appears to be every single stunt. A close-quarters, oneshot fight between Lively and Law is so intense that Lively was injured while filming, which is what caused the delay.

The main highlight is a car chase that is edited to appear as one-shot, but the camera never leaves the inside of Stephanie’s car. It captures her panic while

slowly giving a 360 degree look at what’s happening around her. It’s a very unique sequence that shows Morano is a director with some serious promise.

However, if not for Lively, “The Rhythm Section” could have been a disaster. There is no doubt that she’s completely immersed herself in the character and her perfect English accent is only topped by her full commitment to the physicality of the role. There are times when she’s punched or slammed to the ground and her painful shouts are difficult to stomach. She’s as cool as they come and her icy demeanor is strangely endearing.

But there are far too many stretches in “The Rhythm Section” that are a complete bore. It’s too slow to even be called a slow burn. It does set up a sequel and, now that Stephanie’s origin is out of the way, does have potential.

Regardless, Blake Lively is a legit screen talent that someone simply must exploit soon.

Uncle barky's bites

Two very different legends leave distinctive marks on culture

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net Authentically fair and balanced, newsman Jim Lehrer fought each and every inclination to be biased.

He remained undefeated during a generation-spanning career that began in print with both The Dallas Morning News and Dallas Times-Herald before TV journalism entered the picture with Lehrer’s stint as anchor of KERA-TV’s groundbreaking Newsroom.

I interviewed him many times during the course of a career and a life that ended Jan. 23 at age 85. The man who became synonymous with public television’s long-running NewsHour never wavered from his belief that the public wants it straight down the middle.

During an August 2008 telephone interview preceding PBS’ gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Democratic and Republican national conventions, Lehrer remained convinced that the then nascent shouting matches on CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC would somehow end up being a turn-off.

“I’m very comfortable doing it the way we do it,” he said. “It’s the old-fashioned way, no question about it. But in time I think it’s going to be seen as the

new-fashioned way.

“You’ve first got to understand what’s going on. It’s that first step, the straight news step. People want some place they can go, and people they trust. Credibility becomes increasingly important the more there is out there of blogs and iPods as well as cable television and satellite radio and all of that. There’s a need to sort through the process first.”

In the age of Trump, from which Lehrer was spared after retiring in 2011, cable news networks have gone “tribal” to the point of possibly no return. But Lehrer wouldn’t have minded being a voice crying in the wilderness. He may well have been television’s last “there” there, an unwavering voice of unimpeachable integrity and authority when it came to reporting what happened and why.

Lehrer also moderated a record 12 general election presidential debates, the last in 2012 between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. In that respect, Lehrer couldn’t be taken at his word during a 2007 stop in Dallas on the occasion of his then 17th book, Eureka.

“I don’t want to do any more debates,” he vowed.

“I’ve done my duty for my country. I’ve done 10 of these

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Jim Lehrer. things, and they’re scorching to the soul. So, I’d just as soon not do any more.”

Those words were read back to him during our 2008 phone interview after Lehrer had agreed to No. 11 — between Obama and John McCain.

“You bastard!” he retorted good-naturedly. “You’re never supposed to remember what anybody says.

Remember what else they used to say? ‘Never mind.’”

Lehrer said he changed his mind because “they asked me. I just feel that anybody who’s asked to do that has to do it unless they have a damned good reason not to. And I just didn’t have one. The reason I gave to you, that I’ve got a scorched psyche, just didn’t seem good enough to me — then or now.”

By that time, he had

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Kobe Bryant. long mastered the art of self-deprecation. Many of his books have a twinkle to them. And although he could be deadly serious on the subject of straight-ahead reporting, Lehrer didn’t mind knocking himself down a peg or three. Way back when, as a cub reporter for the aforementioned Morning News, he recalled screwing up an obituary by getting the deceased’s name confused with the funeral director. A stern editor didn’t mince words with him, as Lehrer recalled.

“I was told, ‘Little boy, the most important thing in this newspaper are the obituaries. And you’d better get the names right or we ain’t got a job for you.’”

Imagine that.

••• My only firsthand brush with Kobe Bryant came in July 2014 during a

Los Angeles press session tied to the Showtime cable network’s “Kobe Bryant’s Muse.” The documentary chronicled both his career and his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury in preparation for a 19th season with the Los Angeles Lakers. In the previous season he had torn his Achilles tendon.

Although he never lacked confidence on or off the court, I asked Bryant whether back-to-back serious injuries had shaken him in terms of ever playing again at a high level. Or was he just “not wired to think that way?”

“No, I am,” he replied.

“Matter of fact I’ll tell you a story.”

He was surprisingly expansive, recalling that when he was six years old, his mother thought that a karate class “would give me good

discipline.” He achieved white belt status before being required to spar with a kid who was a couple of years older than him and had a brown belt.

“And I remember crying my eyes out before I fought him,” Bryant said. “I was, like, petrified of this guy.

And my mom says, ‘You know, just step in there. Just do your best. Just go after it.’

“But I was crying hysterically, like scared to shit. But I get into the ring and I fight him and I get my butt kicked.

And I remember after, going ‘Damn, that wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be.’ And the light bulb went off instantaneously. Because from that point, I always remembered that your imagination makes situations worse than they actually are.

So, if you can control that and look at things as realistically as possible — for what they really are – then you can come out of any situation.”

Lehrer lived more than twice as long as Bryant, who shockingly died at age 41 in a helicopter crash. Both were giants in their respective realms, with their disparate imprints remaining for all to see.

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

Travel

Surprising attractions await in Mexico’s fourth largest city

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Upon first impression, Puebla, Mexico, looks drab, uninspired and not prosperous.

But don’t be fooled. There is a lot to see and do here. Puebla’s historic district is the focus of activity, built around a plaza that is said to be the nicest colonial Zocalo in the world.

Puebla was built by Spanish conquistadores as a city for Spanish people at the logical stopping place on the transportation route from the port at Veracruz to Mexico City.

Puebla’s old town area is filled with richly decorated mansions, great museums, restaurants, colonial buildings and monuments so that you can feast your eyes for hours. That explains why the entire city of Puebla has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Zocalo’s must-see main attraction is one of the world’s great cathedrals, tallest in Latin America. Puebla also is the site of the oldest library in North America. Puebla is home to several kid-friendly attractions, including one of the world’s largest urban observation Ferris wheels offering great views of the city, a great open, drive-through safari park with animals from the Amazon and Australia and a cable car ride.

Puebla is easy to get to and easy on the budget. Although it is the fourth largest city

in Mexico, Puebla is one of the safest places in the country. As a big city, it can’t be said to have the lowest prices in the country, but, for a city, it is among the cheapest places to visit.

American hotel brands are about one-half the price they would be in the U.S. To reach Puebla, you can catch a connecting flight into its relatively new airport from Mexico City’s international airport. The flight to Mexico City is two hours from Dallas and is frequently on sale for $200 roundtrip.

The best way to get to Puebla from Mexico City’s airport, however, is to catch a luxury bus (around $20 and a two- and one-halfhour ride) from the airport to Puebla. The bus will show a movie, has a restroom and reserved seats. The bus terminal at the airport is next to the airport Marriott Courtyard and is operated by the private Estrella Roja (Red Star) bus company, which has two bus terminals in Puebla. So, if you choose your hotel in advance, buy your ticket to the terminal closest to your hotel.

On a clear day, you can observe that Puebla is surrounded by volcanoes. They are among the highest peaks in Mexico with several with glaciers, attracting hikers. Even in the hot summer months, it is very cold in the mountains. Although January and February are the low season, it is a great time to visit without crowds, with daytime temperatures in the 70s and unlikely chances of rain.

Mexican armed forces defeated the French on May 5, 1862, in the Battle of Puebla. The event is little noticed around Mexico, except in Puebla, where there is a big festival to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The event is still not as big a deal as in Texas.

Around Mexico, Puebla has the reputation of being a very religious city and is said to have more than 365 churches. Tourism officials say there are more than 200 churches in the historical area alone. I haven’t counted the exact number, but whatever is true, many are magnificently adorned with so much gold the locals make a twist of a familiar saying: “All that glitters is gold.”

In the historic area, there are many fine restaurants catering to tourists. For more fine restaurants mixed with more moderate fare, head to Avenue Juarez, a beautiful palm treelined restaurant and bar district.

Finally, getting around Puebla is a breeze using Uber, which is very popular and very cheap there. The app interface is in English.

Rides are around $1 to $3, and you avoid the need to change your dollars to pesos. Just link your credit card in the app and it’s all automatic. Make sure the credit card you use does not assess a foreign transaction fee when the peso charge is converted to dollars. Pay for your hotel in advance, use Uber for transportation and you’ll be able to visit without ever changing any money into pesos as most

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Storefronts on Zocalo. restaurants and museums accept credit cards, making this an exceptionally easy place for a weekend visit.

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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Nothing fishy about two Blues

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recipe of the week

Make sushi at home

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com If you want to give sushi a try at home, this recipe is a way to start. Since it is vegan, fish won’t be on your shopping list.

You will, however, need to equip your kitchen with a bamboo sushi mat and plastic wrap. Don’t forget soy sauce, wasabi for dipping and pickled ginger for cleansing your palate.

BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL THAI HIPPIE ROLL RECIPE

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Blue Sushi Sake and Grill has always been a welcoming spot for those new to or not fully down with sushi.

Some diners love Japanese flavors in general and sushi rolls in particular, but just aren’t that into raw fish slices.

Now “Blue,” as it is known familiarly, has even more to offer along those lines: new vegan menu offerings, including maki rolls. The restaurant sources fishless “fish” from Ocean Hugger, a company that makes plant-based alternatives to seafood. That makes it possible to eat “fish” and save real fish, too.

Last November, Blue was the first national restaurant group in the U.S. to partner with Ocean Hugger Foods plant-based alternatives. “We are thrilled to have Blue Sushi Sake Grill serving our ahimi (vegan tomato tuna) and unami (vegan eggplant eel). We value their commitment to offering plant-based menu items, not only for their plant-based guests, but for anyone

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Black Garlic Beef Tataki and Everything Smoked Salmon Nigiri at Blue Sushi Sake and Grill.

concerned about the impact their diet has on the environment,” said Ashley Bouldin, vice president of Global Marketing for Ocean Hugger.

Blue, with two locations in Dallas, also partners with conscious-earth.com and seafoodwatch.org to source sustainably raised and harvested fish.

In addition to dishes with unami and ahimi, new vegan menu items include dairy-free and soy-free cream cheese and three kinds of vegan roe made from seaweed: masago, tobiko and ikura.

Whether for environmental, philosophical or dietary reasons, fish-free makes a lot of sense to an ever-growing number of diners. Of course, Blue hasn’t abandoned those who want the full range of Japanese cuisine, serving an extensive menu including raw and cooked seafood, fried dishes such as tempura, seared and grilled meats such as beef tataki or chicken teriyaki.

Along with offering plant-based fish, Blue’s updated menu also includes a variety of new specialty sashimi and nigiri dishes. I got to try some of the new menu items recently when Blue hosted a tasting for Katy Trail Weekly.

That included several of the new vegan rolls: Green Goddess with spicy faux eel ahimi, cucumber, cilantro, shallot, avocado, black vegan tobiko and ponzu sauce; Unami Express with tomato “tuna,” pineapple, red pepper, Thai basil, vegan masago, scallion and sweet soy sauce; and Vegan South Pacific, unami tempura, vegan cream cheese, pineapple, scallion and sweet soy sauce.

My take on these? Great flavors. Had the look of sushi. Good stuff for what it is. What it isn’t? Seafood. As good as it gets if you are fish averse.

The evening began with Takoyaki, small bits of Spanish octopus in sweet corn croquettes. Topped with chili aioli, sweet soy sauce, scallion and bonito flakes, these fried crisp patties whetted the appetite for more.

A baked dish, Itchy Sea Bass looked like nigiri (a slice of raw fish on pressed rice). But the slice of baked fish on top of crisp, spicy crab was a fun pretender and vibrant with serrano, cilantro and ponzu sauce.

Next up? “Everything” Smoked Salmon Nigiri.

Nothing raw here with smoked salmon on top of cream cheese stuffed rice tempura, topped with “everything bagel toppings,” such as sesame seeds. It was an everything bagel with smoked salmon, minus the bagel. A clever and fun-on-the-tongue variation.

The evening came to a sweet conclusion, an enchanting mix of multi-colored mochi, balls of rice cake filled with ice cream. Vegan flavor options include a dairy-free chocolate and lychee. Other flavors tried: mango, pumpkin and black sesame. I confess the pumpkin ice cream laced with harvest spices was my fave.

At Blue, you can rock the sushi menu without ever eating a bite of fish. And there’s plenty of other Japanese cuisine as well.

Note: this sushi recipe calls for the rice side out.

1 1/4 cups cooked sushi rice 1 (8-inch long) strip of red tofu Flour to lightly dust the tofu Oil for frying 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar 1 (7” x 8”) sheet toasted nori seaweed 1/2 carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks 1/4 avocado, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks 1/4 English cucumber, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks 1 tablespoon peanut sauce 1 tablespoon toasted chopped cashews 1/3 cup coarsely chopped Thai basil, cilantro, mint and sliced red onion If needed to soften the rice, place the rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a few drops of water and microwave on high until the rice is warm and softened, about 30 seconds. Set the rice aside to cool.

Lightly dust drained tofu with flour. In a small skillet or wok, heat 1 inch of oil to 340 F. Carefully slide tofu into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Place a bamboo sushi mat on a work surface with the bamboo strips facing you horizontally. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on top of bamboo mat.

Place the nori sheet horizontally, shiny side down, on the plastic aligned with the edge of the mat nearest you.

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar with 2 tablespoons water. Dip your hands into the vinegarwater mixture and use moistened fingers to spread the cooled rice in an even layer over the nori sheet.

Lay another sheet of plastic over the rice.

Carefully, flip so the rice side is against the bamboo mat. Remove plastic from nori.

Arrange fried tofu, carrots, cucumber and avocado in a horizontal strip along the edge of the seaweed nearest to you.

Starting at the edge closest to you, lift the mat, rice and nori over the filling to seal it inside, then roll up the sushi into a tight cylinder. Use your finger to lightly moisten the outer edges with the vinegar-water mixture to seal the roll.

Dip a sharp knife in water and cut the roll in half.

Dip the knife in water before each cut. Next, cut each half into 4 equal pieces.

Garnish with peanut sauce, chopped cashews and chopped Thai salad.

Makes 8 pieces.

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By Ariel Herr

aherr@imaginuity.com Dallas-based franchiser HomeVestors and We Buy Ugly Houses has chosen “The Ugliest House of The Year” and it is not in Dallas or Texas. The 2019 winner is a three-bedroom, twobath, 2,000-square-foot home in Miami. An extreme makeover was done by Rick Tobchi, an independently owned and operated franchisee.

The home’s gut-wrenching condition led Tobchi and his team to do a total gut job to replace literally everything except the four walls and foundation.

“The damage to this house started with a small roof leak that was never fixed and got worse, causing enough damage to render the home uninhabitable when we

purchased it,” Tobchi said. “To our surprise, when we took possession of the property, we found the new roofing materials stored in the garage. We rebuilt from the foundation up [with] all new partition walls, electrical and gas systems, plumbing, roof, windows, f loors, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.”

Tobchi’s improvements not only replaced previously damaged areas, but also improved upon them. The new windows are hurricane-resistant, LED lighting and new appliances were installed introducing energy efficiencies, and countertops were upgraded to quartz in the kitchen and granite in the bathroom.

Voting took place in December where most incredible 2019 house makeovers done by the company’s franchises were displayed.

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6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566 Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. 214-357-5154 Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. 214-363-4878 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird 214-987-1200 Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 469-232-9911 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. 214-520-7680 Bar-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752 Bars, Pubs & Taverns 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002

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See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln. 214-265-1688 Coffee & Specialties Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 Eclectic Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd.

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play. That rests with Sara Rashelle as Lizzy, who’s romance with Mr. Darcy is at the center of the story.

Ms. Rashelle’s performance was very frustrating at times as I felt she had the ability to really dig into this character and show her range, but it felt like she also fell victim to overthinking the accent. Now to her and the entire casts’ credit, shifting one’s manor of speech in this way, enunciating clearly and projecting to the back row are terribly challenging skills unless you have a lot of experience or are preternaturally gifted in that way.

Aside from the accents though, Director Denis Yslas maximized the tempo of the play by having all the actors on stage the entire time and having them rapidly change costumes just behind the main set pieces. The set design by Wendy Searcy-Woode also let itself to speed by requiring no significant changes

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but still allowing us to easily imagine the scene changes. The lighting design by Christian Blake White was quite well done with different color cues and projections on the back wall changing with the tone of the scene. Hope D. Cox’s costumes very ably helped us differentiate the characters, as nearly all of them doubled up at some point in the show.

For a community theater show, this was a very capable production so if you are one of those that has perhaps seen several of those IMDB.com listings and has read a great deal of Austen you’ll be in for a treat. But, like so many pretentious writers before me, I will warn you. I liked the book more.

Kate Hamill’s “Pride & Prejudice” runs now through Sunday, Feb. 8, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. A single performance will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $19-$28 and are on sale at irvingartscenter.com.

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International Correspondence Writing Month (InCoWriMo), celebrated in February, is the perfect opportunity to hone your letter-writing skills. This month-long challenge invites you to handwrite and mail or deliver one letter, card, note or postcard every day of the month.

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By rediscovering the art of handwritten correspondence this February, you’ll give yourself 29 meaningful chances to connect with pen pals all over the globe.

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