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Vol. 6, No. 34: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

LOCAL AUTHOR

Taking a ‘seat’ can lead to influential moments

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com “If people love what they do,” said Dallas-based author Kristin S. Kaufman, “they will probably be good at it.”

Kaufman grew up in Hot Springs, Ark. – home of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort – and beat the odds to become a successful businesswoman, motivator and writer. Growing up in a town more known for tourism than business acumen, she was lucky to be mentored all of her career, beginning with two people she had known since birth.

“My dad was an entrepreneur,” said Kaufman, the younger of two girls. “He and his identical twin brother had a business that was extremely well regarded in the Southeast in electrical engineering and contracting.

They [with her mother] were huge influences on everything, from the way we were reared, our faith, our business approach, our integrity and our character.”

Kaufman’s books are dedicated to her family.

After graduating from Hot Springs High School, she went to the University of Arkansas Fayetteville where she studied quantitative analysis and business.

She currently sits on the board of her alma mater.

She earned a Masters certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University after her corporate career.

“I was recruited by HP [Hewlett Packard] in 1983,” Kaufman said. “I never felt that whole glass ceiling. I never did. I was spoiled at Hewlett Packard because it AUTHOR cont'd on page 10

COMMUNITY NEWS What? SMU in the AP Top 25 The SMU football team is ranked in The Associated Press (AP) Top 25 for the first time since 1987, after suffering the so-called death penalty for NCAA rules SMU violations. The 5-0 Mustangs are ranked 24th after winning on the road 48-21 against USF on Sept. 28. They are off to their best overall start since 1983. On Saturday, Oct. 5, SMU plays Tulsa (2-2) at 6:30 p.m. at Gerald J. Ford Stadium at 5800 Ownby Drive. – David Mullen

Festival comes to Turtle Creek The third annual Turtle Creek Fall Arts Festival at Reverchon Park at 3500 Maple Ave. is Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend, the two-day event will feature approxiFOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC SPACES mately 125 local and regional artists and crafters, artist demonstrations, local food trucks, live acoustic music, a children’s play area and much more. Featured artisans include Mathew Mayes, Lindsey Leath, Sean Barry, Amine Badr and Michael Brennan. – Caitlin Kreidler

HP students display excellence Kristin S. Kaufman

Local author Kristin S. Kaufman with her dog Lulu.

THEATER REVIEW

DTC’s ‘In the Heights’ reminds us of what’s important

By Brian Wilson

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brian.wilson.usmc@gmail.com When the Stranger says, "What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?"

What will you answer? "We all dwell together to make money from each other?” or "This is a community?” – T. S. Eliot, The Rock (1934) Dallas Theater Center (DTC) presents Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights,” a musical meditation on love, family and community at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at 2400 Flora St. now through Sunday, Oct. 20. Set in Washington Heights, the mostly Latinx northernmost neighborhood of Manhattan, we get to know a bodega owner, Usnavi (Xavier Cano), as he and his neighbors face life-changing struggles for three days around the 4th of July.

The show maintains a high energy throughout its two hour run time, with soaring ballads and dance numbers that frequently include the entire 20-person cast. One of the most striking things about the show, directed by James Vasquez and choreographed by Ricky Tripp, is the uniformity of the talent throughout the cast.

While several of the main characters are played by New York-based

Nearly 500 Highland Park High School students have been recognized by the College Board with Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards for demonstrating outstanding college-level achievement. Success on an AP exam is defined as earning an exam score of 3 or higher, which represents the score point that research finds predictive for college success and college graduation. HPISD has an average AP score of 3.88 and has recognized 4,841 AP Scholars since 2011. – HPISD

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"In the Heights" runs through Sunday, Oct. 20. actors, which isn’t immediately evident to the audience, the local Dallas actors shone brightly. Tiffany Solano DeSena and David Lugo’s engaging solo numbers leaves the audience with the hair on the back of their neck standing up. The lead New York actors, Cano, Nancy Ticotin as Abuela Claudia, Devin L. Roberts as Benny, Marina Pires as Vanessa and Lorens Portalatin as Carla, were also incredible and perfectly cast.

It’s no wonder that this show won the Best Choreography Tony Award in 2008 (along with Best Musical, Best Score and Best Orchestrations). Tripp made wonderful use of the Wyly Theatre space, with the actors and dancers

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spread out on the stage, in the aisles and spanning large, complex ensemble numbers as well as brief almost-fermata’s (deftly performed by Fort Worth native Michael Anthony Sylvester) that allowed the audience a chance to breathe between scenes.

Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once wrote, “People nowadays think that scientists exist to instruct them, poets, musicians, etc. to give them pleasure. The idea that these have something to teach them – that does not occur to them.”

Through beautiful musicals like “In the Heights” we are, hopefully, reminded that truth and beauty really do exist though they are hard to define because we can feel them in music and love.

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

‘Hey TSA, leave my support goldfish alone!’

By David Mullen

to a question from political pundits on the cable news channels, but I hear the I am not against supphrases everywhere now port animals. But the TSA and it sounds rude to me. needs to find a way to deal “Is there a quid pro quo?” with them. On a recent “Look …” “Do you think that airplane flight, I tried to Congress will step up their take my support goldfish, efforts?” “”Listen …” I wish Jaws, on board, but the TSA the talking heads would ask stopped me because he was questions like “Are you havin more than 3 oz. of water ing a bad hair day?” “Look … And now, the legal term …” “Are you constantly “quid pro quo,” defined as hearing a dull tone in your an item or a service that has eardrums?” “Listen …” … been traded “Arby’s. We in return for have the something Meats,” and of value, has apparently, emerged as the dough. part of reParent cent jargon. company I wonder Inspire how many Brands Americans acquired even know sandwich what the David Mullen maker term means.

Jimmy I bet that most Millennials John’s. I assume the transthink that the “quid pro action was fast. In addition quo” is the newest and latest to Arby’s, Inspire owns Pro upgrade for their Quid.

Sonic (yum!) and Buffalo Hey, Tim Apple, I mean, Wild Wings (yuck!) ... At Apple CEO Tim Cook, are 3:24 a.m. on Sept. 27, I got a you listening? … The latest cellphone call from Kolbata, trend in answering a quesWest Bengal, India … As tion seems to be by opening if robot marketing calls with “Look” or “Listen.” This aren’t bad enough – and I is especially popular with thought a Texas law in place interviewees responding on Sept. 1 was supposed to david@katytrailweekly.com

limit them – now come the advanced internet pop-up ads. Not only do companies target other web pages with an ad from a website you may have recently visited, ads now follow your cursor and jump up so you must hit their pop-up ad. I know because the “del” button on my computer has worn away …

According to valuepenguin. com, Texas saw 6,939 traffic fatalities linked to excessive speed in the last few years.

However, some cities accounted for a large portion of these deaths and Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lubbock and Corpus Christi saw a combined 982 speeding-related traffic fatalities.

These cities ranked as the five most dangerous cities in Texas, with a population of 250,000 or greater, for speeding fatalities. Dallas is No. 1 with 377 speeding-related traffic fatalities or 4.67 annual speeding fatalities per 100,000 residents. Fifty percent of Dallas drivers are more likely to be in a speeding accident than Fort Worth. The deadliest roads are Interstate 35E, Interstate 635 and Webb Chapel Road … Conversely, based on pedestrian deaths to the number of workers

OPINION

Deep in the ‘belly’ of Texas

By Joe Ruzicka joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com It’s the beginning of October, it’s still hot here in Dallas, and the State Fair of Texas is chugging along. That tells me there must be some new deep fried, heart-stopping (literally), high calorie count food creations that are unique to Texas coming our way. This year’s winners include innovations with names like Fernie’s Fried Burnt End Burrito and Fla’Mango Tango. Get your food coupons ready!

The Fair’s annual Big Tex Choice Awards always remind me of the unique food culture we have here in Texas. And to be clear, I am not talking about the ubiquitous and boring Tex-Mex found on every corner of this city. Or even things like chicken fried steak with white gravy and fried okra. We probably should not even discuss barbecue (by the way, ours has no sauce). These days you can find those foods in places like New York, Washington D.C. or even, gasp, Oklahoma.

I’m talking about the types of foods and brands that are without a doubt known as concoctions tied directly to the Lone Star State. An example might be chili con queso, which is just microwaved Velveeta with a can of Ro-Tel diced tomatoes stirred in for good measure. But let’s discuss foods that are more like country stars Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Outlaw foods that have a fierce loyalty, independence and a uniquely Texan taste. Here are three I can think of.

Frito Pie. If you have ever been to a Texas high school football game, Frito Pie was very likely on the booster club menu at the concession stand. Nowhere else can you dump chili (no beans, please) into a bag of Fritos and call it a pie. Add a little shredded cheddar cheese and maybe even some diced onions, and you are ready for the third quarter. According to eater.com, Frito Pie can trace its roots back to the 1930s when K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Sept. 27 – 2:18 p.m.

5900 Block, Luther Ln. (75225) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s property.

Sept. 27 – 6:24 p.m.

1500 Block, N. Garrett Ave. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and demanded property.

Sept. 28 – 11:14 a.m.

4800 Block, McKinney Ave. (75205) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s bedroom window.

Sept. 28 – 2:20 p.m.

San Antonio resident Daisy Doolin, who is the mother of the guy who invented Fritos, dreamed up the dish.

Blue Bell Ice Cream. When Blue Bell halted production in April 2015 after four deaths and 10 other people being hospitalized from eating the Listeria-tainted product, the state of Texas was basically without ice cream. A black market developed for the product with people trying to sell Blue Bell on sites like Craigslist and Ebay. Thankfully, the ice cream maker was able to correct their production processes and weather that terrible incident. Founded in 1907, Blue Bell has a cult following in the state of Texas, probably because it tastes better than any other ice cream on the planet, not just “in the country.”

Big Red Soda. This delicious cream soda with a red tint is probably the only saving grace to Waco, besides its better-known cousin Dr Pepper. I’m sorry Baylor and Chip and Jo fans, but it’s true. Waco seems to have a monopoly in the Texas soft drink development corner, but not much else. Big Red was invented way back in 1937. Despite a huge transition in consumer taste in the flavored beverage industry for lower calorie choices, this caffeine and sugar-loaded drink has managed to survive.

One of the Big Tex Choice winners this Joe Ruzicka year used Big Red in its recipe. Big Red Chicken Bread won in the “Best Taste Sweet” category. It appears to be a fried chicken wing on top of a red doughnut. While that may not look appealing, I bet the opportunity to taste it is worth at least 10 coupons on the Midway.

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

4200 Block, Gilbert Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect entered the complainant’s apartment and stole property.

Sept. 29 – 7:10 p.m.

2800 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s tailgate.

Sept. 28 – 6:20 p.m.

2100 Block, McKinney Ave. (75201) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect assaulted the complainant and stole property.

Sept. 30 – 8:38 a.m.

1600 Block, Pacific Ave. (75201) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole a phone from the complainant’s hand.

Sept. 29 – 1:35 p.m.

1500 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75207) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect attempted to steal the complainant’s vehicle.

Sept. 30 – 1:59 p.m.

10700 Block, Preston Rd. (75230) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect entered the business and stole money.

Sept. 29 – 6:12 p.m.

4600 Block, Columbia Ave. (75226) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot the complainant in the back.

Sept. 30 – 2:39 p.m.

1900 Block, McMillan Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

age 16 or older, Plano is the No. 2 safest city in America for pedestrians. Maybe that is because their streets are so wide that you have to take them in two segments.

Irving is No. 6. They have sidewalks in Irving? Believe it or not, New York City is No. 1, even though it has 12,750 miles of sidewalk.

That honor must come with practice, allowing no right turn on red for cars and the presence of police officers on virtually every street corner ... Did you know there is a National Toy Hall of Fame in downtown

Rochester, N.Y.? Since 1998, 68 toys have been inducted including alphabet blocks, a ball, Barbie (without Ken), a bicycle, blanket (a toy?), Big Wheel, a cardboard box (in honor of cats?), checkers, chess, Crayola crayons, the Duncan yo-yo (Ma?), Etch A Sketch, Frisbee, Hot Wheels, Hula Hoop, jacks, jigsaw puzzle, jump rope, a kite, LEGO, Lincoln Logs, Magic 8 Ball, marbles, Monopoly, Mr. Potato Head, pinball, playing cards, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Scrabble, Silly Putty, a stick, the swing and Wiffle Ball.

This year’s finalists include the coloring book (crayons in, but no coloring book?), Jenga (sorry Mark Cuban, but no), Matchbox cars, My Little Pony, Risk (too hard) and a top. Finalists will be announced on Thursday, Nov. 7 … Late Beatle and rock and roll icon John Lennon would have been 79 on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Still never understood the Yoko Ono thing … Well, I have to go feed my support goldfish, Jaws. He is looking forward so much to flying to the Toy Hall of Fame that he was bubbling over.

Mental FOCUS

Managing stress over the holidays

By Leigh Richardson

linger long after the end of the season. leighrich55@yahoo.com Additionally, in the challenging financial times that For many, the holiday currently exist, finding reaseason is a whirlwind of sonably priced gifts can be gift-giving, holiday parties, stressful in and of itself. marketing blitzes and a plethAccumulating holiday debt is ora of activities that start right after Halloween, keeps Leigh Richardson a stress that too many individuals inadvertently bring on gaining momentum to on themselves. The stress that Thanksgiving Day and accelcomes with this could last for months. erates to Christmas through to the close Doing too much. It is important to of the year.

Unfortunately, the holiday seado all things in moderation; however, the son frequently comes with unwelcome holiday season typically involves people guests, unwanted loneliness and a numexperiencing too much of a good thing. ber of other stresses that can be quite Eustress or positive stress is definitely difficult to handle. Below are some comnecessary for our survival and for giving mon occurrences that can contribute to us zest for life, but excessive stress can holiday stress: negatively impact both our physical and Drinking, eating and spendmental health. Too many events, even if ing excessively. An overabundance of they are enjoyable, could culminate in gift-giving events and holiday parties major holiday stress and leave you feeling lead many individuals to drink, eat and more frazzled and less fulfilled. be jolly, and this is frequently done to Too much togetherness. excess. The lure to overindulge in drinkExtended families have a tendency to ing alcohol, eating rich desserts and engather together around the holidays. This gaging in overspending can result in the is typically a wonderful thing; however, long-term stress of dealing with the conMENTAL FOCUS cont'd on page 10 sequences of your actions, which could OUR MISSION Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Cosmic payback 6. Was concerned 11. Did something 16. Feints 21. Vast expanse

22. Fridge maker 23. Free to roam 24. Feminine side 25. Inert gas 26. Mooed 27. Extraordinarily good

29. Perjurer 30. Wrath 31. Mold source 33. Nothing at all 34. Telegraph signal 35. Improvise (hyph.)

37. Sharp projection

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39. Fly ball paths 40. Skimpy 42. Examine by touch 44. Pool problem 46. Nerd 48. Canoeist or kayaker

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52. Sigourney Weaver sci-fi classic 53. Intensity 54. Recipe amts.

58. Big to-do 59. Al of Indy fame 60. Wild T-shirt (hyph.)

62. Cherry seed 63. Make a portrait 64. Ballpark music maker 65. Nut holders 66. Horned animal 68. Wine cooler 69. Type of bracelet 70. Kangaroo feature 71. Smashed 72. Inferior 74. Type of pad 75. Tutor 76. Cure-all 77. Amigo’s farewell 79. — kebab 80. Magna cum — 82. Try to understand 85. Outspoken 86. Uniform toppers 87. Phoenix cagers 91. Leering 92. Place often visited 93. Unduly severe 94. Cabin 95. Deli crepes 96. Mannerism 97. Brazzaville’s river 98. Mindful 100. — vivant 101. Ascends 103. Pretty, in Paris 104. Disturb 105. Hatha or Bikram 107. Zillions 108. Constructed 109. Fished with a net

110. Mid-length skirts 112. Long-handled utensil 113. Farm baby 114. Go to bed 117. Chime 118. Smell terrible 120. Throng 125. Fla. neighbor 126. This — — bust!

128. Hidden, as feelings 130. Charlotte of “Bananas” 131. Winter woe 132. Tame 135. Cries from the congregation 137. Pizzerias’ needs 138. Fruit stand buy 139. Parking nuisance 140. Ipso — 141. Cracks in volcanos 142. Widens a hole 143. Elite Navy divers 144. Wyoming range 145. — -craftsy DOWN 1. Qantas mascot 2. Bitter 3. Queenlike 4. Austronesian language 5. “That Girl” girl 6. Bullet size 7. Unprincipled 8. Chillier 9. Flight dir.

10. June honorees 11. Nonwinner (hyph.)

12. Force 13. Gets in shape 14. Slalom run 15. Dizzy of baseball 16. Warden 17. Numero — 18. Varieties 19. Internet note (hyph.)

20. Brackish 28. Opportune 32. Beeping device 36. Musical key (2 wds.)

38. Fragrant fir 41. Fitting 43. Always, to Poe 45. Encumbrance 46. Molars 47. Gamblers’ rolls 48. Student 49. Posthaste 50. Wipes 51. Slip on 52. Fuming 53. Nada 55. Volleyball shot 56. Yearned 57. Frozen-faced 59. Eurasian range 60. Adjoin 61. Used poor judgment 64. Akron’s state 65. Crow over 67. Abodes 69. Adhere closely 70. Show the way 71. Dentist’s advice 73. Evening gown fabric 75. Big piece 78. Durable fabric 79. Disparaging remarks

HEALTH TIPS

‘Going Pink’ could change a life Dr. Sarah E. Laibstain Each October, communities rally together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women, and in 2019 alone, more than 260,000 women and 2,500 men were diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that there are lifestyle changes that can help decrease the potential risk of developing breast cancer and increase the chance of survival.

It is important to understand and accept that there are some risk factors that are naturally out of your control. These include aging, family history of breast cancer and other genetic factors. However, with regular visits to your physician, these factors can become more manageable. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends getting a mammogram screening every two years if you are over the age of 50. If you are younger, talk to your physician about your and your family’s medical history to determine when and how often to get a mammogram.

Additionally, ask your physician about how at-home breast awareness can help with early detection.

According to the CDC, some warning signs of breast cancer include lumps in the breast or underarm, red or irritated breast skin or any change in the size or shape of the breast. To learn more about the warning signs of breast cancer, consult with your physician to learn what to keep an eye out for. By regularly monitoring your health, you may catch something before it becomes serious.

Although breast cancer isn’t completely preventable, there are some simple ways you can lower your risk by taking care of your health. By keeping a healthy weight, exercising regularly and limiting your alcoholic intake, you can help lower your risk of developing cancer. It is also smart to consult with your doctor about any hormones or contraceptives you might be taking and learn of any associated risks.

These small lifestyle changes along with open communication during regular doctor visits and self-awareness can help lower your risk of cancer and help increase your chances of survival if cancer does

Dr. Laibstain occur. If you would like more information about breast cancer, visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation or talk to your physician. You can also connect with a local support group in your community in order to further provide support, education and awareness if you or a loved one is facing breast cancer.

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.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to open as do so many others, with hints of promise as well as the vestiges of frustration or disappointment. All would do well, of course, to focus on what lies ahead and not dwell on the past, for momentum will be rewarded and stasis will bring only more of the same. There is much to be done this week, both professionally and personally, and much of that will require digging into private affairs to answer questions.

Business issues may come to the fore this week, and many are likely to find themselves asking or answering questions of finance and money-management. This may well be the perfect time for an actual visit to the bank, for it’s likely that more can be done this week by stopping into a brick-andmortar branch than manipulating accounts online.

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● The numbers within the heavily 10-6-19

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● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages

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80. Bathrobe size 81. Lhasa — 82. Waiting room 83. Arctic dwelling 84. Throw 85. Lures 86. “Oh, shut up!” (2 wds.)

88. Self-move firm (hyph.)

89. ER worker 90. Fiery horse 92. Seeks out 93. Shout 96. Je ne sais — 97. Mattress part 98. Graceful horses 99. Cry of amazement 102. Most senior 103. Estimate 104. Fortify 106. Friend of Henri 108. Flags 109. Hires (2 wds.)

111. Eye parts 112. Beam above a door 113. Outbuilding (hyph.)

114. Air traffic gear 115. Marry secretly 116. Bay or city 117. Gaucho’s rope 119. On both feet 121. Falter 122. Go-between 123. Undersized pups 124. Unkempt 127. Intends 129. Huck Finn’s transport 133. Shade tree 134. Fair grade 136. Ms. West of film 137. Future fish

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) It may be time for you to step in and fix a problem others cannot — and you’ll have only this week to get it done. Your biggest accomplishment comes early on.

(Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may be surprised by the force you are able to exert this week when it comes to bringing people together under a common banner. Maybe you can be victorious!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You’ll be rewarded for stepping into someone else’s shoes for a time this week — but it’s most important to know when it’s time

to withdraw once again. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You can give your own style free, unrestricted expression this week. You’ll not only enjoy it, but you’ll be rewarded for it in one or two unusual ways.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Inaccuracy can prove harmful this week. You’ll want to be sure that you have all the facts and that you remember names and faces. Do your homework. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You will have some room for experimentation this week, but there will come a point at which you must decide on something and stick with it. It’s not all a free-for-all!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can make a major impact this week simply by being yourself.

What you have to offer can increase in value with each passing day. Don’t hold back. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You don’t want to be accused of not paying attention, so keep your eyes and ears open all week long. What you learn can be put to good use soon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) What comes to you early in the week is an idea that can be used to improve your own personal situation as well as that of those around you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Others have been looking to you for some kind of guidance, and this week you’ll be able to give it. Take care, however, that you don’t come off as intrusive or a “know-it-all.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You will want to take a little better care of yourself this week. You’ve been putting yourself through something that no one should have to endure for long. (March 6-March 20) – You must tread lightly this week as you deal with family members who refuse to let bygones be bygones. You can play the role of therapist — but do so with great care.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) A decision is made this week that changes your course in a subtle, important way. You mustn’t expect everyone to follow in your footsteps. (April 5-April 19) – It may be time once again to reflect on how others see you.

Something has happened recently that may have tarnished your reputation — albeit slightly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may have to search high and low for something that you will ultimately discover hasn’t been missing at all — it’s just been in an unlikely place nearby. (May 6-May 20) – You may be disappointed by the progress you make this week, but it’s more than your rivals have made. Still, a decision soon to be made can improve the situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Envy can only serve to eat at you, and this week you can’t afford to indulge in any such negative feelings. Focus on what you have.

(June 7-June 20) – You can do

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something for yourself that others aren’t willing or able to do. What happens then may surprise you — and stick with you throughout the week and beyond.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may want to think about the way you’ve been doing things lately; it’s time to begin forming new habits when it comes to connecting with a loved one. (July 8-July 22) – You are perfectly aware of what really matters, and this week you’ll have the chance to rebuild your priorities accordingly. A loved one is by your side through it all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may want to investigate a certain event this week in order to determine whether you are responsible for its eventual outcome.

(Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You receive information early in the week from someone in the know; what you are able to do with it may surprise you — but the source will express satisfaction that you did as expected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) It may seem counterintuitive, but the more subtle you are this week, the more likely you will be seen and heard — and that’s precisely what you want and need. (Sept.

8-Sept. 22) – Routine fails you this week as you are expected to do that which is unusual, unexpected and perhaps somewhat dangerous. You’ll be glad to get back to “normal.”

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Oct. 4-5

1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, 76011 866-800-1275

Globe Life Park – The former home of the Texas Rangers will once again be transformed into Stadiumlinks, a one-of-a-kind, nine-hole golf experience. Tee times are offered for early morning and evening sessions, ending with the ballpark lights illuminating the entire course under the night sky.7 a.m. $74-$79.

Oct. 4-6

650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, 75202 214-939-2700

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center – Coming to Dallas for the first time, History is teaming up with Mischief Management for AlienCon. Longtime fans of History’s “Ancient Aliens” as well as curious newcomers, sci-fi buffs, truth seekers and pop culture enthusiasts can meet/get autographs and photographs with some of their favorite sci-fi celebrities, authors, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, archaeologists and other experts. 9 a.m. $62.

Oct. 5

1807 Ross Ave., Suite 167 Dallas, 75201 214-748-4344

Fashion Industry Gallery – Amazon’s Treasure Truck experience provides consumers with a day of handson demonstrations, product samples, pampering and much more. The pop-up will feature leading brands such as Aveeno, Bed Head, Butter London, Gillette, L’Oréal Paris, Maybelline New York, Neutrogena, Pantene, Philips Norelco and Venus. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. FREE!

Oct. 5

8300 E. Lawther Drive Dallas, 75218 214-670-8740

White Rock Lake – The Don’t Quit Half Marathon & 5K, where mind and body come together, commences. Jennifer Gray Anthony, Don’t Quit founder and an avid runner, has dealt with mental health awareness throughout her life either with depression struggles and the suicide of her beloved mother, the untimely passing of her loving father or a major car accident that left her severely injured with doctors doubting she would ever run again. 7:30 a.m. $40-$95.

Oct. 5

4700-4800 blocks of Swiss Avenue Dallas, 75204 dallasporchfest.org.

Old East Dallas – The fourth annual Dallas PorchFest celebrates Peak’s Addition, one of Dallas’ oldest residential neighborhoods. More than 16 bands featuring homegrown musicians will perform on Swiss Avenue homes’ expansive front porches. Food trucks, beer and wine will be available. Noon to 6 p.m. FREE!

Oct. 6

8011 Douglas Ave. at Colgate Avenue Dallas, 75225 214-363-5471

Saint Michael and All Angels Church – Have your pets blessed by a priest, celebrating St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and ecology. The clergy will be blessing all pets great and small from kittens to chickens and guppies to puppies. A St. Michael’s tradition, each pet will receive a St. Francis medallion for their pet collar. Nibbles and beverages will be served for the pets and their humans. 4 p.m. FREE!

Oct. 8

5114 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75205 972-600-2779

Monticello West – A senior living community in University Park, Monticello West offers specialized memory care and invites families and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia to attend a seminar led by Elizabeth Lonseth, author of A Gradual Disappearance. 6 to 7:30 p.m. FREE!

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On Oct. 5, 1969, “Monty Python's Flying Circus” debuted on BBC One in Great Britain. In 1974, KERA in Dallas was credited as first television station to bring episodes of “Monty Python's Flying Circus” to America. Still enjoyed my millions in reruns and films, the premise has proven that it’s “Not dead yet!” They troupe has showed that it pays to “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”

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Artists take over the Bomb Factory

Charity

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By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Dallas is home to some of our nation’s most critically acclaimed art, yet undiscovered on many accounts. On the side of music, Dallas is on the upswing, most certainly in the realms of instrumental hip-hop infusion. That is what Stone Mecca has and is doing for Dallas. He is a California-native, but the collective nature of music that Dallas carries brought him here. And he’s paying it forward.

On Friday, Oct. 4, at the Bomb Factory Dallas at 2713 Canton St., Stone Mecca kicks off the Texas leg of Wu Tang Clan’s 25th anniversary tour with a show that will speak words for Dallas, both here and after. The tour will make its rounds across Texas over the next week in San Antonio, Austin and Houston, all with Stone and an unforgettable, Dallasspangled entourage there to welcome them. But in true Texas nature, there’s more. He’s bringing with him two of Dallas’ most critically acclaimed rappers, Rakim Al-Jabbaar and DQ Hampton, to open with a cinema-worthy performance that will leave crowds begging for more … more Dallas.

Being raised in Southern California, Stone Mecca brought a flair that has undoubtedly fit in and been enriched by the music scene in Dallas. His music blends elements of soul, blues, hip-hop and R&B, psychedelic rock and more, making him an ideal candidate to represent the eclectic nature of music our city has to offer. And aside from having mastered most instruments, in his latest album, “Alienman,” he took on new territory by singing all vocals himself, something he hadn’t always been comfortable with in the past. Aside from a few female background vocals, the entire album was written, sung, played and produced by Stone Mecca himself.

Standing in line in his true, North Texas-bred band are Alex Blair on background vocals and keyboard, JScott on bass, Dandy on the bongos and Valenti Funk on drums and keys. Perhaps the most exciting part of Stone Mecca’s performance will be the two rappers that he is bringing along with him to each of the four shows.

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THE WELL COMMUNITY

Many of our area’s mentally ill are lovingly accepted and supported through this flourishing ministry.

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

Q What is your mission or highest

A STONE MECCA

Stone Mecca rehearses with his band.

“My whole thing right now is based on promoting and paying it forward,” Stone Mecca explains his work ethic with a strong sympathy toward those in his industry. “I want to pay it forward for these guys as Wu Tang did for me.”

It’s this type of camaraderie that makes Dallas artists shine, most certainly in the hip-hop community, where DFW’s music scene often chooses collaboration over competition.

Al-Jabbaar and Hampton have made their names known both locally and nationally as prominent lyricists and cultural sentries. They will begin to make their names known to all of the hundreds of thousands of Wu Tang fans who will witness them onstage with Stone Mecca and his tribe.

“I’m always thinking about getting the most of it, getting the fans we need to be able to carry ourselves forward,” Stone Mecca reflects on his work as an artist and hopes for the future. “I really just wanna’ have true music lovers who are real fans, not fabricated. I want people that love what I do and want to support it.

If I’ve inspired them in some kind of way with music, the live show, whatever, then that’s what I’m here to do.”

Q What are your critical needs now,

A

Q What upcoming fundraisers are

A

purpose?

The Well Community provides a place to belong for those who struggle with mental illnesses and who are thirsty for acceptance, support and meaningful relationships. Offering hope and healing through best-practice interventions, friendships and the power of faith.

Q How did your career path lead you

A

to this position?

My career started at the Community Council of Greater Dallas. Since that time, I have been fortunate to serve as the CEO of several nonprofit organizations. When this position opened, I knew immediately that is where I wanted to be. It was faith based, and it was dealing with an important social issue: mental illness.

Q Why are you passionate about help-

A

ing this charity?

I am motivated every day by seeing the people I work with makes sure that The Well is successful. Those we serve, who live every day with serious mental illnesses, would have no one to turn to when times are tough. But we provide a loving community where they belong.

Q About how many people are served

A

each year?

About 180.

Q What percentage of every dollar

A

raised goes to client/direct services?

Seventy-six percent to programs, 14 percent to management and general and fundraising receives 10 percent.

besides money donations?

Volunteers to help with our Thursday Night Life dinner and worship service.

on the calendar?

The Retreat Scholarship Drive. The goal is to find 100 $100 sponsors who will underwrite the cost of members attending our two annual retreats.

The first one this year will happen on Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18. These retreats are highlights for members of The Well because it gives them an opportunity to get away from the city and go into the country.

Our members are full of anticipation to go to Mt. Lebanon Camp, just south of Dallas.

Q Suppose this nonprofit received a

A

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

Current needs include additional staff and expanded programs.

Q What is the most memorable

A

thing that has happened since you began?

Seeing how our members care for one another. When Mary, a long-time member of The Well Community, passed away unexpectedly, several others from The Well members took turns caring for her older fragile mother who could not live alone, until she passed away the following year.

Alice Zaccarello, executive director, answered these questions.

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Hammer and Nails

Don’t fall back on yard work

By Stephan Sardone

final mowing, aerate your lawn.

Hard or patted-down soil hurts grass health. Punch holes into “Spring forward, fall back” the soil and let oxygen, water is a memory cue for changing and other nutrients into a lawn. your timepieces. This year, Then go to your local nursery or Central Standard Time falls on hardware store and ask for the Sunday, Nov. 3. But the adage latest Rogaine of lawns. There can also refer to your yard, garare plenty of all-in-one lawn den and landscaping plans for repair mixtures to cover the the winter. bald spots. Use a garden rake to Despite unseasonably warm loosen the soil on the spot. weather, fall is here. If you do Trim trees and bushes. the necessary groundwork now, Prune back trees, shrubs and you can enjoy a beautiful yard plants. Make sure branches are in the spring even if the winter safely trimmed back from overmonths prove harsh. head lines and not in danger In a recent study, Kris of falling on a home, structure, Kiser, president and CEO of car or person in winter weather. the Outdoor Power Equipment Call a licensed, professional tree Institute, said, “What you do specialist or arborist if the trees now will determine the quality have grown beyond your reach. of your family yard next spring Now the fun part. Clean and summer. People know to up your mess. Get rid of dead or plant flower bulbs in the fall, dying foliage. Check on the date but this time of year is perfect of your local curbside pick-up for mowing, mulching, aerating, and put branches and large cliptrimming and patching your pings at the curb just prior to a yard.” Here are some visit from the sanitips: tary engineers.

Rake and Store power mulch. Constantly equipment for the remove fallen leaves winter. Drain fuel on your property all tanks on your lawn the way up to the mower, leaf blowstart of winter. If er or trimmer for leaves are left unthe winter months. touched, the grass Make sure to winbeneath will not reterize your sprinStephan Sardone kler system. A pro ceive maximum sunlight, which could can help you and it cause disease and endanger will be money well spent versus your lawn’s health. Mix grass costly repairs. Come spring, you clippings with leaf particles and will be ready to take on landspread across the grass as the scaping chores. mix will return nutrients to the It’s important to take care soil. Also, protect your trees, of your yard, said Kiser. “After shrubs and plants from the all, your living landscape does a harsh winter weather or frost by lot for you. It produces oxygen, adding a layer of mulch or pine reduces the urban heat island straw. effect, filters and captures runMow, mow, mow your off, improves air quality, conlawn. Cutting the grass to the trols erosion, absorbs carbon lowest point that won’t cause dioxide and supports biodiverburning or patching allows sity. You benefit when your yard more sun to reach the grass is in top shape.” and adds resistance to diseasRead it and reap … a great es while trapping fewer falling garden in the spring. leaves. Then fertilize, giving Sardone Design-Buildyour turf a nutrient rich food Remodel is locally owned and ensuring a jumpstart to the operated. Sardone, his wife spring months. and two daughters are Lake You are not done. After a Highlands residents.

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By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com What makes a great house?

“It’s all about texture, scale and detail,” said Lisa Luby Ryan.

And Ryan should know. She designed this modern neoclassical mansion in Old Preston Hollow Candy Evans from the ground up. Ryan has been one of the go-to interior designers in Dallas for years. Her firm, Lisa Luby Ryan Design & Build, is responsible for some of the most luxurious but livable homes in America.

One of the toughest things about new construction is finding a way to add character so a home is not just another white box. It helps to have a stellar team comprised of not only Ryan, but also architect Richard Drummond Davis and builder Mark L. Rose. Harold Leidner added the perfect touch to the landscape.

Ryan and her team excel at building in character. “We’re known for mixing in old elements, that look like they’ve been there forever with the new materials,” she said.

Ryan’s sensibility is evident the moment you enter this modern neoclassical mansion at 5522 Falls Road. When you walk through the steel doors, you enter an enormous foyer that is completely paneled and has 18th century reclaimed limestone floors from the south of France. The staircase is also limestone with custom iron railings.

“It’s classic yet transitional,” Ryan said.

The wine room is another testament to mixing just the right elements. “The walls are 18th century stone, also from the south of France, with custom wine racks that float so you don’t see them,” Ryan said.

Ryan sourced fireplace mantles in Europe, designed custom light fixtures and used Venetian plaster. She also added lots of molding to create the right ambiance for this modern neoclassical mansion.

“Moldings seem to have gone away, and I

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This home, located at 5522 Falls Road, is listed for $6.295 million. love them,” Ryan said. “They anchor and bring weight and character to a house. We were very specific to make sure all the moldings worked together. They are all custom and every baseboard and every crown molding has some of the same element. So many details went into this house.”

The master bedroom is downstairs and is a peaceful area that overlooks the rear grounds and pool.

This modern neoclassical mansion has 9,843-square-feet, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a powder bath. A sizable pool cabana is presently being used as a gym and it’s not at all what you might expect from a cabana.

It’s fully equipped and finished out in the same manner as the main house, so can easily serve as guest quarters.

While decidedly elegant in composition and design, the home is tempered beautifully by not just the addition of antique elements but also the commonsense use of color and fabric. “It’s very private and very livable,” Ryan said. “That, to me, is the most important. You must be able to sit on the sofa. We wanted it to look like a forever house.”

Mission accomplished.

To see this beautiful modern neoclassical mansion, give Joan Eleazer a call. As she told me recently, “It’s perfection.” Eleazer with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is marketing 5522 Falls Road for $6.295 million.

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

ROOM TO GROW

Plan your home lighting like a pro

By Margaret Chambers

this. Another place where you may want to install task lighting is above In previous articles, I’ve the countertops in your talked about how important kitchen (in this case, unbalance is to interior design. der-cabinet lighting strips Lighting is no exception. can be very useful).

Even the most beautifully On the other hand, designed rooms will look mood lighting is typicalunbalanced if they’re poorly ly created using a ballit. To help your decorations ance of many softer light look their best, you'll need to light each room with Margaret Chambers sources in the same room.

Including dimmers in your care. plans will give you more If you’re furnishing flexibility to control the brightness levyour home from scratch or working on a els. A popular new trend is to install one major remodel, walk through the house light switch that controls all the lights in and ask yourself along the way, “What are the primary functions of this room?” a particular area or room. As a designer, I prefer these “smart lighting systems” Odds are that you’ll want task lighting for your study but mood lighting for your because having one switch on the wall looks cleaner than having three or four bedroom. Make sure to plan ahead your together. desired color temperature for the lightMake sure that each light fixture is ing in each room, too. Lower temperaperforming a specific task, whether it's tures are warm and yellow, while higher temperatures are closer to blue daylight. highlighting an area, creating depth or illuminating a cupboard. There's a sayAs a general rule, task lighting ing that "if you light everything, you should be three times brighter than the rest of your lighting. Recessed lights and light nothing." Although it’s tempting to plot lights throughout the room, you pendant lights are reliable solutions for

do need shadows to create variation and atmosphere.

Lighting can also establish focal points in a room. Use recessed lighting to draw the eye to a central seating area or a piece of art over the fireplace.

If you have a gallery of artwork in your hallway, make sure each piece is equally lit. Just make sure not to project light directly onto a mirror, as this will create glare. Instead, highlight the mirror frame with a series of wall-mounted lights on opposite sides.

The overall shape of your room should have an influence on the kind of lighting you choose. Lighting can even compensate for a room’s less desirable features. For example, low-hung pendant lights make ceilings feel taller, while up-lighting will make the whole room feel larger and more impressive.

A chandelier is always an eye-catching lighting solution. For a traditional look, place a chandelier over the dining room table to draw attention. However, in a contemporary home you may want to use a pendant light (or group of pendant lights) instead.

From a previous article about

TEXAS TRADITION ON-A-STICK

harmony in design, you can guess that it's important for lighting fixtures to harmonize. Use multiple kinds of light fixtures in each room for variety and interest, but make sure the fixtures also match your decorating scheme. For example, Japanese paper shades typically look best in either modern rooms or Asian-influenced ones while an antique crystal chandelier could look out of place in the same room. An antler chandelier is a classic choice for a rustic country home.

That said, maybe you have a room that has a little too much harmony and could use contrast to break things up. In this case, consider making a statement with your lighting. A black iron chandelier would add a lot of impact to a room with a light and bright color scheme.

Whenever possible, get a designer to help you with lighting needs. Much has changed in lighting just in the past few years and a professional can help you navigate the latest technologies. You'll be glad you went through the extra effort to give your rooms a beautiful glow. After all, a room that is well-lit is well used.

Readers can find even more design advice at the Chambers Interiors blog, online at chambersinteriors.com/blog.

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MULL IT OVER

Basketball and TV star Smith remains grounded by experience

TNT

Announcer Kenny Smith from TNT Sports "Inside the NBA."

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com The Dallas Mavericks 2019-20 season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 8 with an exhibition game against the Thunder in

Oklahoma City. This will be their first year without Dirk Nowitzki since 1998.

While the Mavs build for the future, the NBA, because of offseason trades and free agent signings, has never been more wide open. There is no clear cut

favorite, with the possible exception of one lineup that is the most popular NBA team on TV. Kenny Smith, along with Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and the venerable Charles Barkley, star on “Inside the NBA” on TNT, unquestionably the best sports show on television.

Demonstrating a perfect balance of information and humor, “Inside the NBA” has won nine Emmy Awards and has been inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.

The nattily-attired Smith, who spoke to me recently before the SMU Athletic Forum at the Hilton Anatole, excelled at the famous basketball breeding ground of Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens (where he was a McDonalds All-American in 1983), played at the University of North Carolina (UNC) with Michael Jordan under head coach Dean Smith, was a first round NBA draft pick of the Sacramento Kings coached by all-time great Bill Russell, is an Olympic Gold Medalist and has been part of Turner Sports for more than 20 years. If that is not enough, he is married to former “The Price is Right” model Gwendolyn Osborne.

Not bad for a kid from a tough New York City borough.

“The diversity of New York City,” Smith, 54, said, “the melting pot of people, activities and players gave me a bigger perspective on what to expect.

I wasn’t shocked that there were great players when I went to different places.

I think that helps you when you know the road that you are about to hit.”

But there must have been a culture shock leaving New York for Chapel Hill, N.C. “Not really. Raleigh-Durham is about 150,000 college students from 18 to 25 [years old]. You can always find someone from your area.

But it’s different. I always say that The Research Triangle is in the South, but it is not the South.”

During high school, Kenny Smith met Dean Smith, the coach of UNC for 36 years and referred to as a "coaching legend" by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. “There was not an adult decision that I ever made without touching base with him [Coach Smith],” Smith said. “I talked to him about everything from relationships to buying a house.

I always tell other players when they talk about coaches they had that you can’t compare them to Coach Smith. It was like playing for Gandhi or Nelson Mandela. He could take 12 players and treat them all the same.”

Smith’s first coach in the NBA

featured the cerebral Russell. “I got to sit next to him on the plane. As a rookie, my seat was next to his,” Smith said. “So I heard all of the Boston Celtics stories.” Russell won an individual record 11 titles with the Celtics, the most of any player in professional sports team history (tied for first with Montreal Canadiens great Henri Richard). “I heard all of the Civil Rights stories. I heard stories about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. He is a national treasure.”

The best players that Smith faced in the pros were Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon (his teammate with the Houston Rockets). “What Michael was able to do for eight to nine years,” Smith said, “Hakeem did for those two years. He put the fear in people just like Michael did.” “Those two years” Smith referenced were the back-toback NBA titles that he and Olajuwon shared in Houston in 1994 and 1995.

He is optimistic of the future of the Mavericks, as they look to mesh the talents of reigning Rookie of the Year Slovenian Luka Doncic and Latvian Kristaps Porzingis. “They could change the landscape of basketball for five to seven years, if Porzingis can stay healthy. There used to be a prejudice against international players. Now they are just basketball players.”

He just returned from Europe and was awed by the growth of professional basketball globally. He noted that Nowitzki, once dubbed as “international,” has lived in Dallas longer than in his native West Germany.

“Inside the NBA” is as celebrated for its spot-on opinions as it is for the unbridled comedy, which appears seamless, not forced. “It starts way before we get onto the set,” Smith said.

“And if we are in the same hotel on the road, it’s even more. What you see is a continuation of a conversation that bleeds onto the show.”

Smith, who also owns a video production company and has had a hand in the high-tech graphics that are a part of the TNT presentation, hopes to coach or be in a NBA front office at some point. “It is definitely in the cards,” Smith said. “The wealth of information you acquire in relationships over 20 years sometimes doesn’t get used if you are doing the same job. I think I can put a championship team together.”

There is no doubt that Smith isn’t boasting, just stating a fact. In high school, college, the Olympics, the NBA and on television, Smith knows a thing or two about being part of a championship team.

AUTOMOBILITY

Mini at 60: Still irreverent, still relevant, still benevolent

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net In the fall of 1956, it was the Suez Crisis and the ensuing fuel shortages in Britain that propelled the British Motor Corporation toward the 1959 launch of its Mini. On this, the Mini’s 60th anniversary, it’s more than ironic that the recent damage to Saudi Arabia’s production capacity could bump fuel prices, and perhaps (MAYBE!) give consumers an impetus to once again prioritize fuel economy when considering a new car.

If a make’s heritage plays any part in your shopping decision, author Giles Chapman’s Mini: 60 Years should be (and could be) on your nightstand.

As you’d guess — if you weren’t there — the original BMC Mini was an outlier in the U.S. There was at the time a growing postwar

market for imported cars, and Volkswagen, Fiat and Renault were all making inroads into that market. But BMC’s Mini represented a bridge too far, given that its small dimensions and undersized powertrain seemed wholly inappropriate to America’s vast distances, and BMC’s dealer network — such as it was — fell far short of the reliable distribution channel built by VW. But the Mini had its charms, not the least of which was its broadbased popularity.

The original Mini was accessible to Britain’s masses, while seducing the island’s many (and increasingly visible) movers and shakers.

McCartney drove one, and designer Mary Quant reportedly dubbed her short skirt a ‘mini’ in deference to the car’s ubiquity.

For performance enthusiasts, the modifications made to the Mini by Britain’s John

Cooper were transformational. Cooper’s company made its name as the builder of single-seat Formula cars, which took World Championships in 1959 and 1960. And it was a Cooper that introduced the mid-engine single seater to Indianapolis, paving the way for the arrival of Lotus in 1963 and the Indy win,

by Lotus driver Jim Clark, in 1965. By then, the Mini Cooper S had achieved competition success in international rallies, and was well on its way to becoming a cultural icon. In Mini: 60 Years, author Chapman melds the Mini with its cultural and societal moment, detailing a history that makes the Royal A vintage MINI. family tree look, in comparison, almost linear.

Countryman complete the curAs I’ve recently written rent lineup — annual sales volhere, the MINI, now importume is f lat relative to what it ed to the U.S. by BMW, isn’t was a decade ago. But today’s the business model it once was MINI remains a compelling and despite a model prolifargument for point-and-shoot eration, the standard Cooper motoring. And if this thing in now comes as both a two-door the Mideast gets even hotter, and four-door hatch while propelling gas prices to $4/ a convertible, Clubman and gallon, your automotive Plan B

MINI USA

might just become Plan A. If doing your research now, start with Chapman’s book – and then visit your MINI dealer.

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

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Disturbing, sometimes brilliant ‘Joker’ worth seeing once

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Joaquin Phoenix stars in “Joker.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood Director Todd Phillips has done something incredible with “Joker.” He’s made a movie that’s unbelievably crafted, shot, written and acted and you absolutely only need to watch once.

“Joker” is an incendiary culture bomb that should be praised for its moviemaking brilliance, but stop short of lionizing the main character as some sort of hero.

The late 1970s-early 1980s setting makes the cynical social commentary seem faroff and more palatable, but it doesn’t change the fact that its main character is

not someone you want to hang out with for 122 minutes.

That’s the mental trick that Phillips, his co-writer Scott Silver and star Joaquin Phoenix need to pull on an audience.

Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck is loaded with self-pity, self-loathing and “Joker” spends a fair amount of time making you sympathize with his plight. The film is daring viewers to stick with Arthur as he reaches his tipping point and devolves into anarchic violence.

So what gets Arthur to that tipping point? It could be his odd (and completely fictional) condition that causes him to burst into laughter at inopportune times.

Perhaps it’s the burden of caring for his sickly mother (Frances Conroy), which is exceptionally creepy and sad. Arthur’s health also impacts his job as a clown and hinders his desire to become a stand-up comedian like his idol, late night talk show host Murray Franklin (Robert DeNiro).

Slowly but surely, Arthur blames the world around him for his problems.

Instead of negatively affecting him, a violent act propels him to ignite a relationship with his neighbor, Sophie (Zazie Beetz), and fills him with unforeseen confidence. Clown-clad, Arthur-inspired protestors fill Gotham City and their ire is directed at the wealthy, but mostly at mayoral candidate and father of future-winged vigilante, Thomas Wayne (Brett Cullen).

Much has and will be said about the hot buttons that “Joker” is pushing, but it’s another tale (albeit bleak one) of the haves and have-nots. The film smartly puts the flaws of everyone on display, essentially saying that we’re all at fault for everything. It never makes excuses for Arthur’s violent outbursts and sane people will easily distinguish how far is too far.

It’s hard to believe that the guy who directed “Old School” directed “Joker.”

Phillips has heavily copped from Martin Scorsese here, but if you’re going to steal, it’s best to steal from the best.

There are so many shots and sequences that are impossible to shake off or ignore, either due to it being a gut punch or painfully uncomfortable. The shots of Arthur dancing his way down a set

of steps are in every trailer, but it is eerily exhilarating in the film and you may briefly hate yourself for liking Arthur at that point.

You may be wondering why you’d like Arthur at all. That’s due to Joaquin Phoenix and the greatest piece of method acting in potentially decades. Sure, he’s 100 percent over the top and self-indulgent, but so is Arthur. His grossly slight and underweight figure is almost as frightening as his behavior. As Phoenix slowly and deliberately morphs into Joker, he purposefully looks and sounds more comfortable in his own skin. It’s a brilliant turn from victim to victimizer with Phoenix absolutely begging you to care for him then immediately want to shower the filth off yourself for doing so.

People are going to hate “Joker” and people are going to love “Joker.” It’s an impeccable, thought-provoking, and smart film, but you should maybe be scared of the people that really, really love it.

Uncle barky's bites

Versatile Walter Goggins plays nice guy in ‘The Unicorn’

By Ed Bark

commitment to one woman.

Wade also has two daughters, Grace (Ruby Jay) and Natalie (Makenzie Taking a break from Moss). They’re not as keen playing a parade of unsavory on dad going out with other weasels, Walton Goggins women after they’ve had him dials it way down as the star to themselves all this time. of CBS’ “The Unicorn.”

His friends have absoluteSo much so that in ly no such qualms, though.

Episode 2 of this new sitcom Nebbish Forrest (Rob (Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.), a CBS Corddry) and tolerant wife, close friend says of his charDelia (Michaela Watkins), acter, “He’s just too nice for Walton Goggins (left) and the cast of "The plus big lug Ben (Omar this world.” Whaaaaaaaat?!

Unicorn."

Miller) and tart wife Michelle No one ever came who’s still mourning the loss of (Maya Lynne Robinson) close to saying that about his beloved wife a year after her don’t quite physically push Wade Goggins’ Shane Vendrell in FX’s death. He hasn’t dated since. But out the door. But when you’re “The Shield.” Or Boyd Crowder his omnipresent quartet of best “factory fresh,” as Delia puts it, in FX’s “Justified.” Or Venus Van pals – man, do they ever take a why not let the ladies do some Dam in FX’s “Sons of Anarchy.” break from one another? – insist test drives? There’s more to life Or Lee Russell in HBO’s “Vice that he re-enter the dating pool than volunteer soccer refereeing Principals.” Or “Baby” Billy as that most desirable of eligibles. and a huge stockpile of post-wake Freeman in HBO’s ongoing “The Namely a “unicorn,” which makes frozen meals that Wade has finalRighteous Gemstones.”

Wade a triple threat. He’s emly burrowed through.

Still, most actors yearn to ployed (maybe I missed exactly So earnest Wade very ginbranch out every once in a while. what he does), good-looking and gerly goes out on a date with a Goggins is doing so with a venhas a track record of steadfast divorcee who wants to get into geance as good guy Wade Felton, unclebarky@verizon.net

his pants faster than she can say, “Your place or mine?” He’s not quite ready, though.

Episode 2, which is built around another date, includes a plug for CBS’ latest edition of “Survivor,” about which Wade knows nothing but Forrest knows everything. He’s not clicking with Lizzie (guest star Christina Moore), but her texts keep coming and Wade is too sensitive to break it off.

“I can’t hurt someone like that. I just can’t,” he tells his friends. Yes, Walton Goggins actually says this.

A third episode finds Wade reluctantly attending a widows’ club meeting at which he’s the only male. By the end of this one, he’s learned that it’s OK to let loose with his suppressed anger at losing the love of his life. But a fired-up Wade isn’t about to Hulk out — or anything remotely close to that. Listen hard, though, and you might hear him raise his

voice.

There’s no laugh track involved in any of this, which is heartening. And Goggins fares fairly well in this very tampeddown mode, even if a number of his previous characters clearly would want to choke Wade Felton to death.

“The Unicorn” likely will have a tough go of it on Thursday nights this fall opposite the first full half-hour of Fox’s NFL football. And some Goggins’ fans might be put off their feed upon seeing him like this. Should that be the case, just use an episode of “Righteous Gemstones” as a chaser. You’ll find him deliciously Goggins-esque as a resentful, conniving preacher intent on getting those collections plates spinning again. And then all will be right with your world again.

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

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‘Ruins’ your trip to Akrotiri, Santorini, Greece

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Photographs of Santorini, Greece, always focus on stunning whitewashed houses surrounding blue domed buildings. But there is more to Santorini than beauty.

In 1967, a significant archeological site was discovered in the city of Akrotiri on the southern end of the island of Santorini. Scientists have uncovered evidence that man lived there 5,000 years ago. They’re not sure who those people were or where they came from or went, but they have established that a society of Minoan people lived there until 1646 B.C. Today the remnants of their society have started to be uncovered in a vast archeological dig that is covered in a world-class building.

Archeologists believe the uncovered city is only a small part of what exists to be discovered. But what has already been unearthed is amazing. It shows a very sophisticated society with plumbing, indoor toilets

on the second floor of a three-story house, beds on legs about 1.5 feet off the ground and other things we have longed believed did not exist until much later.

The site is literally transforming the way we look at human history.

The site is pre-historic, meaning these people did not have a written language, at least not one we can decode. Some evidence of writings does exist, but they have not been determined to be a language.

What is known about the society is pieced together by the remnants of their existence and from drawings they left that have been preserved. From these drawings you can see these people traded with places that had lions (most likely Egypt, none are native there) and women wore makeup, for example. Some of the drawings are on display in a local museum, but mostly they are found in the National Archeological Museum in Athens.

Archeologists have been piecing together the site for several decades, but a lack of funding has made

it off again-on again activity. A recent grant from Kapersky of Russia funded further research and excavation. Santorini is formed from volcanic activity.

There are still four active volcanoes around the island accounting for its black volcanic rock beaches. The last time a volcano erupted in this area, it is said to have been as powerful as 100 atomic bombs, darkening the skies over Santorini for three days. Leaving the area covered in a thick layer of ash, it changed the shape of the island and, also, preserved the Minoan site.

Moving the ash hastily or improperly eliminates remnants of wooden structures, which have disintegrated with time. The hardened volcanic ash, however, can be treated as a mold for where the wood once was.

Archeologists pour a special liquid into crevices as part of their work, but if a crevice is overlooked and the ash is disturbed, the remnant is lost.

Once excavated, scientists are able to tell that the area had been rebuilt on top of prior areas that

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Huge ruins site underground in Akrotiri, Greece. had previously been destroyed by volcanic eruptions further deepening the mystery as to why the 1646 B.C. eruption ended the civilization.

No evidence of bodies has been found meaning they had warning of the impending eruption and left.

Also no cemetery has been discovered. Much work needs to be done to solve the mystery.

Meanwhile, Akrotiri,

Greece, on Santorini Island is a fascinating place to visit, equaling the better-known sites in Egypt, Turkey, Rome, Athens and Mexico, and it’s a lot older than any of them. I compare it to the Terra Cotta Warriors in China because the excavation there is also being done indoors under a well-constructed cover.

Akrotiri is a snapshot of how life was, whereas the Terra Cotta Warriors were

a sculpture project of a ruling emperor. To that extent, Akrotiri affords a more genuine glimpse of ancient life.

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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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Bishop Arts pioneer remains true

Tillman’s Bishop Arts

Chicken fried steak with poblano cream gravy.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com In recent weeks, Dallas has gained high visibility nationwide as a top tier food city. Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff was cited as an exciting incubator neighborhood for new restaurants. It is also home to a pioneering restaurant in that area, Tillman’s Bishop Arts.

Originally the creation of beloved chef Ricky Tillman, the restaurant opened in 1992 as

Tillman’s Corner. Tillman died of cancer in 1997 but his wife, Sara, kept it going, renaming the restaurant Tillman’s Roadhouse in 2007. A couple of years ago, she retired and the restaurant entered its third phase as Tillman’s Bishop Arts.

Today, owner/executive chef Jeffrey Kollinger and Robert Hall are keeping the Tillman legacy alive with modern Southern cuisine and a neighborhood vibe. The walls of the restaurant

are decorated with photos that showcase Dallas history. There’s no mistaking this place for anything but Dallas born and bred.

Kollinger knows the restaurant and its legacy.

He and Tillman worked together as young chefs under the tutelage of Dean Fearing when he reigned over the kitchen at The Mansion on Turtle Creek.

The restaurant just launched its new fall-winter menu. Of course, there are seasonal additions but some things remain the same no matter the time of year. Our hosted visited included a big slab of chicken fried steak. This Texas classic gets royal treatment with mild poblano cream gravy on the mashed potatoes and the big slice of crisply fried and battered cut of beef tenderloin. Just so you know this is an updated rendering, the traditional vegetable side, bacon-braised green beans, are fresh and not overcooked. There’s still plenty of snap.

Another Texas-style recipe draws on the state’s love affair with the soft drink that came from Dublin, Texas. There’s a half chicken with Dr Pepper barbecue sauce.

Thereafter, our tasting menu was contemporary. Fun dishes like goatcheese studded Tater Tots, crisp mouthfuls ready for dipping into spicy ketchup or herbed buttermilk dressing. Another appetizer, crab cakes reflected a lot of Cajun sensibility with smoked crawfish on top and a horseradish remoulade.

Our other main that

evening featured giant sea scallops, nicely seared, with a Southern side of roasted corn succotash, a crunchy tangle of “potato hay” and a suave citrus butter sauce. Southern seafood classics get a lot of attention, dishes such as Shrimp and Crawfish Risotto and Southern Spiced Salmon.

The big changes to the menu are the expanded offering of steaks and chops, with three steaks and a double-bone pork chop. Optional toppings and sauces include crab, asparagus, beurre blanc and a sauté of port wine mushrooms.

“With our deep Southern roots, we really needed a stronger steak program,” said chef-owner Kollinger. “Our cuisine, cocktail and wine menus needed a refresh, so we have redesigned all restaurant and bar menus,” said operations partner Hall, who curated the elevated bar program. “We love the comfortable, unique vibe that the Bishop Arts district embodies, and we wanted to show that embrace that as we crafted the new menus,” Hall said.

The desserts were true Southern beauties, pecan pie with ice cream and caramel sauce and a lemon ice box pie. The crust made the pie a masterpiece, adding an assertive salty and sweet contrast to the lemon filling, creating such a well-balanced ending.

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recipe of the week

Savor sassy Southern salmon

Tillman’s Bishop Arts

Tillman’s Southern Spiced Salmon.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com The spice blend for salmon sounds like it would be just as sassy in a Southern sort of way on pork, chicken or vegetables bound for the grill or oven.

Chili powder and cayenne give it color and heat.

Light brown sugar makes it glaze and tames the ground chilies. Garlic, oregano and basil add nuance and aroma.

TILLMAN’S BISHOP ARTS SOUTHERN SPICED SALMON 4 (6- to 7-ounce) skinless salmon fillets Olive oil Tillman’s Southern Spice Blend (see below) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper Roasted corn pico de gallo or another favorite fresh salsa Micro greens Lightly brush olive oil on all sides of salmon fillets. Generously coat salmon fillets with Tillman’s Southern Spice Blend. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.

Grill over medium hot coals or broil for 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness.

Serve with garnish of pico de gallo and a sprinkle of micro greens.

TILLMAN’S SOUTHERN SPICE BLEND: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried basil and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Blend well.

RESTAURANT CELEBRATION

Asian Mint honors 15 years during October

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By Alison Taylor alison@lindseymillerpr.com Asian Mint, the popular Thai restaurant brand at 4246 Oak Lawn Ave.; 5450 Lovers Lane; 11617 N. Central Expressway, Suite 135; and 300 W. Campbell Road in Richardson, is celebrating its 15year anniversary with parties at all four restaurants to benefit charity

and a throwback menu with Asian Mint originals for the month of October.

Founder Nikky Phinyawatana realized an opportunity 15 years ago to create a restaurant where guests could have fresh Thai food in a clean, modern atmosphere while enjoying a nice bottle of wine, Asian inspired cocktails and end the night with a selection

of house-made Asian inspired desserts.

Growing up in Bangkok, she grew accustomed to Thai food being a quality dining experience with fresh ingredients prepared in a healthy and approachable way and felt compelled to bring this to the Dallas dining landscape back in 2004.

For the entire month of October, Asian Mint will feature a throwback menu highlighting original items not currently on the menu. Throwback menu items include Pad Thai rolls, grilled Thai fish balls, duck red curry and rad nah, an authentic classic noodle dish from Thailand made with woked big noodles topped with a gravy sauce with greens and your choice of protein.

On Saturday, Oct. 19 at all four Dallas area locations, an anniversary party will take place with attendees receiving an Asian Mintee exclusive T-shirt, heavy appetizers and a drink. The entrance fee is a $15 donation with 100 percent of the proceeds going towards Les Dames d’Esscoffier Dallas and the TRA Education Foundation. Go to asianmint.com/party for more details.

HAPPY HOUR

Downtown drink deal delights

Happy hour at The Fairmont Dallas’ The Lobby Bar at 1717 N. Akard St. now offers a “Texas Two Step” deal, featuring house-made shrimp tacos and a local wine or draft beer for $10. The special is available Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Other deals include wine and local Texas beers for $4.

A specialty cocktail menu is also available, which includes The Pyramid Smoked Old Fashioned. This cocktail was created to celebrate the hotel’s 50th anniversary made with blended Woodford Reserve. – Allison Rhodes

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was the gold standard of business culture when I joined. My experience was nothing short of perfect. I never felt shackled. I felt challenged. I felt respected. And the opportunities that I was given were tremendous and I learned an amazing amount. Next to my mom and dad, my first boss had the greatest influence on how I approached my career.”

Kaufman decided to live in the Park Cities area, which she first visited in her youth during shopping trips from Arkansas. She was ultimately able to run major pieces of HP business from Dallas. “HP didn’t care where you lived,” Kaufman said, “as long as you could get on an airplane. I was running a very large global unit, but as long as I was close to DFW, it didn’t matter where I was.

And I never left.”

When she turned to writing, the main theme of her books became Is this Seat Taken?, influenced by her corporate experience and just taking the time to listen to others. “Seat” is a metaphor for the varied experiences throughout a life journey, both personally and professionally, and how each experience provides valuable lessons that prepare us for the next seat or door that opens to a new learning opportunity.

“The message I wanted to send was being present at the moment, and that the random encounters with the people that you meet,” Kaufman said, “whether it be in the Admirals Club at LaGuardia Airport or the person sitting next to you on a plane or somebody on a train in Italy, they are not by accident. They are not just random people that come into your life. I think all incidental encounters are not incidental at all. I wish people would get out of their iPhones and just pay attention to the people MENTAL FOCUS cont'd from page 2

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and experience what they are being exposed to.”

She said that it used to be at airports, everyone spoke to each other. Now, no one talks.

Kaufman, single but living with her fourlegged best friend Lulu, will officially release her third and final book of the series, Is This Seat Taken?: No I Saved it for You: Inspiring Life Lessons from Everyday Experiences, on Tuesday, Oct. 8. It is available through amazon.com, barnsandnoble.com and local book sellers as are her other two books, Is This Seat Taken?: It's Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat and her maiden voyage into publishing, Is This Seat Taken?: Random Encounters That Change Your Life. She said she never set out to write a trilogy, but felt her first book was a calling. Her second book, prompted by people who felt that “their ship had not come in,” deals with late-in-life success stories.

In 2007, she founded Alignment, Inc., to serve individuals and corporations as they seek alignment within themselves and their organizations.

She provides leadership coaching and consulting.

Her mission statement is to see companies and people through to succeed in future endeavors through personal and professional fulfillment tied into goals and overall intentions.

She has addressed groups from a few hundred to tens of thousands. “I am comfortable speaking to groups,” Kaufman said, “but I am an introvert.

I don’t get my energy speaking, but I am very passionate about what I have to share.” She has gathered an infinite amount of experience along the way which started in her childhood home.

Kaufman is an accomplished businesswoman and writer, but as importantly, she is a great listener. And if you happen to run into Kaufman, you may want to take the seat next to her, even if it is at an airport.

of healthy food available for each meal. Additionally, you should pay attention to the amount of even the most supportive families food you consume and be intencan feel like they are overdosing tional about what you put in your on togetherness. This makes it body. difficult for members of the famiAlter your expectations ly to maintain a balance between for family closeness. Being alone time and family bonding aware of your limitations is estime. Failure to achieve this balsential when it comes to spending ance could bring more dread than time with family and friends over love to holiday gatherings. the holidays. Think of previous As founder and clinical diyears and make an attempt to rector of The Brain Performance pinpoint the level of togetherness Center in Dallas, I noted in my you and members of your family book Brain On Game On, famican take before you start to feel lies are not always like Hallmark negative stress. cards. Sometimes a little togethIn addition, when dealing erness can be too much if there with difficult relatives, setting are family issues. restrictions on what you are and Too little togetherness. are not prepared to do is quite alFor individuals who have lost right. This includes limiting your family members or do not have visits to every other year or skipa close-knit family, loneliness ping them altogether. can be a major source of holiday Minimizing stress this stress. As everyone around is holiday season. One of the seemingly getting together with great things about holiday stress family, those who depend mainly is its predictability. In contrast on friends for support could end to other forms of negative stress, up feeling alone and deserted. the general beginning and ending Managing stress over the of holiday stress is known. This holidays. Highlighted below are is an indication that plans can some guidelines that can be used be made to lessen the amount of to assist in managing stress over stress that is experienced and ulthe holidays before it starts. This timately, the impact it has can THIS WEEK’S SUDOKU SOLUTION be positively managed.

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

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will help to keep stress at a positive level, instead of on a level that is overwhelming.

Set your priorities.

Deciding what traditions provide the most positive impact and excluding unnecessary activities are essential; doing this can prevent you from becoming too overwhelmed by the holiday season.

For instance, if you typically become drained by a flurry of holiday activities like sending cards, baking, shopping, caroling and visiting relatives, examining your priorities would be wise. Choose a few gratifying activities and truly enjoy them and just skip the others.

Eat smartly during the holidays. During the season of merriment, temptation comes about in the form of delightful food, calorie-laden beverages and decadent desserts. There is also a change in every day routines and an increase in emotional stress.

These can all contribute to unhealthy eating habits like emotional eating and overeating.

This year, you should consider planning ahead and being mindful of your triggers. Take steps toward having some type

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