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Vol. 6, No. 37: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

COMMUNITY NEWS Sudden storm rocks Dallas

AREA EVENTS

So much slime, so little time for Halloween fun REX CUMMING

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com According to the annual survey from the National Retail Federation, Americans are projected to spend $9 billion or about $87 per person this year on Halloween-related items and activities. Before your head starts spinning like Linda Blair in “The Exorcist,” know that 175 million will participate in Halloween spending $3.2 billion on costumes, $2.7 billion on decorations, $2.6 billion on candy and $400 million on greeting cards.

That is all to celebrate Thursday, Oct. 31, a day once dominated by children until adults and pets got involved. Here are just a few things to consider. The dozens of area haunted houses are not included.

Decorating on a budget? Located at 4500 SPRINKLES Live Oak St. and other locations throughout the metroplex, 99 Cents Only Stores will The festive “Sprinkles Boo Box” is available now through Halloween. offer spooky decorations like lights, decorative pumpkins, skeletons, spider webs, tombthe 14th year, “Autumn at the Arboretum” highlights stones and much more. their nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village featurFor a real family treat, visit the Dallas ing houses and creative displays utilizing more than Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at 8525 Garland Road on the banks of White Rock Lake. For HALLOWEEN cont'd on page 10

LOCAL HOME TOUR

Best of Dallas' residential architecture on display

Nathan Schroder

This house on Cragmont Avenue will be showcased Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 at this year's AIA Dallas Tour of Homes.

By Christine Rogers

with sweeping views of courtyards Christine.Rogers@thesparkfarm.com and water features and design solutions for empty nesters to young famThe American Institute of ilies. Featured homes are in neighArchitects (AIA) Dallas Tour of borhoods across Dallas, including Homes, Dallas’ only citywide home Preston Hollow, Knox-Henderson, tour and the area’s only tour curated Lakewood, Lochwood and Urban exclusively by architects, is back for Reserve in Lake Highlands. its 13th year on Saturday, Nov. 2 and The event's separately ticketed Sunday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Premiere Party is Wednesday, Oct. The two-day tour showcases some of 30. The premiere party event, which the area's most innovative and outis held at a home not on the general standing residential design created admission tour, features passed hors by several of the city's most talented d’oeuvres, open bar, meet-and-greets with the tour architects and a general architects.

Seven residences across Dallas admission ticket to the tour. New this on this year's tour highlight newly year, AIA Dallas is offering VIP tour built and renovated homes, homes tickets that give general admission

ticket holders the opportunity to tour all homes and also visit the Premiere Party home during select weekend tour hours where mimosas, pastries and swag bags will be offered.

Tour homes this year are designed by A.Gruppo Architects, Eckxstudio for Modern Architecture, M. Gooden Design, Maestri Studio, Marek Architecture, Morrison Dilworth + Walls, NIMMO and Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro Architects.

“This year’s homes are especially diverse, from size and style to age, location and home type,” said Chris Anderson, AIA designer, Laura Juarez Baggett Studio and 2019 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes co-chair.

“Each of these homes is responsive to the unique design challenges posed by the landscape and owners’ lifestyles.”

Addresses for the homes and tickets are now available at hometourdallas.com and the AIA Dallas Tour of Homes app downloadable on the Apple App Store.

Tickets can be purchased online at hometourdallas.com for $30.

They may also be purchased during the tour at any of the homes for $35 and $10 for individual homes.

VIP tickets can be purchased for an additional $20.

AIA Dallas, the sixth largest chapter of The American Institute of Architects, empowers architects to excel and impact their practice, profession and community. AIA Dallas is comprised of more than 2,400 architect and industry members and 300 architectural firms.

Residents of Preston Hollow, Northeast Dallas and other densely populated areas north and south were hit by sudden tornado activity on the evening of Oct. 20.

Many homes, retail establishments and churches were heavily damaged. Homes were destroyed, trees were toppled, roads were impassible and more than 140,000 residents were without power. Fire Station 41 on Royal Lane received significant damage. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported. – David Mullen

Festival debuts in Oak Cliff The inaugural Dallas Festival of the Arts at Kidd Springs Park at 1003 Cedar Hill Ave. in Oak Cliff is Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. The two-day festival will feature more than 75 displays of local and regional fine art and FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC SPACES crafts, artist demonstrations, an array of food and beverages, live music and more. – Caitlin Kreidler

New chair named to DART Board The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors has elected Paul N. Wageman (right) of Plano as their chair for a two-year term. Wageman was appointed in 2012 by the Plano City Council to represent the city on the DART Board of Directors.

He is a past Chairman of the North Texas Tollway Authority and is presently dart a shareholder at the Dallas law firm of Winstead P.C. Dallas attorney Michele Wong Krause was elected vice chair. – Mark Ball

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

‘Gimme a bag of plain M&Ms, please’

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com Presale tickets for American Express cardholders for the Eagles concerts at American Airlines Center on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 and Sunday, March 1, 2020 went on sale recently. Ticket prices ranged from $129 (nose bleeds, single tickets only) to $5,505.50 (front row) through Ticketmaster.

Convenience (what convenience?) fees are not included.

The Eagles are great and I have seen them a few times, but is it really worth more than $11,000 for two premium tickets? … On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Office Depot at 2929 Oak Lawn Ave. will sell its last paperclip. The land has been sold, the building will be torn down and up goes – “Drum roll, please” – more new housing for the area … I don’t like Halloween. Never have, even as a child. I especially don’t like it now that adults have taken it over.

The idea of dressing up as someone or something you weren’t never seemed appealing to me. Plus, no one seemed to comprehend the year that I dressed as Nikita Khrushchev. I grew up in the Astro Pop era, although I never remember actually having one. Our Saturday morning TV cartoon block was inundated with Fruit Strip Gum commercials. But for the purposes of this in-depth and potential Pulitzer Prizewinning summary, gum is not included because I don’t consider it candy. In David Mullen my household, Halloween provided the rare chance of candy. We were ingrained by our mother that it was a sin to eat and would rot your teeth and inevitably lead to a lengthy and expensive trip to the dentist on the very next day. In grammar school, we got to go to the Hershey’s plant in Oakdale, Calif. and see them make the candy. I remember the guide saying

that the workers on the assembly belt could eat all of the candy they wanted. Sounded like a dream job until you inspected the additional amounts of flesh spilling over their stools. The plant closed in 2007, 600 people lost their jobs and production moved to Mexico ... Of course, back then, candy was cheaper and just tasted better. There were few synthetic options, although I was never actually sure what was in a Pixy Stix or Chick-O-Stick.

We did not have much candy around the house.

I would learn later that when my dad would bring an Annabel’s Rocky Road candy bar to my mother, it was a peace offering in lieu of flowers, which were too expensive and possibly too embarrassing for my Teamsters’ father to purchase. Our friends at Thrillist took a crack at the best candy and had some hits and misses. In descending order, their top 5 were Butterfinger, Kit Kat, Snickers, Twix and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Little argument here, until you dig deeper into the candy jar and see that they ranked Starburst ahead of Heath

Mental FOCUS

By Leigh Richardson

the reward system to make a person feel good. There are also sugar receptors further Halloween season is drawdown the gut that continues ing near and the brain is gearthis reward response. Since it ing up in anticipation of all the feels nice and beneficial, we sugar that will be naturally are inclined to consume even coming that way. We celebrate more of the sugary treats. The at school, at work and with Leigh Richardson brain is flooded with dopatrick or treats at church. The mine, which happens every parties, costumes and sweets time we engage in enjoyable are everywhere. activities. The same thing happens when The sugar rush is truly hard to avoid, we consume nicotine, alcohol and certain especially in a season where they are at types of drugs. Sugar can be just as adthe center of the interactions. Kids get dictive as these substances because of the excited going from house to house asking dopamine effect. for treats and are rewarded with lots of Indeed, there are studies that sugsugar. A little bit of candy can be enjoygest greater degrees of addiction may be able but Halloween tends to give us acpossible with sweet snacks compared to cess to large quantities of sugar-infused some drugs. It is fortunate that sugar is snacks that can be difficult to resist, not as destructive to the body given this sometimes addicting. Maybe if we unfinding. We simply crave sweets physicalderstand how sugar can affect our bodly because sugar is an important source ies and our brains and we are aware of of fuel. Especially today, we tend to get what we are facing, we will make better much of our sugar fix from processed decisions. foods such as packaged candies, chocoAfter all, a lot people are naturally lates and pastries. Researchers say that drawn to sweets. We consume fruits and we may have evolved to be partial to milk as a part of our healthy diet and we sugar as it can give us an instant energy enjoy the sweet taste. The daylight hours boost, which is beneficial when working are getting shorter in the fall, which or at school. could contribute to a general gloominess.

Sugar in your system. It can The brain is producing less serotonin, the take a while for the sugar to make its happy neurotransmitter, and sugar and way into our system. Once it is digested other carbs can be an easy fix to improve and absorbed by the body, it will circumood. late through the blood. The state of high Let's take a closer look at how blood sugar is called hyperglycemia and the brain handles sugar around the it can have negative effects. Excessive Halloween season: amounts can be too much to handle for The first bite high. The tongue the liver so the body will try to store the has taste receptors that immediately desugar inside fat and muscle cells. That is tect the sweetness. This alerts the brain through the cerebral cortex and triggers MENTAL FOCUS cont'd on page 10 leighrich55@yahoo.com

CRIME WATCH Oct. 18 – 12:46 a.m.

2300 Block, Victory Ave. (75202) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Oct. 18 – 2:10 p.m.

2200 Block, N. Harwood St. (75201) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s vehicle.

Oct. 18 – 7:43 p.m.

2900 Block, Indiana St. (75226) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and stole property.

Oct. 19 – 1:08 a.m.

3600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204)

Bars and M&Ms. “This is terrible. This is one of the worst catastrophes in the world” as I mirror journalist Herbert Morrison’s eyewitness account of the Hindenburg crash. While it may not have the same historical significance, M&Ms could easily be No. 1 even if the over-educated brand managers at Mars have decided that more flavors like peanut butter or pretzel M&Ms are necessary. But ranking M&Ms No. 14 is unconscionable. The author obviously never had plain M&Ms right out of the freezer, if he ever had them at all. He

wrote of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, stating, “not only is it the greatest candy out there, it's also one of the greatest snacks, period. The perfect alchemy of peanut butter and chocolate.” I like the use of the term alchemy in describing candy, but if I was stuck on a deserted island with one candy to take with me – sorry Candy Evans – it would be M&Ms. And to rank Jolly Ranchers No. 29 is just ignorant. I go back to a day when you could buy two Jolly Rangers for a penny. And if you were really rich, you could get a

long-lasting Jolly Rancher stick for five cents. Our friends at candystore. com, who rate candy for a living, put Nerds ahead of Butterfingers in the best candy category. “You are what you eat,” I said.

Their top 10 worst candies include Bit-O-Honey and Tootsie Rolls, which seems a bit harsh. Good & Plenty and Necco Wafers have a rightful place on the list.

The worst candy overall is Candy Corn. I concur.

When the world comes to an end and only cockroaches inhabit the Earth, they will be nibbling on Candy Corn.

The Good Word

How the brain handles sugar

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Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect used an unknown tool to break into the complainant’s vehicle and steal property.

Oct. 19 – 9:29 a.m.

8400 Block, Southwestern Blvd.

(75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the apartment through a window and stole property.

Oct. 19 – 2:10 p.m.

12900 Block, Preston Rd. (75230) Theft of Property: The suspect stole two cases of beer and fled the location.

Oct. 19 – 4:35 p.m.

200 Block, S. Lamar St. (75202) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s wallet.

Oct. 19 – 8:54 p.m.

5100 Block, Milam St. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An

unknown suspect broke a window to the residence and entered.

Oct. 20 – 12:48 a.m.

2900 Block, Lucas Dr. (75219) Robbery of an Individual: The unknown suspects stole the complainant’s property by force.

Oct. 20 – 8:54 a.m.

2200 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Assault: An unknown suspect punched the complainant on the mouth.

Oct. 20 – 9:56 a.m.

2200 Block, Medical District Dr. (75235) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s storage room.

Oct. 20 – 5:43 p.m.

1600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75202) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Tornadoes raise questions

By the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels Many in our community experienced devastation from the tornadoes and storms on Oct. 20. I’m sure I joined countless Dallasites who watched the storm through windows and studied radar images, trying to see where the storm had been and where it was headed.

As the winds whipped up and the sirens screamed, I prayed for the safety of those experiencing the worst.

And then slowly, pictures of wrecked homes and upturned cars began to stream on social media. As I scrolled through pictures and texted with friends, the devastation became clear. The storms had tracked straight through North Dallas and out to the east, leaving homes, businesses and lives wrecked in its trail.

Whenever storms like those occur, it’s natural to wonder why. One of the most common questions I receive is “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Put more generally, we might ask, “Why do bad things happen at all?” We know bad things happen all the time, and we know we are often powerless to prevent them.

We know about bad diagnoses that scare us, accidents that do harm and storms that devastate. And yet, I believe in a God of love and love does no harm.

I’m certain that many of you reading this column experience preachers in the media saying something quite different.

I’m regularly disappointed to hear preachers claim that bad things happen to those who have angered God. Vengeance is not godly, and to sow fear of God is to miss the invitation that God makes to be transformed by the power of love.

When bad things happen, the best of us rallies in support. I’m aware of dozens of friends who have spent the day cleaning and boxing up precious memories in homes that were destroyed. I can only imagine the heartbreak of sifting through the wreckage of one’s home, but I am grateful for the human spirit of resilience

and hope that often shines in these dark moments.

I saw this clearly in the face of a friend who lost their home entirely. As my friend stood in front of the shell of her home only hours after the tornadoes blew through, she said, “We were saved by the grace of God. We are safe. The house is destroyed but all of that’s replaceable.”

This detachment from worldly things is not a coping mechanism, nor is it careless.

She is detached from the materialism of the world because of her faithfulness – her true, deep belief that what we see is not all there is. God’s reality, God’s sacred truth, is beyond what we can see with our eyes.

God is real and God’s love for us is real. Real love is not forced or coerced but is offered freely. If we do not have the free choice to love or not, then God’s great love story with humanRev. Dr. Girata ity is flawed. When we choose love, we choose to grow away from the pain and heartbreak of this world and begin to see the divine world now. Put another way, when we choose God, when we choose love, we bring about a little piece of heaven on earth now.

Over the next days and weeks, please help one another, reminding each other to keep hope even in dark times. Pack a box, bring a meal, say your prayers and offer a hug. Remember to love one another fiercely, because no matter what we experience in this life, by joining together, love wins.

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

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UPTOWN GIRL

Spooky season goes live with ‘Ghost Babes’

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com It’s that time of the year, when the eerie is welcomed with open arms and even the evilest of spirits are sought after with delight. But did you know that here in North Texas, you don’t have to look far to seek out the uncanny?

Aside from our many acclaimed, staged haunted houses, Dallas-Fort Worth is home to a plethora of paranormal hotspots. And now, you don’t have to risk your britches and physical security to get in on the action, because two locals have created a show where they’re doing the dangerous work for us.

In a series that is bound to be spooky and, believe it or not, sexy as well, “Ghost Babes” will follow two Dallas burlesque dancers, Matilda Crow and Janie Slash, with the help of cameraman and bodyguard Jon Bryant, as they explore some of North Texas’ terrifying ghostly getaways. From Goatman’s Bridge in Denton, the town of Jefferson known as “the most haunted spot in Texas,” the sleepy town of Mineral Wells and a haunted bed and breakfast in Marshall, the three will tap into their extrasensory vision and utilize various tools to detect electromagnetic and radio frequencies, hidden voices and changes in temperature.

Ryann Gordon Since season one kicked off on YouTube at the start of October, Ghost Babes has gained 107 subscribers in just three episodes, with three more planned for their opening season.

The three episodes that have been reJoseph Hernandez leased so far explore Dallas burlesque dancers Matilda Crow and Janie Slash host the YouTube series “Ghost Babes.”

“The Haunting of Three Oaks” bed “Season one focuses on ghosts and sense and a peculiar connection to the and breakfast in demons, maybe some Dallas history other side that both women have felt Marshall, “The Spirits of White Rock and local legends,” explained Slash, since childhood, the group will stay Lake,” or the Lady of the Lake in who looks forward to diving deeper true to their goal of not disrupting Dallas, and “The Phantom Voices of into other areas of the nation, in search paranormal activity, but rather recordThe Vault,” where they investigate an of notable figures like Big Foot. “Season ing it to seek a deeper understanding. abandoned graveyard in Calvert. two will be more on cryptozoology and “A lot of shows focus on aggravatextraterrestrial interactions.” ing spirits and it gives paranormal inAside from being focused on paravestigators a bad rep,” Crow explained. normal as a whole, this show is unique “We like to respect anything that could in that the females running it have a be lingering somewhere.” And for good personal connection to the otherworld. reason as this ghost hunter has expeUnlike other ghost hunter shows, this rienced strange occurrences, such as one rests on the power of femininity to entities following her home. connect with and channel spirits.

“I think when people investigate “We essentially created this for and you put out negative energy,” Crow women, starring women,” said Crow, said, “you’re going to get negative eneras the team dives into the unique sense gy back. People want to go for the thrill that she always has felt dear to her and the scares, and honestly, when that heart and determines how it tends to happens, they can’t handle it. That’s display itself more commonly across fe- why I’m leery of ghost tourism that males. “It makes sense, because women happens these days, having a bunch of tend to be more sensitive to these people investigate without guidelines.” things. Women go on a feeling and can So, rather than risking your own really inspect it.” wellbeing in search of a creepy thrill, The means by which “Ghost Babes” tune into Dallas’ own “Ghost Babes” inspects also sets it aside from simion YouTube every Wednesday of the lar-themed shows. By using this female month.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Worried one 6. Bean-sprouts bean 10. Put on 14. Mold 19. Pointless

20. Less cooked 21. Wheel rods 23. Prickly evergreen 24. Discolor 25. Backspace 26. Sum up 27. Trooper’s aid

28. Door swinger 29. Where Valletta is 30. Spread rapidly 32. 911 responders 34. Frat letter 36. Sunset colors 37. Tijuana abode

Off the mark

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40. Ms. Merkel 41. Hwys.

42. Cosmonaut’s station 43. Relieve tension 47. Gross!

48. Media mogul —

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Turner 49. Upper limbs 52. Prudential rival 54. — Palmas 55. Sorry 57. Bad air 58. Disparaging remarks 60. Curtail 62. Anwar of Egypt 63. Coming out 64. Scale button 65. Shrill insect 66. Holiday tradition (2 wds.)

68. Tune from an opera 69. Uris or Spinks 70. Nosecone covering 73. Electric — 74. Sign 77. Historical records 80. LAX info 81. Info request encl.

82. Feel poorly 83. The one here 85. Squad car driver 86. Concedes 88. Pasta dish 92. Male 93. Catch sight of 94. Soft white cheese 95. TN team 96. Queues (2 wds.)

99. Makes use of 101. Ballet leap 102. Some skirts 103. Has misgivings 107. Out of style 108. Attracted 109. Face-powder base 110. Lyrical 111. Plop down 112. Vaccinations

114. — Capp of the comics 115. Dentist’s anesthetic 116. Wall Street deg.

117. Margarine 119. Dazzle 120. Sleazy newspaper 122. Proposal 123. Part of NBA 124. Cheat sheet 126. Piece of fish 128. Fragrant fir 130. Gift for a tot (2 wds.)

134. Caustic 136. Newscaster — Mudd 140. Globe feature 141. Large artery 142. Angry 143. Take the podium 144. Vex 145. Roadside inn 146. Felt warmly toward 147. Kiwi language 148. Hairpin curves 149. Hatcher or Garr 150. Zipped along 151. Tim or Woody DOWN 1. Cry of disdain 2. Opposed 3. “Brian’s Song” lead 4. Baffling thing 5. Ms. Zellweger 6. Musical gourd 7. Europe-Asia divider 8. Fit together 9. Illustrious 10. Deformed

11. Tries extra hard 12. Aluminum company 13. Actual 14. Tear to pieces 15. Froggy 16. Hawkeye player 17. — du jour 18. Rochester’s Jane 20. Prompt 22. Wraiths 31. Common houseplant 33. Hamilton-Burr clash 35. Box-score fig.

37. Strays 38. Water, to Pedro 39. Molt 42. Pierre’s parent 44. Planting guides 45. Recited 46. This, in Spain 48. “Nutcracker” outfit 49. Pulpit 50. Cosmetic buy 51. Co. honchos 52. Psychic sights 53. Outlanders 56. Dunaway of films 57. Real-estate party 58. Amble along 59. Cougar’s home 61. Mouse target?

63. Poor grades 65. Alleges 67. Rents 68. “See you later!”

70. Hot beverage 71. “— take forever” 72. Berate 75. Used a hammer 76. Cultural 78. Remove branches 79. Watch secretly

REALITY ESTATE

Be patient when buying or selling

By Phillip Murrell phillip@philliprealestate.com We live in a “we want it now” society. We drink our coffee in the morning from a Keurig because it is fast. We microwave our meals. We look for the express lines everywhere we go. We try to find shortcuts to the office.

So how long does it take to buy or sell a house? And what if I am paying cash for my new home? Those are very popular questions, especially from the inpatient.

While there is no set answer because all situations are different, there are some good rules of thumb. A licensed, professional and reputable real estate agent can help you through the process.

Based on various sources and practical experience, homebuyers,

and first time buyers in particular, might find that purchasing a new home can take forever.

Much is caused by heightened anticipation. It is not unusual for it to take around six months from starting to look at properties to actually moving in, and if there are delays at any stage of the process, it can take even longer.

On average, a homebuyer will spend 30-60 days shopping, 14-60 days from contract to close and likely 14-45 days before the first mortgage payment is due. For some, the process can be extremely quick and take as little as 30 days total. For others, the shopping period alone can last months and months.

That may seem to be frustrating, but there are so many factors beyond your control, especially

in the back-end. First, you have to find a home you really want. Don’t get your hopes up too high, as many homes go to another bidder.

Most finance experts will tell you to avoid taking on debt. Here are some considerations for those that have the disposable money on hand and are looking to expedite the mortgage process.

According to reports, approximately 23 percent of U.S. homebuyers pay cash for their homes.

Even with today’s lower interest rates, a traditional 30-year mortgage of $100,000 will cost more than $70,000 in interest over the life of the loan.

Still, a mortgage is a very reasonable source for a loan.

Among the advantages of paying cash is

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week will see a great many individuals working hard to “fill in the blanks” in some way in order to further their own agendas and complete assignments on time while maintaining high quality. What this means, of course, is that progress will be anything but routine, as there will be much exploration, examination and investigation required by each individual in order to acquire the information necessary to move from point A to point B this week — or beyond.

Decisions made this week are likely to have long-term consequences, both for those who make them and those who are affected by them even in some minor, tenuous or peripheral manner. All who flex their muscles this week must be aware that they do not do so in a vacuum; their activities will surely have ramifications far beyond each measurable moment. Connections of all kinds will prove enriching to many this week.

contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily 10-27-19

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

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages

with the number in the top-left corner.

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110. Water lily leaves 113. Mane 114. Get ripe 115. Applied gold leaf 118. C to C, musically 120. Rubber bullet target 121. High-pH solution 122. Teased 123. Without concern about good or bad 125. Viking letters 126. Specialty 127. Comet features 128. Dauntless 129. Savory smell 130. Poet Alexander — 131. Sherbets 132. Average grades 133. Overshoe 135. Trim a photo 137. Liverpool poky 138. To be, to Henri 139. Rider’s gear

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Place your bets on those things that are familiar to you but farfetched to others. You’ll have the advantage as you root for an unlikely winner! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Others are not likely to agree with you when it comes to making key decisions this week, and going it alone may be your only workable option. You must maintain contact with teammates, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Your decisions will affect others — but that, in itself, is nothing new.

What is different this week is how much others are aware of what’s really going on. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may begin the week in an uncomfortable position that affords you no room to maneuver. Later on, you’ll gain some wiggle room, and that will make all the difference.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You have much to learn this week, but if you explore all avenues open to you, you’ll surely gain even more knowledge than expected.

Others want in. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may be working on something that you are not yet ready to unveil, but you can surely drop hints and send out signals that attract much attention to what you are doing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may be tempted to call it quits this week after an adviser opts out, but you have what it takes to succeed without his or her guidance.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – That which is yours should remain in your possession this week, but that which is not will likely have to be returned to its rightful owner. Attempt no deception.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Shifting alliances cause you some trouble this week, but you can hold your course and make progress even while others hammer out their differences. (March 6-March 20) – It may seem as though you are destined to go against the grain this week, but you can make that work well for yourself if you’re not too

aggressive about it.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may find yourself waiting for something or someone essential to your immediate plans, but you can’t waste the entire week. Get the rest in place! (April 5-April 19) – You may feel as though you have quite an obstacle to surmount, but with the help of your inner circle, you’ll surely get over it — and exceed your own expectations, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Things will seem piled up as the week opens, but as soon as you start working through major issues, you’ll find that you can stay ahead of the game. (May 6-May 20) – What you see isn’t at all what you get this week, but that doesn’t mean it can’t, in the end, serve you better than what you were expecting or even what you mistakenly saw.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Just when you think all is lost this week, you’ll stumble upon an opportunity that allows you to revive even those efforts that you gave up long ago. Celebrate! (June 7-June 20) – A teammate may not know how to tell you what you need to hear, so you must make it easy for him or her. By week’s end, you’ll both be overcoming the same key obstacle.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You can use a little entertainment this week, even as you work hard to provide it for others. A surprise

Phillip Murrell that there are no interest payments. And a home is much more likely to gain value at a higher rate than if your money is sitting in a bank account. And the stock market, as we know, can be volatile.

There are no closing costs associated with mortgage loans like mortgage origination fees, appraisal fees or other lender fees. Although, you should always pay for an appraisal on any property you are buying to ensure you’re not overpaying or inheriting some problems down the road not visible to the naked eye.

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is in store, courtesy of an old friend.

(July 8-July 22) – Focus is key this week, and your ability to sustain a heightened effort will prove essential. What goes around comes around — but you can turn it to your advantage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Though you may be showered with praise at some point this week, you are almost sure to realize that you can do even better work, given the chance. Do so!

(Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – A friend lets you do something early on this week that sets the tone, but he or she isn’t likely to join you if you carry it any further. This is for you and you alone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) A minor shock wears off just in time for you to put what it teaches you to good use. There are many around you who will wonder at what you are able to do. (Sept.

8-Sept. 22) – Now is no time to insist that your way is the only way.

Explore other options, and listen when other people offer suggestions. What you learn can save the day!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) A little indulgence never hurt anyone, and this week you’ll have the chance to indulge in just the right way. Take care not to overdo it! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Your ability to spot the weaknesses in an adversary will surely enable you to move ahead this week. A combination of instinct and clear reasoning will put you where you need to be.

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Oct. 25-27

5303 Challenger Drive Dallas, 75237 214-670-7612

Dallas Executive Airport – The Nation’s largest World War II-themed air show returns as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announces the return of the “CAF Wings Over Dallas.” More than 30 historic aircraft from the Pacific Theater are set to participate in the air show. Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25 at the gate. Children from 6-11 are $10 and kids under 5 are FREE!

Oct. 25

3225 University Blvd.

Dallas, 75205 214-768-3825

SMU’s Brookshire Family Pavilion – The Oracle Pro Series Dallas, a women’s ITF World Tennis Tour, will feature a one-night special exhibition with Coco Gauff, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier and Christina McHale. The event will consist of three sets: women’s singles, men’s singles and mixed doubles. 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $45.

Oct. 26

2301 Performance Drive Richardson, 75080 972-247-1369

The Plaza at Galatyn Park – Heroes for Children present the annual Heroes in Disguise 5K run in honor of Texas children and families battling pediatric cancer. Participants can come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume and run the race while enjoying live entertainment and a special adventure zone. 7:30 a.m. $30.

Oct. 26

1048 Brockwood Road Dallas, 75238 469-802-9455

Oak Highlands Brewery – “Hop to it!” The northeast Dallas brewery hosts “A Brawl For It All – A Night Of Pro Wrestling.” 6 p.m. First bell at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 (general admission) to $40 (VIP includes two beers and a meet and greet). Children are $10.

Oct. 26-27

1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687

Majestic Theatre – Winner of “America's Got Talent: The Champions” magician Shin Lim performs carefully self-choreographed routines combining dexterity, precision and grace. Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. $32-$45.

Oct. 29

3911 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, 75219 972-685-6656

Brenda Schoenfeld Now – The boutique hosts an event called, “The Art of Entertaining: Seasonal Table Setup & Design.” During the all-day event, Schoenfeld invites Dallas hosts and hostesses to stop by for decorating inspiration ahead of the 2019 Holiday season including Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah. Partners Card holder receive a 20 percent discount. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE!

Oct. 30

2323 Ross Ave., 17th Floor Dallas, 75201 214-237-6800

Serendipity Labs Dallas – An art show features CJ Cowden and her abstract art. She has more than 13 years of experience in the art world and is an award-winning and published abstract artist who has also exhibited her work in Denver and New York City. Light bites and drinks will be served. 5 to 7 p.m. FREE!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This Week in History

Elizabeth W Boutique at 4214 Oak Lawn Ave. recently held a giveback event for The Family Place, which empowers victims of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling and skills. Ten percent of every Elizabeth W purchase that evening went to The Family Place through the Partners Card program.

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

On Oct. 28, 1965, construction was completed on the St. Louis Arch in St. Louis, Mo. Designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, at 630 feet, it is the world's tallest arch, the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere and is dubbed “Gateway to the West.” the family place

Fashion Sense

Dr. Randy Bell empowers all to be great

the family place

Dr. Randy Bell.

By Leah Frazier leahfarizer.com At a time when “what the world needs now is love,” local real estate expert Dr. Randy Bell would counter that a resurgence of being “great” is what we really need, and he’s inspiring just that for the Dallas community with the T-shirt label to match.

The owner and visionary behind Great Clothing is one of the latest community leaders to take the fashion plunge with a line of one-worded statement tees and hats declaring: “Great.”

In an effort to get out of the corporate rat race and into entrepreneurship, Great Clothing Company was founded in Dallas in 2013. “Great Clothing is more or less a collection of statement pieces designed to help people aspire to be the best version of themselves in whatever it is they choose to do,” Bell said.

With a passion for empowerment, Bell’s simplistic approach to motivation is one that’s capturing the attention of local leaders,

the community and beyond. Excellence is always at the forefront for Bell and he hopes that through the “Great Clothing” collection, these statement pieces will be more than just a trend, but apparel with impact.

And greatness is undoubtedly within the DNA of the young entrepreneur.

Armed with his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Bell not only lays claim to Great Clothing Company, but also to a partnership in Dallas Realty Resources.

It is a real estate company that services the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area brokered by Dallas-native Corwin Haney, a tenured professional who’s been in the industry for 18 years.

Bell’s partners in the company are veteran Charles Drinkard III, who focuses on finding homes for veterans and Ken Smith Jr., an Oak Cliff native specializing in commercial real estate and apartment leasing.

“Outside of Great Clothing, through Dallas

Realty Resources, we help people purchase homes by providing homebuyer’s education,” Bell said. “We do a lot of seminars and classes across Dallas-Fort Worth. Through education and preparation, we provide individuals with the knowledge and confidence to buy a home. Unlike fashion, with the massive influx of people moving into the city, real estate is something that isn’t going to go out of style.”

With a heart for service and people, Bell hopes to grow not only Dallas Realty Resources and Great Clothing Company (which is set to launch more items soon) but to inspire the next generation to be great as well.

Thus, Bell along with Smith Jr. created Greats of Tomorrow, a nonprofit focused on encouraging the youth through mentorship and service. In addition, Greats of Tomorrow recently developed a scholarship that provides a selection of college and trade school hopefuls with funding for books.

It’s safe to say whatever Bell chooses to pursue as a self-proclaimed “multi-preneur,” it is already determined that it will be “great.”

For more on Dr. Bell and Great Clothing Company, visit greatclothing.co.

Leah Frazier is an award-winning fashion entrepreneur based in Dallas with almost a decade of fashion and lifestyle reporting under her belt. Her continued coverage of Dallas fashion and events can be found at inspirenstyle.com.

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Charity

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OPERATION KINDNESS

This no-kill shelter has saved more than 105,000 animals since its founding.

By Sally Blanton

municipal shelters and rescue groups who have animals in need of lifesaving medical care or are simply low on space.

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 difficult about your job?

A There are long-term residents in our

shelter. While we love them dearly and they bring our team so much joy, we work hard each day to find their forever homes.

Q What is your mission or highest

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purpose?

Operation Kindness was founded in 1976 with the mission to care for homeless cats and dogs in a no-kill environment until each is adopted into responsible homes.

Q What are your critical needs now,

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Q How did your career path lead you

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to this position?

Throughout the last 40 years, I’ve developed a unique set of business skills that benefit Operation Kindness. After I retired in August 2018, I focused my efforts in the community as a planning and zoning commissioner in Addison.

Eventually, I stepped into the interim CEO role for Operation Kindness in February 2019 and became full-time effective June 1, 2019.

Q What sort of volunteer jobs are

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Q Why are you passionate about

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helping this nonprofit?

The organization’s mission really resonates with me. I’m an animal lover and proud owner of my own two rescue dogs, Ace and Gracie.

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Q What is the most important

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thing your nonprofit does for our community?

Besides saving more than 105,000 animals, we also serve as a partner for 40

available?

Volunteers to assist with walking dogs, maintaining our cat rooms, helping with kennel work, assisting our office team, helping with fundraisers and special events and even becoming a foster home to help care for young, recovering or pregnant animals in a safe home environment.

Q Suppose this nonprofit received

Q About how many animals are

served each year?

More than 5,000 cats and dogs each year, and we care for an average of 400 animals daily in our shelter and through our foster programs.

besides money donations?

More families who are willing to open up their home to animals in need.

Newborn puppies and kittens are extremely vulnerable to illness and have specialized needs. Also, our Pet Food Pantry welcomes donations of dog and cat food. We need schools and other organizations to conduct food donation drives.

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

We’d use it for lifesaving medical services.

Robert Catalani, CEO, answered these questions.

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Hammer and Nails

Stuck on an island

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com “No man is an island” is the beginning of a famous passage from John Donne's Devotions. But these days, every man, woman and child seem to want an island. A kitchen island, that is.

I heard that in a recent episode, the “Property Brothers” on HGTV had to deal with building two kitchen islands side-by-side across from each other.

The Scott brothers had planned to build one island.

Apparently, the couple wanted the Galapagos.

People have become obsessed with the thought of a kitchen island that provides additional cabinet space, creates a new, less formal eating area and becomes a place to easily prepare snacks. On average, kitchen islands can cost as little as $500 to upwards of tens of thousands of dollars.

Before you design, plan a strategy. In most cases, you should consult a licensed, professional contractor. If you want to add a working sink, stove top like those on the morning TV shows or additional electrical outlets, rely on a professional. Your contractor will recommend a plumber and an electrician. It will save you work, agony and money in the long run.

You must consider the motif of the existing kitchen. How are the existing cabinets designed?

What is the tone of the fixtures? What color is the backsplash, the sink top and the walls? You may want a marble to match the kitchen countertop. Fine, but you are not going to cut a marble top to fit.

Another consideration is overhead lighting. Chances are your island will need to have additional overhead lamps or chandeliers, which Stephan Sardone is too much to tackle for the average DIY handyperson.

Leave that job to the pros or your results could be shocking.

Dreams are great, but in this case logic rules.

First, you must have enough kitchen space to even consider building an island. It is supposed to be an inviting, not cramped, add-on. And don’t forget that you will probably be adding stools to one side of the island, which will take up additional space.

Measure off what your kitchen can handle. Lay down some easy-to-remove construction tape to outline the area you think will work and then study it carefully. Location matters. There needs to be room to roam on both sides of the centerpiece, factoring in the chairs.

If you decide to build your own low-tech island, which basically will serve as additional eating and storage space, your measurements must be exact.

Spend time at the local lumber yard and explain to the salespeople what you are striving for. They will provide you with what you need including cutting and beveling the wood and recommending the best wood supports. The end result must be perfectly level, act like it was always part of the kitchen and not look out of place.

Go to your local paint store and make sure that your vision is matching in tandem with what already exists, unless you want to repaint the entire kitchen. And make sure that all hardware is in sync with what you have. You may consider replacing all kitchen hardware to provide a fresh look.

Also, you may have some old cabinets you would like to repurpose and incorporate into your island.

Talk to your painting specialist on what is required to refinish the wood and prep for painting or stain.

The easier the construction, the better chance you have of succeeding with finding your perfect island. To many these days, nothing beats the island life.

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

CANDY'S DIRT

This home, located at 4420 Westway Ave., is listed for $2.65 million.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com If I had to guess, I’d say this lovely SpanishMediterranean was designed by leading Dallas architects Marion Fooshee and James Cheek. Let me know if you think otherwise. But I do my detective work and I can support my theory pretty well, so here it goes.

Fooshee & Cheek were well-known for their eclectic Spanish-Mediterranean style including Dr. Hugh Leslie and Lydia Bowen Moore’s home at 4200 Beverly Drive.

Their most significant design was Highland Park Village, the first self-contained shopping center in America.

They were also involved in the design of the Hall of State and Aquarium buildings in Fair Park. Fooshee lived at the duplex on 4441-4443 Westway Ave. and Cheek lived at the duplex at 4417-4419 Westway Ave. right next door.

I think it makes for a natural assumption Fooshee & Cheek are responsible for this wonderful SpanishMediterranean. So, I’m going with that!

This historic Spanish-Mediterranean is in Westpark, one of the last residential additions built in Highland Park. It includes Fairway Street, Westway Avenue, Lomo Alto Court and Lomo Alto Drive.

One of our favorite resources at candysdirt.com is an excellent book, Great American Suburbs: The Homes of the Park Cities, Dallas by Virginia Savage McAlester, Willis Cecil Winters and Prudence Mackintosh. I highly recommend it to any realtor, seller or buyer interested in the history of the Park Cities. The following is an excerpt

about this addition: Westpark had been designated for duplexes and apartments when the town of Highland Park was zoned in 1929. Dozens of duplexes were constructed there during the 1930s, many of them owner-occupied, with the rent Candy Evans of the second unit helping to make the mortgage payment on the home.

Marion Fooshee and James Cheek, the well-known architects of many Highland Park landmarks, each lived in a duplex they had designed and built in Westpark.

And now we turn those duplexes into single-family homes, which is precisely what happened to this 1930 Spanish-Mediterranean. It’s almost as if the architects knew this was a possibility in the future, as the conversion is seamless. One of the advantages of blending the two stories of a duplex is just how much space you gain. The layout creates an enormous master suite in the former upstairs living room. A sitting area takes full advantage of the extraordinary leaded bow-front window, with access to the balcony. Those features alone sold me.

This gorgeous 5,447-square-foot SpanishMediterranean was fully renovated and updated, keeping the charm of the 1930s but adding every modern convenience you expect from a Highland Park home.

There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a powder bath and a full guest house over the garage.

Allie-Beth Allman Realtor Christine McKenny has this eclectic Spanish-Mediterranean at 4420 Westway Ave. listed for $2.65 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

Opening up to window shades, blinds and shutters

By Margaret Chambers In my last article, I discussed different types of soft window treatments. This follow-up covers everything you need to know before you buy hard treatments, from when and where it's appropriate to use them to what choices are available. Hard treatments include shades, blinds and shutters, but not all of these are actually hard to the touch. Roman shades and vertical slat blinds can be made with cloth, for example.

The first step to choosing between hard and soft treatments is to think about your needs for each room. Consider the following: Do you need to protect your colorful furnishings from the sun? Will glare make it difficult to watch TV? Will insulating your windows with shades help keep down the cost of heating your home? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” you may want to install hard

treatments. Many homeowners choose shades, blinds or shutters when they want to control the light in their room without introducing a lot of texture and color.

Shades. Shades offer privacy, light control and a clean-cut look. They can be made of either synthetic or organic materials and come in a wide range of styles. Roller shades are a good choice for contemporary homes because of their minimalistic look, while woven and wood shades fit with casual chic and rustic rooms. Honeycomb and cellular shades are also great insulation for your windows.

Cloth shades such as Roman or balloon shades feature the patterns and soft look you normally get with drapery. The difference is that unlike drapes, cloth shades have an easy upand-close function. Choosing cloth shades over drapes can also save space in tight areas, such as between corner windows. One brand of grass cloth

shades, Conrad Shades, is only available through interior designers. These shades are custom-woven to fit the size of your window.

Some people combine Roman shades with curtains.

To make this look work, you’ll need to make sure there will be space left between the two of them. You can either install the shades inside the window frame or situate the rod so that there is enough depth between the curtains and shades.

Blinds. Unlike shades, blinds can be tilted with louvers to let in light at an angle. Blinds are usually made of either aluminum, wood or faux wood. Wood blinds are a classic choice that suit many different decorating styles. They are also offered in a variety of finishes, such as bamboo and pine. Faux wood blinds will not warp over time, so they are a smart choice for people living in high humidity climates.

When you buy blinds, you

have multiple options for the slat sizes. For reference, the most commonly chosen slat size for blinds is two inches. A good rule of thumb is that the slat size should match the size of your window, meaning large slats for large windows and small slats for small windows. Two-inch slats are what one would usually choose for medium-size windows.

Shutters. Shutters are made of either wood or vinyl and are more of an expensive, longterm option. Unlike blinds and shades, they do not lift to reveal the view, but can be opened out at the hinges from within the window frame. Shutters add sophistication and architectural detail to your windows. In the end, they can even increase the value of your home. Regular shutters and blinds have one inch of space between louvers.

Plantation shutters have two to three inches of space, which lets you see more of the view.

Margaret Chambers Not sure what kind of blinds, shades or shutters would work best for your home? Since window treatments can be a big commitment, some people prefer to seek a professional opinion.

In my line of work, I help my clients make the most appropriate choice, order custom-made treatments or combine hard and soft treatments to achieve the best of both worlds.

For more design advice, read our blog, chambersinteriors.com/blog. Some of our recent article topics include preparing a home for sale, choosing patterns and decorating a Neoclassical home.

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MULL IT OVER

Questions abound as NBA enters new ground

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com What was setting up to be a normal NBA offseason suddenly spun out of control.

Forwards Paul George and Kawhi Leonard joined the Los Angeles Clippers and Kyrie Irving went to the Brooklyn Nets as did Kevin Durant, who will miss the entire season with a ruptured Achilles tendon injury. Guard Russell Westbrook, who never saw a basketball he didn’t like to shoot, was traded to the Houston Rockets to join James Harden, who has the same fondness for the leather sphere. Anthony Davis came from NOLA to join LeBron James and his Lakers in “LaLaLand.”

And then came the tweet heard around the world.

Rockets GM Daryl Morey used Twitter to support the Hong Kong protesters. But there was only one problem.

China is a huge financial provider to the NBA and their players. The Chinese government immediately banned televised NBA games. The Lakers were preparing to play exhibition games in China and James chastised Morey in support of the communists. Funny that James can have an opinion and Morey can’t.

So the new season begins upside-down. Aside from the Far East battle, the teams are as balanced as they have been all decade. There are no favorites anymore after the Golden State Warriors, winners of five consecutive Western Conference titles in the late 2010s, have been impacted by injuries, trades and free

agent departures, a new home and a rise in talent by other teams.

Locally, the Dallas Mavericks end the Dirk Nowitzki era fronting two other European players in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, hoping the team and their fans will move forward.

The Mavs can compete if Porzingis stays healthy and head coach Rick Carlisle works his magic.

Reigning Rookie of the Year Doncic is a star at 20, even though he isn’t legally old enough to have schnapps. Dallas has only two players with more than six years of NBA experience on the roster. But under Carlisle, they will play hard but face too much competition to make the playoffs this season.

While there is a power logjam atop the Western Conference, the Eastern Conference is much more wide-open as evidenced by the Toronto Raptors coming from relative obscurity to shock the world and win the NBA Championship last season. There are a number of Eastern teams that can compete for a playoff berth.

The Milwaukee Bucks, led by league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are ready to return the

NBA

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. team to the glory days when they were NBA Champions with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, “The Big O” Oscar Robertson and Bob Dandridge. They will have to overcome the Philadelphia 76ers that added Al Horford and Josh Richardson to be with Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid. They have the right players; now they need to find the right attitude.

The Boston Celtics lost Irving but have Kemba Walker and will compete for a title. Without Leonard, Toronto won’t be elite, but still have plenty of playoff talent. The Indiana Pacers will await the return of Victor Oladipo and could make a late season run. The Nets are the new team to hate with two players

(Irving and Durant) making more than $30 million this season and one won’t even play.

The Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks will fight for 40 wins, which may get a final playoff spot despite a less than .500 record. The Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks face another season telling stories about the past.

The Washington Wizards are really bad and the Charlotte Hornets are only one player away from being a contender.

Unfortunately, that player, Michael Jordan, owns the Hornets and doesn’t play for them.

The best team in the Western Conference is in LA and they are not the Lakers. The Clippers, led by head coach Doc

Rivers and coming off a record season for wins, have great role players to surround George and Leonard. The Lakers can finally be taken seriously as viable contender for the NBA crown in the James-era. But it is Davis that will make the difference.

Can you keep a secret? The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets are really good. They stay out of the limelight and just get better without having to make major changes.

They are done rebuilding and now are ready to roll.

This is probably where the Warriors fit in: middle of the best in the West. If Steph Curry stays healthy and Klay Thompson returns from a knee injury, the Warriors will still be a force. If Curry gets hurt, they have little chance of

continued excellence. The Portland Trailblazers are always a factor and they added the underrated Hassan Whiteside.

Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni will have to find a way to distribute one basketball between former NBA MVPs Harden and Westbrook. They will also have to play defense.

This isn’t the ABA. The San Antonio Spurs have reached the playoffs an amazing 23-straight seasons and head coach Gregg Popovich is the best in the business. This season, due to a lack of star power, could be the end of the streak.

The surprise team (and the Mavs could claim that title) will be the Sacramento Kings.

They are a nice blend of youth and veteran talent and added Trevor Ariza and ex-Warriors and Mavs swing man Harrison Barnes.

No player in recent memory has come into the league with more fanfare than New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, but can he stay injury-free with the rigors of NBA play?

With Williamson, the Pelicans will sell out all of their games on the road. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies are rudderless. The Phoenix Suns will remain in the dark until their young players shine.

The Mavs are a year away from the playoffs. I think the NBA Finals will be the Clippers against the Bucks, with the Clippers finally getting respect in LA. That will give James, from LA’s other team, time off to tweet and visit his partners in Beijing.

AUTOMOBILITY

Ford’s Ranger expands the middle class after being compact

The 2020 Ford Ranger.

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net At one point (not that long ago) they were regarded as compact trucks. Ford had its Ranger, Chevy offered the S-10, and Dodge’s Dakota was the outlier, stretching out to midsize proportions. All could be lifted and bulked up, be it for work or – more likely – play.

But in their civilian, commuter configurations they were small, efficient and, well, benign. So, with its new, upsized Ranger,

small businesses, activity-oriented consumers and established families in need of a third, do-itall vehicle. At the onset of this country’s first OPEC crisis (remember that?), the compact pickup segment became entrenched.

Almost 40 years since its Mazda-based debut and, after 2012, its Ford-engineered demise, Ford’s Ranger has been revived as a midsize SuperCrew (two-door extended cab) or SuperCab FORD MOTOR COMPANY (a four-door crew cab).

While the third-generation Ranger offered Ford has effectively said goodwheelbases between bye to small and, of course, 112 inches and 126 inches, tobenign. This is 2019 and still day’s Ranger offers but one, nothing speaks to success like and that one is 127 inches long. some excess.

And while the previous Ranger The Ranger’s DNA goes stretched between 188 inchback to 1972 and the Mazdaes and 203 inches, the newest based Ford Courier. Compact Ranger is now 211 inches. pickups were something the Notably, these numbers Japanese were selling successdon’t begin to tell the whole fully, and as Boomers came story. Parked beside my son’s of age, the compact pickup fit 2011 Subaru Forester in our – literally and figuratively – driveway, the test Ranger – the where the full-size, still-agrarFX4 off-road package affixed ian pickups weren’t fitting. to a Lariat SuperCrew – absoThe compact pickup supported lutely dwarfed the Forester, a

tipping in with those mild invehicle that, with a bed, would puts. And in combination with make a very nice compact, unia stiff structure and reasonably body pickup. In contrast, the compliant suspension, on trips newest Ranger imitates the footprint of an F-Series Ford of down the highway the Ranger SuperCrew is almost carlike in perhaps the early ’00s, leaning more toward full-size than a its composure, while SUV-like “middie.” in its efficiency. The EPA estiIf putting its enlarged footmate is 20 City/24 Highway/22 print into perspective sounds Combined, and our fuel comnegative, know that I see the puter showed an even 22 in the new Ranger as one very nice week we had it. truck. Once inside the fourWith a base of $38K, and door cab, four adults will be an as-tested window of almost comfortably accommodated $45K (with Lariat trim, FX4 with adequate head, leg and off-road package and destinashoulder room. That shoulder tion), the Ranger doesn’t imroom dimension is tighter than press us as a great buy, unless you’ll find in today’s full-size – of course – you’ve been conpickups, and legroom sidering an upfitted is more constricted, F Series at $60K or but if it’s typically more. If it was ours, just you and one other I’d order a mid-level passenger that differRanger XL, possibly ence is academic. as a 4X2. With about Under the $2500 in options, and Ranger’s hood is, at $500(!) in incentives, the moment, but one David Boldt that gets me out the powertrain; happily, door at just under it’s a good one. Ford’s 2.3-liter $30K. And for a midsize truck EcoBoost four delivers 270 in an almost full-size wrap, horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of that seems about right. torque on 87 octane. The reDavid Boldt brings years of sponse from even mild throtexperience in automotive retail tle inputs is terrific, although sales and public relations to I didn’t have a full load or his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com.

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movie trailer

Netflix’s ‘El Camino’ rolls on after end of ‘Breaking Bad’

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Aaron Paul stars in "El Camino."

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood It took 62 episodes of “Breaking Bad” to watch Walter White (Brian Cranston) go from a timid, beaten high school teacher to an organized crime/drug kingpin. There’s an entire television series (“Better

Call Saul,” which you most definitely should be watching) dedicated to explaining how the flawed, yet sweet Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) turns into a sleazy strip mall attorney who rebrands as Saul Goodman.

But what about that other guy from “Breaking Bad?” You know, the one

who started out as a dumb kid but slowly became the conscience of a show loaded with disgusting personalities. That would be Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman, the quintessential hooker with a heart of gold.

It would take an extremely lengthy essay to detail all the horrendous things that happened to Jesse during the run of “Breaking Bad.” He was consistently surrounded by death and chaos, but somehow maintained shreds of human decency. When we last saw him, he sped off into the night in an El Camino after escaping what amounted to slavery at the hands of neo-Nazis.

That would be when Netflix’s “El Camino” literally begins. This two hour feature film gives Jesse’s

story closure. Whether it is needed or not is in the eye of the beholder, but based on the 6.5 million viewers of the film during its initial weekend, it is absolutely necessary.

Needless to say, it’s tricky to go into the detail of “El Camino” without completely ruining the film.

It details the three days of Jesse’s life after his escape, but what really makes the story move are the flashbacks to different moments in his life. Several beloved characters show up and, in short moments, show the impact that they had on Jesse.

Unfortunately, a character that abused Jesse also is a big player. Todd (Jesse Plemons), the cold as ice sociopath, gets a load of screen time and proves to be even

more dead inside than once believed. Plemons is so eerily fantastic in the role that it proves just how underused he was on “Breaking Bad.” In short, if you hated him then, you’re going to really hate him now.

Writer/director/creator Vince Gilligan employs the same off-kilter style from the series in this film. There are moments where a simple camera angle makes a stressful situation that much more stressful. Gilligan has taken all the story elements and themes of a western and employed them here, complete with an intense buildup to a massively violent event.

If he never acted again, Aaron Paul will have something that few actors ever have: an iconic character that will be remembered

forever. Watching Paul turn an immature punk into the character that he becomes in “El Camino” is an entertainment spectacle. Paul is on screen for virtually every second of the movie and his presence is nothing short of commanding. It’s a perfectly written role with the perfect actor cast in it.

On a sad note, “El Camino” is the final film for Robert Forster, who died the day it was released on Netflix. He’s in quite a few scenes and his role sums up his acting career: full of heart and warmth, but with a hint of deviousness.

So if you haven’t done it, go watch every episode of “Breaking Bad” then follow it up with “El Camino” so that you can say you’ve seen the greatest television show ever created in its entirety.

Uncle barky's bites

‘Watchmen’ is at times head spinning, but watchable

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net Getting an A+ for audacity doesn’t necessarily move one to the head of the class.

This is particularly true of “Lost” and “The Leftovers” mastermind Damon Lindelof, for whom audacity is a given.

His legions of detractors will heatedly claim that both series’ denouements skidded wildly off the runway rather than stuck their landings. Others, and there are many of them, too, argue that the crazily captivating rides were far and above worth taking – no matter how they ended.

It starts all over again with Lindelof’s very loose adaptation of the DC comic book series “Watchmen,” newly on Sunday nights.

Season One has nine episodes, and HBO made six available for review. Visually entrancing, pointedly provocative and all over the place in time and space, “Watchmen” might make even David Lynch drop his jaw at times. Sort of like HBO’s “Westworld,” where few if any know what’s going on anymore.

But maybe Lindelof actually knows where he’s going. That would be nice. And once again, even if he doesn’t, this is television of a higher order with the power to turn brains inside out. Linear it’s not, nor is it “Longmire.” Even FX’s oft-far out “Fargo” seems like a broke-in bucking bronco in comparison.

At the center of “Watchmen” is the always dynamic Regina King as detective Angela Abar, who moonlights as the avenging Sister Night in a super cool-looking costume. This also is a series where actor/ activist Robert Redford (so far unseen except in a framed picture) has been president since January 1993 and remains so in 2019. And where “squidfalls” from above can make a real mess of things. And where Jeremy Irons

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Regina King from "Watchmen." pops in and out as Adrian Veidt, something of a crazed Dr. Frankenstein who lives in a castle that may well be located in another dimension or on another planet. Or maybe not. And where masked white supremacists known as The Seventh Cavalry have reemerged after terrorizing the Tulsa, Okla. police force into wearing masks themselves to conceal their identities. Got enough on your plate yet?

It all begins with the real-life Tulsa race riot of 1921, when a mob of white residents attacked and torched the city’s prosperous Greenwood neighborhood and its black population. At the height of the carnage, the parents of a little kid named Will smuggle him off in a wagon. A note in his pocket reads, “Watch over this boy.”

Will’s future identity is pivotal to “Watchmen,” but you’ll have to wait until Episode 6 for the pretty full story of who he

became and what he is in present times. That particular hour is almost all in black-andwhite, even if the series is anything but in terms of the storytelling.

Angela Abar’s boss in the early going is chief of police Judd Crawford (Don Johnson), whom she greatly admires. He’s first seen enjoying a performance of the musical “Oklahoma” by an all-black cast. Whether the chief is all that he seems is an open question.

But the same can be said of any principal character.

Another brand name actor, “Fargo” veteran Jean Smart, joins “Watchmen” in Episode 3 as hard-bitten, dry-humored FBI special agent Laurie Blake. Smart and King quickly become the two lead characters in terms of getting to the bottom (or the bottomless pit) of things. This also is a series where the only full nudity is on the part of male characters. In #MeToo times, it’s

becoming the norm on advertiser-free “adult” cable networks and streaming services.

HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones,” which ended its first season on Oct. 13, is another latter-day example of men caught in the act of exposing their privates.

In another illustrative scene, Agent Blake’s young male underling is told, “So sorry, ladies only,” before a power meeting is held. This is in Episode 4, where a mysterious high-tech entrepreneur known as Lady Trieu (Hong Chau) serves to further throw viewers for a loop.

“Watchmen” also provocatively addresses the reparations (President Redford’s Victim of Racial Violence Act) that brought about a resurgence of the Seventh Cavalry.

And in Episode 5, which begins in 1985, a mass tragedy is visited upon New York City.

This sets the stage for what makes detective Wade Tillman (Tim Blake Nelson) who he becomes, an interrogation specialist known as Looking Glass due to his tight-fitting silver mask. Agent Blake prefers to twit him as “Mirror Guy.” Perhaps this sounds as if it’s way too much to digest. But there are some major revelations coming in Episodes 5 and 6. Or at least it sure seems that way, even if Lindelof is fully capable of misdirections, sleights of hand and, sometimes, pure nonsense.

Whatever happens in future seasons – assuming there are some – “Watchmen” mostly enthralls with the power of its images, imagination and determination to cartwheel its way toward SOMETHING REALLY BIG in whatever end awaits. Whether Lindelof knows what he’s doing remains anyone’s guess. Well, duh. But what he’s done so far is one of the damnedest things you’ll ever see.

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

Travel

Take a free ride to nature at Capilano Park near Vancouver

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com One of the most interesting “nature” parks in the world is Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, found about 20 minutes outside Vancouver, Canada on the way to Grouse Mountain. There are free buses that take people from several locations in downtown Vancouver to this site. The buses leave from Canada Place where cruise ships dock, Library Square, the Hyatt Regency and Blue Horizon Hotel.

Schedules are available on Twitter @capshuttle.

Once at the park, there is an admission fee to pay. The fee varies by time of day, cheaper by 30 percent after 5 p.m. and there are also special rates for seniors, students and youth. Check the webpage for the details about cost at capbridge. com. The average cost is about $50.

It sounds expensive, but the price includes a free bio-degradable poncho if you need one. That’s a sarcastic joke, but the park is inside a rainforest, so it is frequently rainy and always damp.

The park is very kid-friendly with exhibits that feature the history of the area, originally settled

by indigenous people. Many of the ecological explanations promote understanding of the rainforest eco-system, conservation tips and the animals and insects that live in this environment. Free history tours are offered hourly and free nature tours are offered every half hour. As part of the history tour, children will love the totem pole exhibit.

Three main attractions exist in the park: a suspension bridge, “Cliffwalk” and “Treetop Adventure.” All three have won awards for their innovation.

The draw for most people coming here is a 450-foot suspension bridge, 230 feet high. Original indigenous fur traders built a home on the opposite side of a ravine. To get there, a rope suspension bridge was constructed. Today that bridge is made of heavy-duty steel cables as you might see on a suspension bridge. The bridge has a wooden slat floor. Although the bridge does sway as you cross it, especially if there are a lot of people crossing at the same time, it feels very safe. From the midpoint, where the bridge droops down, you are over river rapids below. There are many great photo opportunities here, but it is a bit difficult to get a clear picture as

everyone walking by shakes your footing, moving your hand and camera.

On the far side of the bridge is the original home built by the indigenous fur traders, now converted into a snack bar.

Once you cross the bridge, the only way back is to cross again. At the starting point is a large entertainment area with some very nice tourist shops, a restaurant, grill, and coffee and snack bar. On the day I visited, live musicians played hillbilly-style standards and were quite good.

From the entertainment area, you can walk to the second attraction, the “Cliffwalk.” This is a unique hike in the woods with a walking path and stairs (careful if you cannot climb stairs) along the side of the steep riverbank. The floor is constructed of see-through metal or glass, so you have magnificent views of the river flowing below and the valley you are walking in. This attraction reminds me of the Grand Canyon skywalk. Both are unique and well-worth doing.

The final main attraction is primarily for children. It is a string of tree houses (actually platforms around Douglas firs that

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The 450-foot suspension bridge at Capilano Park. predominate the area) connected by wooden suspension pathways connecting seven trees. Called the “Treetops Adventure,” it is also worth doing. The award-winning eco-friendly construction methodology does not attach to the tree trunks, allowing the trees to continue to grow.

The walk takes you along the canopy of the rainforest. This attraction is on the far side of the suspension bridge and easy to miss. Along

the paths, excellent child-friendly explanations of the rainforest turn the adventure into a learning experience so painless your kids won’t even realize they’re acquiring knowledge.

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

recipe of the week

By Dotty Griffith

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com

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Kotta Sushi Lounge comes to Dallas from near The Star, i.e. the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters in Frisco. It joins the bevy of restos at The Union, a mixeduse, high-rise development.

Owner Ken Kim has replicated his successful formulation of sushi plus lots of Asian plates that appeal when you don’t want raw fish. Kotta Sushi Lounge is branded as “Japanese-inspired” with “global influences.”

At a recent media dinner, Kotta showcased its proficiency across the spectrum from starter shishitos to sashimi to matcha cheesecake.

We began with flash-fried shishito peppers seasoned with shichimi, a Japanese seven-spice blend, heavy on ground chile. Mild shishito peppers, long and slim like bright green gnarly fingers, fared well with the piquant seasoning, even better together than solo. Paired with sparkling sake, the newest thing in rice wine, the bright peppers benefited from the cooling tickle.

Old Port Dumplings, pot stickers filled with seafood (see recipe), and coconut fried shrimp with Piña Colada Sauce occupied the starters place in the array. I approached the Piña Colada Sauce with caution, fearing a treacly, syrupy sauce, too much like the namesake cocktail. Instead, it was nicely balanced between pineapple and coconut. Lovely with the shrimp.

Then our menu got down to the restaurant’s core mission. Passion Madai, a crudo of thin slices of translucent Japanese red snapper served with streaks of passionfruit sauce, quickly established Kotta’s sushi bona fides. Six Spice Maguro, slices of seared fresh tuna topped with Cajun spicy crab, guacamole and spicy ponzu sauce was one of the more intriguing flavor combinations. Fusion without confusion.

Next came the rolls, gateway to sushi for many novices and skeptics. The Buddha Blessing Roll has something for everyone: tuna, mango, snow crab and avocado wrapped in soy paper topped with crawfish salad and

Pan-fried Asian dumplings, also known as pot stickers, go down easy as starters or alongside a main dish.

This recipe from Kotta Sushi Lounge calls for “dry sea scallops.” That means fresh scallops that have not been treated with a solution to preserve them. The preservative, usually applied to scallops that are sold frozen, makes them hold water, hence the designation “wet sea scallops” that will make your dumplings soggy.

Gotta try Kotta for sushi

Pot stickers provide pleasure

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The French Roll, above, with drink selection below. lotus chips with spicy miso sauce. The French Roll arrived with shrimp tempura, crabmeat, cucumber and avocado. A slice of fresh tuna straddled each slice. Perhaps the truffle oil earned the roll its name.

A sashimi platter followed, featuring slices of raw fish including salmon, toro, tuna, yellow tail, squid and delicate mackerel. Beautifully fresh and clean-tasting, the fish presented as pristine and artfully arranged.

Striking main dishes followed. Seared sea scallops with paper-thin slices of pears and chopped pecans, were sauced with a pretty, light orange carrot and pear puree.

Not predictable. Balanced in flavor and contrasting textures, this is a masterful dish.

The Kotta Filet Mignon, grilled and served with a house-made teriyaki sauce, was tender and medium rare, a fine specimen for those who prefer a chunk of muscle meat. A creamy puree of parsnips and celery root formed a cozy bed for the filet topped with a tangle of crisp-fried baby enoki mushrooms.

Our tastings included a wide range of craft cocktails such as the Golden Skyline Cosmo with mango vodka and passion fruit; the Flying High Kiwi, infused gin, cucumber sake and coconut rum; Shiso Southside with gin, lime, chamomile reduction and shiso (Asian mint); and Never Enough Thyme with Japanese vodka, lemon, thyme, blueberry reduction and ginger beer. And who can forget the Chocolate Martini with a chocolate straw?

The dessert offering ignored Asian dishes for a full-on cheesecake flavored with matcha, green tea powder, though it tasted more of lime than tea.

Kotta Sushi Lounge, like most of the other restaurants at The Union, is loud and high energy with a kitchen that knows what it is doing. The interior is modern but warm with wood and rustic pottery.

In short, it is of the moment.

KOTTA SUSHI LOUNGE 2301 N. Akard St. Dallas, 75201 972-773-9101 kottasushilounge.com

KOTTA SUSHI LOUNGE OLD PORT DUMPLINGS 4 ounces dry sea scallops 4 ounces lobster meat 2 tablespoons beaten egg 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (peeled) 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 10 round wonton wrappers 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Zesty Miso Sauce (see below)

Cut scallops and lobster into 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, combine with beaten egg, ginger, sea salt and white pepper.

Place wonton wrapper on your palm. Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of seafood mixture onto wrapper. Moisten edge of wrapper with water. Fold and press the edges together with your fingers. Repeat filling and closing with the remaining wrappers.

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil.

When oil shimmers after about 30 seconds, place dumplings into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn each dumpling and fry on other side until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve with Zesty Miso Sauce for dipping.

Makes 10 dumplings (about 2 servings).

ZESTY MISO SAUCE: In a small jar, combine 5 tablespoons mirin (rice wine), 2 1/2 tablespoons white miso (soybean paste) and 1/2 tablespoon shichimi (Japanese seven-spice blend seasoning). Shake to combine.

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Old Port Dumplings at Kotta Sushi.

ENVIRONMENT

Water is a right and a commodity

By Karen Flieg Water is a basic human right.

A 2010 United Nations General Assembly resolution stated the right to clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right. Of course, water is also a commodity and in a world where water security is becoming one of the leading challenges for people across the globe, thinking about water as a commodity might just be one of the best ways to ensure water security for the future.

As David Foster, Texas Director, Clean Water Action, put it at EarthX 2019, “We’re looking down the barrel of a gun and that’s climate change and population growth and there’s a water conservation slash water efficiency imperative here. Water is going become more expensive no matter what we do.”

What’s interesting is water security, efficiency and conservation often takes a back seat to conversations around energy conservation among people interested in environmental issues according to Damir Perge, co-founder and CEO of FluidLytix. He says in order to solve water security there needs to be a reckoning on the importance of water.

“From zero to six years old, I grew up without water in the house and I can tell you that I didn’t think of water as a human right, I thought of water as a commodity,” Perge explained. “Because when you have to go to the bathroom in the winter and you’re five years old and it’s outside the house, that’s not a lot of fun.”

Price and potablility. The first step in understanding water as a commodity is to fully understand the price of water in different contexts, said Seamus McGraw, writer and author of books including Betting the Farm on a Drought: Stories from the Front Line of Climate Change.

McGraw said bringing potable water to harsh environments comes at tremendous cost and offers a few examples: • A friend of his in Fort Stockton, Texas, can pull water from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer at $75 per acre-foot.

• Another friend in New York City gets municipal water from the faucet at around $300 to $400 per acre-foot.

• And single-use water bottles – usually plastic bottles, but that’s an ecological discussion for another time – equates

to a staggering $3 million per acre-foot.

The point in breaking down the different costs of drinking water in different circumstances is there are “too many prices on the commodity and we don’t recognize the difference in these prices. Maybe we should recognize there are different grades of water and plan accordingly,” McGraw said.

What’s the solution? One obvious solution is to think about EARTHX the different grades of water.

Often water is broken down into potable water (drinking water), gray water (from bathtubs, sinks and appliances) and black water (from sewage such as toilets), but the same quality of water is used for drinking, washing and flushing. This doesn’t have to be the case.

Some cities, such as Austin and San Antonio, are pushing for new buildings to be dual-plumbed in order to capture condensate from air conditioning units and using that water to flush toilets and irrigate landscaping, said Foster.

He adds that a Microsoft campus in Northern California even treats its black water on-site for non-potable reuse.

On the price front, municipalities are implementing tiered, or block, rate structures for water utilities. For example, Austin caps an initial usage at 2,000 gallons and Dallas 4,000 gallons per month at the lowest of five tiers. That water is billed at a very low rate with the cost rising for increased use which is typically discretionary usage such as watering lawns and operating ornamental fountains.

As Foster put it, households that use a lot of water – on the scale of 30,000 gallons a month or more – are paying “a heck of a lot money for that water at the top [of the tier structure].”

The tier system both sends a market signal to use less water, and also provides dollars from the higher rates that can be applied to conservation programs which cost money, but not as much as desalination or building a new reservoir, said Foster.

Water is precious and a basic human right but thinking about it in terms of a commodity might just be the best way ensure water security for the future.

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Our Favorite Restaur ants

2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 Italian & Pizza California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911 11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100 Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta

2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest.

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

4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848

Latin American Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393

Meals To Go – Catering The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 Mediterranean Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 Mexican & Tex-Mex Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100 Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex

1901 N. Haskell, #120.

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

5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 Middle Eastern Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 Moroccan Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233 Natural–Gluten-Free –Organic Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721

SUDOKU

Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave.

214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351 New American City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 Seafood Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411 St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511 Spanish Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731

HALLOWEEN cont'd from page 1

90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. The festival runs through Thursday, Oct. 31 with the theme, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”

Creative bakery Sprinkles at 4020 Villanova Drive has designed the “Sprinkles Boo Box” featuring three vanilla milk chocolate, three red velvet, three black and white and three pumpkin cupcakes available now through Halloween.

Also new this month, Sprinkles presents an online exclusive called the “Candy Bowl Layer Cake,” a 6-inch chocolate cake topped with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, Mr. Goodbar, Krackel, Hershey's Special Dark, Milky Way Midnight, Twix, 3 Musketeers, Kit Kat, Kit Kat White Chocolate, Hershey's Kisses, Rolos and M&M’s. Trips to the dietician and dentist are not included.

For adults, The Statler at 1914 Commerce St. presents the “Leather and Laces Halloween Edition hosted by Jeremy Piven” in the Statler Ballroom on Friday, Oct. 25 from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The former “Entourage” star introduces DJ Brandon Olds spinning adjacent to the LED dance floor and a costume contest with $10,000 in cash and

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com Sports Bar & Restaurant Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd.

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

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

214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 Turkish Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919 Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855 Vegetarian Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157 Miss Chi

prizes. General admission is $45 and a VIP ticket with an expedited entrance, two premium drink tickets and VIP area access is $89. Must be 21 or older to attend and tell them Ari Gold sent you.

All month long, The Fairmont Dallas at 1717 N. Akard St. will have a twist on their signature Pyramid Smoked Old Fashioned made with Woodford Pyramid Special Reserve and Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum under a glass dome with mesquite smoke pumped in.

Dear Clark Hair Studio at 3317 McKinney Ave., #101, is hosting the Dear Clark's Magical Halloween Party benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. It is a night of shopping, art and Halloween treats. For $50, a T-shirt designed by local artists is available with proceeds going to the cause. Cocktails will be served

by Quarter Bar, and food provided by Breadwinners.

Punch Bowl Social at 2600 Main St. will host a “Zombie Disney” themed Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring the “Hayride Hooch,” a punch prepared with rye whiskey, cassis liqueur, raw apple cider, fresh lime juice and

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why people tend to gain weight. Sugar spikes can also reduce attention span and trigger memory problems. After an initial high, people tend to crash and feel down the morning following an eventful Halloween.

An ecstatic habit. Getting a taste of sweets can cause people to develop a craving for them.

Sugar can affect people differently on a biological basis and for some of us to walk away from the sugar high it may be more than just a lack of willpower. We can start consuming too much sugar on a regular basis to chase the high, and it becomes habit. This is not hard given the large amounts of sugar present in drinks and processed food items sold at low prices everywhere. The problem with this habit is that it can interfere with the body's natural ability to adapt to sugar spikes. Pushed to the limit, the state of high blood sugar or hyperglycemia may become permanent. This is a condition known as diabetes, a dangerously chronic illness that claims many lives.

Even those who do not develop diabetes can

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garnished with gummy worms.

The Stoneleigh Hotel at 2927 Maple Ave. will offer a “Howl-oween Brunch” benefiting Operation Kindness, the original and largest no-kill animal shelter in North Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Perle on Maple’s courtyard. All dog lovers are invited to bring their four-legged friends for a costume contest ($5 entry fee) while they enjoy drinks, brunch and Halloween treats.

Bouchercon 2019, the world mystery convention celebrating its 50th anniversary, is named for Anthony Boucher, the distinguished mystery fiction critic, editor and author. It is slated for the Hyatt Regency Dallas at 300 Reunion Blvd. on Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday Nov. 3.

This year’s event, being billed as “Denim, Diamonds and Death,” will gather the mystery community for four days of panels, parties and pure mystery fun.

Official Toastmaster is local author Harry Hunsicker. Tickets and more information are available online at bouchercon2019. com.

Tanner Culbertson, Anna Davis, Victoria Gonzalez, Sheena Lu, Lindsey Lyons, Brinton Munoz and Allison Rhodes contributed to this report.

still suffer from reduced brain function. The ability to process information may get slower and attention may wander. For older people, excessive consumption of sweets increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Sugar is an essential fuel source that can be beneficial when consumed in moderation. However, occasions like Halloween are prone to excesses which can be dangerous to some of our health. It is easy to get hooked as we go through the holiday season, Halloween, Thanksgiving and then Christmas. If you feel sugar cravings are a problem for you a slow weaning off process may be the best way to break this habit. This will retrain the brain to be less dependent on sugar and develop a taste for healthier alternatives.

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

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