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Vol. 6, No. 38: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

COMMUNITY NEWS Fall Texas Art Auction set

THEATER

Ochre House’s ‘Razz’ explores mix around Fosse

DAVID DIKE FINE ART

David Dike Fine Art hosts the Fall Texas Art Auction on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Wildman Art Framing at 1715 Market Center Blvd. The doors open at 10 a.m. and bidding starts at noon. A preview runs through Nov. 8.

Established in 1996, David Dike’s Texas Art Auction has become a 23-year tradition for collectors of early Texas art. The auction will feature 300 lots of early Texas art. To request a catalogue, go to daviddike.com. – Martha Tiller

‘The Stars of Texas’ shine

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Elizabeth Evans, Mitchell Parrack and Lauren Massey in the Ochre House's upcoming production of "Razz."

By Brian Wilson brian.wilson.usmc@gmail.com “Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.” – Bertolt Brecht Ochre House Theater artistic director Matt Posey and his creative team are like the experimental geneticists who gave us pluots, peacharines and cherums.

The f lavors are wholly original, yet familiar. They are hybrids of a complex genetics that has evolved over millions of years, but new at the same time. Their current production, “Razz,” written by Mitchell Parrack and directed by Matthew Posey plays now through Saturday, Nov. 16 at Ochre House Theater at 825 theater cont'd on page 10

AREA HOME TOUR

Lakewood neighborhoods featured in annual festival

JENIFER MCNEIL BAKER

This house, located at 7035 Lakewood Blvd., is part of the 43rd annual Lakewood Home Festival.

By Erin Cook erin.cook10@gmail.com The 43rd annual Lakewood Home Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m.

to 5 p.m. features homes that celebrate the historical architectural presence in the area and showcases how the old styles can live in today's modern time. A candlelight evening tour takes place on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m.

3401 LEE PARKWAY #1802 LISTED FOR $924,000

Lakewood is defined by the Spanish eclectic homes designed by well-known architect Clifford Hutsell and this year three of these neighboring homes will be featured including Hutsell’s former private residence. In addition, a newer-built home inspired by Hutsell will showcase today's present-day lifestyles. Along with the classic homes of Lakewood, modern homes have also become a staple in the current fabric of the neighborhood.

Featured on the tour will also be a contemporary tree house that features open entertaining spaces, as well as a new home that highlights current home trends that attract growing families to the area.

This year, tour attendees will also enjoy seeing the recently renovated Lakewood Elementary School. The school will only be open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 9.

This year’s locations are: 3616 Vintage Place. Keeping true to the area’s historical roots, this 2006 home is a renewed copy of the historical Hutsell homes in Lakewood. This Spanish

The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals will host the 34th annual luncheon “The Stars of Texas,” on Friday, Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd. Dallas’ National Philanthropy Day brings together area nonprofits, volunteers, funders, foundations, business and community members who ASSOC. OF FUNDRAISING PROS. give selflessly in support of numerous worthy causes.

Tickets are $95. Pictured left: 2019 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Ashlyn Duy. – Elizabeth Lenart

First for restaurant Bullion Bullion at 400 S. Record St. announced they will be hosting the first-ever “MICHELIN on the Road” six-course dinner in Texas on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Chefs BULLION include Bullion’s own Michelin-star Chef/Owner Bruno Davaillon and Ricardo “Ricchi” Sanchez along with Chef Michael Cimarusti of two Michelin-starred Providence in Los Angeles.

Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $195 and must be purchased in advance at exploretock.com. – Alyssa Eubank

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Dogs chase vehicles. They do not drive them.

By David Mullen

many good things in Dallas, the restaurant closed for the next, best, albeit short-lived see-and-be-seen This week is a throwback for place. On The Border reopened in me. I received two pieces of news late October, but as dedicated dethat made me wax nostalgic for the livery, to-go and catering kitchen days when I first moved to Dallas. with a full menu. Great for area Corner Bakery has just reopened residents, but it is unlikely that after renovation in the Plaza of the the delivery person will want to go Americas at 600 N. Pearl St., Suite dancing after dropping off a plate S100. The first building that I ever of sizzling fajitas … In September, worked at in Dallas was the Plaza I thought the State of Texas instiof the Americas South Tower, back tuted a robocall and telemarketer when the ground level was home ban. It is not working. In fact, I get to one of the area’s only ice rinks, more calls now than ever before. I and bars and don’t care that the warrestaurants ranty on a car I haven’t lined the first owned in five years is two levels. eligible for a new warMost Sunday ranty. And I don’t want afternoons a recorded message to were spent tell me “We have been sipping marmonitoring your credgaritas or the it status.” Someone, largest glassanyone, please make es of iced tea them stop … I really known to man David Mullen like Subarus. I have and eating had two through my chips and queso at On The Border driving days. They weren’t flashy, at 3130 Knox St. It was a ritual for just basic transportation but safe, the 20-something crowd to gather comfortable and extremely reliat the bar or on the patio. Later, able. Although Subaru has added groups would often head to the a lot of bells and whistles throughvibrant West End for more revelout the years, they have played off ry and some dancing. But like so of their positive consumer rating david@katytrailweekly.com

with their current “Love” television campaign. For the most part, their commercials are really good, except for a recent series. Now, I understand the compassion for dogs. Almost everyone loves dogs.

They become part of the family and are trusted pals. And Subaru loves dogs. But dogs cannot drive cars. Dogs should not drive cars.

Dogs are licensed to fetch, chase cats and the mail carrier, ruin the carpet and eat anything and everything put in front of them (except chocolate). But they cannot and should not drive cars. One current Subaru television spot shows a dog driving up to a hot dog stand. It doesn’t work for me. To make matters worse, they park in front of a fire hydrant. (Just kidding) ... And writing of dogs, watch the latest HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” currently running or on demand. The second segment is on how the pit bulls trained to fight at former NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s compound in Virginia have been rehabilitated and given new homes. Not only heartwarming, but makes you realize that there are some truly remarkable people making a difference … Fifteen of the 20 safest cities in Texas are located in the metroplex, according

DALLAS ISD

Landscape changed for underserved

From Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office dallasisd.org/racialequity A year and a half ago, with support from the superintendent and the Trustees, the Dallas ISD’s Racial Equity Office was established to identify and remove obstacles to creating a level playing field for all students to succeed. The department is already making a positive impact with an intentional, focused and measurable approach. During its first year, the office worked to identify inequities in the district, not only in student achievement but in student access to things such as technology, specialized programming and well-maintained facilities. As it celebrates its first year and a half, the office has led the way in the implementation of three major initiatives that are reshaping the landscape of quality education for Dallas’ children.

Expanded free pre-K. Decades of studies have shown the positive impact early learning has on a child’s education. Yet, the cost of quality early learning programs prohibits many children from participating.

Executives with the Racial Equity Office worked with the district’s Early Learning department to develop the pre-K scholarship policy to address structural racial inequities. The new pre-K scholarships bring the long-lasting benefits of prekindergarten to more families. The State of Texas has six eligibility requirements for families to qualify for free pre-K. The district’s new scholarship policy opens three additional ways families can qualify for free pre-K in Dallas ISD. “It’s to the advantage of our district and students to have as many students participate in our pre-K program as possible,” said Leslie Williams, Racial Equity Office deputy chief. “We know the data shows that when our students participate in pre-K programs, they go on to significantly greater success in the following years.”

Opening dialogues through Introduction of inclusive history electives. America has often been likened to a patchwork quilt with bits and pieces coming from many sources. Unfortunately, American history courses often do not K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Oct. 25 – 2:24 a.m.

2200 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: Three unknown suspects entered by force and stole property from the location.

Oct. 25 – 11:27 p.m.

9900 Block, Brockbank Dr. (75220) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect stole two TVs from the complainant’s residence.

Oct. 26 – 1:33 p.m.

6000 Block, Lewis St. (75206) Criminal Mischief: The suspect damaged the complainant’s front door.

Oct. 26 – 5:54 p.m.

2700 Block, Elm St. (75226) Aggravated Kidnapping: An

include the stories and contributions of persons of color. To address the need for a more inclusive curriculum, the Racial Equity Office gathered a team of local and national scholars to work on drafting an ethnic studies curriculum. The result is an innovative African American Studies course that was introduced on 23 campuses this school year.

The course is being offered as an elective and provides students the opportunity to learn about mathematics, art, sociology, music and literacy through historical and cultural lenses. Two years ago, Dallas ISD incorporated a course on Mexican-American studies. The African American Studies curriculum is currently under review by the State Board of Education for adoption and implementation state-wide. “Now students from all over the state will benefit from the work that has been accomplished,” Williams said.

One-to-one technology. As part of the district’s long-range technology plan, all ninth through 12th-grade high school students are receiving Chromebooks for use at school and at home. But what about the students who live in technology deserts where Wi-Fi access is limited? Having a Chromebook alone doesn’t provide these students with equitable access to online resources. Thanks to a generous donation from Sprint’s 1Million Project Foundation, 5,747 students at Lincoln, Madison, Roosevelt, South Oak Cliff, Pinkston and Wilmer-Hutchins high schools received free hotspots along with their Chromebooks.

This is a game-changer for these students, providing equitable access to online resources not just at school, but also at home.

The work being done by the Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office has far-reaching impact. But despite these major innovations, the work has just begun. “The plan is for the Racial Equity Office in Dallas ISD to set the standard for the country,” Williams said.

“We plan to have school districts from all over this country to benefit from out collaborations with district departments and industry partners.” We invite you to connect with the Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office by following us on our website at dallasisd.org/ racialequity and on social media.

unknown suspect forced complainant into vehicle at gunpoint.

Oct. 26 – 7:54 p.m.

2400 Block, Victory Park Ln. (75201) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Oct. 27 – 4:27 p.m.

5100 Block, Mission Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect broke the windowpanes on the complainant’s front door.

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to a new study by SafeWise. The state indexes slightly higher in violent and property crime rates compared to the national average, but 84 percent of the safest cities reported less than one violent crime per 1,000 residents.

Located in the Permian Basin, Kermit is the No. 1 safest city in the state. I assume it is a green city. As I am sure that you know, Kermit is the county seat of Winkler County. Fairview, Trophy Club and Colleyville are in the top five. Murphy, Anna, Melissa and Highland Park found the top 10. University Park, Heath, Sachse, Keller, Flower Mound (the largest city in the top 20 with a

population of more than 75,000), Highland Village, Southlake and Coppell all made the top 20 safest cities list. Which should come as no surprise, Dallas ranks 275, behind Austin, Waco, Fort Worth and San Antonio. Only Houston at 284 has worse crime of major Texas cities. The worst city surveyed for crime – Texarkana – also recently was named the best city in Texas. I guess the residents love a challenge … Family Circle magazine will cease publishing at the end of 2019. It has produced a monthly issue since 1932. I cringe when I hear of a publication, especially one once so popular, circles the drain. Sorry about that.

OPINION

Chicken sales fly coop

By Joe Ruzicka joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com I think we are in the golden age of chicken. America used to be about burgers, hot dogs and apple pie, but things have started to change. Of course, fried chicken was always part of the mix, but the American public’s obsession with chicken, and in particular the chicken sandwich, seems to have exploded over the past several years. Popeye’s recently released fried chicken sandwich was a testament to this when the fast food chain sold out its entire fall supply in less than two weeks.

Let’s put a few things into perspective. According to the National Chicken Council, the national nonprofit trade association for the chicken industry, in 2018, Americans consumed 93.8 pounds of chicken per person compared to only 57.2 pounds of beef per person.

While the consumption for chicken per capita has increased steadily since 1960, beef consumption has steadily declined.

Texas has always been known as a national leader in cattle, but in the chicken world, we rank sixth in broiler production (broilers being chickens raised exclusively for their meat). Our state was responsible for producing 653 million broilers out of a total nine billion broilers produced in the U.S. for 2018.

Folks, that’s a whole lot of clucking.

It used to be that KFC was the main fast food restaurant Joe Ruzicka where Americans bought their chicken.

Now everyone in the fast food market sells not only burgers, but also has a chicken sandwich or even chicken strips on the menu. McDonalds, the burger giant, is the second largest chicken purchaser in the world according to Eric Schlosser, who wrote Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. Add that to the new chicken fast food chains such as Raising Cane’s, Popeye’s and the ever popular but not open on Sundays Chick-fil-A and you can see the popularity of chicken has certainly grown within the fast food industry.

But why is chicken so popular?

First, it is a fairly cheap meat because chickens are much quicker and cheaper to raise. It only takes 47 days to get a broiler up to the 6 pounds for market weight. Compared to beef at 595 cents per pound, chicken is only 190 cents per pound. This means consumers can really get more bang for their buck without a loss in nutrition. Chicken is also high in protein and considered a better option for health conscious individuals with its lower cholesterol and OPINION cont'd on page 10

the complainant.

Oct. 28 – 11:14 a.m.

3300 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect cut the chain link fence, entered the business and stole property.

Oct. 28 – 3:02 p.m.

4000 Block, Gilbert Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

Oct. 27 – 7:34 p.m.

700 Block, Elm St. (75202) Murder: The suspect stabbed the complainant, killing him.

Oct. 28 – 5:48 p.m.

5500 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Assault: An unknown suspect punched the complainant in the face.

Oct. 27 – 10:08 p.m.

3300 Block, Elm St. (75226) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The unknown suspects demanded the complainant’s phone and then shot

Oct. 28 – 8 p.m.

2600 Block, Commerce St. (75226) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s wallet.

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Mental FOCUS

Facts about Alzheimer’s disease

By Leigh Richardson leighrich55@yahoo.com Alzheimer's disease affects millions of individuals all over the world and is a progressive disease. It starts with symptoms like memory issues, mood swings, disorientation and language problems.

Medication can slow down the rate of decline and improve symptoms but the disease cannot be cured. As the disease worsens, we gradually lose our independence and the burden of care shifts to other people. As we age it becomes our biggest fear, not just for ourselves but for family and friends. Since it is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, let us take a closer look at the effects on the brain and the impact it has on those who become caregivers.

What happens in your brain. Neurons and dendrites degenerate when a person develops Alzheimer's. The affected regions of the brain experience gross atrophy.

Regions of the frontal cortex, the temporal lobe, the parietal lobe and the cingulate gyrus waste away. MRI scans can show the physical reduction in size compared to healthy adult brains. This is life changing and it affects us both on a cognitive and emotional level.

Other telltale signs can be seen through microscopy. There should be visible neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques. The dense plaques can be found outside neurons while the tangles can be found inside them. Lewy bodies also form in the nerve cells of patients.

From a biochemistry standpoint, this illness is essentially a misfolding of protein due to the accumulation of plaque. Protein folding is a natural process through which an amino acid chain can get its native three-dimensional structure through synthesis.

This is vital to function.

However, misfolding leads to modified or toxic

functionality leading to neurodegenerative diseases.

Alzheimer's is also described as a breakdown of the neuron's support structure. Inside nerve cells are microtubules which function like train tracks to guide nutrients where they need to be. Due to chemical changes, tangles develop and interfere with the nutrient transport.

Affected cells gradually die over time.

Early stage. At first, individuals will start to experience short-term memory loss, financial mismanagement, social withdrawal, poor decision-making, disorientation and compromised driving.

They might deny that anything is wrong, so loved ones have to become more aware and start learning about the disease. The family could find a support group and assign roles to reduce the overall stress level. They must put the finances in order as care can be costly over a long period. A review of their insurance coverage may be helpful in reducing expenses. Vital legal documents such as a Power of Attorney should be prepared while it is still possible for the patient to sign them.

Middle stage. As the disease progresses, difficult behaviors will begin to emerge. They may become more repetitive, restless, incontinent, violent, dependent and uncoordinated. They will be more prone to accidents as they move around. Community care may be sought to give the primary caregiver some rest.

It is crucial for the patient to have a safe environment in which they feel comfortable.

Ongoing medical care should be provided as necessary with the help of

doctors and nurses. It may be helpful to plan for a residential care in the future as the patient's needs escalate.

Late stage. In the late stage of the disease, individuals lose their ability to walk, communicate, swallow and recognize people. They will need assistance for personal care such as bathing and eating.

Their muscles may have already atrophied due to inactivity. They tend to lose a lot of weight, experience seizures and spend most of their time sleeping. Placement in a nursing facility may be considered for specialized care. They are better able to deal with the needs of patients thanks to 24-hour staffing and medical equipment.

Alzheimer's disease is life-changing for the everyone, not just the individual but the whole family and the caregiver.

Doing the right thing at the right time can be very stressful. Caregivers need to retain the ability to step back and take care of themselves. They should have a good support network that can share the burdens of the task over a long time. It is common to fall into depression, social isolation, bad eating habits and decreased physical activity so they must develop strategies to resist these.

Caregivers must recharge periodically to sustain their own energy. Despite the challenge, it is possible to manage stress

while making the most of the remaining time with the person.

How to be a caregiver.

Alzheimer's disease affects the whole family. Both Leigh Richardson the patient and the caregivers go through a difficult time. It is essential for caregivers to pay attention to their own needs. They must get frequent breaks and obtain support to make the work sustainable. Training can help them understand the disease and manage the challenges.

With adequate skills and support, they can maintain lower stress levels and ensure better health. Caregivers should also adapt to the different stages of the disease.

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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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Not drunk 6. Thin wedge 10. “Scheherazade” locale 15. Audience

accolade 20. Virginia caverns 21. Angry look 22. Socrates’ hangout 23. Traffic stoppers 24. Combine 25. Sheets and

pillowcases 26. Merciless 27. Antique 28. TV brand 29. Painter’s garb 31. Sea barriers 33. Testing site

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35. Crimson Tide st.

36. Await judgment 38. Follows the rules 40. Slumber 42. More compressed 44. Subsided 46. Unlikely stories

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48. Zinc — ointment 50. Fissures 52. Signpost info 53. Quick reminder 54. Above 58. Dough 59. Rocket housings 60. Most attractive 62. Senate vote 63. Ejects 64. Walk-on 65. Tree exudation 66. They may be split 68. Gorilla or chimp 69. Exchange 71. Romp about 73. Herb for kitty 74. Semester 76. Clean a slate 78. Film spectacular 79. Backs out 80. Circumvent 82. Non-earthling 84. Decaf brand 85. Siphon off wine 88. A — — apple 89. Pharaoh’s land 91. Pouting grimace 95. Careless 96. Slickest 98. Originate 100. Like some humor 101. Big occasion 102. Feeds the kitty 103. Zealous 105. Scope 107. Internet site 108. Popeye’s tattoo 110. Physicist Nikola — 111. Prepared baby food 112. Cement section 114. Khayyam or Sharif

115. Hang in folds 116. Apartment leakfixers 117. Sing in the Alps 119. Crystal-filled rock 120. Terra — 121. Read carefully 124. Choose 126. Rare type of baseball game 128. Inner person 132. Lumberjack tool (var.)

133. LAX hours 135. Biscotto flavor 137. Chili pepper dip 139. Tax pro 140. Stogie 142. Cast a vote 144. Degrade 146. Formula One car 148. Gladden 149. Kitchen strainer 150. Did a fall chore 151. Thud 152. Put off 153. Famed violin, briefly 154. Large herring 155. Groups of cattle DOWN 1. Drink noisily 2. Pint fraction 3. Aherne of films 4. Don the feedbag 5. Blended whiskeys 6. Carved the turkey 7. Weeper’s need 8. Rage 9. Fix 10. Animal’s scruff 11. Concurs

12. Awaken 13. Poet’s before 14. Teen hangout 15. Kind of wire 16. Paris street 17. Map source 18. Sheer fabric 19. Sesame Street grouch 21. Spheres 30. Period of time 32. British — 34. “Aloha!”

37. Lived 39. Subway revolver 41. Lyrical 43. Recent (pref.)

45. Make — — buck 47. Distant 49. Mutant heroes of comics (hyph.)

50. Two-door vehicle 51. Defeated one 52. Wordless performers 53. Orchestral output 55. Competing for 56. Like a wolf’s howl 57. Says hoarsely 58. Water-filled trench 59. Mubarak predecessor 60. Singer — Dion 61. Express gratitude 64. Tote 65. Compete in a rodeo 67. Varsity (hyph.)

70. Coral formations 72. Harness parts 73. Bronze coins 75. Sausalito’s county 77. Less trouble 79. Speedy 81. Horizon, maybe

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

Student loans hit home

By Dr. James W. Finck jfinck@usao.edu One of the big issues in politics right now is cost of college and student debt. Among the Democrats running for president, some are calling for free college and others are looking to pay off student loans. There is some history on this subject, but there is also some personal history. Loans are something I know too well.

When American soldiers came home from World War I, they had a difficult time rejoining their old lives. With so many men coming home at once, it was difficult finding a job as factories were cutting production after the war. Many others found their jobs filled by black Americans who moved north during the Great Migration from the south.

To help relieve some of the suffering, Congress passed the Bonus Act of 1924, giving soldiers a $1.25 bonus for every day they served. The problem was the

payment was deferred to 1945. In the midst of the Great Depression, 15,000 veterans marched on Washington, demanding their bonuses, known as the Bonus Army.

When Congress denied their appeal, most of the “Army” returned home, but those who remained were driven out by the U.S. Army.

President Herbert Hoover claimed they had been infiltrated by communists and anarchists.

With World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt wanted to do better for the current soldiers at war and the G.I. Bill was born.

Among other things, the G.I. Bill paid for college for returning veterans. For the first time in our nation’s history, working class Americans could afford to attend college. By the mid-1950s into the ’60s, almost half of college students were using the G.I. Bill.

In the 1960s came the Space Race and the federal government decided we were lagging behind the Russians in school and made education a priority. The National

Dr. James Finck Science Foundation alone gave $500 million to pay for education, especially in STEM fields.

Today, higher education is still as important but also incredibly expensive. It seems as if universities are raising costs each year. There are many reasons for this that I do not have time to explore. Some are positive, some are not. Uncle Sam can still foot the bill with the G.I. paying for college if you are willing to serve in the military. But for many lowand middle-class citizens, the cost of college is becoming not worth the return.

One of the problems I see today is the need to attend large state universities. I understand

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to put people to the test in many different ways, and those who realize from the outset that success depends upon absolute reliance on instinct and trust shall certainly have much to remember, rejoice about and remark upon as the week comes to a close. Some will be required to venture into unfamiliar territory this week, but there is little to fear from the unknown at this time.

Some are likely to find that progress can be swift at first this week, but it could be followed by a slowdown that leads to frustration and, perhaps, surrender to circumstances that seem to be too much to overcome. This may only be a misperception — but such misperceptions can overtake reality on numerous occasions this week.

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

● The numbers within the heavily 11-3-19

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

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages

with the number in the top-left corner.

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83. More than fibs 84. Where Damascus is 85. Work gangs 86. Come clean 87. Tiny organism (var.)

88. Role seeker 90. Roof part 92. Deed holder 93. Strongly advises 94. Checked out 96. Take a sniff 97. Tire feature 99. Blow one’s top 102. Peak 104. Rockies resort 106. Regions 109. Bumps 110. Jogs 111. Golf strokes 113. Provo inst.

115. Made up one’s mind 116. Got mud on 118. Fish-eating hawk 119. Swiss city 120. Ran after 121. Walked the floor 122. Banish 123. Like a monarch 125. Down the road 127. Port near Kyoto 129. Take place 130. Topple 131. Singing birds 134. Deep-six 136. Headset, to hams 138. Keystone site 141. — — premium 143. Gouge 145. Derisive snort 147. Stout

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may be slowed down by forces that are beyond your control — at first. Later this week you’ll realize you’ve let another wrest control from you unnecessarily. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Facts and figures will prove essential to progress this week, but they are not going to be easy to keep in the proper order. You must engage your mind at all times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) The physical may give way to the intellectual or emotional for a time this week, proving once and for all that these separate forces are closely linked. (Dec.

8-Dec. 21) – The difference between action and reaction will become quite clear to you today.

You’ll have the chance to do what is necessary at exactly the right moment — twice!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can reign supreme this week, but not over those whose lives do not touch your own. For those who know you, you’ll surely be in charge much of the time.

(Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may be feeling a little overconfident as the week opens, but you’re not likely to know that until circumstances, and a good friend, make it abundantly clear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Communication with one younger than you will make you realize that your week is actually progressing very much as planned. It’s good to keep in touch! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You will want to reveal something about yourself to someone who doesn’t know you all that well — yet. Once you do, the relationship grows by leaps and bounds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Your understanding of a certain difficult topic will enable others to get more done this week than expected — and you can keep pace, surely. (March 6-March 20) – You don’t want to be interrupted this week, but if you are, you can minimize any negative effects by giving the interruption just the attention it requires at the time — and no more!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You are eager to take your place at the front of the line, and you can do so this week, provided you have taken care of some old business that can be set aside. (April 5-April 19) – A friend or loved one helps you make a decision that proves fortuitous each and every day that follows. You can lay your hands on what you want this week, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You want more than you’ve been promised, but you’ll have to go after it in a way that is more sensitive than aggressive. Negotiations prove tricky this week. (May 6-May 20) – The path you take to your chosen destination may be full of twists and turns this week, but it is the most direct that is available to you. Take necessary precautions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may want to explore all directions this week before determining which road you will take for the duration. You have room to experiment, surely. (June 7-June 20) – Give what you can to another this week; you’ll be in line to receive what is rightfully yours when the time comes. Such fair play benefits everyone in your circle.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You’ll want to keep moving this week, as standing still — literally or figuratively — can only lead to a dangerous kind of frustration you must avoid. (July 8-July 22)

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– You don’t want to be caught red-handed this week, so you must avoid the kinds of temptations that threaten to get you into hot water. The rules are there for a reason, after all!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You must seek out the things you will respond most favorably to this week, as they’re not likely to be presented to you out of the blue by anyone you know. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – It’s simple enough to put the finishing touches on one or two projects that have reached their maturity, but it may be quite difficult to start something new this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You are eager to get away from the kinds of things that are moving you further from yourself. A friend has advice you may want to take — when ready. (Sept.

8-Sept. 22) – You may want to put yourself in the care of someone who seems to know what you’re going through — but be careful that you don’t sacrifice too much of your autonomy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have doubts about your own abilities at this time, but circumstances allow you to prove yourself in small but important ways, one step at a time. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Pay attention to how those around you react to each other this week; what you learn will afford you a great deal more freedom when it’s time for you to “cut loose” in some way.

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Dallas Farmers Market – The 2019 Texas Veggie Fair marks its 10th year with a move from Reverchon Park to Dallas Famers Market. More than 120 vendors will be on hand. There are plenty of activities for kids as well. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. FREE! A $50 VIP ticket provides free close-in parking, a gift bag, access to a lounge and priority seating at the speaker stage.

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Seven For Parties – Trinity River Mission will present the 20th anniversary of its Mission Olé fundraiser. The Dia de los Muertos-inspired fiesta is an evening of cultural experiences celebrating life. The event will feature artists, dance performances, music, traditional activities, dinner, signature drinks and more. 7 p.m. $125 and up.

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Sixty Five Hundred – StyleCon Social Summit is a day of creativity and inspiration for entrepreneurial women in the beauty, fashion and lifestyle industry eager to learn, connect and inspire. Industry insiders share stories, valuable advice and smart strategies for growing their business to overcoming obstacles. 11 a.m. $99 to $399.99.

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Perot Museum of Nature and Science – In the Hoglund Foundation Theater, Beech-Nut presents “Million Meals at the Movies,” a fundraiser and story time benefiting No Kid Hungry. In Texas, more than 20 percent of children are hungry. 7 p.m. FREE!

Nov. 7

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Brook Hollow Golf Club – The Dallas Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is hosting its seventh annual “Fund A Cure” luncheon featuring Eric Tozer, the first person with type 1 diabetes to complete the world marathon challenge, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $100.

Nov. 7

11615 Forest Central Drive #305 Private Preston Hollow residence – The Orchestra of New Spain’s Salon Concert presents the Julius Quartet, Dallas, 75243 an award-winning New England ensemble. The program of chamber music will include Villa Lobos’ String Quartet 214-750-1492 No. 1 and Robert Schumann’s String Quartet No. 3, Op. 41 No. 3. Wine, tapas and valet parking included. 6:30 p.m.

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The Statler Dallas – The Community Council of Greater Dallas will hold their annual luncheon and fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Themed “A Fight Against Poverty,” it is designed to educate attendees on the poverty crisis in Dallas. The luncheon will recognize outstanding community leaders who are leading the fight and raise money to help the nonprofit. Jeff Crilley will emcee and Dr. Joe May will deliver the keynote address. Tickets are $150.

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the appeal. I earned my Master’s and Ph.D. from such schools and I loved the atmosphere of these schools, especially during football season.

Yet, when I hear complaints about the cost of schools, I question why students are not looking at other options.

This is going to seem like an advertisement for my school, but it just happens to be a good example.

I know not having a football team in Oklahoma seems like heresy, but I teach at a small public liberal arts university that is much cheaper and has a smaller student body and class sizes. Also, all our classes are taught by professors, not grad students, and we focus on undergraduate research.

Yet, the large universities are full and turning away students while we have room for more.

When it comes to government interference with college, I am of two minds. Free college does not seem fiscally possible for the government.

As for loans, when the borrowers took them, they knew they had to pay them back, just like any other transaction. Yet, now that I have a senior in high school, I am starting to see the college experience in a different light from my almost 20 of years of being a professor.

In a bit of personal history, I have a son starting his senior year and, like many of you, is starting the process of applying to colleges.

What a pain! My son has autism. He is intelligent and high functioning, but his special needs limit our college options. We need a college near family that also has the program he wants. Though he has three sets of grandparents who each live by small colleges that would work, only the one in southern Utah has the program.

I have three children. I work at an amazing, but small university, while my wife is a public-school teacher. So basically, I have always told my children they needed to earn scholarships to pay for college. I am lucky to have great kids who take their schooling seriously. My senior has done everything that could be expected of him, even with difficulties. He has a 4.2 GPA, is a standout

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on the academic team, takes A.P. and college classes and is even an Eagle Scout.

I felt we were covered for a smaller regional school like the one in Utah. Yet, what I found out is that scholarships are rewarded based solely on his GPA (they only accept up to 4.0) and the dreaded ACT. Again, my son put in due diligence on this test. He took a prep class, had some private tutoring and did all the online practicing, yet all three times he took the test he did not score high enough. His individual subject scores went up and down, but when he went up in one area, he went down in another. If they took the top scores from each subject (which they don’t), he would receive a full scholarship, but as it stands right now, he only qualifies for in-state tuition. He has done everything in his power, everything that can be expected of him.

But because of one test, academic scholarships are off the table.

This is not meant to be a sob story. My life is no different than most out there who work hard and try to do what’s best for their kids.

What it does tell me is that some change is needed. Not sure what those are, but we have to stop weighing down our kids with a financial burden of debt just as they are preparing to start their lives. I am not saying government should take care of everything. There is something to the idea of college students earning their own way and taking matters more seriously if they have a stake.

Yet, I have also experienced too many good students fall behind or drop out because they were simply working so hard to pay for school that they could not keep up with their academic load. Historically speaking, there are times the government has stepped in to assist or regulate. Maybe now is another time, like the 1940s and 1960s, we can reemphasize the need for education and make some changes.

Dr. James Finck is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium.

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AMIRA’S HOUSE

A non-residential haven, which teaches young pregnant women parenting skills, provides basic needs and offers spiritual guidance.

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

Q W hat is rewarding about your job?

A There are so many blessings. I would

have to say seeing a young mother bond with her infant and become confident in her ability to care for her child is the most beautiful and rewarding.

Q W hat is your mission or highest Q W hat are your critical needs

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purpose?

I founded Amira’s House to provide housing and comprehensive program services to minor and young adult women facing unplanned pregnancy.

I wanted to provide an opportunity for them to obtain what they need for parenting and life success in an environment enriched with God’s grace and excellent resources.

Q How did your career path lead

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you to this position?

As a registered nurse case manager, I am a natural caregiver and work to help my clients improve their life through access to proper medical care, education, vocational opportunities, medical supplies and more.

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Q W hat are some goals, and what

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Q W hat is difficult about your job?

A Some people are resistant to change

or are simply ungrateful. However, at Amira’s House, we believe that nothing we do is wasted. We are planting seeds of hope, and it may be years down the road before the fruit is evident.

does the future hold for your charity?

O ur most tangible goal is to build the residential home that can provide a safe haven for these young mothers.

Q Suppose this nonprofit received

Q W hy are you passionate about

helping this charity?

A s a very young girl, I had a heart for orphans and neglected children.

Pairing that with my own journey of difficult teen years after my parents’ divorce and the poor decisions I made earlier in life led me to develop great compassion for teen girls in crisis.

now, besides money donations?

We need a volunteer CPA or bookkeeper and a volunteer administrative assistant to work alongside the executive director a few hours a week. We are also looking for land in Tarrant County on which to build a storage facility for donations, and of course, lots and lots of volunteers.

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

More donations mean that we can help more teens and young women in crisis. The other portion would go toward materials and efforts to continue to raise awareness.

Rene Lackey, founder and executive director, answered these questions.

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Hammer and Nails

Roof becomes high profile

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com After the recent horrific series of tornados that were brief, but devastating to so many Dallas residences and those in outlying areas, the home roof came into prominence. Local news broadcasts revealed aerial shots of homes with roofs missing or severely damaged. I’d like to pay tribute to those that lent a hand to provide modified repairs in anticipation of a pending rainstorm.

Your roof is probably a feature of your home that you don’t think much about, unless there is a leak, loose shingles or, Heavens forbid, a catastrophic event like what happened in late October.

It is possible that now you may be thinking more about your roof than ever before. Of course, let the roofers take care of those in dire need first. But it might not be a bad time to contact a local, licensed professional contractor to set out a plan for an upcoming roof replacement. It could be a prudent way to spend a year-end bonus or tax return, if you are fortunate enough to get one.

Make no mistake. A roof replacement is a major home improvement project and requires upfront time devoted to finding the right solution. It is too expensive of an endeavor not to get right.

Decide on the proper roofing materials. Some HOAs have specific guidelines, so contact them before you begin the project. But if you have the freedom to choose, select your materials wisely. You do not have to use the same roofing materials, but consider factors like extreme wind, heat and inclement weather. Some people like to add a second layer, as this typically makes the roof last longer but check with your contractor about structure integrity.

Make sure that the roofing will become an esthetically pleasing part of the house. A roof should last up to 30 years depending on the amount of abuse it takes. Metal roofs can last much longer. Your contractor can help you with various style options.

Check for fire and wind ratings. These days, almost all materials come with ratings that estimate resistance to fire and wind. You do live in Texas, after all. Trust a manufacturer that is proud to display their ratings.

Before you commit to a roofer, get references and stay local. Ask tough questions about personnel, licenses, timing, material and labor costs, other jobs they have completed in the area, additional insurance and clean-up. A friend of mine replaced a wood shingled roof with a big-name Stephan Sardone area roofer, which looked great from the outside.

He later went into the attic to find a fire hazard full of old shingles. Of course, this is before I had met him.

Your estimate cannot have enough detail. This not only keeps the roofer honest and from scrimping on materials, it provides peace of mind. And while you are at it, contact your insurance company and let them know that you will be undertaking a roofing project.

Give the roofer a chance in advance to do a proper job. That means it is your responsibility to clear your yard of tree limbs, tarp your plants and shrubs and make sure that an area is clear for ladders. And if you are going to be home, expect a lot of noise. Pretend that the kids are home from school.

Remember to keep children away from the construction area and that all ventilation systems remain unblocked. There is no getting around that a roof replacement is a messy job. Preplanning will ensure that you properly address the roof of your address.

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 3629 Shenandoah Ave., is listed for $2.8 million.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com I’ve told you every house has a story, and generally, it’s a romance. However, this Highland Park Mediterranean is not your typical love story.

It wasn’t purchased for a sweetheart. It was not passed down through generations. And it was not the dream home bought by a sports star with his first big paycheck.

But this Highland Park Mediterranean certainly has a heart-warming story. It was completely renovated by one of the best designers in the world for childhood friends.

Gonzalo Bueno is a founder and partner with design firms Treceavo Plano and Ten Plus Three.

Bueno is well-known for his award-winning designs and has been featured in many publications, including Modern Luxury magazine and D Home.

Friends he’d know almost his entire life began exploring the idea of moving to Dallas. As often happens, they found this beautiful Highland Park Mediterranean almost as soon as they started looking. But there was a lot to be done. They reached out to their lifelong friend, and Bueno went into overdrive to have it ready for them.

“My clients had a clear idea of what they wanted, so we began remodeling the house to feel like them,” Bueno said. “It was very traditional, and we gave it a modern twist.” A glass panel stair railing was installed, as were dark hardwoods and bronzed mirrors to reflect the tastes of the new owners. Lighting was updated to befit their large art collection.

“We gutted the bathrooms and lightened them,” Bueno said. “Her bathroom had to feel like her – very white, marble floors, a modern tub, more mirrors and all the details that resonate with her personality.

Her closet was completely custom for an extensive

bag and shoe collection.”

Then, of course, there was the furniture-buying process. If you’ve ever been through this, you know it’s a constant flurry from the initial resourcing to follow up, and then pinch-hitting if something doesn’t go according to plan.

As Bueno was in the homestretch on the 5,743-square-foot Highland Park Mediterranean, his team received a message from the client. “We’re sending our things. If you can find a place for them, we’d appreciate it.”

“We all gathered together in my office and decided we must make this feel like home to them,” Bueno said. “We opened all the boxes, hung the art and put up the tree, just in time.”

They arrived on Christmas Day. “When they walked in, the first thing they saw was a picture of a parent who had recently passed on,” Bueno said. “They knew they’d made the right decision.” This Highland Park Mediterranean was truly home.

And now it can be yours.

An extraordinary opportunity arrived, and the family is moving once again. Don’t look for this Highland Park Mediterranean on MLS. It’s never going to be there.

With five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a powder bath and within easy walking distance to Highland Park schools, it’s not going to last long.

“I love this side of Shenandoah,” said Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s listing agent Caroline Summers.

“The outside is so different from everything else.

It has some true architectural identification and is not a cookie-cutter transitional. I also like that this Highland Park Mediterranean has never been an investor project. It was a custom home for the original family, then refreshed by the current owner.”

Caroline Summers with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s has this gorgeous Highland Park Mediterranean at 3629 Shenandoah Ave. listed for $2.8 million.

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MULL IT OVER

UPTOWN GIRL

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Umpire Joe West (left) and former MLB catcher Paul Lo Duca.

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com During a conversation years ago before a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MLB umpire Al Clark told me, “Now remember, there are three teams out there tonight: the home team, the visiting team and the umpiring team.”

“No there aren’t,” I thought. “No one goes to see the umpires.” The fact that we even know some of their names is because of the injustices that they have made on the field. Such are the unmitigated egos that permeate MLB umpires, protected by a strong union and by MLB brass that makes them almost always exonerated no matter how bad they are on or off of the field.

At another game while sitting behind the plate, Clark was calling balls and strikes.

He seemed to be favoring the home team and I was there to root on my visiting hometown team. I waved a $20 bill through the screen and said, “Al, how about a little help out there?” He turned around and said, “It is going to take a lot more than that.” Funny line, but it turns out he wasn’t kidding.

In 2001, Clark, now 71 and living in Trenton, N.J., was fired by MLB for exchanging first class airline tickets to economy, redeeming the difference for personal flights or just pocketing the extra funds. In 2004, he was sentenced to four months in jail as a result of a memorabilia scheme leading to a federal mail fraud conviction.

Umpire Jim Joyce, known for his horrible safe call at first base on what would have been the 27th consecutive out, cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a rare perfect game. He was promoted to crew chief three years later. Joe West, MLB’s senior umpire in tenure, is suing former All-Star catcher Paul Lo Duca for allegations that West played favorites.

Lo Duca claims that former MLB reliever Billy Wagner would tell him to set up more inside or outside when he was pitching. “Joe loves me,” Wagner allegedly told Lo Duca. “Joe loves antique cars, so every time he comes into town I lend him my '57 Chevy so he can drive it around. He opens up the strike zone for me."

West once called a series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees "pathetic and embarrassing."

West was not fined by MLB, but was "admonished firmly" for his opinion.

ESPN reported that 50-year-old veteran umpire Rob Drake is currently under investigation by MLB for tweeting on Oct. 22 that “he would purchase an AK-47 assault rifle, because if you impeach MY PRESIDENT this way, YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER CIVAL (sic) WAR!!!” Another tweet read, “You can’t do an impeachment inquiry from the basement of Capitol Hill without even a vote! What is going on in this country?”

The point is not that all umpires are bad apples. It is that something must be done to take their opinions and

favoritism out of the game.

They will make mistakes, but they must remain fair and grounded under all circumstances, right or wrong.

Instant replay is not enough. The notoriously bad umpire Angel Hernandez once called a home run a double despite indisputable video evidence that the ball had hit a metal handrail more than 10 feet over the fence before caroming back onto the field. He refused to overturn his call and it changed the outcome of the game. His sentence? He got to umpire in the World Series thanks to his powerful union.

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred wants to speed up the game. Instant replays slow down the game, umpires review them and still don’t get the calls right. But there is a test going on that not only will speed up the game, it will revolutionize it.

Introducing … the robo ump.

This summer, the independent Atlantic League used an electronic strike zone called “trackMan.” Basically, radar tracks each pitch. No long arguments, no playing favoritism and no “He has a low strike zone” or “He has a high strike zone.” There is only one strike zone. And MLB is watching.

It is especially important on first pitch strikes. Data shows that if an obvious first pitch strike is called a ball, it significantly changes the at bat, the amount of pitches and foul balls and leads to a longer game.

Baseball purists like me should be dumbfounded. I am not. I am dumbfounded by the amount of dumb calls professional umpires continue to make for whatever reason.

Atlantic League commissioner Rick White said that “the interest in this [trackMan] by people surrounding the game and on the field is so strong that inevitably it’s going to find its way to Major League Baseball.” If it can get past the union, I hope White is right. That way fans can focus on the two teams on the field.

By Ryann Gordon

beginning on Friday, Nov. 8.

Of course, we can’t forget the Thanksgiving Day festivities. The We’ve felt the essence of fall take Dallas Cowboys are reserved to host over our city and Instagram feeds the Thanksgiving Day NFL game since the start of October (or should I yearly, so, for when we’re not shoving say, Oct. 3rd? Please, no more Mean our faces with turkey and stuffing, Girls memes). But, like all good things, we’ll most definitely be eyes-glued to October has come and gone and taken the TV watching our ‘boys smash the with it the ghostly holiday we love Buffalo Bills. to welcome us to the season of fall.

Outdoors. One of the more noThankfully, however, the passing of table qualities of this time of year in Halloween doesn’t mean much for the Texas is the welcoming weather. After fall of fall. It’s only the beginning. a long summer of hiding indoors, There’s plenty of exciting ventures November is the official groundto dip your toes into over the upcombreaking time for actual cold weather. ing month. Then, to put that big cherWhen we’re not complaining about it ry on top, comes the most delicious being too cold, there’s a lot to enjoy holiday of all which is Thanksgiving. from the great outdoors that we’re Before that though, we must celebrate denied a greater half of the year. autumn like the basic, pumpkin-spice Participate in the DFC Half Marathon sipping socialites we are. And, don’t on Sunday, Nov. 3, the Trinity River think we won’t snap a selfie every step Run on Saturday, Nov. 9, Turkey Trails along the way. in North Dallas on Saturday, Nov. There’s more to fall than carving 23 and, of course, the long-standing pumpkins and touring staged haunted Turkey Trot that’s attracted thouhouses. The best part of this time of sands from around the metro on year comes down to the obvious like Thanksgiving morning for years. friends, scenery and food. It’s finally Food. The most defining aspect that time of year we can step outside of November is food, food and more without immediately breaking a sweat FOOD. Don’t miss out on a single tasty and getting doused with anventure this month, as other table’s mimosa carafes. the flavors literally will Although, I can’t promise not quit coming. On the smell of pumpkin-spice Sunday, Nov. 3, attend won’t be slapping you in the the Chefs for Farmers at face every time you open a Dallas Heritage Village, door or window. Regardless where it’s supposed to of your taste for oversized return bigger than ever orange squash, you can’t this year, with collectdeny the cozy atmosphere ing food purveyors and that accompanies this secrestaurants from around ond-coldest season of the the metro for a three-day year. Time to enjoy it!

Ryann Gordon event that’ll bring togethFestivals. Tons of feser some of DFW’s most tivals will be gracing the notorious and renowned metro over the next couple months. local chefs and food experts.

Of course, there are the lights festiThe “Dallas Taco and Margarita vals and events that you won’t want to Festival” comes to town next, on miss before the holiday season next Saturday, Nov. 9 at Ferris Wheelers month, but there’s more brown-toned Backyard and BBQ, and a special beer fun that cannot go without being cred- and peanuts tasting that same day ited. One of the first being a trickle at Dallas Farmers Market. Knife is off Halloween, on Thursday, Nov. 7 hosting a unique cinematic culinary and Friday, Nov. 8 at Trees in Deep experience that following Sunday, Ellum, where you can join the wizardwhere the restaurant will be showing ing world for “Wizardfest,” a Harry “The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Potter-themed pop-up.

Her Lover” alongside a meal personThen, if you’re looking for someally curated by celebrity chef John thing a bit more exotic, “Otsukimi Tesar. For a more exhilarating culiMoon Viewing Festival” at Klyde nary experience, Eddie Deen Ranch Warren Park downtown and “Diwali is hosting “The Dinner Detective: Mela (Hindu Festival of Lights)” Murder Mystery Dinner Show” on at the Cotton Bowl both take place Saturday, Nov. 23. Have some fun on Monday, Nov. 4. That same day, with your taste buds and get all your the outdoor exhibit for 12 Days of foodie fixins out of the way before Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum Thanksgiving, because that’s when the opens up, with the night shows diet starts. ryannbgordon@yahoo.com

AUTOMOBILITY

Toyota’s Avalon Hybrid: Revenge of the Sedan

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net The New York-based International Motor Press Association (IMPA) hosts an annual gathering of automobiles and automotive press, which they call the IMPA Test Days.

For the last decade, it’s been held at the Monticello Motor Club in Monticello, N.Y., roughly 90 minutes north of New York City. And while Toyota’s Avalon Hybrid wasn’t part of this year’s comparison, at least one of IMPA’s members remains a big fan of the sedan.

To support the Test Days Concours, Gregg Merksamer, a contributor to Old Cars Weekly, entered both a Crown Vic and Lincoln Town Car. And while neither one has achieved classic status, both are well regarded for their durability on the road (the livery companies still love ‘em) and almost timeless appeal. And as Merksamer notes, there’s a lot to be said for easy access (no climb up and a relatively modest step down), decent visibility and

— given their trunks — real security relative to today’s crop of SUVs and crossovers.

Toyota’s Avalon isn’t a Town Car or Crown Vic, but it could easily be described as a more contemporary take, offering those same attributes. For 2019, the Avalon is all-new, built atop Toyota’s new corporate platform and offering the benefits — lighter weight and higher strength — that a new platform typically delivers.

If you don’t get behind the wheel of a sedan or sport sedan often, you can forget just how connected these vehicles are to the roadway. Even in the relatively soft, comfortable spec of Toyota’s largest sedan, there’s directness to the Avalon you won’t typically find in a crossover and simply won’t find in a bodyon-frame SUV. Part of the fun is due to the sedan’s typically lower weight. The Avalon weighs but 3,700 pounds, while a comparable crossover would be on that side of two tons. And part of it is the Avalon’s lower center of gravity, sitting just five inches off the

ground with no pretense of boulder hopping. You don’t feel as if you’re sitting on top of a boulder.

The bulk of Avalon sales will be with Toyota’s overachieving V6. Opt, however, for the Avalon Hybrid and the V6 is dumped, replaced by a 2.5 liter four and two motors. Motor #1 handles the vehicle’s electrical platform, while Motor #2 serves as a supplement to the Avalon’s 176 horsepower four. The end result is a tossable, responsive midsize (although it feels larger on the inside) delivering all the acceleration you should need and a relaxed cruising capability at highway speeds getting 40+ miles per gallon.

Inside, our midlevel XSE test vehicle came with the comfort you’d expect from a $40K window sticker. Front seats are generously sized and supportive, while the rear offers the breadth necessary for the occasional third adult. While the Avalon’s roofline has become more coupelike, the beltline remains relatively low. The end result is a car that, in the congestion typical of bigger cities, a driver and his

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The Toyota Avalon Hybrid. or her passengers can see out of.

Like the Town Car or Crown Vic, an Avalon David Boldt would make an extremely solid transport, for pleasure or for hire.

With manufacturers rushing madly into the EV space, there remains — I think — a strong argument for the range and

efficiency of a hybrid. With 40+ miles per gallon and a 13-gallon tank, there’s 500 miles (typically two weeks for the average owner) between fill-ups. And with the torque provided by Motor #2, you can have as much fun behind the Avalon’s wheel as you want without looking like you’re having fun. Go get your Gregg on.

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

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Linda Hamilton bright star of ‘Terminator Dark Fate’

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Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger star in “Terminator Dark Fate.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood There have been a lot of “Terminator” movies since 1991. There was one with Emilia Clarke, another with Claire Danes and the most notorious one

featured behind the scenes footage of Christian Bale verbally pummeling a grip.

That must be the affect that starring in a subpar, poorly conceived action movie has on people.

It turns out that all of those lackluster

entries into the franchise were missing the “Terminator” secret sauce, and no, it’s not Arnold Schwarzenegger’s standard appearance as the T-800 robot assassin. It’s Linda Hamilton’s return as Sarah Connor, the true heartbeat of this entire story.

“Terminator Dark Fate” is elevated above its “been there-done that” plot simply because of her.

Hamilton has help from two other strong female leads in Mackenzie Davis and Natalia Reyes.

Davis is Grace, a soldier from 2042 who has been surgically enhanced to have Terminator-like abilities. Grace travels back in time to 2020 Mexico City in order to protect Reyes’ Dani from a new Terminator called a Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna, very cool

and creepy in the part), who is a combo of the liquid metal robot from “Terminator 2” and the standard solid endoskeleton from the original film.

One of the best aspects of “Dark Fate” is how it completely ignores every single “Terminator” film other than the first two James Camerondirected entries. Cameron hasn’t been involved with the franchise since “Terminator 2” and his influence on the story is very clear. However, director Tim Miller applies his own style to the film, which is more interested in close-quarters fist-fights than sweeping action set pieces with hundreds of CGI robots on-screen.

The story leaves a bit to be desired. “Dark Fate” falls into the action

movie trap of following a big action scene with loads of exposition that is detailed simply by characters sitting around and talking. This allows for several lulls, even if many of them feature an extra salty Connor’s colorful language.

There’s no debating that seeing Hamilton and Schwarzenegger stand shoulder-to-shoulder while firing automatic weapons at a killing machine is extremely cool. The nostalgia factor is cranked to maximum levels, but each of them is so comfortable in their roles that silly plot lines don’t matter.

If you come for Hamilton and “Ahnold,” stay for Davis and Reyes.

Davis is everything you could want in an action lead as she looks the part

and has perfect “quippy” timing. Reyes’ Dani undergoes the most development as the movie progresses and she never allows it to feel forced.

Forget gender-switch, unoriginal reboots.

“Terminator Dark Fate” has all the Girl Power that you need. Hamilton, Davis and Reyes are an incredible trio and it shouldn’t be lost on viewers that the only dudes in the movie are fairly emotionless robots. It’s good, not great, but easily the third best film in the franchise after the original duo.

And if this is the end for Sarah Connor, it’s been a great ride. Linda Hamilton took her from valley girl to emboldened warrior to cynical attack dog and created a truly iconic character.

Uncle barky's bites

Poignant dialogue brings ‘Modern Love’ together

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net Being of a “certain age” helps if you’re looking for a TV series with which to compare Amazon Prime’s “Modern Love.”

Honestly though, only a few remaining fossils among us TV critic types might have any firsthand viewing experiences with “Love, American Style,” which aired on ABC from fall 1969 until January 1974 and has largely vanished ever since. The onehour anthology series cobbled together various unrelated romance vignettes. One of them turned out to be a backdoor pilot for “Happy Days,” but without “The Fonz.”

“Modern Love,” drawn from a longstanding weekly column in The New York Times, offers eight half-hour episodes with either upbeat or at the very worst bittersweet endings. They’re more “adult” and far more diverse than anything “Love, American Style” put onscreen. Still, expect some heavy doses of saccharine intensity whenever a pop tune pops in, which can be rather too often. Otherwise, an opening theme song remains in place throughout.

It’s a pleasant listen that’s reminiscent of the weekly mood-setter for “Cheers.” “We face the music together, and throw our hats in the ring,” and so on.

The Times is a co-producer in partnership with Amazon Studios. Profanity occasionally is allowed to seep through, but there’s nothing close to nudity and only a brief run-up to actual lovemaking – in Episode 5 – before things quickly go very awry. All of the episodes have subtitles with at least three times as many words as “Modern Love.” They range from “When the Doorman Is Your Main Man” to “So He Looked Like Dad. It Was Just Dinner, Right?” Everything is set in New York City.

One of the better episodes, No. 4, also happens to have the most built-in star

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Tina Fey and John Slattery “Modern Love” episode “Rallying to Keep the Game Alive.” power. In “Rallying to Keep the Game Alive” Tina Fey and John Slattery play wife/husband Sarah and Dennis. He’s an actor who spends much of his time being pampered on various movie sets. As a result, she’s come to feel inconsequential as a comparative homebody tending to their two children.

They’re in therapy for starters, with Sarah wondering what they’ll have together once the kids are out of the house. This doesn’t go particularly well, with Dennis contending that his hobby away from acting is “cooking.” To which Sarah snorts, “My hobby is using the toilet.”

The dialogue is sharp and their arguments grow sharper, particularly during tennis matches that are supposed to provide some relaxing, common-ground togetherness. But there are ways of working these things out. And bottom line, that’s what “Modern Love” is all about.

Episode 3 (“Take Me As I Am,

Whoever I Am”) features Anne Hathaway as the seemingly very sunny Lexi. Full of life and its possibilities, she comes on to a guy named Jeff (Gary Carr) while they’re checking out the produce at a supermarket. The episode steals from The CW’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” with an out-ofbody, singing/dancing production number before Lexi falls heavily back to earth for reasons that won’t be revealed here.

Hathaway is quite good in this role and there’s also a cameo by Judd Hirsch.

Episodes 5 and 6 both revolve around unlikely couples. They’re also the most open-ended of the eight, but with rainbows still in play following journeys worth taking.

Only one of the stories involves a same-sex relationship. That would be Episode 7 (“Hers Was a World of One”), in which gay couple Tobin and Andy (Andrew Scott and Brandon Kyle Goodman) decide to adopt a child. After a few dead ends,

they’re presented with a homeless woman named Karla (Olivia Cooke), who’s aggressively independent and a big handful down the stretch.

“You read The New York Times and you bitch about Trump, but you mean none of it” in terms of tolerance for others, Karla angrily told Tobin, who later cops to being both “anal and neurotic.” But they can work it out during the course of an episode that also works in a cameo from Ed Sheeran.

The Times references itself more directly in Episode 2 (“When Cupid Is a Prying Journalist”). Catherine Keener plays Julie Farber, who’s doing a profile for the newspaper’s Sunday magazine on a date site entrepreneur named Josh (Dev Patel). It turns out that both have had true loves that since went lost. So what are they going to do about it?

The climatic episode – and also the most affectingly sentimental – casts Jane Alexander as a widow for the second time around. “Young love, even for old people, can be surprisingly bountiful,” she eulogized at her second husband’s funeral. The life-affirming closing minutes intertwine all of the previous stories, including an Episode 1 in which a doorman turns out to be a girl’s best friend.

Despite its varying trials and travails, “Modern Love” strives for an overall feelgood vibe that isn’t always entirely earned.

For the most part, it’s gentle on the mind and soothing to the nerves in times when The New York Times front page is a steady drumbeat of downers. The looks of love have changed dramatically since “Love, American Style” premiered a half-century ago. But the sentiment has no expiration date.

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

Travel

Ancient Athens, Greece offers so much to see and do

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Ask an Athenian and they are bound to tell you that the National Museum of Archaeology in Athens, Greece, is the best museum in Europe. I don’t know how you judge that, especially with such great competition as the Louvre and the British Museum.

Nevertheless, the National Museum of Archaeology is a great museum for antiquities and should not be overlooked when in Athens. The subway stop closest to the museum still requires you to walk a little bit to get to it. On the way to the museum by taxi, you’re likely to pass the beautiful Athens University with its Greekstyle buildings. It makes for a picture you’ll definitely want to take, even if the buildings are new but in an ancient style.

Besides the museum, Athens has great restaurants and reasonable prices alongside the standard places known to most people. A great way to get an overview of the city is to use a hop-on/hop-off

bus. In Athens there are three such competing companies, easily identified by the red, yellow or blue colors of their buses. The buses are double-decker with open air upper seating. They all cover the highlights of Athens in their main route, and all offer other routes as well. Commentary about what you are passing is given in your selection of languages through headphones that they provide. You can board and re-board the bus at any number of designated stops. Take the entire route to learn the layout of the city and make decisions about which places to return to. Buses run frequently, so you never have to wait very long at a stop.

Along with the bus rides the bus companies sell pre-paid admission tickets to a number of the most crowded and popular sites that allow you to skip the line and save a lot of time. These deals are not shown on the internet.

Of course, the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, and the shopping districts in the Plaka and off

Monastiraki Square, all within close proximity, are high on everyone’s list. Syntagma Square with the changing of the guard and the Olympic Stadium are also on the list.

Piecing together the history of all the ancient monuments in Athens is like doing a jigsaw puzzle, so I thought I’d help. The ruins are roughly from 2,500 years ago. That was before Christianity when people of the world explained things in terms of mythology. There are two levels of comprehension to what you observe. There is the mythology (purely fictional stories) used to explain the world as depicted in sculpture and artifacts.

Then there is the actual history. The CliffNotes version of the history in Athens is as follows: Acropolis stood on a high hill and was the perfect spot for an Athens city-state fortress. Archeological evidence shows the Acropolis existed as early as the eighth century B.C. and developed into a cult sanctuary to goddess Athena around the sixth century. In 566

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The Parthenon in Athens.

B.C., the first Doric temple to Athena was built. The Persians sacked the Acropolis in 480 B.C., but between 447 and 409 B.C., Greek statesman Pericles saw to rebuilding it during the Roman period that lasted until 27 B.C. and the Romans respected the site.

Although it was destroyed by

fire and repaired, it stood largely intact until the Byzantines converted the Acropolis to a church in the sixth century and then it served as a Mosque when the Ottoman Turks occupied Athens beginning in 1458. The Acropolis was completely destroyed in 1687 Travel cont'd on page 9

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Avner Samuel returns with reincarnated Nosh

recipe of the week

Mother knows best

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Chef Avner Samuel has served this salad at most, if not all, of the 21 restaurants with which he’s been associated. And for good reason. It is a delight. Clean flavors. Not a lot of folderol. This is a tasty example of less is more.

MY MOTHER’S SALAD

BY AVNER SAMUEL, NOSH BISTRO

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com He’s baaack! Indomitable chef Avner Samuel has been reincarnated at Nosh Bistro.

Samuel has been a shooting star on the Dallas dining scene since the ’80s. Suddenly, he disappeared.

“About a year ago,” reported Michalene Busico of The Dallas Morning News in her review, “Samuel returned to Dallas after abruptly flying off in 2016” to Tel Aviv and a gig at the Orient Hotel. Busico counted 20 previous Avner Samuel restaurants in the Dallas area.

Nosh Bistro is the “evolved concept” of his last Dallas restaurant, Nosh Euro Bistro nee Aurora. “By using my newfound inspiration over the past few years (in his homeland Israel), I’m excited to provide guests with a refreshed menu and heightened experience,”

NOSH BISTRO

Moroccan Beef Cigars (left) and Sumac Dusted Scallops (right).

Samuel said.

What that means is fewer truffles and less caviar, but the opulence for which Samuel is known remains to a somewhat limited extent. There’s a leg of Iberico ham on display. Considered one of the best in the world, this style of ham from Spain and Portugal comes from black Iberico pigs that feed on corn and acorns. You, too, can order a whole, bone-in Iberico ham on Amazon for about a thousand bucks. Or try it at Nosh Bistro where you get the proper paper-thin slices served on a volcano-shaped porcelain serving piece heated by a candle to gently warm the slices. The meat is meltingly salty and hammy.

Overall, the menu is, as promised, approachable, such as a burger. Not just a beef patty on a bun, the meat is Wagyu, a premium breed known for being juicy and rich.

The menu includes some of Samuel’s best-known dishes, including tortilla soup (from his long-ago stewardship of the kitchen at The Mansion on Turtle Creek) and My Mother’s Chopped Salad (see recipe).

The latter has been on virtually every Samuel menu I’ve ever seen.

During a recent tasting hosted by the chef-owner, Samuel rolled out several specials as well as some of his signatures. We began with grilled Nigerian shrimp. These giant crustaceans are almost the size of small lobsters and tasted buttery sweet.

He also sent to the table his signature “beef cigars,” similar to flautas, with minted yogurt for dipping.

The distinctly Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu includes “Avner-style falafel,” more like a Southern hushpuppy than traditional fried balls of chickpea dough. I found them delightful, moist and puffy on the inside.

Also, a pleasure were the Jerusalem artichokes, a root also known as sunchokes, not green globe artichokes. A bed of mashed sunchokes topped with crisp sunchoke fries lit up with the addition of pungent goat’s milk sauce to counter the vegetable’s inherent blandness. OK, so maybe this one isn’t as “familiar” as a premium beef burger.

After the crush of starters and sides, Samuel presented a main, fork-tender beef short rib atop mashed potatoes with a crown of fried onion rings. Nothing unknown here, just upscale comfort food that satisfied and gratified. Some of the entrees, such as Sumac Dusted Scallops, reach out farther.

Lest you think desserts don’t get enough attention, consider these that Samuel rolled out; sumac donut holes topped with local honey and whimsical pop rocks candy. My favorite sweet ending involved cardamom chocolate ice cream and pistachio brittle with salt flakes, a brilliant balance of sweet, savory and salty.

Although Nosh Bistro dials back many of the extravagant flourishes for which Samuel restaurants have become known, it remains a tour de force for this chef and his culinary vision, a counter trend to the simplicity that so many chefs and restaurants emphasize in today’s culinary zeitgeist.

NOSH BISTRO 8611 Hillcrest Road Suite 100 Dallas, 75225 469-730-2400 noshbistrodallas.com

2 cups medium chopped green bell peppers 2 cups medium chopped Roma tomatoes 2 cups medium chopped Persian cucumbers 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice Salt and white pepper to taste Before chopping peppers and tomatoes, remove the ribs and seeds. Chopped vegetables should be uniform in size.

In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables and toss to mix well.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Toss again to mix well.

Makes 10 servings.

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My Mother’s Salad.

HEALTH TIPS

Happy and hearty Thanksgiving no problem Dr. Sarah E. Laibstain With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be looking forward to spending time with your loved ones taking some time to relax. But if we’re being realistic, your mind might be on all the delicious food that the holiday entails. With so many varieties and cherished recipes, it is important to keep your health in mind throughout the holiday and any time-off.

It is estimated that the average American takes in 3,000 plus calories during a Thanksgiving meal alone. This can be at least 1,000 calories over the recommended daily value for an adult. Still, there are some easy ways you can enjoy your Thanksgiving without sacrificing the holiday traditions you know and love.

Fit in a quick workout.

You don’t have to participate in a Turkey Trot to get some exercise on Thanksgiving. Try going for a short run or walk in your neighborhood.

Watching a big football game? Try to do three push-ups every commercial break. Even if you have a busy day ahead of you, a few minutes can make a big difference in your health

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One final note. The Acropolis Museum has a fascinating exhibit below the floor of the museum. Much of the museum floor is glass so you can see into the space from upstairs but take the time to go downstairs to see this. Whenever you build in Athens, you are certain to run into ruins, as they did when they built the museum 10 years ago. Unearthed was an entire neighborhood that existed outside the Acropolis fortress wall from the eight century B.C. You

will be astonished to see they had running water and many things we once thought weren’t invented until a lot later in history. If you can’t get to other residential archeological excavations, this is a really great one right in Athens.

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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Our Favorite Restaur ants American — Homestyle Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd.

214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd. 214-748-2700 Asian — Japanese — Sushi Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen — Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 Bakery — Desserts — Ice Cream Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300

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

The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818

2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118

4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway — SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger — West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998

Burgers, Deli & Sandwiches Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR — The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133 Great American Hero

Wild About Harry’s — Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 11 a.m. — 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 4527 Travis St. 214-520-3113 Chinese Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China 6025 Royal Ln., #201 214-361-1771

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Exposition Ave. The play is based on choreographer/director Bob Fosse, the only person to win a Tony, Academy Award and Emmy in the same year. Parrack as writer of “Razz” gives us a work that fits perfectly in what we can loosely call the “Ochre House Canon.” It is what a continental philosopher would call “absurdist” (I’ll let the audience decide if it’s “Brechtian”) in its construction and execution. To call it a canon may be a bit of a stretch because constants in Ochre House plays are rare.

If someone put a gun to my head, the only thing that I could say was definitely going to be in an Ochre House play were death and sex, nothing else is guaranteed to appear, or if it does, be easily recognizable as such. The parts, themes or characters in this play that are seemingly incompatible fit together in a way that is both altogether human and strangely foreign at the same time, though still terribly satisfying.

Parrack, as the lead

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

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

214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. 972-267-3336 Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. 469-893-9400 Lucky’s Cafe

character Bob, is a more difficult thing to describe, as it’s questionable to call him “the lead” versus simply the sun around which the other planets/ characters revolve. He provides a quiet intensity throughout the play, but sometimes too quiet as I wonder if the audience in the back rows could even hear all of his lines.

Beth Gilvie is luminous as Gwen. There are moments where in a f lick of her gaze or an upturned lip she conveys more information and emotion than most actors can get across in a 100 line soliloquy. Chris Sykes as Bert is an absurdist delight. The fact that his character appears in a play about Bob Fosse is in and of itself a fantastic stroke of creativity, but Sykes deft maneuvering and fulfillment of the character’s potential is a standout accomplishment.

Brian Witkowicz as Paddy is a comic-tragic delight. His character is based on playwright and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Sidney Aaron Chayefsky, a longtime friend of Fosse. He does for the play what

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SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Mediterranean has a basement speakeasy selfnamed the “Vintage Place Social Club” and an ever-changing custom craft cocktail menu.

7038 Lakewood Blvd. This 1929 Spanish Colonial Hutsell underwent a detailed update to create a more functional floor plan. This includes a complete kitchen, master suite and courtyard remodel and an added junior master suite in the old sleeping porch.

7039 Lakeshore Drive. The current owners have seamlessly paid homage to the heritage of this 1936 historical Hutsell home. The home maximizes its California-inspired roots with hand-painted tile work throughout, beveled mirrors, original pillow tile in two upstairs bathrooms and intricate ironwork 7035 Lakewood Blvd. This iconic home is well-known in the neighborhood for its dramatic blue exterior drapes that surround large nautical-themed stained-glass windows. Built in 1930, this was Hutsell’s personal home, and the first of its kind for the neighborhood.

7102 Pasadena Ave. Situated within the trees, this modern retreat defines a Zen oasis of tranquility. The current homeowners re-imagined the interior layout and added an additional 2,500 square feet, including a gym with upstairs guest room and a playroom.

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Paddy did for Fosse in their long-term friendship. He is a counterweight balancing out the ephemeral or pedantic to bring out the necessary symmetry.

Elizabeth Evans as Joan was up to the task, but Lauren Massey as Ann seemed to lack confidence. I’m not wholly sure if this was a directorial choice, a result of the dramatic construction or the actor’s ability.

Though there isn’t as much dancing as you’d expect in a play about Fosse, it is very much a musical with eight original numbers written by Parrack with composition and musical direction by Justin Locklear as well as a three piece band consisting of Kate Fisher on keyboards, Gregg Pickett on guitar and Tanner Peterson on drums.

“Razz” is another Ochre House production that requires both the actors and audience to stretch themselves out, to challenge themselves and it’s part of the reason why I tend to adore their shows. They are willing to experiment in unique ways and have the talent and ability to pull it off.

6616 Northridge Drive. This bright and airy haven was built in 2018 and highlights the current trends that continue to attract families to the area. The five-bedroom home with large windows and a sunny white and soft pastel palate provides a natural luminous and approachable atmosphere for the open entertaining spaces.

Lakewood Elementary School at 3000 Hillbrook St. Only available for touring on Saturday, the school built in 1951 has been renovated and expanded by 52,500 square feet. The additions include an entirely new wing with 26 new classrooms, a library, two art rooms, two computer rooms, a music room and much more. Food trucks will be present outside on the new sport court during Saturday’s tour hours.

Hosted by the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA, the Lakewood Home Festival is a community-wide event that raises funds for Lakewood Elementary School, J.L. Long Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High School. The festival kicks off with the “Keep Calm and Lakewood On” Auction Party sponsored by Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Omni Dallas Hotel at 555 S. Lamar St. Tickets are on sale now at lakewoodhomefestival.com.

Tickets for the home tour are also available online at lakewoodhomefestival.com, in person at Comerica Bank, Talulah & HESS, Snowbaby and at each of the homes during tour hours.

It can be prepared in several different ways, added to a varisaturated fat than beef. A lot of ety of meals as the main course, diets use chicken as the main or served standalone such as meat because red meat tends to wings. be linked to heart disease and I bet even Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken THIS WEEK’S SUDOKU SOLUTION fame did not see the chicken explosion coming, but I am sure he would be proud. Of course, our tastes will likely change again in the coming generation and chicken may fall to the wayside for something new and improved. I just hope it’s not kale.

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diabetes. Contrast this with the temperament of the 1980s when it was fried chicken that was seen as the unhealthy option and a relic of the South. Finally, chicken is a very versatile meat.

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

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