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Vol. 6, No. 41: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

PROFILE

Musician found solace in hound’s sound

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com Robert “Bob” Freeman is an accomplished classical music conductor, instructor and musician. But it is the murmur of a dog that became music to his ears.

Freeman, a Steinway artist, was tenured at MIT (Cambridge, Mass.), directed the Eastman School of Music (Rochester, N.Y.) for 24 years, presided over the New England Conservatory of Music (Boston) and served as dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He has authored a number of books on music including The Crisis of Classical Music in America.

Recently, he wove a different tale (or tail). He reflects on his life with his late wife and their 17 different canines in the book Woof! A Love Story of Dogs, Music, and Life. Freeman, 84, is now retired and resides in Austin “where it never snows and there is no state income tax,” he said.

“My eternal grandfather played trumpet in the (John Philip) Souza band,” Freeman recalled. “He was British, and he helped reform the New York Musicians Union. He was blackballed by theater owners, but was delighted to become the first trumpet player in the symphony orchestra when it opened in 1921. My mother and father met as students at Eastman in the class of 1930. My father spent most of his time playing principal bass

COMMUNITY NEWS Most delicious house in town The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas at 2121 McKinney Ave. has unveiled a 20foot tall gingerbread house in the main lobby.

Behind the massive edible are the hotel’s nationally-recognized pastry chefs, Corey Thomson and Zachary Manasan (right). The house is 14 feet wide, 18 feet deep and took 46 days to conritz-carlton struct. It is made from more than 540 pounds of flour, 225 pounds of molasses and 367 pounds of icing and is available for viewing through Thursday, Dec. 26. – Rachel Snyder

Prepare for a big pie fight Good Local Markets hosts the 11th annual “Battle of the Pies” at the White Rock Farmers Market at 9150 Garland Road on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Amateur bakers of all ages are invited to join in. All pie crusts and fillGOOD LOCAL MARKET ings must be homemade and are available for tasting by the public, who vote “Best of” in the categories of Fruit, Nut, Chocolate, Cream/Custard, Savory, Youth and Best Overall. Entry fee is $10 per pie and tasting tickets will be available day of for $5. – Amity Thomas

Buy ‘Cool Thursdays’ tix now

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MUSICIAN cont'd on page 3 A collage of pictures representing the book Woof! by Robert Freeman.

Fashion Sense

Fashionable, fun and flirty Mr. Misster opens

By Leah Frazier leahfarizer.com Mr. Misster, a sophisticated bar and lounge at 3900 Cedar Springs Road, is now open introducing a fresh, fun flair to the bustling district. Boasting 3,500 square feet, the lively location is the brainchild of Trey Stewart, the assistant to Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Dallas” star Stephanie Hollman, and Meghan Harris, wife of former Dallas Mavericks player Devin Harris.

All are inquiring “What’s behind the name?”

“We wanted a name that was catchy but symbolic of the neighborhood,” said co-owner Stewart. “With the help of a few Mambo Taxi’s and a long afternoon, we settled on Mr. Misster.

We wanted to create the vibe of a more upscale lounge by combining the masculine features of our space with more glamorous feminine touches.”

With a full-length bar,

lengthy craft cocktail menu, resident DJ and more, Mr. Misster has a viral instagrammable sign that you’ll have to see for yourself. It is the latest in sips and selfies to hit the strip.

Fashionistas and divas alike go glam or go home when trekking to this new locale.

The lively lounge is nestled on the corner of Reagan Street and Cedar Springs Road, occupying

the former Peasant Pizzeria space. Showcasing a full interior renovation, including brick wall installations, neon LED signage and magenta lighting, the newest hotspot to settle in the district has opened to much neighborhood buzz and support.

Unlike neighboring counterparts, Mr. Misster (hence its feminine/masculine name hybrid) is not focused on being exclusive

MR. MISSTER

Mr. Misster is located at 3900 Cedar Springs Road.

as one would assume. “Our goal was to create a bar where everyone felt welcomed and a space that everyone could enjoy,” Stewart explained. “Overall, we have always stuck to our core belief that you can provide kind service with quality drinks in an intimate, fun environment.”

One can be chic, dress up or dress down. One can pour, sip and score at this new neighborhood hangout, with a vast selection of craft cocktail creations ranging from the namesake bestseller Mr. Misster to Mint To Be. Cocktail prices are from $9 to $12 and hours of operation vary.

For more information, visit mrmissterdallas.com.

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

DALLAS ARBORETUM

Subscription packages are now available for Cool Thursdays Concerts at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden at 8525 Garland Road. All packages purchased by Tuesday, Dec. 3 will be delivered in time for the holidays. A complete package of 22 shows include a Stevie Wonder Tribute Band, a tribute to Justin Timberlake and bands dedicated to music of George Strait, Neil Diamond, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, ABBA, Queen, Motown, Elton John and Billy Joel. – Juliette Colter

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INSIDE Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint The Good Word Prevention Health Tips

Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Reality Estate Community Calendar Photo of the Week Charity Spotlight Hammer and Nails Room to Grow

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Will polka for kolaches

By David Mullen

Cosmopolitan in doggie-speak is available … Here are a couple of great little Thanksgiving nuggets.

“Rozjet to kolaches!” Kokopelli On Saturday, Nov. 23, more than Candy at 1718 N. Market St. in 50 foster children will be adopted the West End now opens at 7 a.m.

by Forever Families as part of the Monday through Friday and will 20th annual National Adoption “bring on the kolaches” (the loose Day. Local judges and court oftranslation of the above exaltation, ficials will donate their time to but you knew that) and coffee, in consummate the adoptions. Dallas addition to a variety of pastries as CASA (Court Appointed Special local morning options. The very Advocates) planned the event, thought of kolaches makes me which brings children and families want to polka. together. The ceremony They have to will take place on the be better than third floor of the Henry those shrivWade Juvenile Justice eled up sauCenter at 2600 Lone sages stuffed Star Drive from 9 a.m. inside a soggy to noon. And on Nov. piece of dough 15, a check for $51,000 available at a was presented at halfstrip shopping time of the Highland center donut Park High School Scots shop. Thanks David Mullen football game by chilto Czech Stop dren and families inin West, I fell in love with kolaches strumental in raising funds to supwhen I moved to Texas. If you are port Dallas ISD students directly my cardiologist, please don’t read impacted by the recent tornadoes. this ... Beyoutiful Nail Lounge at The goal for the Kids Helping Kids 2702 McKinney Ave., Suite 102, campaign was to provide assisis pet friendly. One can bring in tance to more than 3,000 students their mutt while getting a manwith basic needs of food, clothing icure or pooch while getting a and supplies. HPISD students sold pedicure. Most salons only allow baked goods and held collection service dogs. No word if copies of drives to raise money. One student, david@katytrailweekly.com

HPHS freshman Caroline Annett, asked attendees to her birthday party to bring $25 gift cards to give to tornado victims, rather than presents. She was then able to donate more than $400 in gift cards.

The Park Cities Dads Club initiated the campaign and all HPISD PTAs supported it. While possible to get a bit jaded with all of the negative news around us, it is great to report when the community comes together to help those in need …

Southwest Airlines announced that they will discontinue direct flights to Oklahoma City from Dallas Love Field. Flights will now go through Houston. Houston? “Wait, what?”

Our friends at 2702 Love Field Drive must have lost their map, if not their marbles. The trip will now take approximately three hours and 30 minutes, or about the same amount of time it takes to drive to Oklahoma City ... Just for grins, I randomly went on to the website golastminute.com to see what discounted flights may be available in December. This is by no means an endorsement and I have never used the service. But I found some interesting options in mid-December. All prices are for round trip flights and some are even nonstop. Alaska Airlines can get you non-stop to Seattle for $207. While

The Good Word

Making ‘The Climb’

By the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels About this time last year, I was in London on a business trip and had the chance to visit St. Paul’s Cathedral. Even though I had been to London multiple times before that trip, I hadn’t ever gone inside the great cathedral (which is odd being that I’m an Episcopal priest). As I walked around the interior of the beautiful space, listening to the distant chanting of a choir near the altar, I saw a line or people off to the side and realized they were waiting to climb the stairs to the top of the cathedral’s great dome. I immediately wanted to go, but there was one little problem. I’m afraid of heights.

I looked over the pamphlet with information about the climb, tried to figure out how high we would go and how long it would take.

I suppose I hoped that I would rationalize myself out of my fear. But it wasn’t until a docent saw me eyeing the pamphlet and offering assistance until I received the nudge I needed. She said that the view would be spectacular on a clear-weather day (and the weather was beautiful that day) and well worth the climb. Her bright eyes and genuine enthusiasm compelled me into the line, and before I knew it, I began the climb.

Honestly, the climb isn’t that high – only 528 steps – but these steps were small, skinny and shaky. It didn’t help that the young couple in front of me on the steps were taking selfies the whole time, which added to the shakiness of the old steps. With each step they’d turn, pose and click. Then, with the next step, they’d turn a different direction, pose and click. I’m pretty sure I’m in the background of a few thousand selfies somewhere.

For the most part, the climb was full enclosed within the old walls of the cathedral. The steps reminded me of a theater’s catwalk or perhaps an exterior fire escape on the side of an old city apartment building. But as we climbed, we would occasionally come upon little windows where we could peer out from inside the dome. These little portholes allowed us to see that we were making K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Nov. 15 – 4:07 a.m.

2500 Block, Wycliff Ave. (75219) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: Two unknown suspects pointed a gun at the complainant and stole property.

Nov. 15 – 9:14 a.m.

5400 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Burglary of a Building: The suspect shattered glass in the side door, entered and stole property.

Nov. 15 – 10:32 a.m.

4100 Block, Fairmount St. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s tools.

Nov. 15 – 12:44 p.m.

5600 Block, SMU Blvd. (75206)

slow, steady progress to the top. As the space between city buildings grew larger, I knew we were close to the top. And then, without much warning, I popped out to see a view that was certainly spectacular.

The fear and trepidation I had on the ground level was gone as I looked out over the stunning cityscape. A lightness fell over me, an excitement that carried me around the observation deck to see the view from all angles. And yes, I even took a few selfies.

As I looked out over the city, I realized that when we work to change our perspectives, we change the way we see the world itself. In that moment, I realized just how similar life can be to that climb.

I imagine we can all agree that life is hard, almost always too busy, and at times, even scary. When the heaviness of life compounds us, we can often choose to repeat the same motions, repeat the same habits and repeat the same mistakes. For many of us, perhaps most of us, we need someone or something to nudge us out of our ruts in order to consider a climb. And if we’re lucky, we might not just consider that climb, we might even take the first steps.

Taking the first steps to a new perspective is not easy and sometimes taking those first few steps can be scariest of all. Yet, I believe that when we receive that special nudge from someone or something, moving us toward something new, our lives can change for the better. Consider the many ways you are being and will be nudged today and see if any of those nudges are worth the climb.

We may be used to the way the world looks now, but just imagine what you might see if you just take those first few steps. Perspective can change everything, so why not take those first few steps today. You may be surprised by what you see.

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

Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect fired shots into a hallway door.

Nov. 16 – 12:33 p.m.

6500 Block, Orchid Ln. (75230) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property.

Nov. 16 – 6:27 p.m.

5600 Block, Bell Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the complainant’s wallet.

Nov. 17 – 12:31 a.m.

2400 Block, Victory Ave. (75201) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect hit the complainant with a vehicle.

Nov. 17 – 2:33 a.m.

2600 Block, Commerce St. (75226) Assault: The suspect hit the complainant on the head.

Nov. 17 – 4:47 p.m.

2000 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the tires and rims from the complainant’s Jeep.

Nov. 18 – 5:12 a.m.

3800 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke glass, entered and stole property.

Nov 18 – 1:20 p.m.

4300 Block, Delmar Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s garage and stole a table saw.

Nov. 18 – 8:40 p.m.

2600 Block, Worthington St. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspects maced, kicked, punched and stole money from the complainant.

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

Spirit Airlines promise one-stop trips to New York City for around $200, the flights are so long that you will have to turnaround by the time you get there. American Airlines has non-stop flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for under $300. Want some sun with your samba? Frontier Airlines has nonstop flights to Miami for $229. As you read this, the flights are probably booked but it doesn’t hurt to search. That said, er, written, there is still nothing better than a professional travel agent to guide you through a trip … According to the consumer measurement company Pollfish (I think we are running

out of names), Thursday, Nov. 28, aka Thanksgiving, will be the most expensive in history and carve a big slice out of the family budget, especially for travelers and hosts.

Not only is it a big eating day, it is one of the busiest travel times of the year. According to AAA, nearly 51 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles by air, bus or car.

Rental car companies increase their rates during the holiday. Now that Hertz! The average American (is there such a person) will spend $186.05 for Thanksgiving, up 6 percent from last year. At all costs, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

PREVENTION

Protect yourself during flu season

By Lusia Fumoso Walgreens Pharmacist Flu season is in full swing.

The Walgreens Flu Index, an interactive, weekly report ranking the top markets and states for flu activity in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico), indicates that the Dallas-Fort Worth area is curLusia rently among the top 10 markets across the country for the highest incidence of flu activity.

While each flu season is unpredictable and we never know how severe it will be or how long it will last, we do know that getting vaccinated with a flu vaccine provides the best form of protection against influenza for you and your loved ones.

Here are the most frequently asked questions we hear in our pharmacies and what you need to know as flu activity increases.

When should I get a flu shot? The flu shot can take up to two weeks to become effective, so it is recommended that you get your flu shot as early as possible each flu season before it is prevalent in your community. And if you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, it’s not too late. With holiday travel and family gatherings just around the corner, getting your flu shot should be on the top of everyone’s to-do list. Flu season can last into the spring months.

Who does the flu shot protect? The

flu shot protects both individuals who get it as well as those people they come into contact with, including loved ones. Getting vaccinated against the flu may help protect those around you whose immune systems are compromised as well as infants who are too young to be immunized.

Does the flu shot prevent Fumoso the flu? The flu shot is the best defense against the flu, but it does not eliminate the risk of contracting the virus altogether. However, the flu vaccination has been shown in some studies to reduce severity or duration of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick. According to the CDC, a flu vaccine reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40 and 60 percent among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine.

How much do flu shots cost? At Walgreens, the flu shot is free to the patient with most insurance plans. Individuals paying cash should check with their doctor or pharmacist for specific cost information.

How does the flu spread? The flu virus spreads from person-to-person via physical contact and may live on surfaces you interact with every day, such as doorknobs, phones and toys. Be cognizant of touching your mouth, nose, or eyes after PREVENTION cont'd on page 3

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HEALTH TIPS

Hale and happy Thanksgiving possible

Dr. Sarah E. Laibstain With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be looking forward to spending time with your loved ones while 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 more than 3,000 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 and give you more energy for the festivities ahead.

Make healthy diet choices. There are plenty of ways you can eat healthy while still enjoying the traditional Thanksgiving foods. Although you might want to save your appetite for dinner, eating breakfast can help you avoid binging on unhealthy foods later in the day. Additionally, try to avoid filling up on appetizers, and save space for the food you really want. Finally, make sure to load up on the veggies rather than skipping straight to the desserts!

Make sure to have fun! It’s important to feel like you aren’t sacrificing the Thanksgiving traditions you love. There are plenty of healthy ways to still enjoy your Thanksgiving while staying healthy. It’s all about quality over quantity. By watching your portions, you can still enjoy those mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.

Even if you don’t have time for a workout, try going for a post-dinner walk with your family or playing a game of football for more quality time. Additionally, continue to think about your intake and activities post-Thanksgiving, as it can be just as easy to overindulge in

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being in contact with someone exhibiting flu-like symptoms or these surfaces and wash your hands often. Remember, though, the flu vaccine is still the best defense against the influenza virus.

What are the symptoms of flu? The most common symptoms of flu are fever, cough and sore throat. Symptoms can also include body aches, headache, chills, runny nose and fatigue. Symptoms may last from a few days up to a week or more.

Dr. Laibstain leftovers.

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a splurge. Setting realistic expectations ahead of time can help you avoid any feelings of guilt afterwards. If you need more ideas on staying healthy this holiday season, contact your family physician to help brainstorm healthy choices to make while still enjoying all Thanksgiving has to offer.

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

Can the flu vaccine give me the flu?

No, a flu shot cannot give you the flu. The vaccine is manufactured using what’s known as a “dead” or inactive virus, so it cannot cause anyone to get influenza as a result of receiving the vaccine.

Lusia Fumoso is a pharmacy manager at Walgreens in Dallas. For more information or to find a pharmacy near you, visit www.walgreens.com or the Walgreens mobile app. Flu shots are available at all Walgreens pharmacies during pharmacy hours with no appointment needed.

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and Beethoven, Leonard benefitted from learning music in the public schools. He is in the Boston Symphony. I was born in fond of quoting Duke Ellington, who said, Rochester, but I grew up in Boston.” He ‘There is good music and then there is the remains an avid Red Sox fan. other stuff.’ Good music applies to whatFreeman went to boarding school at ever you want it to be. My musical tastes Milton Academy, graduated from Harvard, have broadened as I got older.” received a PhD from Princeton and even He cites the Civil Rights movement had the good fortune to study with musical in the 1960s as a key period to opening icon Leonard Bernstein. Freeman heard of up the music scene. Despite the existence a job opening that would shape his future. of ragtime, jazz, etc. from the turn of the “I read in the newspaper that the director- 20th century, it was the movement and deship at Eastman was open,” Freeman said. segregation that allowed for greater accep“I applied and got the job and that directed tance of African American artists. me into what my life would become.” He “That goes back to my book,” Freeman actually started as an oboist, but became a said. “My late wife and I had 17 tenured “Jack of all musical trades.” dogs, 11 of which were Golden Retrievers.

It was when he reached 40 and he But six of them were what we called turned to an assistant at Eastman for help ‘American dogs.’ You know what ‘American that his life would take another twist. “I dogs’ are? They are dogs of mixed herhad dogs as a kid,” Freeman said, “but itage. We call them mutts, but they are what really happened is that in 1972, I was American dogs because like the rest of us going off on a concert tour in Europe play– unless you are a Native American – we ing the piano. Before I left, my first wife come from different nations and different got a dog. I said to her ‘Please don’t. You continents. That is what America is, a mixdon’t know anything about dogs.’ ture of all kinds of people. American dogs “While I was gone, the dog got pregare terrific dogs, just like Americans.” nant. The dog delivered nine dogs. I don’t The last Christmas that Bob and Carol know what we would have done without spent together was particularly heartmy administrative assistant Carol, who felt. He subscribes to a Malcolm Gladwell took care of them. She got them spayed belief in What the Dog Saw: And Other and neutered, got them their shots and Adventures that dogs could listen, if not found them all homes.” understand, by the intonation of your Freeman and Carol would be married voice as to whether you are angry, happy in 1976 and a love affair, on two counts, or pleased with his performance or not, began. but he is watching you and wants you to Woof! A Love Story of Dogs, Music, feel better. and Life is a quick read, a sonatina of “We knew that she (wife Carol) was words if you will, that is devoted to each dying,” Freeman said. “Every Christmas, of his dogs including his first dog Pierre, she would read The Night Before Oliver Clinton, Chloe, Chaco and Shiner, Christmas to the dogs. But on that evewhich seems an appropriate name for an ning, I had read an old German legend Austin dog owner. He weaves in stories that if dogs were in the right mood on of Carol and of music Christmas Eve at midas they apply to the upnight, they might talk. So bringing of their beloved we gave our main golden dog clan. “Our kitchen retriever (Shiner) a generdoor always opened to ous glass of Bailey’s Irish an enclosed back yard,” Crème, and he spoke.

Freeman said.

What he said was ‘dogs Freeman is currentare here to be loved and ly writing a book on the to love, to get along with future of the American each other and they wish orchestra with the fawith all of their hearts mous composer Leonard that human beings could Slatkin. “Leonard grew get along with each other up in Los Angeles, which and be sensitive to each is wholly different from other’s feelings.’”

Boston. While I underLeave it to a dog to ASCOT MEDIA bring music to everyone’s stood the importance of Bach, Haydn, Mozart Robert Freeman. ears.

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Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1. Clad like a superhero 6. Broad valleys 11. Briskly 16. Entertainment award 21. Musical work 22. Avoid a big wedding 23. Cart 24. Stanza 25. Man or ostrich 26. Sign of spring 27. In — — (briefly) 28. Make happy 29. HMO staffers 30. Liability 32. Levels 34. Newborns 36. Liveliness 38. In one piece 39. King in a play 40. Bone-dry 41. Formal vote 42. Tempestuous 43. Parents or guardians 45. Rains cats and dogs 48. Classifies 49. Salon tints 50. Kimono wearer 54. Diarist — Frank 55. Weight deductions 56. Sneak a look 57. Like many dens 58. Hobby ender 59. Read intently 60. Some bills

61. TV host Jay — 62. Yale athlete 63. Interpretations 65. What Hamlet smelled (2 wds.)

66. Stoic philosopher 67. City near Kilauea 68. Weird 69. Monogram pt.

70. Bait 71. Emblems 72. Wild 73. Oz canine 74. Unseen emanation 75. Show relief 76. Cattle stalls 78. Puts up food 79. Insincere 80. Run-down hotel 83. Teakettle sound 84. Resistance units 85. Corporate VIP 86. Writer — O’Connor 87. Fritz, to himself 88. Easy job 89. Practical joke 90. Postpones action 91. Sass 92. Poorer 94. Tries to win over 95. Percolates 96. Anguished wail 97. Passionate 98. Klutz’s cry (hyph.)

99. Farm machine 100. Too exacting 101. Played possum 103. Sleeve ends 104. Facilitate 105. Island dance 108. Wry face

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109. Eiffel Tower site 110. Luggage items 114. Military trim 116. Dewlaps 117. Wander 118. Peron or Gabor 119. Cider source 120. Ice and dice 122. In the lead 124. Force 126. Musical pauses 127. — cuisine 128. Thick board 129. Mideast VIPs 130. Attire oneself 131. Change 132. Lebanon neighbor 133. Saddle extra DOWN 1. Venomous snake 2. Mimicry 3. Soft drink choice 4. Previous to 5. Papas 6. Horse race 7. Oodles (2 wds.)

8. Slow pitch 9. Labels 10. Graduating class 11. Fully conscious 12. Ferret feet 13. Past 14. Eye parts 15. Win over 16. Bakery fixture 17. Ethiopia’s Haile — 18. Wooden container 19. Purplish flower 20. Della or Pee Wee

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31. Flight board data 33. England’s Isle of — 35. Kitchen herb 37. Orpheus’ harp 38. Sent a telegram 39. Onion relative 42. Links warnings 43. Deli breads 44. Gambling haven 45. Doublets 46. Start 47. Lacking blemishes 48. Non-com nickname 49. Auto mishap 51. Wintry dingers (2 wds.)

52. Common greeting 53. “Toodle-oo!”

55. Ice grabbers 56. Sphagnum moss 57. Rozelle or Sampras 59. Cartons of milk 60. Vocal group 61. Dr. Zhivago’s love 64. Finger-paints 65. Formic acid producers 66. Suppress 67. Navajo lodge 69. Na+ and Cl70. “The Bridge of San — Rey” 71. Property claims 73. Pack firmly 74. Haley or Trebek 75. Venetian blinds 76. Fine dishes 77. Kitchen gadget

78. Blacken 79. Pate de foie — 80. Ad 81. La Scala solos 82. Kind of cab 84. Former 85. Piglet’s friend 86. Rattles 88. Trigonometric function

89. Homeboy’s turf 90. Eats fast 93. Failures to pay 94. Joyful shout 95. In a crude manner 96. BMW rival 98. Not typical 99. Potato sack materials 100. More delicate

102. Gleeful shout 103. Crow’s sound 104. Rte. mappers 105. Perceived 106. Pullman choice 107. Not get renewed 109. Riddle 110. Package store buy 111. Brown-tinted

REALITY ESTATE

Give thanks for home ownership

By Phillip Murrell phillip@philliprealestate.com There are many advantages to home ownership, especially during the holidays. You have a place for entertaining during the season and enjoying during your vacation time. The American dream of homeownership is not dead. It is only improving.

With a home, you can spend more quality time with your family. And you can avoid the hustle of roads, stores and restaurants.

If you are coming out of apartment living, the first thing you may notice is the increased privacy. Your residence is much quieter and you probably have additional room to roam. No more

circling a parking lot to find a place to stash your vehicle for the night. And if you don’t have a chimney in your apartment, how is Santa supposed to visit?

You may give up a bit of that peace and solace in a condominium. But with the expense of a condo, owners probably made a lifestyle choice looking for added convenience. They still treat them with care and it is very unlikely that you will hear loud music from the space below, heavy foot-pounding from the space above and find trash in a hallway or common area. Condo owners treat their property like the investment that it is.

While homeownership might be the single largest investment you make in your life, at least to date, it

almost always works as a nest egg. Homes build equity, and despite fluctuating utility prices and an occasional surprise repair or two, if you are locked into a fixedrate mortgage you know what your housing cost will be each month. And currently, mortgage rates are very advantageous for the buyer and seller.

Despite record high numbers in the stock market, many investors and pundits are skeptical at how long the profits will last. In almost all cases, a home will at least maintain and probably increase in value over time.

You can buy what you can afford. There is such a wide array of houses available from fixer-uppers to luxurious estates, which

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with the number in the top-left corner.

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The coming week is likely to invite a great many individuals to experiment with things they may have never considered and to proceed into unknown territory with the hope of doing the “undoable” and making the impossible possible. While this may seem, upon reflection, to be mere nonsense — after all, who can do the impossible? — the fact is that it is not so much an activity itself that will be newly doable this week, but rather the thinking about it that will, for the first time, acknowledge that it was not impossible to begin with! So what does this mean in a practical sense? This week, many will be able to do what has not been done — not because it is suddenly doable, but because they are newly confident that it can be done. The thought itself is what makes all the difference, and this week thought can prove a very powerful motivator in virtually all scenarios.

Those who are unafraid of climbing the highest peaks can enjoy remarkable success this week; goals that were out of reach even last week come sharply into view at this time, and prove themselves to be possible, if not likely. The path that lies ahead may not be easy, certainly, but the destination is sure to make the effort entirely worth it for most individuals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You don’t want to be wondering if you’re going to make it to your destination on time this week; make preparations and get an early start! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Your personal habits may require some alteration as the week progresses; break one, and another is likely to be established — but you can develop

those that are most helpful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may be considering something that was off-limits in the past. What makes this week so different that you feel you can rewrite the rules? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – It’s a good week to let a partner or assistant take on more responsibility. Being in charge doesn’t mean doing it all by yourself — it means delegating and promoting the team.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You have quite a distance to travel this week, and you are not as fully equipped as you are wont to be. Some compromises will have to be made, surely.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – What an old friend has to offer is certainly worth consideration — but are you ready to make the necessary changes this week? You may want to put off any firm commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) There is more than one route to explore this week, but you can’t take them all at once. You must choose and determine what primary needs each serves. (March 6-March 20) – A pattern of behavior reveals itself this week, and you will find yourself in the unenviable position of having to make changes “on the fly.” Get help if you can!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) There’s no reason to think that this week will turn out any different from any other week if you do things in the same way.

Experiment with new methods!

(April 5-April 19) – You may try

to flout what you know to be inviolate “laws” this week — to no avail, very likely. It’s time to accept that you must do certain things in certain ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) The conscious and the unconscious come into conflict this week, and you must choose between what you know and what you feel. Each is valid — up to a point. (May 6-May 20) – You can conquer your fears this week — and invite others to do the same. What happens as a result will surprise you, and you’ll likely find yourself in new territory.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You can sharpen both your mind and your instincts this week. A group of friends invites you to take part in something about which you have your doubts.

(June 7-June 20) – You may not feel confident about what lies ahead, but if you follow the course that you have in the past, you’ll be able to accomplish the bare minimum with very little trouble.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You must not shirk responsibilities this week. Someone is eager for you to try something new, and you may if there’s room in your schedule. (July 8-July 22) – You know the difference between right and wrong, surely, and making a key decision this week will be as easy as that! You needn’t bend to anyone else’s will.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Prospects are bright this week, but you must accept the fact

Phillip Murrell can fit in any budget.

Although the laws are ever changing, you can benefit from tax deductions on your mortgage interest, home improvements and if you maintain a home office.

While homeownership is a radical move to many, it is not as difficult as it may seem. With the proper planning and guidance from a licensed, professional real REALITY cont'd on page 10 Copyright 2018 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

that only hard work combined with proper timing will allow you to enjoy what is available to you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Your work lines up nicely this week with someone else’s — but it’s not yet time, perhaps, to consider a partnership. That’ll come later very likely, when you’re ready.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Getting from here to there proves easier than expected in some ways — and more difficult in others. Anticipation allows you to bypass certain obstacles.

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – This is a good week to shower those you love with all manner of delights — and you will surely enjoy them as much as anyone else. Be genuine — and generous.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Despite the compromise you may have struck with another, you’re likely to find yourself shouldering most of the burden this week. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – A friend shows concern but may not be specific about what he or she really fears. You know what’s going on; talk about it. You will help everyone involved to shed a stubborn fear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You have a chance to look back and examine an error and, if you’re really lucky, to fix it once and for all. Otherwise, its effects will surely linger. (Nov. 7-Nov. 21) – You can make up for lost time this week and do what was left undone last week — or the week before.

The lesson must be learned: Nothing good comes from procrastinating.

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza – KRLD broadcaster Bill Mercer was the first to inform Lee Harvey Oswald that he had been charged with the murder of President Kennedy. A member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and co-author of When the News Went Live: Dallas 1963, Mercer will interact with a live audience on the anniversary of the assassination. 11:30 a.m. FREE!

Nov. 22

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University of Texas at Dallas – Prior to becoming the 29th U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations and serving as a member of President Donald J. Trump’s cabinet and the National Security Council, Nikki R. Haley was Governor of South Carolina from 2011-2017. She is a native of South Carolina and a graduate of Clemson University and has become an outspoken supporter of the president. 7:30 p.m. $40 to $70.

Nov. 22-23

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Centennial Hall – The Chi Omega Christmas Market offers a unique experience with more than 220 merchants showcasing gifts for every age. In its 41-year history, Chi Omega Christmas Market has distributed more than $8.5 million to the Dallas community through grants to local charities and collegiate scholarships. 10 a.m. $12 to $75.

Nov. 23

2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-449-1294

Moody Performance Hall – The Dallas Chamber Symphony, led by artistic director and conductor Richard McKay, continues its UnSilent Film Series with a premiere of a score by Canadian composer Alain Mayrand for the screening of Victor Sjöström’s “The Wind,” a 1928 silent drama starring Lillian Gish. Mayrand will be in attendance at the premiere. 8 p.m. $19-54.

Nov. 28

1500 Marilla St. Dallas, 75201 469-954-0500

Dallas City Hall – The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is one of the largest multi-event races in the country. Runners and walkers can participate in the 5K, 8-Mile Race or the 1K Junior Trot. Proceeds benefit the many programs of the YMCA. 9 a.m. $15 to $49.

Dec. 5

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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden – The “Places I’ve Seen” speaker series features Andy Luten's “Iceland” with images and videos throughout the presentation. FREE! with paid garden admission. 1 p.m.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This Week in History

Recently, the Dallas Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation hosted its seventh annual Fund A Cure Luncheon at Brook Hollow Golf Club featuring diabetes ambassador and marathon athlete Eric Tozer (far right).

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

On Nov. 22, 1995, “Toy Story,” the first featurelength film created entirely with computergenerated imagery, premiered in Los Angeles.

The film, produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by John Lasseter, was released by Walt Disney Pictures and had a box office gross of more than $350 million worldwide.

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Charity

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CHILDREN AT RISK

Advocacy organization that works with legislators to pass policies benefitting children.

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

Q What are your critical needs now, besides money donations?

A Technology equipment. As a nonprofit, we do not always have the funding to purchase the highest quality.

Q Suppose this nonprofit received a

Q What is your mission or highest

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purpose?

CHILDREN AT RISK serves as a catalyst for change to improve the quality of life for children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration and advocacy. Our four areas of focus are: public education, health and nutrition, parenting and family well-being and anti-human trafficking.

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

This gift would provide an amazing opportunity. Programs that would immediately benefit are our Parent Advocacy, Engagement Project and our AntiHuman Trafficking. We could increase capacity for these programs to ensure that children have safer environments and for parents to feel welcomed in the school setting.

Q How did your career path lead you Q What are some goals, and what

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to this position?

I have always believed that every child deserves a chance to thrive, no matter the circumstances they grow up in. I also believe that it takes strong public policies to ensure that every child has this chance.

Q What is the most important

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thing your nonprofit does for our community?

We listen to community members and organizations about the issues that impact their daily lives, and then work with our legislators to improve the community through policy level change.

Q What is rewarding about your job?

A Our advocacy programs impact mil-

lions of children across North Texas and our state. We’ve worked tirelessly for six years to pass a bill providing school breakfast for children at high-poverty campuses. Now we hear children talk about how grateful they are for a breakfast each morning. That is truly rewarding.

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does the future hold for your charity?

Over the next five years, our organization hopes to continue to grow in capacity and reach. The North Texas community is continually developing, and we want to be certain that we are able to connect with local organizations and advocate for policies that would benefit children and families across North Texas communities.

In order to be effective, we must grow our staff, open additional office spaces and ensure that we are listening to our community partners.

Jenny Eyer, managing director, answered these questions.

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CANDY'S DIRT

This home, located at 9115 Devonshire Drive, is listed for $4.35 million.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com A beautiful Bachman Creek contemporary has quite a story. We kick off our tale with the architect and designer, Mr. Dallas.

John Astin Perkins was a nationally recognized architect and interior designer for more than 70 years. It was during the height of his popularity in the 1960s and ’70s that he was dubbed “Mr. Dallas.”

Perkins was the darling of the movers and shakers of the city. His client list included Ross Perot, Perry Bass and Clint Murchison, as well as high-end specialty retailers and country clubs. His work was featured in just about every design magazine you can imagine, including Architectural Digest and House Beautiful.

Perkins received an architecture degree from Yale, winning its prestigious Beaux-Arts award in 1928. He decided to get yet another architecture degree from the University of Texas in 1931. And, as if that is not enough, Perkins returned to the East Coast in 1933 to study interior design at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts, which later became Parsons School of Design. He was obviously a man with a plan.

That plan was to reboot Dallas style in a big way. He is the interior designer credited with creating what became nationally-known as the “Dallas Look.” That look was decidedly non-traditional. Parrot green, candy apple red or soft lilac were some of his go-to wall colors. A typical Perkins room was filled with unexpected colors, mixed patterns, classic antiques and a plethora

of accessories. If one was good, three were better. No one had ever been so bold or so fearless in interior design. Anything Perkins touched was exciting.

While the style in Dallas has changed, many of the ideas Perkins created have crept back into our homes today because interior designers know a good thing when they see it. So, while this Bachman Creek contemporary had the great benefit of coming to life in 1957 under the brilliant watch of a supremely talented visionary, there is more to the tale.

Fast forward to the 1990s and Dan Boeckman has taken up residence in the Bachman Creek contemporary. Boeckman, you may remember, was one of the developers of Museum Tower. You should begin to see a pattern. A tastemaker created the house, and it continues to draw owners that understand the provenance and build upon it.

Boeckman did just that by commissioning the dean of Texas architecture, Frank Welch, to design the cabana for his folk-art collection. Little did he imagine what that cabana would eventually become.

Charles and Merry Vose moved into this Bachman Creek contemporary in 2003.

With 6,854 square feet, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a powder bath, detached guest quarters and that fabulous cabana, it was the perfect place to raise a family.

As a full-time mom with three young boys, Merry’s dream of opening a store seemed to be on hold. But that cabana spoke to her. Before you know it, that former pool house was transformed into the ultimate beach cabana with the help of her friend, interior designer Julie Hayes. It was the insider shopping experience in Dallas until the city found out and put an end to the backyard business.

But never fear, Merry just moved on over to Lovers Lane and opened Cabana and then Canary. If you have not been, you

better skedaddle on over and look for a lilac door. Even Gwyneth Paltrow has deemed both stores goop-worthy.

The Bachman Creek contemporary is finally back on the market and ready for the next tastemaker to move in.

“The house radiates understated elegance,” said Michelle Wood, Compass listing agent. She’s right, and it’s also deceptively large. You can’t see it from the street, so if privacy is high on your list, Google Maps can’t even give you a street view.

Although you see only one story from the front, the Bachman Creek contemporary has two stories. The entire back of the house has floor-to-ceiling windows, a nod to its midcentury roots. It also has a marvelous covered patio with multiple skylights, which is an idea everyone should steal.

Merry’s pal Julie Hayes also helped her with the interior of the house. Perkins would be thrilled to see the use of some bold color and a lot of lavender.

“The house has a casual California

ROOM TO GROW

Hammer and Nails

Solving common decorating mistakes

By Margaret Chambers ASID, RID Working as an interior designer, I’ve encountered many misconceptions about home decorating. These misconceptions can lead homeowners to make unnecessary mistakes and fail to capture the true potential of their home.

Thankfully, many of these problems also have quick and inexpensive solutions.

One of the most common decorating mistakes is pushing furniture up against the walls. People do this to make more space in the center of the room, but ironically it actually makes things feel more cramped! The solution is to bring your furniture closer together to create intimate seating areas. This also allows there to be some “breathing room” between the walls and furniture.

As you plan your seating areas, consider how foot traffic will flow in and out of the room. You don’t want the room to be awkward to navigate. As a rule of thumb, you should make sure the back of your sofa is not facing the entrance into the room. Entering a room where the main seating area is facing away can feel subtly unwelcoming to visitors. If turning the sofa around isn’t an option, place an attractive console table at the sofa’s back with books or other accessories.

This may sound surprising coming from a designer, but comfort is just as important as style. It’s a mistake to settle for an uncomfortable chair just because you love its look.

Comfort is especially crucial for dining chairs – whether

sophistication,” Wood said. “It’s so easy to entertain here and has such great flow.”

One of the many things I love about this Bachman Creek contemporary is that it was designed to contain the kids. By that, I mean they have the entire upstairs to themselves, complete with living space. They also have access to a wonderland in the backyard. The house slopes down to Bachman Creek, and you may be able to negotiate the kids’ canoe with the sale. One thing you can certainly negotiate is the lot next door. Wood has it listed as well, so again, if privacy matters, you can’t get much better than this.

We are all looking forward to the next chapter of this Bachman Creek contemporary.

Wood has 9115 Devonshire Drive listed for $4.35 million.

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Margaret Chambers you’re sitting down to a family dinner or entertaining guests – you want everyone to be able to relax.

A large room needs a large rug. The unfortunate reality is that a small rug that “floats” in the center of the floor never works. For small rooms, I like to use a rug that leaves only 10 to 12 inches of floor space between the rug and the wall. Using a large rug will make a small room feel more expansive.

If you haven’t bought a rug yet, you can use painter’s tape to plan out the area you want the rug to cover. Want to get the most out of the rug you already have? Hide the edges of it under furniture legs. This tricks the eye into thinking the rug stretches farther than it actually does.

You may see an abundance of decorative pillows when you browse design magazines. I’m here to tell you that it’s actually better if you don’t put throw pillows everywhere.

Not only will too many pillows look fussy, but you’ll also get tired of moving them to make room every time you sit on the couch. It’s also unnecessary to have all the pillows on a bed or sofa perfectly match.

Another common mistake is displaying every accessory

you own. Generally, the less clutter the better. Reducing clutter on counters or walls gives the eye places to rest, too. Give yourself permission to let go of any decorating items you don’t want to keep anymore, even gifts from loved ones. If you have lots of photos to display, create a gallery wall for them instead of clustering them on mantles and shelves.

That said, it’s also possible to make a room feel too staged. A room without any family photos or other personal items runs the risk of feeling like a furniture store. Another common decorating mistake is ignoring your foyer. The foyer is an opportunity to make a great first impression for visitors, so don’t leave it bare.

Be careful of design fads.

Don’t chase any trends that will be expensive to redo or replace later, because there’s always a possibility you’ll get tired of a certain look. Instead, pick trendy accessories that will be easy to replace if they look dated in a few years. Or better yet, pursue classic looks that have already stood the test of time.

This list covers some of the most common decorating mistakes I see. If something doesn’t feel right with a room you’ve decorated, I hope you can now identify and solve the issue.

Have a problem that isn’t discussed here? The Chambers Interiors blog at chambersinteriors.com/ blog offers solutions to other common design challenges, such as choosing the right patterns, decluttering a home before sale and mixing different wood finishes.

Replace the cord, don’t cut it

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com After gobbling up that big Thanksgiving meal, possibly snoozing in your big easy chair and yelling at the TV over the Dallas Cowboys, there is little time to enjoy the leftovers. The pressure is on to ready the house for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Christmas and it can be as tough as Santa’s boot.

While Black Friday means shopping for some, for many, it is time to plan for the next big extravaganza. You may be revisiting places that you haven’t seen in months, like the attic, shed, off-site storage facility, garage shelves or wherever you kept last year’s holiday decorations.

“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Home decorating for the holidays wasn’t meant to be completed in a day. Take your time, make a list and consider some of these helpful tips.

Starting with the outside of your house, Christmas lights are both naughty and nice. They look great when illuminated on a home, but can be a potential danger. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, December is the deadliest month for electrical fires and outdoor lights are a culprit.

Carefully inspect your strings of lights before you attach them to the house or windows. Stretch out the strands and check for frays or cracks.

If you find them, dispose of them immediately. They are probably old and may need to be replaced. Don’t mess around with electrical tape, or you may end up in red tape with your insurance company.

Never affix outdoor holiday lights to a metal gutter or eave. You want to make it to Christmas Eve. Replace any broken lights and toss them with the bad cords. When replacing bulbs, studies always insist to unplug the light string and make sure to match voltage and wattage to the original bulb. This will help prevent any accidental fires. Make sure that all new cords have been tested and have the UL (Underwriters Laboratory) endorsement. And don’t scrimp as cheap

Stephan Sardone lights can be inferior.

Once installed, make sure that the holiday lights are off when you go out for the evening or when you go to bed.

Timers are no longer luxury items, they are a necessity. An outdoor timer provides a good checks and balance.

Inside the home, make sure that smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are in optimal working order.

If you are using a freshly cut tree, make sure that it is regularly watered and trim away any branches that look the least bit dry. And needless to say, keep the tree away from candles and open hearths. Make sure that clutter, particularly any potentially flammable item like paper, are a safe distance from the tree.

An indoor timer or smart outlet should also be used to monitor tree lights. Set the timer for non-peak energy consumption times. After 7 p.m. is usually a good practice. And like the outdoor lights, turn off the Christmas tree lights before you retire for the night or if no one is home.

Check extension cords or auxiliary lighting wires (such as spotlights) in the same manner that you troubleshoot the outdoor strands. Always use an extension cord that is long enough to reach the electrical outlet and never connect more than one extension cord together.

Be prepared and safe in installing the holiday decorations. A little planning will allow you to enjoy these times with less stress. Leave the angst to your last-minute shopping.

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

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MULL IT OVER

AUTOMOBILITY

Roasting ‘Turkeys of the Year’

Before Brexit, the best of Britain

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net

NFL

Antonio Brown is "Turkey of the Year."

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com Thanksgiving is the time for sharing a great meal and spicy conversation with friends and family. It is also time for our annual “Turkeys of the Year Awards” in sports.

The turkey buffet could be endless, but we will stop at the “raspberrys.”

Conor McGregor. Every time the popular Irish UFC fighter hints that he is going to clean up his act, he gets in more trouble. Maybe he has too much testosterone and not enough Guinness in his 5-foot, 8-inch and 154-pound frame.

As they say on the Emerald Isle, he’s a “Scaldy.”

Sports stars who take to Twitter. As a rule, Twitter feeds from professional players lead to no good. They tweet almost as often as they end up having to retract.

Athletes could learn a thing or two from the U.S. President.

Oh, wait a minute …

Athletes who get arrested. This year, the Dallas Cowboys lead the NFL in arrests (tied by a late charge from the Arizona Cardinals), with Daniel Ross facing weapons and drug charges in Frisco and Tyrone Crawford settling an unlawful assembly accusation in Florida. A case can be made that Jason Garrett could be charged with impersonating a head coach.

Josh Hamilton. Just months after being inducted to the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and giving a speech on how religion had changed his life, Hamilton was arrested on Oct. 30 and charged with felony injury to a child after being accused of physically assaulting his oldest daughter.

Jim Farmer. The first round pick (20th overall) of the Dallas Mavericks in the 1987 NBA draft, Farmer MULL cont'd on page 10

While I’ll admit to dozing, I recently watched a British-produced documentary on Britain’s Spitfire, the plane that saved Great Britain (and, by extension, much of the Free World) in the early days of World War II. And while it didn’t need to be reinforced, the film served as a very visual reminder of Britain and its design history.

Whether it’s ships at sea, landbased locomotion or, later, autos and aviation, there is a signature to British design that isn’t seen within other societies. That design signature is very evident in our two subjects below, Land Rover and Lotus.

In The Land Rover Story, author Dave Phillips takes us back to Britain’s pre-World War II era and, as Phillips puts it, the origins of the British motorcar industry.

Like more than a few automotive businesses (and, for that matter, aviation businesses) the Land Rover narrative begins with a bicycle its manufacturing team dubbed Rover. Although this is some 50 years prior to the debut of what we know as the Land Rover, in most historical accounts of big events those events have an underlying foundation. It takes Phillips but 26 pages to lay that foundation and take us to VE Day in April 1945.

In an environment with one mandate – “Export or Die” – the Land Rover was launched in 1948.

In its 300 pages, Phillips can’t tell the whole story, but for $35 you’ll get your money’s worth and more.

The book is published by Evro Publishing and distributed in the U.S. by Hachette.

Sharing the historical timeline

– it, too, was founded in 1948 – but colors. If put in then-contemporary little else is Lotus, born in foundterms, it was Johnson giving way to er Colin Chapman’s garage. Both Nixon, or Shepard and Glenn passcompanies, after a fashion, share ing NASA’s baton to Armstrong an off-road heritage. While Land and Aldrin.

Rover was traversing the African While a book documenting savanna or providing support one Grand Prix car may seem too to any number of weekend fox narrow for the general enthusiast, hunts, the early Lotus builds were you’ll find plenty of work and percompeting in British trials. Their sonality going into the cars, and paths, such as they were, quickly plenty of the same in Lyons’ jourdiverged. While Land Rover stayed nalism. I’ve been a fan of Lotus on its unpaved path, Lotus would since reading Tom McCahill’s road begin racing sports and Formula test of the then-new Lotus Elan cars, while working to revolutionin the mid-’60s. And while we no ize, with its 1965 win, Indianapolis longer have McCahill, we can still racing. enjoy – thankfully – both Lotus Perhaps the most pivotal Lotus and Lyons. single-seater was the Lotus 49, a Both books can be found at marriage of Chapman’s engineerBurbank, Calif.’s Autobooksing foresight with Ford’s new V8 Aerobooks.

Cosworth. Not only did it bring David Boldt brings years of another World Championship to experience in automotive retail Lotus, it remains one of the most sales and public relations to his beautiful of all Formula One deautomotive reporting. More can be signs. But in its cigar-shaped form, found at txGarage.com. it remained utterly conventional. The Lotus 72, debuting for 1970, was as new as tomorrow.

With driver Emerson Fittipaldi providing the intro, author and photographer Pete Lyons supplies an exhaustive overview in Lotus 72. While the 49 was a significant evolution of an established form, the 72 took to the grid via an entirely new design and, it must be said, marketing ethos. The slippery cigar shape of the past was morphed into a wedge designed for down force, while the nationalism of British EVRO PUBLISHING Racing Green gave way to Gold Leaf sponsorship and The cover of the book Lotus 72.

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THEATER REVIEW

‘The Thanksgiving Play’ a tragi-comic holiday

EVAN MICHAEL WOODS

Ben Bryant, Kelsey Milbourn, Garret Storms, Jenny Led star in “The Thanksgiving Play” at the Undermain.

By Brian Wilson brian.wilson.usmc@gmail.com “I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged to weep.” – Pierre de Beaumarchais, “Barbier de Séville” The broader examinations between comedy and tragedy assert that comedy is tragedy plus time. In a more individual sense, comedy can arise from personal trauma that leaves you the option of either destroying yourself or trying to find a laugh in it.

Playwright Larissa FastHorse was inspired by a challenge she saw in modern American theater in terms of casting Native Americans and the gross historical misapprehension of the Thanksgiving holiday that is especially troubling for Native Americans. She said in a recent interview with Gina Weber at theaterjones.com: “Casting was a constant problem in our [American theater]. People would say your plays are uncastable because they had Native American characters in them. Which isn't true, but there we are. I kept coming up against that again and again [and] I was really appalled at how difficult this holiday is and how much of a lie it is. It obviously became a really fruitful place for me to write about.”

So to get around these perceptions, she created “The Thanksgiving Play,” now showing at Undermain Theatre at 3200 Main St. through Sunday, Dec. 1, centering around a suburban elementary school teacher trying to put on a children’s play for both Thanksgiving and Native American History Month with all white actors. The play combines a theatre of the absurd motif with a Christopher Guest-esque satire. Like most of Guest’s work, the laughs are frequent and as much a spasmodic release of the awkward tension built in the narrative, then relying on punch lines.

A truly ensemble cast, each character struggles in diametrically opposed ways with the challenge before them. Kelsey Milbourn plays Los Angeles-based actor Alicia, who relies on her sexuality and vapidness to easily navigate a life without complication or anxiety.

Her opposite is the hyper-stressed director of the children’s play, Jenny Ledel as Logan, who is constantly questioning what she can and cannot say and do. Ben

Bryant as Caden, a theater and history obsessed elementary school teacher, is the straight man of the ensemble. FastHorse uses the Caden character to interject the ridiculousness of the common understanding of the Thanksgiving holiday. Lastly, Garret Storms plays Jaxton, a street actor, yoga instructor and Logan’s boyfriend, who like Logan swerves abruptly between extreme levels of perceived cultural sensitivity and brusque lecturing.

Undermain artistic director Bruce DuBose directs “The Thanksgiving Play” and keeps the play moving quickly, allowing the actors to express and explore their contradictions rapidly and honestly. If there were too many pauses in this play, it would quickly turn into a tragedy. The costume design by Amanda Capshaw, scenic design by Robert Winn, lighting design by Steve Woods and sound design by Rob Menzel add to the immersive feel of being in an elementary school theater and keep us focused on the characters’ struggle. Danielle Georgiou’s choreography helps build and release the tension between the characters and audience.

All of these characters are striving to some degree to be modern “woke” white folks, and, to some degree, we see the futility in perfecting that state and this is FastHorse’s intention. As she said in an interview with Victoria Myers in The Interval, “Let’s all make this mistake together, let’s all be ridiculous together, and then that gives us somewhere to go.” The play is a feast of flawless satire with incredibly deft acting and direction with the added bonus of puncturing our pretensions about both history and the thing that we call culture. You shouldn’t miss the chance to dig in.

Uncle barky's bites

If mad about the return of old shows, ‘Mad About You’ for you

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net Reboot mania has slowed its frenetic pace this season, although not to a crawl just yet.

On the sitcom front, CBS had a flop last season with a “Murphy Brown” reprise while NBC is wrapping up its second coming of “Will & Grace” and ABC is still gainfully airing “The Conners” after the “Roseanne” re-do’s namesake tweeted her way out of the picture.

“Mad About You,” from the same era as the aforementioned, otherwise is different in two key respects. Most important is the overall lack of availability. You’ll have to be a Spectrum cable subscriber to see the series, whose first six episodes arrive commercial-free via the service’s On Demand arm.

Furthermore, the second comings of “Roseanne,” “Will & Grace” and “Murphy Brown” were rife with references to the Trump administration in their first episodes. Characters took sides and then squared off. But “Mad About You” re-arrives in a complete political vacuum. Paul and Jamie Buchman (original co-stars Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt) remain in Trump’s original

lair of Manhattan. But there’s nary a mention of his presidency in the first five episodes made available for review, not even from their now college-age daughter, Mabel (Abby Quinn).

She’s anything but an activist in a first episode where Mabel’s sole goal is relocating to a New York University dorm room and putting the parents behind her.

The principal issue in Episode 1 is Mabel’s failure to make her bed before leaving home. Upon discovering this, Jamie is greatly vexed while Paul already has gotten past his initial weepiness over their only child leaving home. Back-and-forth they go, with Hunt and Reiser still quite adept at playing off one another. It’s the reboot’s biggest plus side, even if their sometimes playful dickering is much ado about essentially nothing.

Returning supporting characters include Jamie’s older sister, Lisa (Anne Ramsay), Paul’s cousin, Ira (John Pankow) and Paul’s longtime friend, Dr. Mark Devanow (Richard Kind). A lack of diversity in the original series is addressed by Mark remarrying an African-American therapist named Tonya (Kecia Lewis).

She turns out to be a big plus, particularly in Episode 5 where

SPECTRUM

Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt from Spectrum Originals' "Mad About You" reboot.

Jamie re-enters the work force as Tonya’s therapist-in-training.

“Now let’s go fix some people” serves as Tonya’s rallying cry.

For his part, Paul is now running a small post-production film studio.

The original “Mad About You” ran for 164 episodes and seven seasons on NBC, ending in 1999. Hunt won four consecutive lead actress Emmys and was nominated in that category for the show’s other three seasons.

Reiser ended up settling for six nominations. The show itself

never won an Emmy for best comedy series, but these were glory years for broadcast network sitcoms. The competition not only included “Roseanne,” “Murphy Brown” and “Will & Grace,” but also “Cheers,” “Seinfeld,” “Designing Women,” “Frasier,” “Friends” and “Wings.”

Spectrum’s “Mad About You” reboot, with a second helping of six more episodes coming on Wednesday, Dec. 18, is agreeable enough to coax some smiles and even a little audible laughter on occasion. As when Paul traverses

the distance from kitchen to apartment door while riffing, “Is the place getting bigger? Twenty years ago, I would have been there already.”

Best of all, the show isn’t an embarrassment. It smoothly goes through its paces, with Hunt and Reiser engaged and looking happy to be together again. The “plots,” such as they are, tend to be mostly thin soup. Jamie resents never being offered a toothpick by Paul after a restaurant meal. Paul works himself into a frazzle over the idea of getting naked in view of Mark for a post-workout steam bath.

And in the show’s so far lone jab at current societal issues, it’s cringe-worthy to see Paul being branded as “just another misogynist who doesn’t get it” by an aggressively “woke” NYU film student.

So no, you’re not likely to renounce your current cable or satellite service for the sole purpose of getting to see the new “Mad About You.” But for those who are already in tow, this is a nice little bonus that goes down easily and amiably.

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

Travel

Aztec Ruins National Monument honors Native Americans

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Less than one hour south of Durango, Colo., in New Mexico, you find a relatively unknown tourist site, Aztec Ruins National Monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the city of Aztec. On the Sunday I visited, I saw fewer than a dozen visitors.

The name derives from Anglo settlers of the West who came upon the site, and having heard of the Aztecs from Mexico, thought it must be an Aztec dwelling. The site, however, has nothing to do with the Aztecs of Mexico. It is part of a large number of similar ruins that exist in this corner of the U.S., which together are considered remnants from the “Pueblo” Native American people. There is no tribe by that name, but this designation appears to include 21 officially recognized tribes (see native-American-Indian-facts.com) that occupied

and still occupy this part of the Southwest, plus the Navajo Ute, and Apache who are included in the museum explanations at the Aztec Ruins.

The most famous Pueblo ruins are the cave dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, about one and one-half hours northwest of the Aztec Ruins. Another nearby Pueblo community is in Chaco Canyon, 55 miles south of the Aztec Ruins off Route 550. Unlike Chaco Canyon, which appears to have been used for religious ceremonies as opposed to habitation (see Robert Redford’s fascinating documentary, “The Mystery of Chaco Canyon”), the Aztec Ruins was a place where people lived and died.

Remnants of graves found here attest to that.

An excellent guided tour of the Aztec Ruins is available in online audio at azru.oncell.com and can be accessed for a self-guided tour. This site was settled

around 1000 A.D., but around 1200 A.D., the people who lived here abandoned their home. Why or where they went is but one unsolved mystery. Parts of Mesa Verde were settled around 1200 A.D. and abandoned around 1300 A.D. Is it possible that the inhabitants of the Aztec Ruins moved to caves in Mesa Verde?

The Pueblo people believe that they originated from the “naval” of the earth. They pay homage to this belief with a round ceremonial structure known as a “kiva.” At the Aztec ruins and others in the area, you see many kivas. At the Aztec Ruins, the main kiva or Great Kiva, is a focal point.

Only half of the site has been excavated, but the exposed structures around the Great Kiva are fascinating.

A portion of the structure is three stories high and once included at least 500 rooms. The Pueblo’s distinct keyhole-shaped doorways are seen

throughout. The rear wall of the site is aligned with the sun in such a way that its shadow completely disappears at high noon. The raw materials for construction included large stones and huge timbers not found in the area. These had to be transported by hand over many miles by Pueblo people. The effort to build a massive “city” like this compares with building the pyramids in Egypt. There is still much we seek to learn about our ancestral Americans.

MICHAEL WALD For example, two green The cave dwelling of Mesa Verde. bands of rock at waist height run along the west wall of the Aztec Ruins, of his findings. In 1878 anbookstore, surprisingly, was but their purpose is unthropologist Lewis Morgan constructed with excavated known. Pueblo people rebegan investigating here. timbers. gard the ruins as sacred and Excavations were startMichael Wald is a travreturn to use the large cere- ed under the direction of el specialist with special exmonial areas found here.

Earl Morris beginning in pertise in Panama advenThe ruins were first dis- 1916, working for the New ture travel. He blogs about covered by geologist John York American Museum travel and other musings Newberry in 1859. For the of Natural History. The at www.UntraveledPlaces. next 30 years, the site was home he built, which curcom. Follow him @ badly looted, but Newberry rently serves as the Aztec UntraveledPlace and see had made extensive records Ruins visitor’s center and where he is off to next.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Dig into a hearty vegan meal this month

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recipe of the week

Give cauliflower a chance

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com

LIBERTY BURGER/POK THE RAW

Left: Liberty Burger's "Impossible Burger" and Pok the Raw Bar's "Let It Beet."

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com November is World Vegan Month. I swear that’s true. Just check the National Day Calendar, nationaldaycalendar.com, a website that bills itself as “the authoritative source” for national days, weeks and months, tracking nearly 1,500 of them.

The National Day Calendar reported on the origins of World Vegan Month. “The Vegan Society first began as another branch of the Vegetarian Society in November, 1944,” the report stated. “However, in our research, we were unable to find who actually founded World Vegan Month.”

Doesn’t matter. This time of year, going vegan or vegetarian can be a challenge as the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, meaning one animal protein-heavy meal after another.

Purely as a public service, I’m offering lists of restaurants with interesting vegan options and tantalizing take-away desserts for holiday entertaining.

FOR VEGANS Vegetarian maki and vegan rolls. Blue Sushi Sake Grill at 3220 McKinney Ave., Suite 100, in Uptown offers an entirely vegetarian maki roll section as well as multiple vegan rolls. The most popular is the Thai Hippie, tofu vegan tempura, avocado, cucumber and carrot topped with Thai peanut sauce, cashews, herb and red onion salad. Blue also offers plant-based alternatives to fish, including Ahimi, vegan tomato tuna.

Root burger. Blatt Beer and Table’s at 7859 Walnut Hill Lane cooks up a root burger made from quinoa and roasted beets, served on an oat-topped wheat bun with veganaise.

More faux burgers. Liberty Burger at 1904 Abrams Parkway and 5211 Forest Lane offers a burger with a veggie patty, made in-house daily with in-season vegetables and select seeds and grains. Or the meat averse can get a burger with an Impossible Meat Patty.

Vegetarian “raw bar.” Pok the Raw Bar at 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 306, offers two veggie poke bowls. The Mushroom Bowl combines Japanese mushrooms with white onion, asparagus, crisp tofu, parsley and marbled potatoes, while the Let It Beet consists of red, yellow and candy-striped beets, edamame, red onion, avocado, arare (rice crackers) and beet chips.

Avocado tacos. TacoLingo at 2301 N. Akard St., Suite 270, serves a vegetarian spin on a Tex Mex favorite. A crisp fried avocado is stuffed into a corn tortilla and topped with roasted corn pico de gallo, pickled Fresno chilies, toasted red quinoa and avocado jalapeno ranch dressing.

FOR A HOLIDAY SWEET TOOTH Whiskey Cake. The restaurant at 3601 Dallas Parkway in Plano has a dessert so good the restaurant was named after it. The cake is laced with bourbon anglaise, toffee sauce, spiced pecans and whipped cream.

Pecan pie. The Ranch at 857 W. John Carpenter Freeway in Las Colinas and Haywire at 5901 Winthrop St., Suite 110, in Plano makes a heavyweight pecan pie. The house-made 9-inch pie weighs in at three pounds. The cinnamon roll crust is filled with ooey, gooey pecan filling and a side of caramel sauce.

Cranberry key lime pie. Ida Claire at 5001 Belt Line Road offers three flavors of pies including classics such as pumpkin and pecan pies. The new flavor, Cranberry Key Lime Pie, is a festive twist on another classic.

Rosé cheesecake. Sixty Vines wine bar at 500 Crescent Court, Suite 160, makes a cheesecake with just about everybody’s favorite quaff, rosé. The crust is traditional Graham cracker.

Avocado chocolate cake. Mexican Sugar at 7501 Lone Star Drive, Suite B150, in Plano goes spicy and sweet with an ancho spiced chocolate cake adorned with cinnamon meringue, chocolate avocado mousse and ganache.

Some dishes such as roasted cauliflower can be a vegan or vegetarian entrée as well as a side.

Thanksgiving roasted cauliflower from Moxie’s Grill and Bar executive chef Brandon Thordarson may be served in slices or, for maximum visual effect, place the whole, beautiful roasted globe on a platter with a knife and let guests serve themselves an entrée or side dish portion. Offer crema and additional chimichurri, salsa or pesto as well.

I’ve included a recipe (not from Moxie’s) for a vegan crema, similar in texture and bite to Mexican crema. It is also good to pour over the hot, roasted cauliflower just before serving.

MOXIE’S GRILL AND BAR THANKSGIVING ROASTED CAULIFLOWER 1 whole cauliflower, leaves removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 ounces vegan cheese 2 tablespoons water Sea salt to taste 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons chimichurri, salsa verde or vegan basil pesto 10 sprigs fresh Italian

parsley 10 sprigs fresh dill Heat oven to 400 F. Rub the cauliflower with oil and curry powder to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 1 hour or until golden in color.

While cauliflower is roasting, combine vegan cheese, water and sea salt to make a paste. When cauliflower is roasted, smear the paste over the top of the hot cauliflower.

Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Drizzle chimichurri, salsa or pesto over the cauliflower. Add some Vegan Crema (see recipe) if you like. Garnish with fresh dill and parsley.

Makes 4 servings.

VEGAN CREMA 7 ounces soft silk tofu 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic Break up tofu and place in blender container along with lemon juice, shallot, salt and garlic. Process until smooth. If you need extra liquid, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water. Adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice.

Refrigerate in container with tight-fitting lid for 3 to 4 days.

Makes 1 cup.

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Roasted Cauliflower.

UPTOWN GIRL

Other local options for big feast

By Ryann Gordon

family drama. That is, unless you’re bringing your crazy aunt or grumpy grandpa along.

What do we love more than Don’t miss out on a single celebrating those who came toone of the staples that make gether to make our Thanksgiving dinner the country what it is most decadent of the year. today? Well, food These area restaurants of course. We all will be whipping it up like love indulging in mom (or a five-star chef ) an oversized meal on the most delicious holievery now and then, day of the year. and Thanksgiving Make your way to is just one of those Fearing’s Restaurant for holidays that we a three-course meal fit should all enjoy. for a king. Enjoy vegetarHowever, not all ian options as well as the of us are equipped Ryann Gordon traditional favorites, like to whip up a gibtangerine-glazed turkey or let grav y worthy beef tenderloin. Or opt for of grandma’s approval. That’s no some atypical options like lamb reason to keep you from diving osso buco, oven-roasted halibut, headfirst in a plate of turkey and Lockhart quail and other unique stuffing, though. menu items to put a twist on your To put the cherry on top of day of thanks. this most delicious season, there III Forks is known for their are a number of Dallas restaufour-course meal that’ll have rants for you to celebrate the bigyour mouth watering before you gest food day of the year. Some walk in the door. And don’t get of the best Thanksgiving dinners me started on their Kentucky for those dining out on the final bourbon chocolate pecan pie.

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favorites you love at Princi Italia, where you can opt for the traditional favorites or go for some of your personal favorites, like scallops, rock shrimp or sausage fettuccini. Don’t leave without trying their delectable harvest pumpkin bisque.

Second Floor Regionally Inspired Kitchen will be serving a Thanksgiving buffet inspired from the south (where the food is best, of course). The lunch buffet, which ends at 3 p.m., will be piled high with some southern favorites, including smoked sausage, molasses baked ham, and both baked and fried turkey.

Reservations are currently available at Season’s 52, Eddie V’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Maggiano’s, The Capital Grille, Fogo de Chao, Paul Martin’s American Grill, Del Frisco’s, Table 13, The Law at the Four Seasons Resort at Las Colinas, Mignon in Plano and Roy’s. And if you’re looking for meals to enjoy from home while you’re watching the Dallas Cowboys, 18th and Vine, Al Biernat’s, Bullion and Whiskey Cake will make orders to-go.

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Our Favorite Restaur ants

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

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

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

4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848

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

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

1901 N. Haskell, #120.

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

5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080

Middle Eastern Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 Moroccan Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233 Natural–Gluten-Free –Organic Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721

SUDOKU

Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave.

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

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

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

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

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

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

Wine Bar Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170.

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

RED CROSS

Donate a gift of blood

By Jan Hale jan.hale@redcross.org The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 18, those who give blood will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via

email, courtesy of Suburban Propane.

Search for drives by ZIP code and make an appointment to donate using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). Right now, there is a critical need for type O blood donors.

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estate professional, the process can go very smoothly and you will be in your dream home (or at least a step away) in very little time.

Importantly, you will gain a sense of community.

There is security and stability, especially if you have children who can foster long friendships. You will know your neighbors and that can create a long-term bond. You can take advantage of area services like parks (both human and dog), recreation centers, libraries and churches.

Recently, a realtor group chairman Mike McGraw said, “Closing on a property for the first time is a MULL cont'd from page 7

tremendous accomplishment and represents the hard work and responsible choices of the new owner. When you invest in your future through homeownership, the possibilities are endless. It's a rewarding experience through which families build lives and memories, as well as their financial futures.”

There are many reasons why the American dream still lives on. As you sit by the fire and enjoy a warm beverage, you will realize how much you have to be thankful for.

Phillip Murrell is a local real estate agent in Dallas at Compass Real Estate, and can be reached at 989-859-2275, phillip.murrell@compass.com or on Instagram at @pmurrellre.

figures since 2003, Boras, who represents Harper, made sure that the rich get richer at all costs.

This offseason, he represents ace pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg and star Anthony Rendon. To owners of the chosen few teams that can compete in the free agency, “Open your wallets.”

Myles Garrett. Provoked or not, on Nov. 14 Cleveland Brown and former Texas A&M defensive end Garrett removed his helmet, wound-up and hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph on the top of his exposed head on a nationally televised game. It looks like the Oakland Raiders no longer have a lock on dirty players.

Tennis player Daniil Medvedev. Thinking that men’s tennis is missing a bad boy, like John McEnroe, the Russian has committed to going “full villain” as Medvedev puts it. He is obnoxious to the media, yells and curses on the court and slowly waltzes to the net after matches. He needs a civility lesson from women’s tennis, save an occasional outburst from Serena Williams.

Robert Kraft. The New England Patriots owner was caught with his pants down … literally. Kraft was charged twice this year with soliciting a prostitute at a Florida massage parlor.

Not surprisingly, the NFL has yet to take action.

The Houston Astros. They

had already been guilty of tampering with other teams data.

They fired assistant general manwas an unqualified bust. Out of ager Brandon Taubman after a pro basketball since 1994, he joint investigation with MLB that was arrested in Tennessee in a he made insensitive comments sting operation for soliciting sex in front of female reporters. They from an underage female officer, couldn’t win a home game in the which is considered felony human World Series. They fired Hall of trafficking.

Famer Nolan Ryan from the front “Monday Night Football.” office and demoted his son Reid How the mighty have fallen. Once Ryan. Now, Oakland A’s pitcher a top-rated network TV show, Mike Fiers said when he was with ESPN has employed unknowns the Astros, the team used a camJoe Tessitore and Anthony era to steal opposing catcher’s “Booger” McFarland to broadsigns. cast a tremendously flawed show.

Fiers. Nobody likes a rat.

According to McFarland, every And the “2019 Turkey player is the “best in the league.” of the Year Award” goes to Never trust a man named Booger.

Antonio Brown. No player Bryce Harper. Upon signgained more headlines for doing ing with the Philadelphia Phillies less this season. in the offseason after playing his Disgruntled with his origientire career with the Washington nal Steelers team, the talented Nationals, Harper had an uninwide receiver was traded to the spired season with an average Raiders and signed a contract in team and the Nationals won the excess of $50 million. He was a World Series. At his press confertotal disruption in training camp. ence to announce his signing with Brown never played a down with the Phillies, Harper misspoke and the Silver and Black, suffering said, “I am excited about bringing from frostbite on his feet caused a championship to Washington.” by not wearing the proper slippers Turns out, he was right. during a cryotherapy session in Fair weather fans. See Paris, complained about his new “Washington Nationals.” helmet design and had a loud conAgent Scott Boras. frontation with general manager Arguably, no single person has Mike Mayock. led to escalating baseball salaThe Raiders released Brown ries with the possible exception and he was immediately picked up of owners that continue to pay by the Patriots. He played in one exorbitant salaries. Coming off game, catching four passes for 56 of the lowest season attendance yards and a touchdown in a THIS WEEK’S SUDOKU SOLUTION 43-0 rout of the lowly Miami Dolphins. When allegations of sexual assault surfaced, Advertise in Brown was released by New England.

He has made a reported $83 million playing football.

Prior to a meeting with NFL brass, he said he would never play in the NFL again. He hasn’t. Good riddance.

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