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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
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Arts and Entertainment
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This caboose from the MKT railroad arrived at Katy Trail Ice House, 3127 Routh St. on Wednesday. It will be restored to its original MKT railroad colors and house historical information about the Katy Railroad. — David Mullen
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Entrepreneur is a bull in a t-shirt shop By David Mullen
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An original MKT caboose has arrived on the Katy Trail.
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With the revitalization of lower Greenville Avenue well underway, an artfully designed, small storefront has opened giving the area a creative and edgy look supporting the city it calls home. And that is no bull. 32-year-old entrepreneur and brand strategist Dan Bradley has opened BULLZERK at 1909 Greenville Ave., a custom t-shirt and lifestyle store that in less than two weeks has the door swinging open and the phone ringing off the hook. And the high quality t-shirts retailing at $23 (with discounts for larger quantity purchases) put Dallas and the Metroplex in a unique light. “We are more outfitters,” Bradley said, sipping on a Diet Mountain Dew. “Our stuff is locally driven and theme driven. We make local, relevant stuff.” As you enter the store, a wall on the left of hip posters reflect areas of the city.
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T-shirt maker and marketer Dan Bradley has opened BULLZERK on Greenville Avenue. Their t-shirts have clever messages like “I lived on Greenville before it was cool,” “Dallas. It is what everyone in Dallas is talking about,” “My AA Center serves booze,” and “Highland Park. Don’t act
like you aren’t impressed.” They just designed a t-shirt for the Libertine Bar up the street with the message “I can’t stop drinking about you.” BULLZERK issues two new shirts per week. “We print local,” Bradley said. The backroom of the store is the production area billed the “Warehouse.” “Our prices are low,” Bradley said. “We can do cooler stuff quicker, whenever we want. “The uniqueness of the shop is that we change with the times,” Bradley said. “We just opened. If we know my clientele are Highland Park moms or guys from Deep Ellum, we can cater to my audience at all times.” The Iowa-born Bradley had a highend physical fitness training facility in Des Moines that also sold t-shirts. While running the facility, he saw the popularity of his tournament t-shirts but was farming out production. So he went back to school and got a degree in graphic design.
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CHORALE REVIEW
Turtles haven’t slowed down for decades Photo courtesy of Dallas Museum of Art
This week, the Dallas Museum of Art opened “Between Action and the Unknown: The Art of Kazuo Shiraga and Sadamasa Motonaga,” the first U.S. retrospective on the work of influential painters Shiraga and Motonaga side-by-side. The exhibit will run through July 19. Go to dma.org. — Jill Bernstein
Finding wit in the stars Philosophizing through a telescope, astronomer Ansel (Matthew Posey) spends his 60th birthday stargazing from the roof of his house — and trying to escape his earthly existence. His exasperated wife Sarah (Carla Parker) Photos by Karlo X. Ramos squeezes through a dorCarla Parker and Matthew Posey mer window — with all the slapstick grace good comin "Soft Noodle Map." edy can muster — fretting about deviled eggs. “Wash that baby!” she hollers to their grown daughter Cordelia (Konnar Hunter), while the piercing cries of Elvis, Cordelia’s bastard son, grate the ears. Soon drop in Ansel’s friends, the charming Dr. Gunther (Kevin Grammer) and his party-hardy wife Sam (Cassie Bann), followed by a tobacco-dipping, redneck neighbor Elwood (Christian Taylor). Finally comes Pooky (Josh David Jordan), a
see STARS on page 4
In This Issue
Ackles' Angle ............................................................ 3 Along the Green Trail .............................................. 5 Charity Spotlight....................................................... 4 Classifieds.................................................................. 7 Community Calendar .............................................. 4 Dotty Griffith............................................................ 7 Fitness on the Trail ................................................... 3 House Call ................................................................ 2 Life on the Trail ........................................................ 2 Notes from the Editor............................................... 2 Restaurant Directory ............................................... 9 Scene Around Town.................................................. 8 Shop the Trail ........................................................... 8 Trail to Good Health ................................................ 6 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
On a February evening in 1980, thirty men sang on the stage of Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Oak Lawn. The group’s founding artistic director and conductor, Harry E. Scher held the baton. After 35 years of harmony, the 160 dues-paying membership of Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) is celebrating its anniversary. With the tradition of devoting the common language of song to enriching lives, the Chorale has met with challenges over the years, but has continued to thrive and maintain a special place in Dallas’ heart. Those 30 founders pioneered what would become a significant
piece of the city’s arts legacy. The Chorale celebrated the occasion with a 35th anniversary concert last Saturday night at City Performance Hall. The audience was captivated with sentimentality and the glorious sound of 250 refined voices, including those of alumni and women of the Women’s Chorus of Dallas who were invited to join the concert on some of the numbers. TCC interim artistic director, Sean Baugh directed the first act. Scott Ayers’ brilliant piano accompaniment could easily be billed as a concert in itself. Bravo, Scott! A highlight was Josh Groban’s “Brave,” a resonating statement of courage and perseverance. Gene Olivera and Steen Fontaine were featured soloists in the powerful number. With
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At Turtle Creek Chorale’s 35th Anniversary concert, 250 singers included alumni and members of Women’s Chorus of Dallas. lyrics like: “Hold on, hold on, so strong, time just carries on; And all that you thought was wrong is pure again; You can’t hide forever from the thunder; Look into the storm and feel the rain,” it produced some moving moments.
Emotions also ran high as the Chorale performed many of its signature songs, like “Never, Ever” and “Groundless Ground,” featuring soloist Shelly Torres-West.
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VALENTINE'S DAY
Modern love story with strings attached
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Let’s call it a modern day love story. Both divorced, Joseph Ulibarri and Sharon Hayes met through the website Plenty of Fish, and first contacted each other on Valentine’s Day 2011. The Photo courtesy of Joseph Ulibarri two were seeking a partner Sharon Hayes and Joseph that had a common interUlibarri met online over music. est in music. Growing up in Missouri, Ulibarri had been an accomplished musician that morphed into a club and lounge guitarist and singer. North Carolina native Hayes grew up playing in church. Ulibarri had moved to the Dallas area during high school and attended Newman Smith, and Hayes moved here in 2000 with her then-husband. When they met online and then later talked on the phone, they forgot to exchange each other’s names. “I was looking for someone to play music with,” Ulibarri said. “But after talking I forgot to even get her name.”
Hayes finally went to Ulibarri’s shop and played guitars together. “She wanted me to play at the church (they still play Bethany Christian Church in Dallas).” Both Ulibarri and Hayes had a couple of other things in common. “I married my high school sweetheart,” Ulibarri said. Both had children — Ulibarri has a son and a daughter and Hayes adopted a child from Ghana and had two other children with their first spouses. “We were together for 13 years,” Ulibarri said, “and I was working out of town. When I came back, my wife told me that she left me for her girlfriend from high school that I didn’t know she had. It kind of threw me for a loop.” Sharon moved to Dallas with her husband. “I came here with my husband, and we divorced in 2002,” Hayes said, “because my husband left me for a man. We still have a good friendship, and I have nothing ugly to say about him.” In 2013, the couple married in the mountains of North Carolina. “Our pastor from Bethany in Dallas rode up on his motorcycle to marry us.” Ulibarri and Hayes have no children together. “Oh no, we’re too old,” Hayes said. “We have a dog (Murphy).” Today, they make beautiful music together. At their wedding, instead of exchanging rings, they exchanged guitars. Like most relationships, especially second marriages (and one as unique as this one), there are always plenty of strings attached.
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HOUSE CALL
Finally, a curable colon conundrum By Dr. Kimberly Washington
and placement of an ileostomy. An ileostomy is when the surgeon connects the small intestine to the skin through Ulcerative colitis (UC) is simia hole in the abdominal wall. Through lar to Crohn’s disease in that they are this, stool is drained and empties into both inflammatory bowel a bag that is attached to the diseases. If there is any skin. Ultimately, a larger positive view of UC, it operation is performed to would be that this disremove the remainder of ease is curable, unlike the rectum and connect the Crohn’s disease. UC insmall intestine to the anus. volves inflammation and When found in a less ulceration of the colon emergent setting, surgior large intestine wall. cal management is usually These ulcerations result reserved for complications Dr. Washington such as massive hemorrhage in small volume bleeding, which can be seen in the or concern for malignancy. stool. Similar to Crohn’s disease, UC is Patients with UC have an increased most often diagnosed after worsening risk of developing colon cancer; thereepisodes of bloody diarrhea along with fore, colonoscopies are performed crampy abdominal pain. more frequently than the general popA hot topic in UC and other inulation. If there is concern for cancer, a flammatory diseases at this time is diet definitive operation is usually done as modifications to decrease symptoms one stage. The entire colon and rectum and flare-ups. There are some foods that are removed, and the small intestine is are common troublemakers for people connected to the low rectum or anus. who suffer from UC. These include Sometimes, a temporary ileostomy is alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, necessary, but this is done on a patienthigh fiber foods, spicy foods and refined by-patient basis. sugars. Some have found that eliminatAs stated at the beginning, once ing grains from their diet have made the colon and rectum is removed, the flare-ups a thing of the past, but this is disease is cured. This is very differnot universal. Although eating certain ent from Crohn’s disease, which is not types of foods has not been found to curable as it can affect any portion of cause UC or other inflammatory disthe gastrointestinal tract. There have eases, it certainly has been found to be been many advances in the arena related to acute flare-ups of the disease. of medications to treat inflammaThe most life threatening manifestory diseases, which makes UC and tation of UC is toxic megacolon, which Crohn’s disease a bit more tolerable is a condition in which the wall of the to live with compared to what it had colon becomes extremely distended, been in the past and the research thinned and inflamed. This results in continues! distension of the abdomen, fever and ulDr. Kimberly Washington, a gentimately shock. With no response to an- eral surgeon at Highlander Surgical tibiotics and steroid agents, this can be- Associates in Arlington, maintains come a surgical emergency. The surgery an interest in health education and consists of removal of the entire colon advocacy.
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
NBC stands for “News Badly Contrived”
By David Mullen
future of a news broadcast, I am in a big “fix” indeed … A friend david@katytrailweekly.com on Facebook posted “why do I have to buy eight AA batteries I saw a Dallas police car when I just need one?” Excellent being towed from in front of point … No advertisement seems Lucky's Café on Oak Lawn to get a bigger laugh Avenue last week. at the bar than the Seemed kind of FarmersOnly.com ads. funny to me … Somehow, I think they NBC News is a diare making a killing … saster. The “Today” The best ad currently show has four to — although grossly five people around overplayed — is for the a desk all yelling Chevrolet Colorado gibberish at the when nerdy sedan guy same time every David Mullen listening to “Rainy morning. Brian Days and Mondays” Williams has been by the Carpenters suspended for six hands off to cool Chevy guy with months for lying about being AC/DC’s “Back in Black” (even on a military helicopter in Iraq. in Muzak) as the backdrop. The His helicopter has flown. He will key fob opening the truck has never be back. Lester “neck bolts” a featured role … The Acura ad Holt will take over. He reminds featuring the pretty woman singme of Frankenstein. He ought ing Blondie’s “Rapture” has me to get the rating soaring. Chet perplexed. Shouldn’t the ad be Hundley, David Brinkley and for Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercury John Chancellor are rolling (or or Subaru? … Al Biernet told me rotating) over in their graves. that the restaurant already had Tom Brokaw and Roger Mudd more than 640 reservations for are shaking their heads. Mudd Valentine’s Day, and that was on turned 87 on Monday, by the Jan. 29 … The impending doom way. I had forgotten he did a stint of Radio Shack made me think or behind the big anchor desk with other companies and retailers that NBC News ... Every network and have bit the dust like Blockbuster, local news station is now doing a Montgomery Ward, Oshman’s, “trending now” segment. But has anyone seen “NewsFix” on KDAF Circuit City, Woolworth, Borders, Levitz, Bombay Company and Channel 33? What in the hell is that? Instead of the internet steal- Tower Records. Now it appears Mattel Toys is in financial trouble. ing content from television news, Rumor has it that Barbie and Ken it is television news stealing from have separated, although the lower the internet. A booming voiced fuel costs seems to have helped announcer just talks over iconthe Hot Wheels franchise ... Since driven highlights. No reporters, just man-on-the-street interviews it is Valentine’s Day weekend, let’s look at the top selling chocolate set to techno music. If this is the
LIFE ON THE TRAIL
All you need is love or perhaps a trapeze By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com
adventurous? Take a Circus Arts class and try the trapeze or aerial silks (think Cirque du Soleil).
Another Valentine’s Day is upon Get moving. Exercise increases us, bombarding us with images of love. blood calcium, which stimulates dopaCan you tell I’m not fired up about mine release and uptake by the brain. it? As a single woman Exercise also boosts serowithout any romantic tonin and endorphins. Take prospects, I don’t exactly up a new physical activity embrace this amorous for a double-shot of dopaholiday. Those heartmine. Take a belly dancshaped boxes of chocoing or boxing class, or try late remind me that I’m kayaking or indoor rock not part of a couple. This climbing. year, instead of dwelling on what I don’t have, I Set a new goal. will focus on how I can Dr. Beth Leermakers Dopamine alerts your atexperience those lovetention to things that meet struck feelings and conyour needs, and it motivates persistence nections without Mr. Right. To get that in the pursuit of those things that meet loving feeling: your needs. To stimulate the good feeling of dopamine, embrace a new goal Increase your dopamine. Several and take small steps toward it. Your chemicals are involved in the process brain will reward you with dopamine of love, including dopamine and seeach time you take a step. rotonin. Dopamine, the primary love Serotonin, another love chemical, chemical, produces feelings of euphois the feel-good neurotransmitter. Some ria, energy, sleeplessness and focused anti-depressant medications work by attention on your beloved. Good stuff! increasing levels of serotonin. To boost Biologically speaking, you’re experiyour serotonin: encing something similar to a cocaine high. In fact, when in-love people look Spend time in the sunshine. at a picture of their beloved, it fires up the same brain region (the dopamine Pet your dog or cat. A recent study reward system) that is activated when found that similar brain regions (linked drug addicts take a hit. Robert Palmer to emotion and reward) were activated was onto something when he sang when women viewed pictures of their “Addicted to Love.” Here are a few legal child or their dog. This suggests that ways to increase your dopamine: people really do love their animals (as if we needed science to tell us that). Try something new. Novelty and excitement increase the activity of doListen to music. pamine and norepinephrine in your brain. These neurotransmitters are asRead a good book. You don’t get sociated with energy, elation, focused any serotonin points for Facebook or attention and motivation. Feeling really
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watching TV. Studies have shown that social connections are important for physical and mental health. One study found that lack of social connection is more harmful to your health than obesity, smoking or hypertension. Here are a few ways to connect: Volunteer. Want to spend time with children but don’t have your own? Mentor a child through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Visit a senior or help one manage her finances through Senior Source. Foster a dog or cat, walk dogs or socialize cats at your local animal shelter (and take advantage of that serotonin boost while you’re at it). I’m planning to volunteer for Equest, a therapeutic horseback riding program. Visit volunteermatch.com for opportunities. Go to church. To make it easier to meet people, join a bible study or other small group. Attend a meetup activity. There are hundreds of meetup groups in the DFW area that hold all sorts of events, including arts & culture, dancing, photography, sports and recreation, tech and many more. Go to meetup.com. Take a class. SMU and the local community colleges offer many noncredit classes in music, computer skills, languages, literature and many other topics. Happy Valentine’s Day! Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her monthly e-newsletter can be found at bethleermakersphd.com.
BULL cont'd from page 1 He and his wife Kari traveled extensively to find just the right location and right family business. He sold real estate in Denver. He also opened up a marketing company offering website design, social media and rebranding services. They lived in Vail. They lived in Austin. But they found a home in Dallas. “We wanted a place that has Midwest conservative values,” Bradley said, “but also is a big city. Dallas has everything to offer.” “We do a lot of e-commerce,” Bradley said, despite
bars in America. M&M and Milk Duds are ineligible, because they are not technically bars, although I am sure that Milk Duds or Sugar Daddy/Sugar Babies would be the choice of dentists. In order from 10 to one, the top sellers are Mars, Caramello, Butterfinger, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Baby Ruth (thought it would be number two, joke), Twix, Snickers, Milky Way, Kit Kat and Hershey’s Chocolate Bar … Highlights and lowlights from a weekend visit to the San Francisco Bay Area to celebrate my Mother’s 80th birthday. Highlight: Uber to Love Field cost $6. Highlight: The new Love Field. It was my first trip since the extensive remodeling. It looks like a shopping mall, but I am pleased that most businesses are Dallas-themed. Highlight: Virgin America. Great airline. Lowlight: Having to turnoff “Boyhood” with ten minutes left because we were descending. Highlight: An Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista in San Francisco. Lowlight: Getting my rental car broken into in the Oakland Hills and having my brother and I lose our entire luggage to a couple of thugs that we saw running away and missed by 15 seconds. Lowlight: Buying underwear and socks at Target in Alameda. Highlight: Lunch at the Tadich Grill in San Francisco. Lowlight: Bad weather and delays at SFO. Lowlight: Having to take a Dallas cab back to my house. The hack forgot to turn on the meter and demanded $20. He did not get it. Lowlight: Getting a locksmith to rekey the locks in my townhouse. Highlight: Now I know how to break into my townhouse. retail making up 75 percent of sales at present, “so we know want our customers what and what sells.” Knowing the power of search engine optimization, Bradley said that BULLZERK is designed because eight letter words as well as words with letters like Z or K hit the online retail pages first. “No one will be confused when they find our site.” BULLZERK had 200 people through the store on Monday, on a street that is known more for bars and restaurants than shops. “I want to have something that is hyperlocal and a conversation piece. I want people to ask, ‘where did you get that cool shirt from?’”
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MULL IT OVER
ACKELS' ANGLE
Four of a kind that made a difference
Looking at the worst rules in sports
By David Mullen
By Chris Ackels
America lost four remarkable sports legends this week. These four men made an impact on the sports world in their own right, mainly by doing what was right. Dean Smith, 83. Imagine being the man that mentored the greatest basketball player of all time. When you saw John Wooden, Bobby Knight or Mike Krzyzewski walk the sidelines of a college basketball court, you know you were watching greatness. But with Dean Smith, a college basketball coach with 879 wins, there just seemed to be Charlie Sifford. an intangible: a caring and understanding of players on and off of the court. “Coach was always there for me,” Michael Jordan said. I am sure that James Worthy, Sam Perkins, Kenny Smith, Jerry Stackhouse, SMU coach Larry Brown, George Karl, Billy Cunningham and others who played for Coach Smith would say the same thing. “Coach Smith showed us something that I’ve seen again and again on the court — that basketball can tell us a lot more about who you are than a jump shot alone ever could,” President Barack Obama said in a statement. “He graduated more than 96 percent of his players and taught his teams to point to the teammate who passed them the ball after a basket. He pushed forward the Civil Rights movement, recruiting the first black scholarship athlete to North Carolina and helping to integrate a restaurant and a neighborhood in Chapel Hill.” Smith coached in 11 Final Fours and won two NCAA titles as head coach at North Carolina, coached the USA Olympics team to the gold medal in 1976 and was Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 1997. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. Charlie Sifford, 92. In the white-only Professional Golfers Association, it is remarkable that Charlie Sifford could make it at all. Call him the Jackie Robinson of the PGA. One can only imagine the prejudices that Sifford faced. There is still exclusivity and racism at
The Dez Bryant no-catch illuminated a debate in my household. It ignited around the statement, “that’s the worst rule in sports.” For the next hour, a group of us sat round trying to judge, trying to rank professional sports dumbest and most asinine rules. Rather than attempt to rank them here (something like three of the top five belong to baseball), I’ve decided to re-hash the agreed-upon worst rule in each major sport. They appear below in no particular order, other than the order of how mad they make me. Baseball: Winner of the All-Star Game gets home field advantage in the World Series. This has to be the single dumbest, single most illogical rule in sports, at any level. The league that wins the All-Star Game, a meaningless exhibition game with supposedly 30 of the “top players” in each league, will determine who has a massive advantage in that year’s world championship. Other sports have come to grips with the insignificance of their all-star games, going so far as to eliminate hitting, aggressive contact, or in some cases, defense altogether. And perhaps the worst part about this rule is how it actually came to be. After the 2002 All-Star Game in Milwaukee ended in a tie when both leagues ran out of pitchers in the 11th inning (which was dumb, but so what? It’s an exhibition game.), commissioner Bud Selig was caught with his pants down making a poor decision. So his answer: “We will make sure this never happens again.” Big man makes bad decision. Then in effort to stop himself from making a bad
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golfing clubs today. Charlie Sifford was barred from becoming a PGA member in 1958 because of its Caucasian-only clause when he played the Rubber City Open at Firestone (Ohio) Country Club. He was paired with a chubby, wide-eyed 18-year-old amateur who grew up near Firestone and was participating in his first PGA Tour event. His name was Jack Nicklaus. Despite the pressure of playing against prejudiced players and sponsors, walking in the back door of country clubs and facing the taunts of fans, Sifford beat the odds. He became the first African-American member of the PGA in 1961. He won twice on the PGA Tour and was inducted as the first black into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2004. He is one of three golfers to receive the Medal of Freedom. The other two are Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. According to AP, Nicklaus — winner of 18 majors on the PGA tour — wrote about Sifford: “His legacy is not about the records he broke, but the barriers he broke.” Billy Casper, 83. Facing another kind of prejudice, Billy Casper may be the most underrated professional golfer of all time. He was jilted by players, press and fans because he didn’t fit in. Casper was a Mormon and a family man, while the PGA players at the time often had much different priorities. He had 11 children, six of them adopted. He and
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Pick a card. Any card. decision again, he makes a worse decision as a preventative measure. Sadly, this wasn’t anywhere near the biggest failure in the tenure of a commissioner who darn near killed our pastime. Dishonorable mention: the blocking home plate rule, the application of the infield fly rule, and a solid 15 percent of the entire MLB rulebook. Football: Catch is not complete until the ball carrier makes a ‘football move.’ There are a few different ways we could go with this. The first and most obvious is that the term ‘football move’ is subjective at best. How catching a football, landing, taking three steps, and diving for the pylon is ‘not a football move’ will forever baffle me. The second is that this rule, as applied in Dez Bryant’s case for example, flies directly in the face of another well-established football rule known as ‘ground can’t cause a fumble.’ The argument made by those defending the Bryant call (or the Calvin Johnson call, four years ago) is that in order to complete the catch, the player has to go all the way to the ground without losing control of the ball. But in every other instance in football, the ground can’t cause a fumble. Which brings us to our third way to attack this rule: that it’s a
requirement only for receivers, not for any other kind of ball carrier. Dishonorable mention: helmet-to-helmet rule for receivers, running into the kicker. Basketball: Elbow above the neck is automatic flagrant foul. Okay, I get it. I understand the logic behind this rule. But after using it for a few years, it’s time for a tweak. In the course of a basketball game, with arms and limbs flying everywhere, it’s inevitable that accidental contact will happen. The problem is that if this accidental contact is a knee to the gut, or a trip at the ankles, or even an elbow to the kidney, it will probably go un-called. Or, maybe it will be called as a common foul. But if the accidental contact is from one player’s elbow to anything above another player’s neck, all of a sudden it’s a flagrant one. Again, in theory I’m fine with this rule. It was put into place so that referees aren’t asked to judge intent — it’s a black-andwhite, did-it-happen-or-not deal. Its application is the problem. Why are these plays reviewable? Why, even if the contact is accidental, is it an automatic flagrant foul and
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FITNESS ON THE TRAIL
Interested in the most effective fat loss method? By Turner Cavender
I want to tell you about a few ways to burn fat. There are mainly two ways to go about it. The least effective Are you interested fat burning workout is in the MOST effective steady state cardio. This fat loss method? Of is what you see whencourse you are. ever you walk into a After all, that’s why conventional gym: an you may even go to a acre of stationary bikes, trainer or ask a fitness treadmills and elliptical expert. You want them to Turner Cavender trainers row upon row in front of televisions. solve your fat loss probPeople slog away while lem (and it’d be cool if they read a magazine, they could solve ALL of your probwatch TV, talk on the phone, text or lems), but the fat loss problem is a relatalk to their neighbor. tively easy fix if you and your trainer You see any number of stick to what’s scientifically proven.
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“multi-tasking activities” being done while people supposedly “workout.” The fact is that with this kind of workout you will burn calories while you workout, and a minimal amount at that, but the calorie burning stops when the workout stops. Not only is this a boring and time consuming method of fat loss, studies show that it’s ineffective and that its documented that some people actually GAIN weight doing this due to increased appetite but not an increase in metabolism or lean muscle tone. Is there a better way? Thankfully, YES. And the beauty of this next fat burning workout is that it’s short. In fact, there are way more
benefits to just the decreased length of the workout; I’ll outline them next. The MOST effective fat burning workout incorporates strength training and HIIT (short for high intensity interval training). This sort of workout is twofold in its effectiveness: First of all, strength training increases lean muscle tone. Muscle is metabolically active so the naturally will increase metabolism even at rest. The client with more muscle will burn more calories even doing nothing. Get that client moving and the calorie burning is exponentially increased compared to the client with less muscle. Next, HIIT increases lactic acid production. When you train and get
that “burn” in the muscles, your body is training anaerobically and producing lactic acid that is a precursor to growth hormone (GH). GH helps the body burn fat more effectively. Between an increase in lean muscle, which increases metabolism and increase in naturally occurring GH, a workout that includes strength training and HIIT is a win-win! Make sure that your program includes HIIT and strength training in your fitness plan for maximum fat loss. Turner Cavender is a certified and licensed personal trainer and owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp. "Remember, just a matter of doing it" #JAMODI.
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Feb. 14
3524 Greenville Ave. Dallas, 75206 214-824-9933
Granada Theater – Come to our Valentine’s Day double feature with Ricki Derek and “Casablanca.” Always dressed for the occasion, Ricki makes you feel like you've got a front row ticket to an old school show on the strip. 7 p.m. Tickets $24-$30.
Feb. 14 – 17
2010 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-979-6430
Crow Collection of Asian Art – See our new gifts from the collection of Trammell and Margaret Crow. Highlights include fine examples of Asian export porcelain, delicately carved jade vessels and Japanese ivory netsuke. FREE!
Feb. 15
1928 Ross Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-220-2727
First United Methodist Church – Speaker series, "Public Education: Why Should I Care?" Bob Weiss, Chair of DISD's Home-Rule Charter Commission will open the series with "What The Home-Rule Charter Commission Learned and Would Like You to Know." He will share HRCC findings and recommendations for education reform. Free parking. Lunch is available for $10. 12-2 p.m.
Feb. 18
6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, 75205 214-768-1222
SMU Owen Arts Center – Our Visiting Artists Lecture Series presents Regine Basha. Basha has been curating innovative exhibitions for public institutions, civic spaces, magazines and private galleries nationally and internationally. Held in O’Donnell Lecture-Recital Hall. 6:30 p.m. FREE!
Feb. 20
2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, 75204 214-671-0045
Latino Cultural Center – Cara Mia Theatre Co. presents “References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot.” Theatergoers will be invited onto the stage for an intimate experience in which the Latino Cultural Center's vast 300-seat proscenium theater is transformed into a small blackbox. Show times vary. $10-$25.
Feb. 21
2010 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-979-6430
Crow Collection of Asian Art – Say goodbye to the Year of the Horse and celebrate the Year of the Ram at the signature Chinese New Year Festival. 11 a.m. FREE!
Fri 2/13
Picture of the Week Admission to the Dallas Arboretum is just $5 in February. Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
Photo courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum
Tennessee Ernie Ford, b. 1919 Chuck Yeager, b. 1923 Stockard Channing, b. 1941 Peter Tork, b. 1944 Mena Suvari, b. 1979 2000 – Last original Sunday “Peanuts” strip appeared.
Sat 2/14
Valentine’s Day Jack Benny, b. 1894 Mickey Wright, b. 1935 Carl Bernstein, b. 1944 Gregory Hines, b. 1946 Meg Tilly, b. 1960 1920 – League of Women Voters founded in Chicago.
Sun 2/15
Galileo Galilei, b. 1564 Susan B. Anthony, b. 1820 Matt Groening, b. 1954 Chris Farley, b. 1964 Renee O’Connor, b. 1971 1842 – Adhesive postage stamps used for 1st time.
Mon 2/16
Presidents’ Day Sonny Bono, b. 1935 LeVar Burton, b. 1957 Ice-T, b. 1958 John McEnroe, b. 1959 1883 – “Ladies Home Journal” published 1st issue.
Tue 2/17
Hal Holbrook, b. 1925 Rene Russo, b. 1954 Lou Diamond Phillips, b. 1962 Michael Jordan, b. 1963 Joseph GordonLevitt, b. 1981 1897 – Nat’l Org. of Mothers formed – became the PTA.
Wed 2/18
Ash Wednesday Toni Morrison, b. 1931 John Travolta, b. 1954 Matt Dillon, b. 1964 Dr. Dre, b. 1965 Molly Ringwald, b. 1968 1885 – Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” published.
Thu 2/19
Chinese New Year Stan Kenton, b. 1912 Carson McCullers, b. 1917 Smokey Robinson, b. 1940 Benicio Del Toro, b. 1967 1846 – Texas state gov’t formally transferred in Austin .
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Donors and volunteers
show love and care in Dallas
FRIENDS OF WEDNESDAY’S CHILD
Transforming the lives of foster children and teens with quality educational programs.
By Sally Blanton Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
QW hat is your mission or highest
purpose? The mission at Friends of Wednesday’s Child is to transform the lives of children in foster care through education.
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Q H ow many clients are served each year?
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We serve 2,500 clients each year through our programs and services. Our services are available to 6,000 foster youth across 19 counties in North Texas.
QW hat percentage amount actually
reaches those in need? Of every dollar invested into Friends of Wednesday’s Child, 70 percent is used to positively impact the lives of foster youth in need.
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QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?
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tion is to develop a customizable database. This would help us improve our reporting and better evaluate our programs and services, which ultimately, improve our services to children in foster care.
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
A D ream BIG Luncheon on April 15th
at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Individual tickets begin at $175 and sponsorship opportunities range between $1,750 and $20,000.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are
available? Volunteer opportunities usually fall within three categories: event support, leadership and pro-bono opportunities. Each year, we have a Back to Class event that provides students in foster care with
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school supplies and other necessities to begin the school year. This volunteer opportunity is great for companies to create engagement among employees. There are leadership opportunities on our board of directors and other mission related committees.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A O nly 41 percent of children in foster care will graduate high school. When we help these students graduate, not only does each child benefit, but the community as a whole is better served through a more educated and qualified workforce. On any given morning, more than 6,000 children wake up in the foster care system in North Texas. They wake up in a place that they might not consider their home, they eat breakfast at a table with what many of us might consider strangers, and will go to perhaps a new school with yet another new teacher and try to make new friends — once again. The disheartening reality is simple: through no fault of their own, children in foster care have been forced to endure an undue amount of abuse, neglect and abandonment. All of which place them at disproportionate odds when fighting to excel academically. One of the challenges with our work at Friends of Wednesday’s Child is that we want to give all children in foster care a childhood and a future. One item that stands between that becoming a reality is having all the resources to make sure each of our students have an champion who will advocate and support them in improving their educational outcomes.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
e rewards include being able to tell a A Th
foster parent that they don’t have to shoulder the entire burden of their child’s academic outcomes alone. Being able to tell them that Friends of Wednesday’s Child is by their side to help ensure their student
has success in school. It’s rewarding to be able to tell a foster family, case manager or CASA worker that Friends of Wednesday’s Child is committed to ensuring that every child in foster care has the necessary resources and support to complete their high school education. Best of all — it’s rewarding to tell a foster child that they are not defined by their past and we can help them redefine their future.
Q P lease tell how a specific person or fam-
ily was helped. Juan is 18 years old and isn’t even close to finishing high school. Just looking at Juan, you might not know that before he came into foster care, his family lived a life of chaotic depression. Juan’s parents made sex tapes of him and his siblings, which they distributed to others. Juan’s foster family and Child Protective Services came to Friends of Wednesday’s Child for tutoring assistance. Juan needs major help with his reading. Something as simple as reading a menu at a fast food restaurant was a challenge to Juan and something very noticeable to his friends and peers. We were able to ensure that Juan had a very skilled tutor who was trained to work with someone with Juan’s reading skills. Books on the K2 level were the ones Juan started to tackle as he buckled in with his tutoring schedule. Although Juan still has a long road ahead of him, he is making excellent progress and often asks at the end of the tutoring session if they can go longer. He understands that the more he reads, the better reader he will become and the more doors in life will open for him. Friends of Wednesday’s Child is honored to support Juan and many others just like him.
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former devil-may-care buddy of Ansel and the deadbeat dad of Cordelia’s baby. Now born-again with his voluptuous Mormon wife Kristy Anne (Danielle Bondurant), Pooky reveals himself to be an unwelcome guest. This opening act of the Ochre House’s latest play, “Soft Noodle Map,” sets the stage for another experiment in dystopian wit and sentimentality. Written and directed by Posey, the Ochre House plays are known for their unconventional themes and envelope-pushing raunchiness — not to mention the offbeat and impressively improvisational talents of cast and crew. With original music written and performed by Bobby Fajardo (drums and xylophone), Jeff Keddy (bass), Trey Pendergrass (keys) and Deanna Valone (guitar and vocals), the show keeps pace with eye-catching dance numbers and full-cast musical participation. Singing voices remain naturally in character, if at the cost of some melodiousness, while minimal choreography is used to the fullest effect. The whirring stimulation of activity takes place in a cocoon of painted stars and constellations, which extend and cluster well beyond the confines of the stage. Nostalgic remnants of past set designs contribute to the theatre’s dramatic patina and reveal a pastiche of artistry by Isaac Davies, Justin Hunter Allen and Lucy Kirkman. As always, the Ochre House is a phenomenon to be marveled. With productions seemingly nebulous until the last minute, script revisions and new pages until opening night, it is a wonder how the plays come together. Yet somehow, through a confluence of powers — stage magic, theatre science or perhaps sheer force of will — a combination of smoldering creative visions coalesce into a burning spectacle. Posey’s plays are a collaboration of efforts from all the team, and an eccentric meeting of the visual, musical and performing arts. “Soft Noodle Map” runs through Feb. 21 at the Ochre House, 825 Exposition Ave. Tickets are $15, available at the door, online at ochrehousetheater.com or by calling 214-8266273. — Bronwen Roberts
Our thanks to Nicholas Hardy, fund development manager, for answering these questions.
Cassie Bann and Kevin Grammer
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PAGE 5 97. Practically forever 98. Ugly old woman 99. Col. superior 100. Pits 101. Emu cousin 102. Augured 104. In sync 107. Vendetta 108. Dues payer, briefly 109. Yellow parts 113. Erudite person 114. Funny Imogene — 115. Slicked up 117. Brubeck of jazz 118. Clavell best-seller (hyph.) 119. Drive- — window 120. Relieved 122. Scottish river 123. Large lot 124. ISS experience (2 wds.) 127. Safes 129. Peril 130. Garment cut (hyph.) 131. Multiplex offering 132. Antenna user 133. Brit's bye (hyph.) 134. Wades through 135. Suit material 136. Crow's-nest cry (2 wds.) DOWN 1. Talk 2. Central Park sight 3. Vet (2 wds.) 4. Pub order 5. Conduct 6. — in the wind 7. Purr-fect pets? 8. In a spooky way 9. Male honeybee 10. Minor dent
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78. L ombardi of coaching 79. Moth- — 81. Is, in Avila 82. Strads 83. Kind of drum 84. Sports org. 85. PBS "Science Guy" 86. Softball event 87. Hurt at Pamplona 88. Blue Nile source 89. Stick-in-the-mud 91. Pencil-box item 92. Hawaii red flower 93. Whacked weeds 94. Shoulder enhancer 96. Gold strikes 98. Snug 100. Luau number 101. Happen again 102. Secured a rock climber 103. Pentagon grp. 104. Gum arabic source 105. Parched feeling 106. Midwest capital 107. Smithies 108. "Uncle —" Berle 110. Served soup 111. Complain 112. Deals with (2 wds.) 113. Involuntary jump 114. Cheech's partner 115. Uniform color 116. Fix eggs 119. Musical ensemble 120. Declare solemnly 121. Elcar or Carvey 125. Building extension 126. CPA's sum 128. Admiral's org.
OFF THE MARK
By Naima Montacer
falls short. Dallas’ average tree canopy is about 29 percent. It turns out, we need more trees. The Texas Trees Foundation (texastrees.org) gathered about 130 diverse Nine billion dollars. That’s a lot of money. people from city council members, corporate buildWay more than the recent Powerball lottery. As ers, energy producers and nonprofit executives this past residents of Dallas, we live in the company of Thursday to announce their goal of adding three mil14.7 million trees valued at $9 billion for their lion trees to our urban forest by 2022. But they aren’t just economic and ecologic benefits. That’s a lot of planting anywhere. Their strategy is based on a research trees … or is it? report due out this week titled The State of the Dallas Why are these trees valued so high, and Urban Forest. The report is a culmination of sampling what is their importance besides looking combined with previous reports to create a base to proacpretty? Naima Montacer tively make management decisions regarding the health Thinking back to Biology 101, trees provide of our urban forest. This study will allow the Texas Trees us with our most valuable resource: oxygen. This Foundation to plant in their motto, “Right tree, right fact alone should prove their importance especially in Dallas, place, right way” to maximize the benefit of each tree to our which ranked number eight on the American Lung Association’s community. Most Polluted Cities (2014). Trees go beyond the obvious oxygen By now in reading this article you may be thinking of a big producers to provide several other benefits such as: concern in Texas. Drought. How can we plant trees if we are in • Improve soil quality - decrease erosion, add organic material a drought? I asked this question to the Texas Trees Foundation • Improve air quality - absorbing pollutants such as carbon dioxide director of operations and urban forester, Matt Grubisich. “Just • Increase property values - in some estimates up to 20 percent because we’re in a drought, doesn’t mean that’s when you stop • Decrease energy costs and save you $$ - shade in the sumplanting trees, that’s when you actually want to start planting mer and wind break in the winter trees. When you look at the overall water usage, it takes to get • Accelerate the healing process - Scientific studies have a tree established it pales in comparison to turf (grass).” Not shown patients in hospitals who have plants in their room, only that, a lot of our native trees, if they are established and a window with a nature view or ornamental garden reduced healthy, can sustain periods of drought. recovery time after medical procedures. As Texas Trees Foundation moves forward, you can plan • Nature soothes, relaxes us and makes us happy. Studies such on more trees in our community areas such as the medias one done in the UK on more than 10,000 participants cal mile, Dallas schools, Downtown Dallas and spreading to found, “Our analyses suggest that people are happier when our neighbors through parks and trails. You can get involved living in urban areas with greater amounts of green space.” at texastrees.org, register your own tree through their Tree • Reduce urban heat island effect - In Dallas, we live in an Tracker program or get your local community together to urban heat island. In simple terms, the sun heats our concrete, sponsor tree planting in your neighborhood. and that hot energy has nowhere to go causing temperature Mayor Mike Rawlings kicked off the breakfast last Thursday rises. I like to call it the “oven.” Buildings and roads heat up with his own tree story as a young boy asking us to reflect on quickly with little circulation to dissipate the heat. Trees can our own, urging, “We all have a tree story.” All I could rememreduce this urban heat island by shading areas, dissipating ber was being shunned out of my brothers “boys only” tree fort heat through evaporation and increasing air movement. only to be left swinging down below on the tree swing. Our tree Most of our city (35 percent) is covered with buildings, stories may vary from person to person, but trees themselves are roads and cement. The USDA Forest Service recommends more important now than ever in our lives. overall tree canopy coverage (space covered by tree growth) to Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. be about 40 percent for metropolitan areas. Here’s where Dallas View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com. @naimajeannette
By Stella Wilder
The coming week will introduce a great many individuals to something entirely new — or at least different to the extent that a whole new realm of possibility will result from that which was only slightly familiar, not well-known. For some, this novelty may come in the form of experience: One might meet a new influence, have the opportunity to do something previously untried or travel to faraway lands that open up a new sphere of reflection. For others, it may be internal: a new thought, a new feeling or perhaps even an illness that compels one to think more about what is truly important. All week long, most will be enjoying experiences that are, in some way, game-changing. For those whose experiences are somewhat challenging or frightening, it is good to remember that whatever trial one is going through is not new to the planet — there is always someone who can take control and provide trusted, knowledgeable guidance through frightening territory. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You've forgotten, perhaps, the No. 1 principle that guides your affairs. This week is all about getting yourself back on track. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You may not be feeling quite like yourself as the week opens, but you'll gain ground and feel better a few days in.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Rhythms of the world around you may seem to be working against you, but in fact it's you who are need of subtle adjustment. (March 6-March 20) – You're eager to touch base once more with someone who keeps you grounded. You'll welcome a reunion. ARIES (March 21-April 4) Take a good, long look around you as the week opens, and it will seem as though an effective plan will simply materialize. (April 5-April 19) – You may feel as if you've had to take on more than you bargained for, but indeed, you're the best one for the job! TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You can prove much to yourself and to others. Take care that hidden desires don't actually start to derail your efforts. (May 6-May 20) – Are you in the right position? Do you have the right tools at the ready? Preparation is the key to almost everything. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) How you present your ideas to others will make all the difference. You don't want to leave anything to chance. (June 7-June 20) – You'll feel very
much as though you are part of things. You are the only one who may, at some point, get in your own way. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You don't want to play the role of the prodigal son (or daughter). Make sure you are taking all of your responsibilities very seriously. (July 8-July 22) – Taking care of others begins with taking care of yourself. You can do a better job of this, surely. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You'll recognize the onset of an important phase, though you may not be aware of the details just yet. Ride the wave. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You are gravitating toward one who recognizes something in you that others do not. Something transformative is happening. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You must approach everything in an order that makes sense to you — it may not be chronological. Your priorities will show the way. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – What is revealed to you will make a big difference as you attempt to define yourself all over again. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may receive an offer that is
Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. worth some serious consideration. The decision you make will require certain sacrifices. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You're promoting yourself well, but you can afford to be a bit more aggressive in getting your name out there. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Give yourself more credit; the more you feel you've accomplished in the past, the more you'll be able to accomplish now. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Your instincts are keen; if others are willing to follow you, they will enjoy unexpected profit — and pleasure, too. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You want to give another what he or she has been asking for, but you must be sure that you are not misinterpreting anything. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – The rules of the game are quite simple; it's the subtleties in approach that will get you a win. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may be confused by the kinds of things that have been crossing your mind. See if you can't pinpoint a realistic cause. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may receive a clear message that is not entirely intended for you, but which makes a great deal of sense.
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FEBRUARY 13 - 19, 2015
By Candy Evans
Lucas, wanted a baseball field in his backyard for his sons and friends to How would you enjoy. Not just any This home is located at 4412 Lakeside Drive in Dallas and is listed for $11,500,000. like to have a basefield, though, a A little background here. Jim system and mosquito control, and oh ball diamond right field that reminds and Mitzie Lucas are the proud parLord more. I think the kitchen has in your backyard? us where we had a catch with ents of two boys, and family is their been updated and the laundry room When Kelcy Warren our dad, or the one that looks life. Jim Lucas is the former CEO of made more storage efficient. The new bought his Preston like our favorite ballparks and California-based River Ranch Fresh roof is genuine slate and lead-coated Hollow spread baseball movies. Foods, a leading supplier of packaged copper, probably cost a fortune. from Joyce and Lucas brought in Don salads and cut-vegetables. He is the Tommy Kissell's Eco High Fidelity is Larry Lacerte back Lemaster, owner of Players man who marketed salad in a bag, basically the home automation guru in 2009, he also Candace Evans Choice Turf, to bring his idea and for that I will hold him forever to the stars: not only did he oversee bought a baseball to life. Don's company specialdear. All those years of washing and the backyard ballpark, he updated the diamond presumizes in artificial turf that is so chopping lettuce when someone — lighting system to a high-end Lutron ably for his son, Klyde, after whom aesthetically pleasing, in fact, he Jim Lucas! — finally said, bag it and and added almost $700,000 worth of Klyde Warren Park is named. has turfed a few pro ball stadiums: they will buy! Jim and Mitzie moved tricky automation to the house. The Which reminds me: I know the Mavs Ballpark and Dr Pepper here from the Peninsula of Northern owners, after all, moved here from which AA/US Air CEO bought the Stadium up in Frisco. Tommy Kissell Cali to retire; they bought 4412 Silicon Valley: they were used to soLacerte’s home, BUT you will have to Jr. of Eco High Fidelity brought in the Lakeside Drive on Halloween in 2008. phisticated tech toys. read CandysDirt.com to find out. Go same Lutron lighting that you find Though the home was built in But where this home really enon and sign up now! in Fenway Park. So the backyard of 1918, Sebastian & Associates remodchants is the materials — floors, walls, So when I found out that 4412 4421 Lakeside Drive is essentially a eled it to the studs in 2000 to 2002. ceilings, etc. You will be hard-pressed Lakeside Drive in Old, Old Highland built- in amusement park. The chalThe main house has 9,035 square to find a typical sheetrocked wall, even Park has a veritable baseball diamond lenge of putting a baseball facility in a feet on three stories plus a basement in a closet. Crisp white plaster walls behind it, my ears perked. This is a Highland Park backyard included the wine cellar, and there is a detached and maple hand-hewn beams crissHarold B. Thompson (call him Hal) obvious aesthetics to blend into the guesthouse over the three-car gacross the major living areas downstairs. original, just like Aldredge House on landscape and sophisticated backyard rage. Though the essential re-buildThe ceilings are organically tall, as they Swiss Avenue. The front is a lovely decor — pool, patio, outdoor kitchen ing of the home came under the were back in 1918. The formal living open terrace, with gated stone balusand guest house. But there is also a room and foyer share a limestone tile trade, that surveys the sloping front challenge for the builder and designer Mihalopoulos watch, each owner has added more and more. I toured the floor; there are wide-plank Brazilian lawn and looks over Lakeside Park to plan irrigation, drainage, how the home when the Unkefers had it listed hardwoods in the library, study, great and Exall Lake right across the street. artificial meets the natural and to in 2008 — stunning! The Lucases room and kitchen and the walnut is This is classic Highland Park living keep it permanent. Most importantly, acquired the property for $11,570,00 continued up the staircase, which I with a Who's Who list of previous it needs to feel like you're playing in and added about two more million in have always thought is a work of art. owners ranging from members of the your favorite major-league stadium. upgrades to the property. The list is The living room has several sets of Henry S. Miller family to Frank and Mission accomplished in more exhaustive but includes totally remodscreened French doors leading to a Maryanne Mihalopoulos to Ronald ways than one. Lemaster found ways eling the guesthouse (love the new screened Loggia. In effect, you could and Terry Lee Unkefer. to handle excess rain and the daily convection Wolf stove up there in the open up the whole room to the outBut this is also a house of fun doggy deposits. The result: a beauguest kitchen), replacing and expanddoors if you desired. The living library and games. And when it comes to the tiful baseball facility that included ing all exterior lighting, almost a miland study have thick walnut walls and backyard, people, it's time to play ball! a batting cage and field to practice lion alone on the backyard with the shelves. The two-story Great Room, Behind all the fine art and Santa pitching, swing and grounders. baseball field, batting cage, outdoor family room and powder plus kitchen Barbara smoothness of the home's Consider it a 21st century version of kitchen with grill, oven, fridges, pizza and breakfast comprise the entire elegant interiors, where you could The Sandlot. There are two computoven, burners, sink and cabinets, gas first floor. Upstairs, are the master have a black tie cocktail party with ers in the stadium to analyze pitchpit, pool and spa updates including suite with groin vault ceiling, sitting about five minutes notice, exists a ing and swing. With all the electroncool automated covers that are remote area, fireplace and breathtaking spa backyard turned baseball field. Turns ics, this is virtually a regulation-sized controlled, exterior cooling misting bath, three more en suite bedrooms, a out the owner of the home, Jim baseball field on a .60 acre lot!
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TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
Simple trick to eat healthily at restaurants
By Megan Lyons
“BDD rule.” At normal restaurant meals, they allow themselves to choose one option between megan@thelyonsshare.org Bread (including the breadbasket, tortilla chips, fries or pasta), Drink (alcoholic or sweetIt’s no secret that it’s a lot ened beverages) and Dessert. On special easier to stick to a healthy diet occasions, they choose two. And on those when you’re eating home-cooked very special, once-in-a-lifetime events (an meals rather than eating at resanniversary, a close friend’s wedding or taurants all the time. We’ve all that new restaurant that you’ve been dying experienced that overly full, misto try), they choose all three. Framing it so erable feeling, where we wonder that they get to choose one (or two or three) if we’ll need to unbutton our of the options (rather than having to limit pants before walking out of the Megan Lyons themselves) makes them feel more free and restaurant. It’s just easier to overin control of their choices and doesn’t seem eat — and to make poor deciso oppressive. sions — at restaurants. Simply taking the time to make the deciAside from using extra fat, sugar and salt sion is a great forcing mechanism. Most of the to make food taste more appealing, restautime, the bread basket just doesn’t look that rants also increase portion sizes so you end up great to me, and it’s not hard to pass up, but eating more than you would at home. Some if I didn’t have the BDD rule in mind, I might sources show that restaurant portions contain mindlessly chomp on a few pieces of bread up to 50 percent more calories, fat and sodium to pass the time until my meal came. Using than an equivalent home-cooked meal. One the BDD rule is one of the many tricks I use study published in the “Archives of Pediatric to help keep my restaurant meals from piling and Adolescent Medicine” showed that teenon the unnecessary calories and ensure that agers ate, on average, 309 more calories during I leave feeling energized and satisfied, rather days that they ate at fast-food restaurants (and than weighed down and regretful. 267 more calories during days that they ate at Megan Lyons is a Harvard graduate, full-service restaurants). Plus, when you’re at Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Running home, you likely don’t have the breadbasket, Coach at The Lyons’ Share Wellness. To learn the appetizer course, the dessert menu and the how you can improve your own health, confull bar to steer you away from healthy eating. tact her at 214-803-1298, or visit her website, One simple tip I use to help my clients stay thelyonsshare.org/health-coaching. healthy even when dining out is what I call the
MULL cont'd from page 3 wife Shirley were married 62 years. Despite 51 PGA career wins, his persona could never put him in golf ’s “Big Three” at the time: Nicklaus, Palmer and Gary Player. He is seventh all time in wins and won three major championships including the 1966 U.S. Open when he overcame a 7-shot deficit on the back nine to tie Palmer. Casper would beat Palmer in a playoff the next
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laundry room, capped by a third floor exercise room or fifth bedroom and bath. There is a charming wine cellar of Leuders limestone floor and walls tucked under the main floor. Want an elevator? Space for one has been provided. 4412 Lakeside Drive is a house of historical significance in Dallas, but it is also now a recreational paradise for a family. Perhaps because the owners transplanted from a part of the country where driving is a chore, they aimed to turn their home into a fun one-stop spot for their children and friends. Hence a pool area where pizzas can be made, a fire pit and sitting area where the parents can sit and watch the kids play baseball as the sun sets. The biggest tribute to the loving spirit of this home is the game room, anchored by a ping-pong table, the walls lined with electronic games for kids of all ages. This is the heart of the home with its transom windows and second story overlook. Though this room was clearly intended for the kids, I suspect many adults have wandered in after traversing the house and settled on this room as their favorite spot. After all, it was Jim Henson who said, "the most sophisticated people I know, inside, they are all children!" Listed with Dave Perry-Miller and Ryan Streiff at $11,500,000. CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly Real-Estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country, we celebrate Real Estate every single day! Sign up at CandysDirt.com to get the latest real estate news delivered!
day. Casper was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1978. Ed Sabol, 98. It can be argued that no man in the history of the NFL has had a greater impact on the popularity of the sport than Hall of Famer Ed Sabol. Sabol didn’t play the game. He brought it to life. After bidding to shoot the NFL championship game highlights film for $5,000 in 1962, Sabol convinced thencommissioner Pete Rozelle that the league needed a
dedicated film crew that could create, inspire and archive. NFL Films was born. Sabol brought in music, dramatic scripts read by booming voices like John Facenda, slow motion film, tight shots of a player’s face or a ball spiraling. He brought the NFL into the living room of millions of fans. NFL Films won 52 Emmy awards with Sabol behind the camera and in the editing room. Four great men. Four great pioneers. Gone, but never to be forgotten.
RULES cont'd from page 3 not a common foul? It’s the only time in basketball a referee can stop the play and review the tape to decide whether or not to call a foul. The rule itself isn’t necessarily ‘illogical,’ but it needs to be changed. Dishonorable mention: the continuation rule, all rules regarding “traveling” in the NBA. Soccer: One referee to govern 22 players. Dumber than the tie, dumber than the high reward for penalties in the box, dumber even than the FIFA substitution rules, this one makes zero sense. That one man can determine a match, reward PKs, give red cards and can assign the exact location of free kicks. Football has eight officials for the same number of players. Basketball has three officials for less than half the players. Here’s another thing about this one: on this entire list, this rule is by far the easiest to fix. Dishonorable mention: the tie. Hockey: High sticking double minor for blood. To the NHL’s credit, they have eliminated most of their worst rules. The two line pass disappeared, as did the unwanted tie. But hockey also has the only instance where the victim’s reaction explicitly determines the severity of a penalty. High sticking is always a two minute penalty. If the offending party raises his stick above the shoulders without playing the puck and that stick hits an opponent, he is called for the penalty. But if the opponent draws blood, the penalty doubles. The actual penalty itself didn’t change. The action of the person called for the foul didn’t change. But the severity is determined by whether or not the opponent draws blood on the play. Don’t change the penalty, just changed the fluctuating punishment. Dishonorable mention: the defensive delay of game, one point for an overtime loss.
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Vagabond's burgers as good as the bands By Sara Newberry
bun, but the pork was dry and almost chewy. Cole slaw was One thing you rarely bland and in need of vinegar hear about music venues is and salt. how great the food is. In most There are just two descases, it’s very obviously an sert options on the menu: a afterthought, with menus ofgluten-free brownie sundae fering choices like congealed and a bread pudding. I chose pizza or tasteless burgers the bread pudding to see if it and limp fries. Vagabond on fell victim to the same fate as Greenville Avenue bucks that so many others I’ve tried, with trend, giving as much contoo-rich custard and uneven sideration to the menu as is texture. This bread pudding given to the acts booked to more resembled French toast perform there. While it’s not in texture, but wasn’t overly a large menu (which I appresweet. Hard sauce was a little ciate), it’s a somewhat varied thin — I wished they’d let it one. cook a little longer to give it Burgers are definitely the more body. star here: the middle third Service is, frankly, a little of the menu is dedicated to odd. On our first visit our the various and sundry opserver accidentally poured tions available so you can my husband’s beer all over create your own masterpiece. the table (then asked him if The upside to this is the abilhe wanted to buy a new one ity to curate a burger so you Photo by Sara Newberry instead of offering to buy him get exactly what you want. one) and seemed to forget we The Pulled Pork Sandwich at Vagabond on Greenville Avenue. The downside is that there were there after she brought are so many choices that it’s us our food. On another visit difficult to make a decision. our server was much more tomatoes, onion strings and mushrooms, First, there’s three choices of bun, then tossed together with a faintly sweet roast- attentive and alert. (And strangely, the four choices for your protein (I guess, checks have changed from saying “thank ed onion balsamic dressing that brings technically, grilled chicken and tuna you” on the bottom to saying “gratuity all the disparate elements together in steaks aren’t “burgers,” but I’m not splitnot included!” I found it curious.) They harmony. It was outstanding. ting hairs), and that’s before you get to are unfailingly friendly, though, and the It’s not a real burger experience the cheese, toppers and sauces. It’s a little without fries, and the ones here are cut atmosphere is generally welcoming. overwhelming, but also fun: I played it Shows are usually on Wednesday thick and fried in duck fat. A few of them safe for my visits, sticking to somewhat were such big pieces they veered over into and Thursday nights, and tend toward familiar choices like bacon-apple jam “home fry” territory, but they were a gor- featuring local singer-songwriters. I’m and caramelized onions. But I’m looking looking forward to warmer weather so geous golden brown, crisp on the outside forward to returning and trying out the and soft and sweet on the inside. They are I can sit on the patio, enjoying a cockchicken liver mousse or black truffle aioli. so rich and hearty that a single bowl is tail and burger customized to my whim. Whatever you choose to top it with, Maybe even listen to some quality musimore than enough for two to share. the foundation is what’s most important cal entertainment while I’m at it. It was surprising to me that with — a mediocre burger covered with delisuch care and attention being paid to the cious toppings is still a mediocre burger. VAGABOND details of so many of the dishes, the two Vagabond seems to know that; on both of non-burger sandwiches I tried were dis3619 Greenville Avenue my visits burgers were perfectly cooked 214-824-2263 appointing. A Fried Chicken Sandwich, and served on golden, buttery buns. Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. served on a challah bun and sauced with The same attention was paid to Friday: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. jalapeno jelly, was just slightly better the salad we tried, one of three offered. Saturday: Noon to 1 a.m. than a version you might find at a fast Called the Beggar’s Pile, it’s a conglomfood restaurant. A Pulled Pork Sandwich Sunday: Noon to 12 a.m. eration of greens, boiled egg, avocado, vagabonddallas.com was served on a golden, buttery toasted
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Caroline Rose Hunt Honored
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TURTLES cont'd from page 1 A flautist named Michael Sullivan accompanied the gripping “I Shall Miss Loving you & I Have Loved” from their “When we No Longer Touch” album. Sullivan played the flute with TCC’s founding 30 in 1980. In homage to their hometown, which is privileged to enjoy their music, the singers opened the second act with the requisite “Big D.” Don Jones, who has served as sign language interpreter for TCC for over 20 years, signed the performance with grace, adding an additional dimension of warmth. In 1980, TCC became the third predominantly gay men’s chorus in the world, following San Francisco’s in 1969 and Los Angeles’ in 1979. Sean Baugh has been Chorale’s associate conductor for three years, after being with TCC since 2006. He has also conducted the Cathedral of Hope’s orchestra and choir for three years. We asked Baugh about a time when a predominantly gay men’s chorus was not as accepted in the community: “The Turtle Creek Chorale has long battled discrimination and prejudice. A few examples were not being allowed to perform for a
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music festival that happened to be held at a large local downtown Dallas Baptist church, or more recently seeing an invitation to perform rescinded by a church in Tyler.” On a more positive note, Baugh added, “But in both of those cases, more affirming and welcoming places reached out and welcomed us. We have had protestors, and other organizations refused to work with us in the past.” “TCC is in a place, socially, where a predominately gay men’s chorus is not necessarily such a shocking thing. On the other hand, members feel that they would still not be allowed to perform in that same Baptist church today.” He continued, “As society has come to view our rights as basic civil rights, our place in the community and the novelty has changed. The past ten years have seen a dramatic shift in attitudes about gay and lesbian people.” Throughout, though, TCC’s core mission has remained the same. It’s about the music. The Chorale has sung for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and former U.S. President George H.W. Bush. TCC performed at the inauguration of Texas Governor, Ann Richards and for the inauguration of the City of Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk in 1996. The group has travelled Europe performing sold out
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Performing Arts and San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, he guest-conducts throughout the U.S. and across the globe. He was the founder of The Women’s Chorus of Dallas. He served on the SMU faculty for 14 years. His sense of humor is reputed to walk through the door before he does, or in this case, walk onstage. He is a very funny guy. We seemed to ask the right person to articulate an answer to this question: “What has kept TCC alive for three decades plus?” Founding member Mitchell replied, “Turtle Creek Chorale is made up of men who make music together and do it well. There is pride in what we produce and give our audiences. Our patrons, who support us keep us alive. Our love for music keeps us alive. Our sense of family keeps us alive. Our dedication to the lives of our brothers who have gone before us keeps us alive.” He added, “Being gay was not our reason to be. Our sound was our hallmark,” and he concluded, “Having returned to my TCC family after 23 years, I find that the Chorale still has the magic to change lives through its music. I am so proud to be one of those founding members who believed this men’s chorus could become renowned as the finest men’s chorus in the world.” Go to TurtleCreekChorale.com.
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Bad script brings ‘Jupiter Ascending’ back down to earth
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It’s been 16 years since the Wachowskis (Andy and Lana) gave the world “The Matrix,” a movie in which people were nothing more than batteries for robots. In their latest science fictionShakespearean mash-up, “Jupiter Ascending,” earthlings are cattle, used by space royalty to prolong life. These two really don’t think much of humanity, huh? The most frustrating thing about “Jupiter Ascending” is that there is a great movie to be made here. While most of Hollywood recycles idea after idea, sequel after sequel, the Wachowskis think on a grand scale and create a universe that, on the surface, is compelling and interesting. But, like most directors of their ilk that write their own screenplays, the dialogue and characters bring the movie down faster than Channing Tatum’s Caine Wise brings down Chicago’s Sears Tower in a firefight with aliens. Once the mumbo jumbo about planet titles, space police and political backstabbing kicks in, “Jupiter Ascending” gets unintentionally silly and downright laughable. Caine is on Earth to find Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), herself an alien of sorts as her mother illegally entered the U.S. after escaping the Soviet
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Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis star in "Jupiter Ascending." Union. She cleans homes for a living, but little does she know that she’s a modern day Cinderella. Turns out, she’s the reincarnation of a space Queen, and she actually “owns” Earth. See, every planet in the universe is owned by aliens. In this case, Earth is owned by Balem Abrasax (Eddie Redmayne), who was bequeathed it by his now dead mother. In the oddest case of property law ever, Jupiter is the rightful heir to our planet as Balem’s reborn mother. Confused? Let’s throw in the fact that Balem is embroiled in political planetary warfare with his younger siblings, Kalique (Tuppence Middleton) and Titus
(Douglas Booth). They all have their reasons for fighting over more planets, ranging from greed to power to glamour. If these three characters were in any way menacing or interesting, it surely would help sooth the stupidity surrounding it all. If that doesn’t keep your head spinning, there’s all sorts of unearthed plot involving Legionnaires, halfwolf-man people, and the fact that bees can smell royalty. It’s enough crazy information to glaze the eyeballs of even the staunchest sci-fi fans. The good news is not only does Sean Bean show up as Stinger, a former colleague of Caine, he is actually not a villain. The bad news is that
Stinger is named that for a reason, and he unfortunately gets to recite one of the most groan worthy monologues in recent movie history about the aforementioned bees. It’s painful to see the actor who magnificently played Ned Stark from “Game of Thrones” reduced to such silliness. “Jupiter Ascending” throws a bucket of cold water on the fire that has been Channing Tatum’s career. This movie doesn’t even play into his good looks, putting elf ears and a ridiculously dyed beard on him. Sure, he looks great as he essentially speed skates through the air in his magical anti-gravity boots, but his emotionless Caine is a bore. Mila Kunis is in almost every minute of the movie, and she’s very good. Her character is the only one with range and she’s incredibly charming. She only falters when the horrid screenplay bombs out, and she’s forced to talk about space with the other boring characters running around in this universe. If anything, Kunis can use this movie as evidence that given the right material, she can be the lead in any type of film. Eddie Redmayne should be contacting lawyers to try to halt this movie’s release. Redmayne speaks throughout the entire movie as if words cause him pain. There are a few moments when he emotes
so heavily that it’s snort laughter bad. If there ever was a performance that is so poor in one movie that it affects how Oscar voters decide to vote on the worth of a performance in an entirely different movie, this could be it. That is how horrendous Redmayne is in “Jupiter Ascending.” If there is a problem with the effects, which overall are good, it’s the obvious “green screen” moments. There are some backgrounds without any weight and, even when seen in 3-D, look completely one dimensional. It’s odd that a movie goes from state of the art, cutting edge CGI to what
looks like something from 1975 in only a few minutes. The last 30 minutes of “Jupiter Ascending” are exhausting. The movie hopes to end on an epic high, but may only inspire theater goers to hit the exits and immediately feel the need for a nap. There is a comedic interlude about midway through the movie that is clearly inspired by Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil.” It’s neat that a certain former Monty Python guy shows up on screen, but “Jupiter Ascending” is so brutally bad that seeing this sequence only makes you wish you were actually watching “Brazil” instead.
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