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Free immunizations available Located just north of Blackburn Street, the Church of the Incarnation Episcopal at 3966 McKinney Ave. hosts a free back-to-school immunization clinic providHEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION ed by Texas Care Van on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 1-3 p.m. The event is free to the public. Participants need to bring their immunization records. Free immunizations, sports physicals, dental screenings and eye exams will be available.

— Sharon Adams

Homeless pets up for adoption “Adopt, Don't Shop Clear The Shelter” is an annual summer event where area shelters adopt out their homeless pets at no charge.

Dallas Animal Services will be ready to match you with the ideal pet on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road. View available pets on petharbor.

CLEAR THE SHELTER com. Arrive early to stand in line and it's best not to take young children. Do not take existing pets as there is no ability to have a meet and greet. — Gabriela Pataro

Perot Museum hosts eclipse party Texas may not be in the totality zone when the sun and moon cross paths Monday, Aug. 21 during the solar eclipse, but onlookers can enjoy a partial eclipse during the outdoor watch party at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. From noonPEROT MUSEUM 2 p.m. visitors will gather on the Museum Plaza to partake in all sorts of sun-sational eclipse excitement including a live NASA feed of the total eclipse. Solar eclipse glasses will be available for guests. The outdoor event is free and open to the public. — Taylor McDonnell

Chocolate invasion occasion Tickets for the eighth annual Dallas Chocolate Festival on Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 10, are now on sale. The 2017 extravaganza, held at the Fashion Industry Gallery (F.I.G.) at 1807 Ross Ave. celebrates everything chocolate. Guests are invited to meet artisans, watch live demonstrations of the chocolate making process and sample and shop from over 60 vendor participants. For more information, visit to dallaschocolate.org.

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INSIDE

Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint DISD Opinion Life on the Trail Automobility Uptown Girl Mull It Over

Community Calendar Charity Spotlight

Dotty Griffith Restaurant Review

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Uncle Barky's Bites

Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Travel

Hammer and Nails Press Club of Dallas

Restaurant Directory Winding Roads

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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Dallas bike share program starts rolling out

By Naïma Jeannette

current bike shares available in Dallas. All three use an app to find nearby bikes. We headed To be honest and frank, to the Katy Trail where there Dallas is not bike friendly. Our were a plethora of bikes availroads are designed for cars able. All three new systems with little to no shoulder space, do not use bike racks. They all which is often littered with lock with a back tire lock systrash, dirt and sharp objects. tem that can be used anywhere.

Our bike lanes are shared spacI hate to even write a rees with much larger vehicles. view comparing all three bikes Many businesses do not have because the reality is, they are bike racks for employees and all good for the city. Each one visitors. The city hasn’t had of them provides an alternamuch success moving forward tive form of transportation on bike initiatives. Dallas is that we are not used to seeing NAÏMA JEANETTE in Dallas. With every ride, it a culture of big trucks and SUVs, not personal bike trans- Many bikes are available for use on the Katy Trail. shifts culture just a smidge. portation … yet. If there is The rides are all around one thing that is constant, it’s $1 for 30 minutes. Extremely change. Nothing stays the same. affordable for a commuter, errands or just for a little bike play The City of Dallas has opened up our streets to new bike time. Each bike share is easy to download the app, find a bike share programs. Three new bike share companies are scattered and unlock. Give it a try! If you have a helmet, bring your own. throughout the city. With their bright colors, the bikes themNone of the companies offer a helmet. selves attract attention and inherently start a conversation.

For those that want a bit more detail on each bike share, “What are those?” “Who’s going to use them?” “When did this here’s what I thought of all three bikes: happen?”

1. Spin Bike: Bright orMy husband and I set out on a mission to try all three ange colored, these bikes GREEN cont'd on page 9 @naimajeannette

THEATER

Actor not ‘coy’ about transforming to actress

By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com

When Coy Covington sashays onto the Kalita Humphreys stage in an Uptown Players (UP) production, he’s always thrilled to slip into outrageous women’s wear created by his buddy, UP’s resident costume designer Suzi Cranford.

But he says it’s when he’s in size 11 stilettos that he is truly in his element. The lifelike wigs are his own creation.

At many UP productions, like the upcoming “The Tribute Artist,” running Friday, Aug. 25 through Sept. 10, Covington is most memorable as a leading lady. He’s not the slightest bit coy about his affinity for impersonating women, and he’s got that down to a convincing, fine art. “The Tribute Artist” is Covington’s 75th show with UP, including acting, directing, and wig and makeup design.

The UP veteran is a big fan of “The Tribute Artist” playwright Charles Busch,

and has been featured in several of the actor/screenwriter/female impersonator’s plays, including UP’s productions of “Die Mommie Die,” “The Divine Sister,” and more. Last year’s Theatre Three production of Busch’s campy classic “Psycho Beach Party” was Covington’s 10th of the playwright’s shows.

Covington has performed in all of UP’s annual “Broadway Our Way” (BOW) productions. “The great thing with these shows is that you can interpret the songs on their own merit and since they’re taken out of context. You aren’t held to playing them as the original characters were conceived,” Covington said. Some of his BOW impersonations have included Joan Crawford and Sue Sylvester, Jane Lynch’s character from “Glee.” He has directed for UP, along with Pegasus Theater, ICT Mainstage and Contemporary Theatre of Dallas.

In “Tribute,” the seasoned actor plays THEATER cont'd on page 9

FROM THE GARDEN

Favorite summer plants from expert grower

By Dave Forehand

dforehand@dallasarboretum.org Editor’s note – Each month, Dave Forehand, the Dallas Arboretum’s VP of gardens, will help you navigate what to plant, what to prepare and what to prune in your green space.

I’m often asked what some of my favorite plants are that survive and thrive in these hot Texas summer months. Part of our mission at the Dallas Arboretum is to test plants through our acclaimed Plant Trials Program.

We recently hosted garden professionals from around the country to hear about the top-performing plants from

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Globe Amaranth "Las Vegas." the past year.

Results from the trials indicated which plants performed well and which ones survived the Texas weather from late 2016 through spring 2017. The Arboretum

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Coy Covington is in his element when interpreting his departed landlady in Uptown Players’ “The Tribute Artist,” Friday, Aug. 25 – Sunday, Sept. 10.

even provided awards — FlameProof and Arboretum Approved — for plants that have thrived and outperformed others and can be found at bit.ly/2tGtI0M. Here are a few of my

favorites: Begonia “Whopper” (Begonia x benariensis).

Whopper begonias offer super-sized performance as a big vigorous plant that will fill out beds and large containers equally well. It’s in the dragon wing group of begonias. It’s truly a drive-by color which will brighten up any landscape.

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa “Las Vegas”). No sunny annual bed is complete without Globe Amaranth, and you'll love the brilliant plum coloring, abundant blooms and superior heat tolerance of Las Vegas Purple.

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AUGUST 18 - 24, 2017

NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Somebody turn on a fan

By David Mullen

they are right, I am wrong and that there is nothing they can do. They suggested that I hire an electrical It’s 81 degrees and overcast … engineer to investigate the probin my apartment. I have just downlem. Sometimes it is not even worth sized from a three-story, 2,250 sq. getting out of bed in the morning, ft. townhome to a except to see … A solar eclipse! one-level, 1,200 sq.

Has a bigger deal been made ft. apartment. My at such a random event that first TXU Electric will last a couple of minutes? bill was $383, Restaurants and bars are throwwhich is imposing parties. Places like the Dallas sible. I previously Arboretum and Perot Museum paid about $225 of Nature and Science are havin a place nearly ing special events. It is expected twice the size. After that the partial eclipse will hit David Mullen Dallas at 1:09 p.m. Hotels along many calls asking for a reason, they the path of the total eclipse sent Oncor out to look at the meter. from Portland, Ore. to Charleston, They said everything was fine. I live S.C. have been booked for months. alone. I am conservative in using The next total eclipse, which Dallas energy. I keep the air conditioning will be able to view, will be on April units as high as bearable. They said 8, 2024. Maybe blocking out the that I will be on a new plan next bill- sun will lower my energy costs. … ing cycle, which will lower my enerReader of the humble and loveable gy costs. It didn’t. They went up to Katy Trail Weekly James Moyers $386. I spoke to my neighbor living reminded us that “The King is dead! in the same floor plan who sent me Long live the King!” Wednesday, a copy of his TXU bill. It was $110.

Aug. 16 was the 40th anniversary To date, my apartment complex has of the death of Elvis Presley. What been unresponsive to my issues. I a character he must have been. called TXU again and they said that Love his music and campy movies, david@katytrailweekly.com

but multiple visits to Graceland revealed a different side of the man from his taste in clothing to his taste in interior décor. People forget that the entertainment legend was only 42 when he died … It is back-to-school time, and an unusual partnership has formed.

Great Expression Dental Centers has teamed up with the Stop Bullying Now Foundation. The foundation estimates that 3.6 million children do not go to school each month because of the fear of being bullied. The dental centers are trying to promote the power of a smile as a way to fend off bullies, and are making donations now through the end of September to the foundation … Let’s keep it clean here. Spiffy, an on-demand car care and services company expands to Dallas this week with more than fifty office park partnerships. Spiffy works with office park property

Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis Welcome back to Dallas ISD students, parents and staff!

• City Lab High School, a new school that will welcome 100 new freshmen. The school will provide a transformative educational experience where learning extends beyond the classroom walls into the streets where students live, work and play. Students will be prepared to become the next generation of design professionals and civic leaders.

• Children meditating or engaging in other techniques that help them develop

concentration, clarity or emotional positivity, will be another new thing that you will see in various campuses across the district, thanks to a four-year Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) partnership with Big Thought. The initiative will focus on implementing SEL during in-school and outof-school time, helping children develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to be successful. SEL includes knowing and controlling your emotions, understanding and collaborating with others, making positive choices and demonstrating resiliency.

I would like to welcome new campus principals joining the District 8 family: • Susana Hernandez, Mount Auburn Elementary • Mariela Magro Malo, Esperanza “Hope” Medrano Elementary • Angela Bell, Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary • Douglas Burak, Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa Elementary • Irma de la Guardia, Stephen C. Foster Elementary • Oscar Aponte, Onesimo Hernandez Elementary • Sheryl Wilson, J. W. Ray Learning Center • Juan Cordoba, T. J. Rusk Middle School • Nakimia Hicks, Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) High School And last but not least, if you know individuals who have made significant contributions to the district’s storied high school athletic programs, I invite you to nominate them to the district’s first-ever Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations are open through Saturday, Sept. 30. Individuals may be nominated in one of three categories: Past Dallas ISD Student Athlete; Former Dallas ISD Coach; and Contributors. For more information, visit: dallasisd.org/athletichalloffame.

Every day counts in your child’s education, so don’t forget that Monday, Aug. 28 is the first day of school. We can’t wait to work with each student to make 2017-18 a great school year!

To help with a smooth back-to-school transition, the district will have a hotline available throughout the entire first week of school, by calling at 972-925-5437.

Thank you for choosing Dallas ISD! Have a wonderful new school year!

OUR MISSION

Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be.

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managers and large tenants to provide an on-site mobile car wash and detailing amenity while the tenant's employees are at work. Spiffy utilizes several proprietary technologies to deliver a frictionless user experience and all washes are self-contained and 100 percent eco-friendly. With so many inconveniences these days, like lengthy phone calls with your

local energy company full of friction, I love the convenience of bringing the wash to the car ... As I am about town, I see more people laugh at the Geico “Running of the Bulldogs” TV commercial than any in recent memory … My favorite hoopster, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, turned my age — 58 — on Monday. He had a slightly better basketball career that I did.

LIFE ON THE TRAIL

NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8

Once again, we have come to an exciting time of the year — the time to go back-to-school.

The true magic comes when we see the progress that our schools and students are making. We are happy to share that O. Miguel Solis M. Roberts Elementary is among the eight Dallas ISD campuses formerly rated Improvement Required, Priority or Focus, that met standards for the 2016-17 school year. Roberts is part of the district’s Intensive Support Network initiative, which provides targeted support driven by student achievement data to decrease the academic achievement gap. Congrats to the students and staff for their hard work and dedication on the road to progress!

I would also like to recognize J. W. Ray and Onesimo Hernandez elementary schools, which are among the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) schools that doubled the number of students reading on grade level in Kinder, first and second grades. The ACE plan accelerates school transformation through three primary factors: strong school leadership, effective teachers and high expectations for both students and staff. It also incentivizes top teachers and principals to work at the district’s highest-need schools to ensure that effective teachers are in the classrooms where they are most needed. Kudos to everyone on these two campuses for the progress!

Innovation is a key factor of success.

That’s why we strive to bring new, exciting and creative programs to Dallas ISD. The district provides school choice through programs that transform your child’s learning.

Some of the new programs slated for 2017-18 are:

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Strategies for dealing with stress

By Dr. Beth Leermakers

Is your stress more mental (worrying, racing thoughts, trouble concentrating) or physical (tense muscles, headaches, upset stomach, rapid heart“What will you do this beat)? Although I have chronic tension week to cope with stress?” in my neck and shoulders, my stress is I often ask my clients. usually more mental. I often have way Unfortunately, many people retoo many worries flitting through my sort to unhealthy coping strategies when the pressure builds. Dr. Leermakers brain. What do I need to take care of today? How could I have handled that They binge on cookies, drink situation better? How will I fit so many too much, lose themselves in foster dogs in my car? I must fix that broken social media (ignoring family and friends) door soon before I can’t get out to my garage. or overindulge in retail therapy (Amazon Choose a coping method that addresses Prime, anyone?). When I’m stressed out, peanut M&M’S and caramel frappes start calling mental or physical stress.

To relieve mental stress: my name.

Change your thoughts. You may not be These less-healthy coping techniques are able to control a stressful situation, but you appealing because they’re quick, convenient can control how you react to it. and (except in the case of one-click shopLearn. Cognitive restructuring books ping) affordable. Unfortunately, these “quick fix” attempts to relieve stress often have short LIFE cont'd on page 8 or long-term negative consequences. bethleermakersphd.com

OPINION

Betting on the lottery risky

By Joe Ruzicka

joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com I have always wanted to win the lottery. When I drive by the Mega Millions, Powerball, or Texas Joe Ruzicka Lotto billboard signs on the highway, I pay attention when the number is north of $50 million. To me, seeing this number means it is time to buy a ticket.

Powerball officials estimate this Wednesday’s jackpot total to be upwards of $430 million. The pot has been growing since June 10, and if the game has no winner Wednesday night (note: the draw is before Katy Trail Weekly goes to press) — we could see a prize roll into the top 10 of all time U.S. lotteries. While the immediate tax burden of approximately $68 million on K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH

a winning $430 million ticket might make a few people shy away, you can still count me in for the other $362 million.

Only one jackpot of the two major U.S. lotteries has ever topped $1 billion. In January 2016, Powerball was worth $1.586 billion when three lucky winners split the prize after all their tickets matched the six winning numbers. When the prize gets that big, people start to come out of the woodwork to play the game.

"You see more people in line buying both tickets when both games (Powerball and Mega Millions) are over $300 million," Jeff Lenard, spokesman for the National Association of Convenience Stores, told CNN Money. A bigger pot certainly draws a crowd, but the chances of winning the Powerball lottery are still pretty slim no matter who and how many people play.

Aug. 12 – 11:10 a.m.

900 Block, S. Harwood St. (75201) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect slashed the complainant’s two tires.

OPINION cont'd on page 8 Aug. 14 – 7:46 a.m.

5200 Block, Belmont Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole undergarments.

Aug. 11 – 12:07 p.m.

2100 Block, Medical District Dr. (75235) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect forced open the front door, entered and stole property.

Aug. 12 – 1:01 p.m.

4800 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Aug. 11 – 4:06 p.m.

2700 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s vehicle window and stole a purse.

Aug. 13 – 2:20 a.m.

2800 Block, Fairmount St. (75201) Assault and Criminal Mischief: The suspect struck the complainant in the face and broke the complainant’s vehicle window during the altercation.

Aug. 12 – 1:29 a.m.

2400 Block, Allen St. (75204) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the complainant’s property off a bar table.

Aug. 13 – 9:37 a.m.

4500 Block, Afton St. (75219) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect shot at the complainant’s vehicle and residence.

Aug. 15 – 9:35 a.m.

3000 Block, Hester Ave. (75205) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property.

Aug. 12 – 2:31 a.m.

2500 Block, Main St. (75226) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect struck the complainant on the head and stole a vehicle.

Aug. 13 – 8:59 p.m.

3100 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75204) Forging or Altering Prescription: The unknown suspects attempted to obtain narcotics with fake prescriptions.

Aug. 15 – 1:42 p.m.

2500 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

Aug. 12 – 6:27 a.m.

5200 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Burglary of a Building: The suspect broke into the business with the intent to commit theft.

Aug. 14 – 7:09 a.m.

3300 Block, Throckmorton St. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect kicked open the complainant’s front door and stole property.

Aug. 16 – 12:49 a.m.

3300 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Aug. 14 – 1:25 p.m.

4900 Block, W. Lovers Ln. (75209) Burglary of a Building: The suspect forced entry into the building and stole property.

Aug. 14 – 7:45 p.m.

4300 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75219) Criminal Mischief: The suspect intentionally threw a piece of concrete at the complainant’s vehicle.

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AUGUST 18 - 24, 2017

MULL IT OVER

Kicking around the college football season

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Rod Gilmore has been an ESPN college football analyst for more than 20 years. A defensive back at Stanford, he is one of 22 players that was on the field at Memorial Stadium on the University of California campus on Nov. 20, 1982, during arguably the most famous play in college football history.

Known simply as “The Play,” the Cal Bears received the kickoff on the last play of the 85th Big Game, lateralled seven times before safety Kevin Moen crashed into a trombone player from the Stanford band in the end zone for the game winning touchdown.

I went to high school with Gilmore and have known him for 41 years. Recently, Gilmore has been battling — and beating — blood cancer. He returns to the booth this season on Friday and Saturday night college football broadcasts on ESPN. As a Heisman Trophy voter, he avoids focusing on individual players. In my opinion, I think the Heisman Trophy sets up well for USC quarterback Sam Darnold to strike the pose this year.

A slew of new, young talent is emerging on top teams in the NCAA. “Because of the impact freshmen have now, it is so much harder to predict how teams will do,” Gilmore said. “But most of the new talent still tends to be concentrated with the blue blood programs. In my view, the best teams in each conference are Clemson and Florida State in the ACC, Alabama, Florida and Auburn in the SEC, Washington, USC and Stanford in the Pac-12, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Penn State in the Big Ten and Oklahoma and Oklahoma State in the Big 12.”

Of course, he would pick Stanford. He is an alum.

Florida has already suspended seven players for its first game.

Oklahoma enters a new era without Bob Stoops and is now led by Lincoln Riley. Oklahoma State are

ESPN

ESPN's Rod Gilmore. the preseason darlings, with senior quarterback Mason Rudolph and sophomore running back Justice Hill. Texas, now coached by Tom Herman, seems to have created a buzz in Austin, but they have backto-back games against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State in October.

“We are all curious to see how Herman and Riley will perform in their new roles at Texas and Oklahoma, respectively,” Gilmore said. “I believe that Texas is very talented, but I don’t see more than seven wins this first year with Herman. Oklahoma is good enough to make it to the playoff and that will put every decision by Riley under the microscope. If he can pull that off, he might be on his way to a long Stoops-like run at Oklahoma.

“The country probably doesn't realize how good Oklahoma State will be,” Gilmore said. “That will surprise folks. I also think folks assume Clemson will fall off, but I don’t. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Clemson back in the National Championship game.”

That said, Gilmore likes Ohio State likely facing Alabama or Florida State in the National Championship. “Again, we are in different times,” Gilmore said. “We now have a playoff and a committee that selects the teams. There is more subjectivity in the process than before since 12-13 people make the decision and do not explain

their rationale (ask Penn State about missing last year as conference champ and beating Ohio State, which got in).”

Alabama and Florida State will face off in New Orleans on Sept. 2. One team must lose. I like Ohio State and USC in the National Championship. But both teams will have to earn in. Ohio State will have to beat a very good Michigan team, and USC will have to negotiate a very difficult Pac-12 schedule. And then there is that East Coast media bias against West Coast teams.

“It's hard for media and fans alike to catch the late West Coast game and give up the late party or sleep,” Gilmore said. “I get it. But that has hurt some VERY good Pac12 teams in the rankings and public perception.”

We strongly agree that college athletes should be allowed to earn some sort of compensation. “If Under Armour or Nike wants to pay Darnold to wear shirts and warmups when he’s on campus or out to dinner,” Gilmore said, “he should be allowed to be paid for that. Players deserve the right to share in the billions being generated by their game and for the increased risk they are assuming.”

We also share a concern for concussions in football. “CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) is having a huge impact on the way we think about and feel about football,” Gilmore said. “We are seeing participation drop across the country (and especially in California where I live) in high school football. Parents are worried — moms in particular. Make no mistake: the game is safer than it has ever been. But that doesn’t mean it is a safe game. It’s not. The essence of the game is to put another man on his back against his will. That invites a certain physical resistance reaction and creates a lot of force and danger.”

Luckily, Gilmore is healthy enough to broadcast games this season for ESPN. Let’s hope the East Coast media stays up to watch him.

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UPTOWN GIRL

Dissecting salad bowl of America

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Most will agree that the horrors of Charlottesville will haunt us as a nation for a long while. Not only has this tragedy provoked our hearts, security and overall sense of unity in society, but it has raised concerns of our national image as well. The idea of the American Dream has now not only been disillusioned in our eyes, but it’s starting to trickle across the globe as well. It’s showing our weakness. But, could our weakness actually be one another?

Leaders and societies around the world are watching us now. They are questioning our democracy, our culture and people as a whole. Although some world leaders have stepped back and presumed to watch us destroy one another, others have gained a bit of courage from seeing us falter and stepped up to remind us that we do not control the world. We can’t even control each other.

Is this what we have come to?

“Christians” plowing into crowds as if we are jihadis needing to take one’s life to celebrate another. “Opposing” factions of people fighting for essentially the same right — freedom. Freedom of speech. Freedom from hate. But, the hate keeps coming.

Why, might I ask, do we feel the need to fight against hate by using the weaknesses of another? Why, must I ask, have we not learned by now?

Don’t we realize by this time that our country’s weaknesses are what have made us the great nation we are today? Our ability to reflect on the past and our fathers’ failures is the sole reason why we have the platform to critique the wrongs of the world. But, are we critiquing ourselves along the way?

Maybe it’s that we have focused so hard on critiquing our fathers, brothers, sisters and neighbors that we have forgotten what we were actually fighting for … and, thus raised the question, why in the hell ARE we fighting?

People fight to say what they want. Then they fight to contrast that opinion. And, they march in doing so.

AUTOMOBILITY

Plugging in with Pacifica and Optima

By David Boldt

Chrysler’s Stow-‘n-Go seating to allow for its battery pack, but even without the stowable middle In the face-off between conventional row the room and flexibility are power trains and the EV, there’s a transiprodigious. tional element rearing its ‘plugly’ head.

With a V6, electronically Just as the cordless phone served as a controlled CVT transmission bridge between the party line and your and almost 200 horsepower proiPhone 9, the plug-in hybrid can supply vided by motors ‘A’ and ‘B’, you you with a reduced carbon footprint for enjoy a magic carpet ride in the the short commute or around-town er33 miles of EV driving with a rands, while still giving you the fully charged battery. That freedom of taking the weekend number will diminish run or cross-country drive. It’s a with aggressive driving, beautiful thing. but for many commutes As this is written, in my know you can get there driveway sit both Kia’s Optima and drive home with a CHRYSLER plug-in hybrid and Chrysler’s David Boldt minimal carbon footprint. all-new Pacifica plug-in. The In some 180 miles of Optima, conventional in appearance and driving, we were about one-half functionality, would seem perfect for EV and one-half hydrocarbon/inthe three (or so) of you with continued ternal combustion. And in those interest in the conventional sedan. And 180 miles the onboard computer the Pacifica plug-in is Chrysler’s latest suggested almost 32 miles per attempt to get someone (anyone?) to buy gallon. That’s not bad for a rig something from Fiat-Chrysler showrooms weighing — unladen — 5,000 other than Jeeps and pickups. Both come pounds! with a trunk — or hatch — full of posiOur Pacifica had a window tives, along with a sprinkling of negatives. sticker of $42K plus destination.

KIA We take a look.

With federal tax incentives — if, Chrysler Pacifica (top) and the Kia Optima (below).

Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid: of course, you pay taxes — that Rarely have ‘minivan’ and ‘organic’ been makes for a $35K (give or take) and, given its curb weight, very substancombined into one descriptive, but you transaction — or just $5K per tial. When driving only in gas mode you can do it in discussing Chrysler’s Pacifica. seat. again feel the weight; this isn’t the liveliest Combining a discontinued tag with a Kia Optima PHEV: Whereas FCA chassis and drive train (and we think the shape as new as tomorrow, the Pacifica has essentially reset its minivan button, next-gen Optima will be significantly imdoes what few minivans have done since the Kia Optima 4-door is an utterly conproved), but neither is it a platform you’ll VW first added ‘micro’ to ‘bus’: it makes ventional — albeit decidedly upscale — dislike. you sit up and take notice. Not only is the option in the Asian sedan ranks. While With all of the attendant bells and sheet metal — to most eyes — attractive, you would never confuse an Accord with whistles you get when checking the EX but the overall shape and stance suggest anything other than an Accord, there Tech package (and its $5,250 surcharge), an athleticism normally reserved for are some Eurocentric overtones in the you have a $40K window that almost crossovers and not, ahem, minivans.

Optima sheetmetal. And while we’d wish overlays that of the Pacifica plug-in.

Inside, the changes to the minivan the Optima’s interior plastics had been put Obviously, the Kia doesn’t supply the verdynamic are almost as dramatic. With into the company’s entry-level Forte and satility, but neither does it take a small tug that, know that interior materials are not its $40K plug-in, I — and you — can to maneuver it into your Uptown parking credible, dashboard functions are relwork through it. space.

We liked both, but would be more atively intuitive, and the space — myFunctionally, the Optima is about as inclined — at this life stage — to buy the god-the-space! Within the Pacifica’s noteasy as it gets. A 2.0 liter four is combined Kia and rent the Chrysler. at-all-small footprint is genuine room with a 9.8kWh lithium-ion battery. With for seven, and more load versatility than that battery pack fully charged you can David Boldt brings years of experiyou’ll find in Mom’s Suburban, while anticipate roughly 29 miles of EV motorence in automotive retail sales and pubbeing much easier to access when picking and, once that’s expended, over 500 lic relations to his automotive reporting. ing up the granny. The plug-in variant, miles of gasoline-only range. As you’d More can be found at txGarage.com. the subject of our week-long loan, loses expect, in EV mode the Kia is utterly quiet djboldt@sbcglobal.net

They join hands as they shoot insults and anger from both sides of a picket fence.

They pick one another up off the ground when the other side has Ryann Gordon taken them down with a fist or, worse, a car. And, then they look back and question what went wrong. Thus, the paradox continues.

President Trump faced a storm of backlash after his first response to Charlottesville, admitting that there was violence displayed on many sides.

And, although this may have been distasteful at the time so soon after the violence, it wasn’t off in the slightest.

Yes, expressing racism through white nationalism is downright wrong and beside anything that America was founded upon, but fighting it with violence is also wrong. And, taking down statues that continue to remind us of the history of slavery and violence that we’ve worked so hard to overcome is just ignorant. Listen to history and pay close attention to the fallacies that you see; then, learn from their naivety.

Here in America, we learn from those around us — no matter how hard it is to listen. We should not be fighting one another over our individual feelings of freedom. The fact is, no, Donald Trump, these voices of hatred are not “repugnant.” They are repulsive. They are intolerable. And, they are so very right. We all have the right to fight for our freedoms, but our freedoms are not solely our own. They are all of ours. We should be joining hands for freedom and congratulating each other on their uniqueness.

After all, that is what makes our country so great. We are a salad bowl of colors and opinions. No one eats a salad just one ingredient at a time — we dig until we can collect that perfect conglomeration of lettuce, a bite of fruit, nuts, cheese and just the right amount of dressing. And, we will keep digging until the day that perfect flavor is found.

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Trinity River Arts Center — Kitchen Dog Theater’s annual One-Minute Play Festival, a marathon of 60-second works by local playwrights and directors, returns. 8 p.m. $20.

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Dallas Holocaust Museum — The August Speaker Series continues. Hear the testimonies of Holocaust survivors, refugees and hidden children, as well as survivors of modern-day genocides. Exhibit admission fees apply. 12:30 p.m. FREE!

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Dallas Fish Market — You’re invited to an exhilarating night dedicated to those searching for unique poke dishes paired with the perfect sake tastings. Enjoy wasabi ponzu tuna, spicy salmon, tempura shrimp and more. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $60.

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Picture of the Week Ochre House Theater at 825 Exposition Ave. presents the world premiere of the dark musical comedy KAPTAIN KOCKADOO, running from Aug. 19 – Sept. 9.

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Sp tlight METROCREST SERVICES

Offering urgent help to thousands of people in crisis since 1971.

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.

QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?

A Metrocrest Services mission is to provide

programs for individuals, families and seniors that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence. Started in 1971 as a volunteer-based initiative in Farmers Branch, Trust House aimed to help teenagers at risk with drug involvement and steadily grew to serve crisis intervention-information and referral services in a time of need. This value still exists today, and also includes other aid-related services and programs.

Q H ow many clients are served each year?

A Last year, we served 12,932 people in our community.

QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?

A Eighty-seven percent of every dollar goes directly to programs and direct aids.

QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?

A Our two most critical needs are: food and

hygiene pantry items. About 80 percent of our pantry items are donated — and with a 28 percent increase in pantry visits this year, it’s getting harder to fill our pantry so we can fill theirs. We frequently run low on canned soup, meat and fruit, in addition to child and adult diapers, toilet paper and all household-cleaning supplies.

QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

A The upcoming Seasons of Services on

Monday, Oct. 16 at the Courtyard Marriott Carrollton. Tickets are $75.

QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?

A Volunteers can help sort, assemble and

distribute at our upcoming Holiday program, which helps families with nonperishable foods and Thanksgiving dinner, and unwrapped toys, gently used coats from our seasonal Holiday store. Our senior Home Delivered Meals Program, a weekday prepared meal delivered by volunteers to a senior’s door, ensures they are fed and also serves as a wellness check for the individual. Go to metrocrestservices.org for more information.

QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?

A For every individual or family we assist

with a crisis situation, stabilizing their lives or requiring support to live independently — Metrocrest Services is here to help, committed to building a stronger community together.

Q I n a short paragraph please tell how a specific person or family was helped.

A If the client is hungry, has no electricity or

home, then these barriers must be tackled first. Like Carrie, who came to us after learning about our rent assistance services, “I don’t know how I will pay for this month’s rent,” Carrie said. “I only have $6.” For over 27 years, Carrie earned a decent wage in the healthcare industry, when a sudden crisis arose. She was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2015, putting her career on hold. The medical crisis drained her savings and she struggled to make ends meet. Metrocrest Services was there to help Carrie access life’s most challenging moments. Currently, Carrie is cancer-free and is meeting with one of our workforce development specialist about her next career move.

Catherine Greenberg, executive director, answered this week’s questions.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Near SMU, Sumo Shack packs punch

By Sara Newberry Sumo Shack is a newish venture in the space that formerly housed Banh Shop, which was a concept put forth

by Yum! Brands (owners of KFC and Taco Bell). The chain was sold to a new owner, and this location was closed. There are still locations at various airports around the country.

Sumo Shack is owned by the team behind Wabi House, the ramen place located on Lowest Greenville. I’m a fan of Wabi House, and I saw some of the same quality that I enjoyed there at Sumo Shack.

The atmosphere is more casual than Wabi House, with counter service, and here they offer ramen to go, which is not an option at Wabi House. All of the plates and utensils are paper or plastic, which is great if you might want to take your food with you. (I’d like the option for grown-up dishes and utensils instead of styrofoam plates and plastic forks, but it’s not a dealbreaker.)

The menu includes ramen, hot dogs, several small plates and a selection of bao, the steamed bun sandwiches.

I found it a tiny bit confounding that a restaurant called Sumo Shack relies so heavily on a Taiwanese dish on its menu, but that might be my issue. We sampled several of the bao, some of the small plates, and the signature ramen. Overall, I was pleased with the dishes we tried at Sumo Shack.

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A selection of bao and a katsu corndog at Sumo Shack.

The bao range from more traditional, featuring pork belly, to more innovative preparations like the crispy fish with slaw and tartar sauce or the Philly cheesesteak bao, filled with ingredients you’d find in the classic sandwich.

The pork belly bao was my favorite of the ones we tried. The flavorful belly was tender and meaty, with a garnish of mildly sweet pickled cucumber, chopped cilantro and peanuts. A squeeze of Kewpie mayo keeps the combination from being dry.

A crispy fish bao comprises crispy cod topped with a traditional cabbage slaw, tartare sauce and a squiggle of sriracha mayo. The three mayonnaise-laden toppings kind of overpowered the fish, which was a shame, because it was tasty on its own. Halfway through I ditched the bun and

ate the fish on its own.

The Angry Bird bao includes spicy fried chicken, American cheese and pickles. I love Nashville-style hot chicken, so I was excited about that one. But while that chicken is hot and sweet, this one is just hot. HOT. Like, so hot I couldn’t eat it. The chicken is moist on the inside and crisp on the outside, but apart from that, I couldn’t tell you much because I couldn’t taste anything other than FIRE. The buns themselves, across the board, are lovely. A steamed bun should be light, not dense, and spongy but not soggy. All of the ones we tried were right on.

A katsu corndog is basically a standard corn dog that’s been coated with panko, so the crust is nearly twice as thick as a standard corndog.

I enjoyed the difference in textures, and the flavor is good, but the coating is a little intense. I would have liked it more with a thinner layer of the cornmeal batter.

Spicy ketchup was too sweet, and while I liked the sriracha mayo, I have now seen it on two of the four dishes I’ve tried, so I’m kind of done with it. I wish there had been some sort of creative mustard to dip my corndog in. (Wasabi dijonnaise would have been spectacular, and in keeping with the “sumo” branding.

Just a thought.)

The ramen arrives in a paper bowl; chopsticks and plastic spoons are available.

The ramen is rich with a flavorful pork and chicken-based broth and all of the classic ingredients you’ll find: a marinated egg, chashu (marinated pork belly), woodear mushrooms and black garlic oil. If you’re looking for a no-fuss bowl of ramen, this is a good bet.

All in all, I enjoyed my experience at Sumo Shack. I’ll return when I’m in need of a bao fix or want a quick bowl of ramen (which happens more often than you might think).

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By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com One of the dishes at Slater’s 50/50 without bacon, this basic artichoke dip gets its name from the abundance of garlic. I can guarantee no vampires will double dip this concoction. Use less roasted garlic if you like; none if you expect vampires to partake.

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SLATER’S 50/50 VAMPIRE DIP 8 cloves garlic (more if you can take it, less if you can’t) 1 tablespoon olive oil, more if needed 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups mayonnaise 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and chopped 1 pinch salt (or to taste) 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 round sourdough loaf, hollowed to create a “bread bowl,” optional Pita chips Carrot slices Celery sticks Heat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Peel garlic cloves and place in small ovenproof pan.

Cover with extra virgin olive oil and roast about 20 minutes or until brown.

In a large bowl, mash the roasted garlic with the back of a spoon. Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, mayo, artichokes, salt and pepper. Mix until ingredients are evenly distributed.

Spread into prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until browned and bubbly on top.

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Salma Hayek and Samuel L. Jackson let the blue language fly in "The Hitman's Bodyguard."

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

It’s deceiving for “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” to pretend that Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson are playing anyone other than Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. These two actors have a brand and they each stick to it for nearly every minute of this violent “Midnight Run” wannabe action-buddy comedy. They stay so close to their actual personas that Reynolds actually mocks how Jackson says his well-known expletive.

With comedy like that, you’d maybe think that “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” is self-aware. Alas, that is not the case. This movie stinks of a screenplay that became tailored to its stars after they were cast.

How, exactly, this B- movie script got into the hands of actors like Reynolds, Jackson, Salma Hayek and Gary Oldman is a question that can only be answered by their agents and/or bank accounts.

Reynolds is Michael Bryce, an A-list bodyguard that takes gigs protecting rich people from hitmen. After Bryce’s last gig protecting someone super rich goes bad, he finds himself on the outs with his clients and his Interpol agent girlfriend, Amelia (Elodie Yung).

Two years go by and we meet Darius Kincaid (Jackson), one of the world’s most famous and lethal hitmen. Kincaid works out a deal with Interpol to testify against Vladislav Dukhovich (Oldman), a brutal dictator who has Belzrus under the heel of his boot. In exchange for

testimony against him, Interpol agrees to release Kincaid’s wife, Sonia (Hayek), from an Amsterdam prison.

Naturally, there’s an Interpol mole and Dukhovich’s nameless, beard-laden Eastern European goons try to take out Kincaid before he gets to the Hague to testify. Oh, guess what? Amelia is Kincaid’s main Interpol protection and when she realizes her organization is compromised, who does she turn to for help? Well, Michael Bryce, of course. All together now … no way!

From there, “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” becomes a road movie with loads of snark and forced character development smushed between some extremely bloody, graphic violence. Sure, there are some decent zingers and one liners, but the violence is so brutal and lacking in fun that it’s tough to tell if we’re meant to laugh or cringe. The movie can’t decide if it wants to be a tough action flick or a dark comedy with the bloody deaths as reason for perverse chuckles.

Director Patrick Hughes uses flashbacks to get some character exposition out and most of them are unbearable to watch. Every single one of them uses classic pop music in an effort to Tarantino-up the violence, but only one instance of it works. Look, watching Salma Hayek brutally maul an entire Mexican bar full of dudes with Lionel Richie blaring is about as close to a layup as possible and that scene doesn’t disappoint.

In fact, nearly every second of “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” that Salma Hayek is

on screen is better than the others. She’s basically doing a crazed Hispanic female version of Sam Jackson in, well, nearly everything, and Hayek is definitely loving it. She’s a top notch purveyor of profanity and out-swears two actors that revel in all forms of the F-word.

You have to give Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson credit. They are constantly playing versions of themselves, but they never seem asleep at the switch.

Reynolds is obnoxious, yet likable … so pretty much the same as you’ve seen him in what seems like countless movies just like this one. He’s fully committed to his bit, but it’s more fun to pick out what Reynolds ad libbed than the actual movie itself. That’s probably not good.

It’s easy to figure out what Samuel L. Jackson added to the script: just count the “MF-bombs.” Jackson essentially says it in every single sentence and it’s childishly funny at times. He does manage to limp around for the majority of the movie after being shot in the leg, which is physically impressive, but you never feel like you’re watching a character. It’s simply a cartoon-like, bug-eyed Sam Jackson as a hit man instead of a credit card pitchman.

Okay, it’s unfair to call “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” terrible. It’s not. If you completely power down your brain and common sense detectors, it’s a fun, stupid romp across Europe with two fun actors.

However, it’s tough to watch Reynolds and Jackson do the same thing over and over and that makes this movie a disappointing case of more of the same.

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The guest house, which was used as the bed and breakfast portion previously, has 1,096 square feet, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and has stone walls inside to create a dramatic feel.

Both homes rest on a hilltop, affording gorgeous country views, although the grounds immediately around the homes could use some sprucing up as well.

Total cost is $250,000, which means you could easily afford to give the property some TLC and have both a second home and an income property. “There are an additional 21 acres that are for sale, too,” Collins said.

And there is plenty for potential guests to do in La Grange and the surrounding

By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com As you know, CandysDirt.com has a sister site called SecondShelters.com.

Candace Evans Since I am out of town at our family vacation home this week, I thought I’d show you how you can own your own little bit of vacation home nirvana right here in Texas.

In fact, you could own both a piece of Texas history and a place to lay your head after a long day at Round Top or kayaking the Colorado River. And it would be the same place. And huge plus! You could do it for less than $300,000!

Let us introduce you to the BrookfieldEvans-Cremer House in La Grange, home to an Alamo hero, a couple of heroes from the Battle of San Jacinto, and a proposed site of the capital of Texas. And no, no relation to my in-laws.

Located at 2647 Kallus Road in La Grange, this property actually boasts two homes with two bedrooms and two bathrooms each and sits on a little more than three acres.

Our story begins in the early 1830s when, according to a website devoted to Fayette County history, William Brookfield and Musgrove Evans moved their families to Texas. Samuel Evans — one of Musgrove’s sons — and Brookfield bought the land where the house stands in 1835, but Samuel died at the Alamo the next year.

Brookfield’s son Francis and Musgrove also served in the Battle of San Jacinto.

And here’s where it gets even more interesting — in 1838 the Congress of the newly-minted Republic of Texas voted to buy the land and an adjoining league for a new capital, to be named Austin. But Texas President Sam Houston vetoed it.

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So yes, this property was once almost the capital of Texas. William Brookfield built a two-story home at the site. Musgrove also served as the republic’s auditor general.

When Mexican troops took control of San Antonio in 1842, several families took refuge at the home, and Francis joined other local men to fight off the invading Mexican Army in what became the Dawson Massacre. He died in the massacre.

The two families became officially intertwined when Emma Brookfield — William’s daughter — married Vincent, another Evans son. When Vincent died, she married Julius Cremer. The main house was rebuilt in 1911 after a fire destroyed the second floor. The property has most recently been the 1835 Texana Historic Hacienda.

“Most recently — and I mean something like two years ago — it was used as a bed and breakfast and event center,” Paula Collins of Hart Land Real Estate in La Grange explained. “It’s been vacant for a number of years, and has fallen into disrepair.”

This is a crying shame. The main house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and its 2,592 square feet of space includes a huge central hall with rooms on both sides. It has concrete floors, stucco walls, and a fireplace.

(a working dairy farm), Monument Hill and the Kreische Brewery state historic sites, and the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. There is also a year-round farmers market on the La Grange town square every Saturday.

La Grange’s proximity to the big cities makes it an ideal getaway. “We’re located right in the middle between Houston and Austin,” Collins said. “It’s an hour and a half to Houston and an hour to Austin.”

If you’re worried about the potential red tape or restrictions in owning a property with such a pedigree, Collins said there aren’t any real restrictions to what you do with it.

“It’s got a state plaque on it, but it’s not protected,” she said. “But I will say that the people that are interested in it right now are interested because it’s historic. It really is just such a cool, old place.”

Lisa Corker with Hart Land Real Estate has the listing.

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This property is located at 2647 Kallus Road in La Grange. area. “You’re very near Round Top, and you can kayak in the Colorado River,” Collins said. “We have some LCRA parks where you can put your kayak in the river.”

“We also have a very popular quilt museum,” she added. “It’s a world class museum devoted to quilts, and it gets a lot of visitors.” The town also boasts the Depot Museum and M-K-T Railroad Depot, the Frisch Auf ! golf course, the Jersey Barnyard

UNCLE BARKY’S BITES

Jeff Garlin fired up for ’The Goldbergs’ new season

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net Jeff Garlin regaled, Wendi McLendon-Covey embraced ("You're gonna get a hug") and the kids were all right, too.

This is how you do a set visit, as the cast, crew and publicists for ABC's "The Goldbergs" demonstrated in full this month. Picturetaking was encouraged and the stars seemed ready and eager to talk from their home away from home at Sony Pictures Studios.

Garlin, interacting with rotating groups of TV critics in the family "basement," riffed on subjects ranging from carefully filming his underwear shots (let's leave it at that) to the music of the 1980s, to his major disdain for overblown billboards, to film director Michael Bay's reputation for yelling. His stint on Season 9 of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (launching on Oct. 1) also came up, of course.

"Larry (David) never yells," Garlin said, whose regular speaking voice tends to be a sonic boom. "If someone yelled on the set of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' he would then start yelling, 'Why would you yell?'"

Garlin's deal with "The

Goldbergs," on which he plays nominal family patriarch Murray Goldberg, allowed him a "dispensation" from the show if it ever conflicted with filming of "Curb." But to his regret, Garlin failed to take full advantage.

"I made a mistake this past year," he said. "I filmed both at the same time. It took away a lot of the joy. If I wasn't here, I was there. It was exhausting."

So if a Season 10 of "Curb" somehow materializes, "I'll never do it that way again," Garlin said.

He then turned to the 1980s music of Ed Bark "The Goldbergs," which is set in that decade and drawn from the boyhood experiences of series creator Adam F. Goldberg (played by Sean Giambrone).

For the most part, "I hate the music on the show.

It's just the lamest music," Garlin volunteered. He makes exceptions for The Clash and Whitney Houston, but those are the only two artists who come to mind, Garlin said.

A publicist then tried to rotate one group of critics out of the basement to make room for another gaggle.

"You're lovely, but you work in a corporate

Wendi McLendon-Covey on the set of "The Goldbergs." environment," Garlin said goodnaturedly before segueing to what he thinks of billboards.

"We're the billboard capital of the United States," he said of Hollywood and its immediate surroundings. "At least half of the billboards, I don't know what they're for."

On the other hand, "there's a bunch of Emmy stuff. And I want to talk about that."

One billboard urges Emmy voters to support Amazon's "Transparent" because it's "Courageous."

"It's not courageous!"

Garlin thundered. "A man

becoming a woman in real life — that's courageous.

Actors on a set getting a lot of money — there's a craft services table! — there's nothing courageous about it. They've got good salaries!

It's air-conditioned!"

And how about that billboard for Amazon's "Mozart of the Jungle," which is touted as "Iconic."

"No!" Garlin exclaimed, taking it up a notch. "Bob Dylan — iconic. Mozart — iconic. Ella Fitzgerald — iconic. A show that comes out on a place where you buy napkins — no, that's not iconic! Someone at Amazon

doesn't know what iconic means.

"Seinfeld" — iconic. What the hell, man!"

Oh, we're having way too much fun. But McLendon-Covey proved to be a solid follow-up act while holding court in the show's "living room" before later agreeably posing with a "Hot Set" sign after reclining on one of the kids' beds.

"Listen," she said, "If my parents were raising me during the era ED BARK of social media, they would have ended up in the nut house," McLendonCovey said.

She wore a black, onepiece outfit with blue and pink trim in keeping with the show's wardrobe options.

"This is how mothers dressed. This is rayon. It doesn't breathe. But dammit, if it was August and they had it, they were wearing it. Your face was 'done' all the time, your hair was done all the time. You would NOT just go out in a baseball cap and yoga pants. You had to be 'done.'"

McLendon-Covey plays doting matriarch Beverly Goldberg, who's modeled

after Adam's real-life mother. The real Bev recently tweeted — "so it must be true" — that she once brought 40 sweaters on a vacation trip to Florida. So that's what she's up against, the actress said.

Your correspondent wondered what it's like to work with the free-form Garlin.

"We are holy terrors," McLendon-Covey said. "But I'm a little better at staying on task. At some point, we gotta quit screwing around.

It's a pleasure, but we're in our fifth season and right before we're doing something emotional, he still tries to make me laugh and we have to stop and start all over again."

The Season 5 premiere of "The Goldbergs," coming on Wednesday, Sept. 26, will be an homage to the feature film "Weird Science," she said. "You're going to see George Segal ("Pops" Goldberg) being very game with a bra on his head," McLendon-Covey promised.

She then asked, "Would you guys like to see the kids' bedrooms? They're like museums to '80s toys."

And indeed they were on a set visit that never disappointed.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

1. Got nosy 6. Coffee or end — 11. Some scouts 15. Tender chicken 20. Short essay

21. Like measles 22. Fields of study 24. Shake awake 25. Jackson Hole county 26. Luncheonette lure 27. Kid

28. Major artery 29. Greenland’s ocean 31. Chamonix’s Mont — 33. LeMond or Louganis 34. Unqualified

35. Wedding run-throughs 37. Where monkeys swing 39. Central 41. Almost grads 42. Crummy

101. Keep away from 102. A great deal 103. Blimp or Potter 104. Climb a pole 105. European capital 106. Dove home 107. Humorist 108. Betting factor 109. Old-time dipper 111. Foot covering 112. Onion goodies 114. Maude portrayer 117. Ms. Hagen of films 118. AAA suggestions 119. Clunker 124. Lingo 126. Roller coaster cry 128. Memorable decade 130. Beethoven’s Third 131. Video category 132. Comforter stuffing 134. Farewell 136. Trophy 137. On the way out 138. Furtively 139. Wolfish looks 140. A pumpkin eater 141. Sergeant Bilko 142. — -majeste 143. Telegraph code inventor 144. Remove chalk DOWN 1. It makes scents 2. — Khan (Kipling tiger) 3. Two-masted vessel 4. Chew the scenery 5. Negation 6. Water-power org.

7. Lackland, e.g.

TRAVEL

wald.world@yahoo.com Iceland is full of things to see that you won’t find in many places. Visiting the Sólheimajökull glacier was one such amazing place.

I booked a “Southern Coast” tour. The glacier visit was the first stop, but all the stops on the tour were well worth it, even if nothing topped the glacier. The glacier was about one and onehalf hours out of Reykjavik.

At the entrance to the glacier, signs show before and after pictures of how it once extended further down the mountain than it does now. The tour guide and the signage explained the concept of “global warming.” “Is there another possible explanation for this?” I inquired.

I believe in global warming, but the clear difference between the American way of thinking and the Icelandic mind was remarkable. “You can’t deny the earth isn’t flat anymore” was the answer I received. And in Iceland

they have no one that would question the global warming explanation. In a place where ice is the prevailing landscape, they see its effects everywhere.

The parking lot at the base of the glacier gives no clue what to expect. A small hut sits off to the side. Inside a small snack bar serves snacks, drinks and coffee. In another part of this building MICHAEL WALD you can rent extreme mounSólheimajökull glacier is well worth the walk. tain climbing equipment.

You start up a barely graded dirt road toward the I could have walked against Mother Nature. If glacier. About three quaranother three quarters of a you want an extreme adventers of a mile later you turn mile to where the ice startture in the great outdoors, a corner and the slope of the ed, but time did not permit this is the real thing. pathway gets steeper. You … and I was warned about From Reykjavik there find yourself looking straight danger. From the top of the are many tour companies at the glacier and the lake of glacier you could see groups offering visits to this glacier water that forms at its base of people slowly walking on and still others offering the as it melts. Signs warn that the glacier. They looked like extreme adventure tours that you are in an active volcanic ants from my vantage point. some desire. If you book any region and warn that the glaAs I descended the dirt of these tours, remember cier breaks off or “calves.” I road, mountain climbers, these simple tips. Smaller didn’t get a chance to experi- both locals and tourists, groups are better. With large ence any calving — you can’t equipped with the proper groups, there are always control when Mother Nature gear — ice picks, walking stragglers who can’t seem will perform — but seeing sticks, heavy ropes, carabinto return to the bus at the the glacier was an amazing ers and more — were headed TRAVEL cont'd on page 8 experience. up the road to test their skill

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK

by Stella Wilder

The coming week will see those born under various groups of signs competing in ways that, while not entirely new, are not familiar either. What is most important is not what the game might be, or what the prize promises to be, but how each group relates to the others as the contest is waged.

Earth, fire, water and air signs will all stake claims to certain spoils, but it's not merely a desire to win that will give any one group the advantage. Rather, it is self-knowledge and a deeper understanding of the competition that will prove most important. Even so, any assumption of comprehension can work against one. All must commit to keeping eyes and ears open, employing critical faculties and coming to new conclusions about teammates and rivals as the contest heats up.

There is certainly room for cleverness and novel ways of thinking, but traditional thinking and methods must not be undervalued. Indeed, those who can combine the old and the new are likely to prevail, while those who are baffled by appearances will surely be at a disadvantage. In other words, it's fine to think outside the box, but always remember that the box exists!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) A combination of forces will see you trespassing where you have never journeyed before, but you can turn this disadvantage into an advantage. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – While you continue to work on a

78. RR terminal 79. Went back and forth 80. Honchos 81. Castaway’s refuge 82. Shadowed 83. Calls from the Alps 85. Ready to drop (2 wds.)

86. Keeps fit 88. Fraus, in Sp. 89. No dice! (hyph.)

90. Loughlin or Petty 91. Cliff inlet (var.)

92. Give a ticket 93. Pitcher — Maglie 94. Melville title 96. Daunts 97. From memory 98. Kind of switch 100. Director — Lee 101. Lean against 102. Uncaged 103. Pessimist’s word 106. Ernesto Guevara 107. Shrivels 110. Loss of power 111. Iron alloys 112. More suggestive 113. Sombrero go-with 114. Marshal’s star 115. Bad move 116. A second time 118. Change colors 119. Calgary Stampede 120. Ivory — 121. Gaucho’s rope 122. Range sizes 123. Army chaplain 125. Upscale hotel name 127. Mound 129. It may be read 133. Whiskey grain 135. Consume

OFF THE MARK

Iceland glacier is hot spot for tourists

By Michael Wald

8. Queen’s umbrella 9. Mantra chanters 10. Zest for life 11. It flies by night 12. Eugene’s state 13. Century units 14. Return env.

15. Fourflushers 16. Cheer on 17. Mongol tents 18. Organic compound 19. Emulates a bronco 23. Sections 30. Hosts 32. Industry kingpins 36. Chop — 38. California fort 40. Do as — —!

43. Clam ender 44. Pier 45. Electric swimmer 46. Highchair serving 47. Urbana eleven 48. Capote 49. Dagwood’s neighbor 51. Festive log 52. Office copier 54. Turn sharply 55. By Jove!

56. We, in Le Havre 58. Washboard — 59. Mendicant’s shout 60. Played for stakes 63. Flood residues 64. Apple juice 67. Throw a party for 68. When pigs fly 69. Mild oath 70. Kimono sash 71. Son of Prince Val 73. “How’ve ya —?”

74. Written in the stars 75. Muse count 77. Not dis

project that is far from complete, a member of your team can address an emerging situation in your place.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You're not likely to discover anything new about yourself during the first part of the week, but later on you have many revelations.

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You know how things are done, and you know when to play an active role or stay out of the way, but such understanding may not come easily.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You and a partner may reach the breaking point, but you needn't fracture completely if you remember what you have in common.

(Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You'll be interested in discovering just what drives someone who has been moving ahead of you. It may be nothing uncommon, just something you don't have.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You won't want to try anything new without giving it a dry run first. That way, you'll minimize the likelihood of errors. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may not understand what someone else is going for as the week opens, but if you watch and listen, you can come to the level of comprehension required.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) A transformation of sorts can be expected, but you won't want to undergo a complete change.

Some things must be retained.

(Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – It'll take more effort than you are used to as you try to accomplish something that seemed to happen almost automatically in the recent past.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You mustn't let anyone else tell you that you are approaching something in the wrong way. You know what is required better than anyone. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You're in a position to see things more clearly than most, but there are some who won't accept your opinions or judgments, no matter what.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You'll want to remain on good terms with virtually everyone you interact with. Remember, your success is shared success! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You may have to perform a few quick fixes as you progress from one endeavor to another.

You'll want everything to work exactly right.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Accuracy is of primary importance; if you don't feel that you are going to hit the bull's-eye, you must slow things down! (March 6-March 20) – Consistency is what you need to strive for in every endeavor. You must work closely with others to ensure that they are in line with your needs and expectations.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) Give others the benefit of the

Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. doubt, and they'll do the same for you when the time comes. You're all in this together. (April 5-April 19) – Repetition may drive you to distraction after a while, but you know that it's the only way to arrive at a high level of performance every step of the way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) What you've been waiting for is right around the corner, but things may have slowed down to the point that it won't arrive just yet.

(May 6-May 20) – You will have to formulate a plan that allows you to slip past others unseen and do what must be done without anyone knowing what you're up to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may find yourself racing against the clock in a way that you are not used to, but you can adjust quickly and perform up to par very soon. (June 7-June 20) – A friend will afford you a rare chance to remember something special that you both experienced a long time ago. Don't get lost in nostalgia, however!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You'll play on another's sympathies just enough to get what you want when you ask, but this isn't going to work every time. Don't overdo it! (July 8-July 22) – Once you've seen how things are supposed to be, you'll want to have them that way every time ¬¬— but is that really possible? Some compromise is necessary.

● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily 8-20-17

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

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2017 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Andrews McMeel. www.kenken.com

ACROSS

43. Tractor’s garage 44. “The Body” Ventura 46. Core 50. Very little 51. Gridiron unit 52. TV’s “Warrior Princess” 53. In a dead heat 57. By this time 59. Puffin cousins 60. J. Paul — 61. Engineering toy 62. Book jacket ads 63. Fr. miss 64. Supermarket lineup 65. — de cologne 66. Nesting places 67. Sulk angrily 68. Mr. Spock 69. Caches 72. Merkel of the movies 73. Oysters’ abodes 74. UPS competitor 75. I-80 runs through it 76. Attitudes 79. Blacktopped 80. Neighborhood 84. To — — (exactly) 85. Shorten, maybe 86. Quick turn 87. — Paulo, Brazil 88. Harem head 91. Ad 92. Deal with the situation 93. Reliable 95. “P” for Plato 96. Stopped the squeak 97. Fixes the fight 98. Stuffed corn husk 99. Mystique

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HAMMER AND NAILS

Some home work for homework

AUGUST 18 - 24, 2017

PRESS CLUB OF DALLAS

New officers, directors, scholarship winners named

By Stephan Sardone

By Cary Broussard

School was out for Summer.

But now Summer has to go back to school. As does Asher, Oliver and Charlotte.

It is time to consider finding space for your children to do their homework. The dining room table is for dining. The front of the television set is for viewing. And the bedroom should be for sleeping. It is not a positive working environment for children.

So, it is time to get creative.

Chances are you can find space somewhere in your house that is not being utilized. Ideally, you would like to find an area that your children will gravitate toward when they get home from school. And let’s face it, kids are sloppy, so you want to design an area unit that can convert into a storage area so that pencils, crayons, books and those paper plates with glitter-painted macaroni shells can be easily PINTEREST hidden.

My children are not yet of Be creative when building an area for little students. school age but will be there soon. can buy existing cubical I have found an area where I can build a drop-down desk top with small cub- shelving at any modern furniture retailer. Paint byholes for storage. I intend to add a few to fit the mood of your drawers, and when not in use, it will blend in with the decor. Consider height, but don’t child or the color of the dwell on it. Chairs are easier to adjust than a area. Find the proper hardware and wall stud wall-mounted desk. and you can easily atAs always, you may want to consult a tach it to the wall. professional to build the ideal unit. But if Stephan Sardone Go to your nearby you want to take on the project yourself, it lumber yard or home can be executed with a minimum of power tools, which is the dream of every construc- improvement center and have them cut the tion worker’s undertaking, whether an ama- desk top to your specification. Again, you will want to paint it to fit. teur or professional.

Consult your local hardware specialist First of all, many simple solutions exist for the proper support for the desk top. At if you shop online or go to specialty retailmost, you may need a power drill to execute ers. An easy way to solve the dilemma of a this part of the project, but you may be able cluttered area is finding a wall mount unit. to get away with just a screwdriver.

It can be basic white, opening up to the You can go to any business store or preferred colors of your kids. That should container retailer and find portable baskets blend in with the area of the home that you or roll-away drawers for the kids to store choose to position it. their books and projects. Again, they can be Obviously, these days, a nearby power stowed away when company comes over. source is imperative. All kids have computWith the start of school approaching, ers and smartphones. Growing up, I had a TI calculator and an edition of Encyclopedia this is a project that can easily be completed in a weekend. Let the kids get involved in Britannica. color choices. They will love their study area Kids can get creative with their own even more. And Summer won’t be so mad chair or stool that can easily be stowed away in a closet when the desk is not in use. that summer is over.

Summer gets her chair and Asher gets his.

Sardone Design-Build Remodel is locally “No fighting kids, and get ready for dinner.”

If you want to build something yourself, owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents. start with a plan. Measure carefully. You

Scott Goldstein, 2016-17 Press Club of Dallas president, installed the 2017-18 Press Club Board of Directors on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Club’s annual meeting held at the KERA/KXT Dallas offices. In addition, Goldstein PRESS CLUB OF DALLAS announced the scholarship Members of the 2017-18 Press Club Board of Directors. winners of the Press Club of Dallas Foundation Fund, admanager, Le Meridien Dallas, awarded to Pablo Arauz, a jourministered by Communities the Stoneleigh; Scott Goldstein, nalism major at The University Foundation of Texas. chief of policy/communications of Texas at Arlington, and New officers and for Dallas Mayor Michael S. a $1,500 scholarship was board members for 2017Rawlings; Barry Hoffman, edawarded to Corrie Coleman, 18 are president, Cary J. itor, Health Day News Service; a journalism major at Baylor Broussard, Broussard Global JoAnn Fisher Holt, freelance University.

Communications, CEO, auwriter; Scott Keenan, southern The Press Club of is a tax thor; president-elect, Cory J. bureau chief, CBS News; Frank exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit Smith, NBC 5 reporter/anchor; Librio, chief marketing officer, organization, founded in 1948 treasurer, Tristan R. Hallman, Visit Dallas; Angela Madison, with the mission to support Dallas Morning News reporter freelance digital editor and journalism in all its forms. The and secretary, Kevin Farrell, Martha Tiller, founder/CEO, Dallas chapter produces events Door, director of marketing.

Martha Tiller Public Relations. to support the mission of the New and returning The Press Club of Dallas Press Club, raise awareness board members include Hugh Foundation Scholarship Fund about journalism and for scholAynesworth, investigative also announced two college arship funds for North Texas reporter and author; Ayona scholarships awarded to Dallas students. More information Anderson, principal and found- area students for the upcomabout the Press Club of Dallas er, EJB Marketing Co.; Lauren ing, academic 2017-18 school can be found at pressclubdallas.

Reed Finegan, social and events year. A $5,000 scholarship was com.

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LIFE cont'd from page 2 or apps can teach you how to identify and challenge your stress-producing thoughts.

Distract yourself. I need something engaging to pull me away from the worries.

Number puzzles like Sudoku and KenKen work well to hold my attention, giving me a brief break from the stressful thoughts. I appreciate the fact that the puzzles — unlike some of my real-life challenges — have a solution. If I do the work, I’ll be able to solve the puzzle. Reading murder mysteries at bedtime helps me unwind and turn off the mental recap of my day. Reading boosts levels of serotonin, that feel-good neurotransmitter.

Meditate. Learn to focus on the present. Most of our stress comes from thinking about the past (coulda, woulda, shoulda) or worrying about the future. Meditating means paying attention to what’s happening right here and now. Walking meditation can be an effective option

for people who have trouble sitting still. Look for a meditation app. Tai chi, called “meditation in motion,” is another possibility. When I tried tai chi, I was so focused on following the instructor that there was no room for intruding thoughts.

To relieve physical stress: Exercise. Any type of regular physical activity — aerobics, strength training or yoga — relieves stress by reducing cortisol (stress hormone), increasing endorphins (natural painkillers) and/or improving sleep and mood.

When you’re feeling agitated, exercise can help you burn off some of that nervous energy.

Massage. When your body is deeply relaxed, it’s tough to feel stressed. In addition to relieving muscle tension, massage increases serotonin.

Listen to music.

Listening to slow, quiet classical music slows the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones and boosts serotonin. Some people prefer

TRAVEL cont'd from page 7 appointed time, leaving the rest of the group waiting and wasting valuable touring time.

With smaller groups, you have more of an opportunity to ask your questions and you can see more in the same amount of time as it takes less time to reassemble and even for rest stops and eating stops.

Iceland is one of the best bargains in travel today. Flights are cheap. Once in Iceland, prices are high, but you can choose less expensive options to save money. I noticed that, unlike other countries where guides overtly “suggest” tips, the guides in Iceland must be well-enough compensated that they never seem to expect a tip. If you

jamming to heavy metal to blow off steam. Whatever works for you …

Pet your dog or cat.

Petting your fur baby can reduce blood pressure, and just spending time with animals decreases cortisol and increases serotonin. When you snuggle with Fluffy or Fido, you slow down and sit still for a few minutes — a rare luxury some days.

Laugh. Laughter decreases cortisol, relieves muscle tension, and provides an emotional and physical release for pent-up feelings. A hearty laugh can relax your muscles for up to 45 minutes.

Instead of pouring another glass of wine or breaking out the Oreos, what could you do to relax and unwind?

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 bi-weekly blogs can be found at www.bethleermakersphd.com.

have a credit card, there is no need to exchange money. Just make sure your credit card has no “foreign transaction fee” before you leave. If it does, get another one. Using such a credit card will avoid the currency exchange fee.

So, although it can be pricey, the cheap flights, lack of tipping and ability to use a credit card for almost all expenses offset some of the higher costs making Iceland and its unique landscape a wonder to see.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel.

He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow him @Adventourist and see where he is off to next.

GARDEN cont'd from page 1 These flowers are very full, packed with florets of rich, inky plum-purple interspersed with the occasional touch of creamy white.

They last a long time, look great in the sunny garden, and keep blooming all summer long.

Expect Las Vegas Purple to reach about 18 inches high and to spread 18 to 24 inches wide in the garden. Though very versatile when it comes to soil type, this Globe Amaranth needs good drainage and does best in reasonably fertile garden soil or potting mix. Plant it among your Marigolds, Petunias, Angelonias and Celosias for a nice contrast in shape and texture. These do well in a container or for large drifts in a meadow garden.

Butterflies and hummingbirds flock to these big, full flowers bobbing atop slender stems, and you will adore cutting the stems

Star Cluster Flower, "Kaleidoscope."

OPINION cont'd from page 2 Only one in 292 million to be exact. To put that into perspective, it is fun to take a look at what has a better probability of happening to you than winning the lottery. Things like being hit by a meteor (one in 700,000), chance of winning an Oscar (one in 11,500) and being the same height as 6’ 3” actor Hugh Jackman (one in 23) are all well within your reach compared to winning at Powerball. Even getting struck by lightning (one in 1.1 million) or dying from chronic constipation (one in 2.2 million) seems like something to strive for in the “rarity” department compared to purchasing a lottery ticket.

But those miniscule odds make a lot of folks think buying a ticket is foolish because the return on investment is so poor.

My personal take: Only

for fresh and dried bouquets. It’s so easy and so delightful that Las Vegas Purple will surely become one of your favorites.

Wishbone Flower, Summer Wave “Bouquet”(Torenia fournieri). Wishbone flower is a small, bushy annual that is especially valuable because it blooms abundantly in shady conditions. The species has lilac-blue flowers with deep purple lower lips and a yellow-blotched throat. Cultivars are available in many colors including pink, rose, white and burgundy. It's a great choice for edging and containers. Container plants may be brought indoors for winter bloom. To care for them, provide consistently moist, rich soil in partial shade. They tolerate heat and humidity quite well. Pinch young plants to produce a bushier habit.

Star Cluster Flower (Pentas lanceolata) “Kaleidoscope.” Kaleidoscope is the most colorful and uniform series of Pentas on the market, and this delightful mix lets you sample a number of colors. People like them because all colors reach the same size and bloom at the same time. This sun-loving annual is easy to grow and eager to bloom, setting large, tightly-packed flowerheads above the foliage. Expect it to reach 12 to 15 inches high in full flower, and to spread 10 to 14 inches wide in the garden. Pentas are a great food source for beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds. For a heat and drought-resistant annual that brings pollinators into the garden and produces glorious cut-flowers all summer, you just can't beat Kaleidoscope.

spend a small amount of your disposable income and look at it as a form of entertainment. I normally get three or four tickets every month totaling about $10.

But when I imagine what all I could do with that sum of money, I feel the $10 I spent was worth the effort to head to 7-Eleven for a quick pick.

I’ve essentially paid for the opportunity to dream about a life transformed with money. Expensive yachts, million dollar mansions, luxury vacations and philanthropy all dot the landscape of my tiny cerebrum when I see those computer generated numbers.

Imagining the possibilities are fun and endless.

However, I am also not so naïve to think having a huge sum of money will solve all my problems.

Winning the lottery could actually be a nightmare. You would probably gain more friends and lost relatives

looking for a handout than you ever thought possible.

The wife and kids will still nag you — maybe even more now than in the past.

The IRS will still come calling, the Texas Rangers will not win the World Series with your good fortune (but maybe you could own them), and the threat of standing in line at the DMV for more than two hours is still a real possibility.

Still, I know my chances of looking eye-to-eye with Hugh Jackman are pretty much gone, which can only mean one thing.

Time to get a lottery ticket.

Hey, one thing is for certain with regard to the probability of winning the lottery — you can’t win if you don’t play.

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

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Our Favorite Restaur ants INDIAN Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 IRISH PUB Black Friar 2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 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

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

MOROCCAN Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233 NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 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

WINDING ROADS

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

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

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

VIETNAMESE Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468

STEAKS Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320

WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463

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

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South Carolina oozes Southern charm

By Jo Ann Holt

You can get a sugar high just walking through downtown Charleston, with sweet shops Thanks to Hyundai, I was specializing in fudge, pralines, privileged to spend a few days in ice cream and sugared pecans.

Charleston last week. We were They even have a Moon Pie store. there to drive the 2018 Sonata Being on a diet not only saved and Elantra GT Sport vehicles. me some calories, but lots of But we had time to explore the money. My friend bought boxes fascinating city between drives. of delicious hand-made praA popular tourist destination, lines to take home to her family.

Charleston has been named Before the diet, those pralines “Most Friendly City” by several wouldn’t have lasted the trip publications, called “most polite home with me. and hospitable city in America” On one of our drives we saw

by Southern Living Magazine. great scenery with old-growth Travel + Leisure went even furtrees providing a canopy of green ther. They ranked Charleston the on winding roads. We crossed “World’s Best City” in 2016. a long bridge over Charleston I had long been fascinated Harbor that looked a lot like the by this quintessentially Southern one to Galveston Island. city’s history. But Charleston’s My favorite drive was to future looks even brighter. The Sullivan’s Island on Charleston oldest and largest city in South Harbor. The island holds Fort Carolina, Charleston is growing Moultrie and Fort Sumter three times faster than most cities JO ANN HOLT Historic Monument. It draws in the U. S. The city’s population In front of the Belmond Charleston Place. tourists with its beaches, spein 2017 is estimated at 761,000. cialty stores and restaurants. I Even better, Charleston is attractespecially loved ogling the maglong on this trip. Charleston’s cuisine is a ing well-educated, talented young people mixture of the cultures that founded the nificent mansions lining streets on the eager to contribute to the local economy. island’s high-end residential streets. city. Based heavily on rice and seafood, The original Charles Town was Charleston has always been rich in it’s a spicy stew influenced by Southern founded in 1670, in honor of England’s culture, with the country’s first theater U.S., English, French and West African King Charles II. In 1774, South Carolina built on the dock in 1736. A Library elements. Specialties include gumbo, declared independence from Britain Society was started in 1748, and a college she-crab soup, fried oysters, deviled crab from Charles Town’s Exchange steps. in 1770. Their music scene, with heavy cakes, and shrimp and grits. We tried all During the war the town was attacked jazz influences, has been lively for years. of these dishes, plus some great Carolina three times, and Col. Moultrie’s regiment barbecue.

The annual performing arts Spoleto defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. The Festival USA takes place in the spring.

We stayed in the center of town at city’s present spelling was adopted after There are so many great reasons to Belmond Charleston Place, an elegant, the Revolutionary War in 1783. very traditional Southern hotel. The hotel visit Charleston. Any Charleston was thrust back into one of them is enough fronted on Meeting Street, within walkthe spotlight in April 1861, when for me. I hope to reing distance of historic places like the Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard turn for a longer visit Slave Market Museum, the old Exchange and his soldiers took Fort Sumter from to this history-laden, Building and Waterfront Park. HorseUnion troops. Fort Sumter went down in drawn carriage rides were everywhere, vibrant city — but not history books as the place where the shot for those who tired of walking. One until my diet ends. that launched the Civil War was fired. walking trip took us through Market With a rich history and interestJo Ann Holt is a Hall, built in 1841. The huge market coning architecture, there’s a lot to see and longtime journalist, tinues for blocks, housed in sheds that photograph in Charleston. There is also now writing about draw craftsmen and vendors of all types. a lot of great but fattening food to try. cars, entertainment Tourists flocked to buy everything from I had just started a diet that didn’t last and travel. art to shoes to games to food. joannholt@gmail.com

are easy to spot. The front basket is a nice touch to hold belongings. Spin Bike was super light and easy to lift, but I think that actually made riding it worse.

It seemed flimsy. Our seat adjuster was broken and we rode around with a constantly moving seat. The brakes squeaked a high pitch, scaring the crap out of my dog every time I had to slow down. Easy to use the app and links with Apple Pay which means you don’t have to enter your credit card information — major plus for me.

2. Lime Bike: Yellow and green makes these bikes stand out. This was the best riding bike of all three. It felt sturdy, easy to steer, and I was confident in the brakes.

But, because of the sturdy, smooth ride, this was the heaviest bike of all three.

There’s no way I was lifting this bike much higher than a few inches off the ground.

The app worked just as easy at Spin Bike and locking it was a breeze. Easy peasy. I did have to enter my credit card number, but only once and it’s stored.

3. VBikes: I honestly didn’t even know this company was on our streets, but turns out it was the first! As we were pedaling down the trail I noticed a few of the

VBikes parked along the side and knew Naïma Jeannette we had to try it. The app downloaded fast but I wasn’t happy with the $99 deposit it made on my account. And then it works like the Starbucks app - you load your account with money and then apply that to each ride. So I loaded $5, used $1 and will probably never use VBikes again, so I wasted $4. VBikes is the simplest ride of all three, with no adjustable seat and no gears - nothing to mess with. But, way too small and awkward for this 5’8” gal.

Again, all of these are great additions to Dallas.

The Spin Bike app allowed me to let the company know that my bike wasn’t working, so hopefully bikes will be in constant repair. I think that will be what gives an edge to one company — who can maintain their bikes the best.

Get out and ride!

Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, teacher and conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette@ gmail.com or Tweet her @ naimajeannette.

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

THEATER cont'd from page 1 Jimmy, a departure from Busch’s traditional leading women that the playwright creates for himself. Jimmy, however gets the opportunity to show off Cranford’s wardrobe when, as an out-of-work female impersonator, he plots a scheme to assume the identity of his suddenly expired landlady so that he can claim her valuable Greenwich Village townhouse as his own.

What transpires, according to Covington, is a bizarre series of outrageous twists and turns, with some great slapstick. “I like to do unladylike pratfalls,” the physical actor quipped.

The svelte size 10 or 12, “depending on sleeve length,” wouldn’t dream of going on in flats. At 6 ft. tall, the versatile actor said, “There’s no glamour in wearing flats.” Stilettos — or at least heels — are a must. It takes him two to three hours to apply his old Hollywood makeup. He uses theatrical products — including heavy pancake — with 99 cent eyelashes and lots of drugstore powder.

Regarding his wig-making expertise, the professional said, “I was never a hairdresser. Never went to beauty school. I’ve always done my own wigs.”

His first was in 2002 for “Ruthless,” also costumed

by Cranford. And he’s been on the UP stage for dozens of productions, like “Pageant” and “The Boy from Oz.” He was honored with a “Special Creative Contribution” Column Award for his wig and makeup

design. He is a six-time DFW Theater Critics Forum Award winner. The busy thespian holds BFA and MFA degrees in theater.

Covington’s “day job” is also in theater, but of a different genre. The 2017-18 season will be his 10th as executive assistant at Dallas Children’s Theatre (DCT). Robyn Flatt, co-founder and executive artistic director of DCT said: “Coy is imaginative, crazy, entertaining and has a great perspective on the world.

He’s a terrific collaborator and supporter of all things DCT which makes my work vastly more productive and joyful. He helps me guide artists and staff through what can be an insane web of craziness, ultimately enhancing our creation of important, brilliant work.

I’m incredibly fortunate to have such an instinctively astute associate checking my steps!"

Regarding “The Tribute Artist,” Covington said, “This is a perfect summer comedy. It’s for everybody who likes to laugh. And it’s got a great cast.” The cast includes Cara Statham Serber, Angie McKnight, Luke Longacre, Mary Campbell and Zander Pryor. B. J. Cleveland directs. “We’re having a fabulous time. A love and laugh fest,” the star adds.

“The Tribute Artist” runs Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 10, with shows at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at Kalita Humphreys Theatre, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit uptownplayers.org or call 214-219-2718.

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