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Communit y News
Oak Lawn Park hosting council
Anniversary transforms into cause for celebration By David Mullen
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The Conservancy at Oak Lawn Park is looking for ambassadors from residences in the Turtle Creek Corridor, Uptown, Oak Lawn and Park Cities to join their Resident’s Council. Members will be briefed on park plans, events and volunteer opportunities to share with neighbors where they live. On Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Arlington Hall, a kick-off event will take place. Call 214-521-2003 for more information. – Adrian Palmer
It’s Sonny on the radio The first season of “It's Always Sonny on the Hilltop” with SMU Head Football Coach Sonny Dykes begins Monday, Aug. 27 at Ozona Grill and Bar at 4615 Greenville Ave., a short distance from the SMU campus. The show will air live on KAAM 770 AM each Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. throughout the season. There will be food and drink specials, trivia and prizes on-site each week. Fans can also tweet their questions for Coach Dykes using #alwayssonny. – Lindsey Olson
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Botti blowing into town The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced that tickets for Chris Botti will go on sale Friday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. Botti, American trumpeter, composer and Grammy-winner for Best Pop Instrumental CHRIS BOTTI Album, will perform for one night only at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District. Tickets range from $59 to $99 and can be purchased online at attpac.org, by telephone at 214-880-0202 or in person at the box office at 2403 Flora St. – Cindy Evans
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On second thought, ‘Revolt’ turns up the voltage By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
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Two female attorneys in Dallas, unique in being certified as both a minority and woman-owned business, are celebrating the first anniversary together in a distinctive way. Rather than celebrate with a party for staff and clients, the entrepreneurs have decided to give something back to the women veterans’ community. Founders Amy Stewart and Sarah Bradbury of Stewart Bradbury PLCC are located in the Arts District. And a love of sports was part of what brought them together. “I am originally from High Point N.C.,” Stewart said, “my dad was in the Marines stationed at Fort Bragg. The military thing is in my DNA.” Stewart, the first in her family to go to college and graduate, played and coached Division 1 basketball at Wake Forest. While playing on the women’s team, the Wake Forest men’s basketball team had a budding superstar named Tim Duncan. She married Ed Stewart who was working at the University of Missouri and is currently the Senior Associate Commissioner STEWART BRADBURY PLCC – Football of the Big 12 Conference. “While we were Amy M. Stewart and Sarah E. Bradbury of Stewart Bradbury. in [Columbia] Missouri, law school.’ I looked into it and went at Vanderbilt University [Nashville, before we moved here to to law school at the University of Tenn.] and thought I was going to be Dallas, I was in pharmaceutical sales Missouri and finished up at SMU.” a sports broadcaster. I worked for the and I absolutely hated it. One of my “I was born in Tulsa, Okla.,” doctors said ‘Why are you doing this? Bradbury said, “and I went to college ENTREPRENEURSHIP cont'd on page 9 You should go to medical school or
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Alex Organ, one of Dallas’ most sought-after actors, is also artistic director of Second Thought Theatre (STT), where the regional premiere of “Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.” (RSSRA) will launch its full run Friday, Aug. 24 at Bryant Hall on the Kalita Humphreys Campus. The show will run through Saturday, Sept. 15. “This play confronts the complexities of living as a woman in a world built largely by and for men,” Organ said. “Those frustrations seem to have reached a boiling point in 2018, so it felt like the right moment to give those voices a megaphone. “Our community has such a wealth of fearless theater cont'd on page 9
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Austin by any other name
By David Mullen
abruptly closed this week. They blame issues with the lease. Multiple locations still exist in the area, and a new When reports came Mesero is slated to open in out that the city of Austin Victory Park. And the space may be considering a name at 3001 Henderson Ave. that change because of founder Stephen F. Austin’s pro-slav- David Mullen once housed Victor Tangos is becoming Felix Culpa ery stance, my friend had next month … Had a nice time at a great idea. Rather than taking on the Bar at Perle on Maple inside the the exorbitant cost and effort to unStoneleigh Hotel. It has a very vibrant dertake such a project as changing a scene. Anybody remember The Lions city’s name, just name the city after Den at the old Stoneleigh Hotel? ... another Austin like “The Six Million As the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Dollar Man” Steve Austin or profesramps up for the launch of their new sional wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve season, the organization announced Austin, former woman’s tennis great very creative ways to enjoy concerts Tracy Austin, fitness guru Denise without breaking the budget. “There Austin, singer Patti Austin or former is a perception that the symphony is Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles out of reach, but that is simply not the Austin. Stephen F. Austin, known as the “Father of Texas,” fought to defend case,” said Kim Noltemy, president and CEO of the Dallas Symphony slavery and saw it as vital to the city’s Orchestra in a statement. “There are sugar and cotton production, accordmany ways to enjoy DSO concerts ing to a report by the city’s Equity within your budget and on your Office. Austin has already renamed time. In addition, we have launched a Robert E. Lee Road, which honored the Confederate general, and Jefferson number of new programs this season for discount tickets.” Programs will Davis Avenue, which commemoratinclude half-off tickets for teachers ed the president of the Confederacy and military personnel, a college card … Changes come very quickly to program that allows cardholders to Henderson Avenue in East Dallas. redeem free rush tickets to any DSO Mesero, at 2822 Henderson Ave., david@katytrailweekly.com
performance throughout the year, with the exception of a few blackout dates, a “Girl’s Night Out” featuring four tickets of concerts with female singers for $79 and a text alert program where subscribers will receive special offers and DSO updates throughout the season. To sign up, text MYDSO to 51555 … Parkland is sponsoring an Awareness Summit and Baby Buggy Walk in the Park promoting education about infant mortality and low birth weights. In Dallas County, infants have a mortality rate of 7.4 deaths per every 1,000 live births. According to the 2016 Dallas County Community Health Needs Assessment, this rate is higher than state and national averages. Each September, during National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, Dallas Healthy Start, a Parkland Health & Hospital System program, hosts events to educate the public about ways to achieve healthy outcomes for mothers and babies. Dallas Healthy Start at Parkland, in conjunction with Medical City Dallas Hospital,
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will host the 11th Infant Mortality Awareness Summit on Friday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Medical City Dallas Hospital at 7777 Forest Lane. Then on Saturday, Sept. 8, “babies, buggies and a bevy of advocates for healthy families” will gather during the fourth annual Baby Buggy Walk in the Park. The free-to-the-public event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southwest Center Mall, 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road. For more information about the Baby Buggy Walk in the Park or Dallas Healthy Start, call 214-590-1670 …
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LOVE ON THE TRAIL
By Dr. Beth Leermakers
By Donna Arp Weitzman
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“Nobody on his deathbed ever said, ‘I wish I’d spent more time at the office.’” — Paul Tsongas A mere three weeks after my relaxing beach vacation, I’m already exhausted again. That’s a sure sign that my work-life balance is out of whack. In my case, “work” includes my volunteer work, not just the time I spend at the office. Caring for and walking (undisclosed number) foster dogs every morning counts as “work” in my book. When I see my Facebook friends enjoying fabulous meals, concerts and other fun outings, I’m more than a little jealous. “I really need to get a life that includes more than my real job and rotating foster dogs,” I think. If you could use more balance in your life, here are a few steps to take: Determine how you’re currently spending your time. The first step is to keep track of your daily activities, at work and home (be sure to include sleep and screen time). I’m sure there’s an app for that, or you can use an old-fashioned paper calendar. I’m afraid to find out how many hours I spend on Facebook, sharing posts for at-risk dogs. Next, identify activities to limit. Until someone figures out how to add four more hours to the day, if you want to have more leisure time, something else has to give. Where can you “find” more time? You may want to
reduce your round-trip commute) screen time for a continuing eduor the hours cation program that you spend he’d completed a year in the office. ago. Yes, he had volMy goal is unteered the school’s to spend no auditorium for the more than classes. Mark was one hour concerned that no per day on Dr. Beth Leermakers one else would step Facebook. up if he didn’t. How Sometimes awful would it be if I need to stop altogether for the third graders didn’t have a few days. Setting an alarm a robotics club? Hopefully on your phone can prompt they’ll have other opporyou to exit Facebook or go tunities as they move on to home. Scheduling an evening junior high and high school. yoga class, personal trainUnplug. One of the ing session or drinks with a benefits of my job is that we friend may encourage you to can’t work or even check our leave on time. email remotely. When I leave You may need to estabthe office, I’m done writing lish better boundaries to and taking care of business protect your time. Close your for the day. If you access office door to discourage your work email on your casual drop-in visitors, parhome computer or mobile ticularly when you’re trying device, establish a reasonto get away. Practice saying, able time in the evening to firmly but politely, “I’m busy stop checking it. Don’t be (have an appointment) right that IT guy who checks (and now, but I’d be happy to help answers) his email when he you tomorrow. I’m availgets up at 2 a.m. to go to the able between 1 and 3 p.m.” bathroom. I met a man who Politely decline when somedoes that regularly, rewardone asks you to chair another ing his boss for sending latecommittee, bake cupcakes night messages. for the bake sale or mentor To achieve better workthree extra Boy Scouts (belife balance, I will renew my cause someone else backed commitment to take fewer out). You don’t need to foster dogs at the same time. give a detailed excuse; “I’m I will spend less time netnot available” works like a working homeless dogs so charm. I have more time for fun A teacher friend’s afand play. What will you do ter-school activities (teachdifferently? ing the chess, robotics and Dr. Beth Leermakers is a drama clubs for elementary clinical psychologist who speschool kids) don’t leave Mark cializes in stress management much downtime. He spent and well-being seminars, rethis past Saturday working treats and coaching. Contact in his classroom after openher at 214-923-3766 or ing his school (a 60-mile bethleerwork@gmail.com.
CRIME WATCH
Aug. 19 – 5:37 a.m. 2900 Block, Shelby Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.
1600 Block, Market Center Blvd. (75207) Assault: The suspect hit the complainant in the face with a plastic crate, causing injury.
Aug. 17 – 1:26 p.m. 100 Block, Canton St. (75202) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the vehicle window, entered and stole property.
Aug. 19 – 7:40 a.m. 2700 Block, Elm St. (75226) Robbery of an Individual: The suspect punched the complainant and stole his/her property.
Aug. 20 – 12:01 p.m. 2500 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75201) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole property off of the complainant.
Aug. 17 – 2:02 p.m. 5000 Block, Ross Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: The suspect entered the business and consumed beer without purchasing it.
Aug. 19 – 8:20 p.m. 2600 Block, Reagan St. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect kicked in the front door, rummaged the residence and fled.
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Aug. 20 – 8:33 p.m. 2800 Block, Vine St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect drilled hole in the deadbolt lock, entered and stole property.
Aug. 17 – 11:41 p.m. 2900 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Assault: The suspect struck the complainant in the face.
Aug. 19 – 12:14 p.m. 2700 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s motorcycle.
Aug. 20 – 9:05 p.m. 3000 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Assault: An unknown suspect stuck the complainant in the arm.
Aug. 18 – 2:33 p.m. 5500 Block, Maple Ave. (75235) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect pointed a weapon at the complainant.
Aug. 19 – 5:35 p.m. 2100 Block, N. Hall St. (75204) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the complainant’s laptop and fled. Aug. 20 – 7:19 a.m.
Aug. 20 – 11:31 p.m. 2200 Block, Marilla St. (75201) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
Still mourning the loss of Aretha Franklin, who passed away on Aug. 16. She was a true American talent. I didn’t realize that she grew up with Smokey Robinson. One of the great scenes in movie history is the diner scene in “Blues Brothers.” RIP, “The Queen of Soul”… We also lost a great world leader on Aug. 18 in Kofi Annan, the first African to become United Nations secretary-general. I had the pleasure to hear him speak at the College of William & Mary years ago. He was a brilliant man. Annan was 80.
Empty nest not empty relationship
what’s at the root. It’s worth it to work through it like you did with your problems before the When you’re used to having a kids. full house, or at least having a particThen, focus on the good. ular person around, it’s hard when My best piece of advice will they’re gone. They became a part of always be, in almost every situayour daily life, and when that’s distion, to improve communication rupted for an extended period of time, within the relationship. Speak to you have to accept a new routine. This one another. Talk about what’s is even more magnified when that Donna Arp Weitzman bothering you, what you’re person or the ones filling your house thinking about, what you’ve alare/were your children. ways wanted to do. You’re never too old to dream; Raising children for years means that, for talk about your dreams. And, now that the kids years, your purpose in life has been all about raisare gone, maybe fulfill some of them. ing them the right way, providing a stable home Increased communication naturally imfor them and parenting them with your partner to proves emotional intimacy, which usually imthe best of your ability. When that purpose leaves, proves physical intimacy. Try to reconnect physpart of your meaning might go with it, which ically and affectionately. Show each other the may result in sadness or depressed feelings. This attention you both deserve, whether it’s simply is called Empty Nest Syndrome: “sadness or emo- holding hands or kissing each other at random tional distress affecting parents whose children times for small reminders that, while you may be have grown up and left home.” sitting quietly watching a movie, you’re happy to Often, as a result of this sadness or loss of be doing that with them. meaning or feeling needed, the relationship beGet socially involved together, and do fun tween parents suffers. You start to realize how activities together. If that means volunteering or long it’s been since you were last together alone, joining a cooking class, go for it. Get active toother than before bed. Even then, most parents gether. That could mean going on walks, biking, end up in bed at different times based on schedgolfing, just something out and about and someules and taking care of the kids. what active. It’ll lift your spirits and show you At that moment, when you realize you do that you not only still have hobbies and interests not have to make lunches and dinners for three or yourself (independent of raising children), but you four people, and instead, you’re sitting at the table still enjoy doing these things with your partner. across from your partner, you may feel awkward Slowly, you’ll bring back those feelings of meaning and distant. There are ways that you can fight and purpose, and it’ll be evergreen as you’ll be through what an empty nest can do. My first piece finding that meaning within yourself and beof advice, however, comes before they leave the tween you and your partner in life. nest. Just because your children are gone doesn’t If you’re already at the empty nest point, you mean you’re not needed. When you want to feel can ignore this. But if you’re on your way there needed, recognize that your partner does need still, take this to heart: start repairing and reconyou. Lean on them and allow them to do the necting now. While the kids are still around, start same. Hard day at work? Talk it out when you feel making a conscious effort to spend time alone, up for it. Know that you both can vent to one anreconnect on things you both love to do and love other and rely on the other’s support. If that’s not about each other. Prepare for and reflect on the meaning, I don’t know what is. moments when you both may feel lonely in the Lastly, plan a trip. Kick off the empty nest upcoming future. transition by acknowledging the changes that are Now, you’re here. The kids have moved out. coming, but do so with something to look forYou both kind of wander around, unsure how to ward to. After years of sacrificing rest and “Me adjust to this new life, and it feels like you haven’t Time” and “We Time,” you deserve a getaway. seen each other — really seen each other — in a Do something spontaneous, not as parents, but long time. Sometimes, problems in the relationas people. Hopefully, it’ll reignite some feelings ship arise, and you wonder, “I thought we had a of passion and excitement you both felt in the pretty good relationship.” Well, try to consider beginning. that maybe these problems have been there the After all, tomorrow is a new day. whole time but have been muted by the constant A former mayor and businesswoman, Donna hustle and bustle of daily life. Now, you’re being Arp Weitzman was a later-dater before marryforced to deal with your relationship — the good ing Herb Weitzman in 2012. She is the author of and the bad. Don’t let the bad dictate how the Cinderella has Cellulite and Sex and the Siren, good goes. 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MULL IT OVER
College football numbers down
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Has college football lost its relevance on the major sports scene? Amidst on-campus scandals, off-field arrests, universities and the NCAA cashing in on unpaid players, a decline in youth football, dominance by the same handful of teams in the same region, teams not playing at a .500 winning percentage yet still making one of the 40 postseason bowl games, players leaving college early and the exorbitant salaries coaches receive at the expense of academia, a case can be made that all of those factors and more are contributing to a decline in the interest of college football. According to Sports Business Daily, the six major networks that feature college football, four posted significant declines in viewership for the 2017 regular season. Fox and FS1, relatively new to televising Saturday college football games, were up 23 percent and four percent respectively on a small base of viewers. CBS was down 10 percent, ABC was down 18 percent, NBC lost three percent of viewership from the previous season and ESPN (where college football is a network staple) was down six percent. In a report released by the NCAA, attendance at games played by major college football teams dropped three percent in 2017, from 43,612 in 2016 to 42,203 last season. It was college football’s largest per-game attendance drop in 34 years,
second-largest decrease ever and fourth consecutive year attendance is down. Since 2008, when a record 46,971 watched live college football games on average, attendance has declined 10.1 percent. One reason that attendance is down is that fans have simply lost interest, knowing that they can’t compete on a national level with the same handful of teams. A look at the Associated Press preseason Top 5 rankings show the usual suspects at the top of the poll. The number one team was Alabama, followed by Clemson, Georgia, Wisconsin and Ohio State. Only two teams with local interest — TCU (16) and the University of Texas (23) — cracked the AP Top 25. And Texas’ ranking may be a stretch. Alabama benefits by having a schedule that includes Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette and The Citadel all at home. The bowl committee usually frowns upon weak schedules, but the Crimson Tide remains a Teflon team. They are defending National Champions, and come into the season stronger than ever. Their offense features a running back duo of Najee Harris and Damien Harris, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has the potential to be one of the most exciting players in the country. Clemson is the glamour pick in the preseason, for good reason. Their defensive line is the best in the country, plus they have an even easier schedule than Alabama. They host Furman and Georgia Southern in
their first three weeks. If there are two surprise teams competing for the National Championship this year, it will probably be the Wisconsin Badgers and the Georgia Bulldogs. Wisconsin boasts a huge, NFL-ready offensive line. Georgia can outrush almost any team in country. Out West, Washington, Stanford, Arizona, Southern California and Oregon are all top contenders. The problem is that they will beat themselves up and a Pac 12 champion could have two losses. Plus, West Coast televised night games just don’t get watched by influential voters on the East Coast. Locally, SMU, with first-year head coach Sonny Dykes at the helm, should provide fans with a high-powered offense featuring junior quarterback Ben Hicks and junior running back Xavier Jones. But will that be enough to get fans into Ford Stadium and off of the Boulevard? TCU is solid as always, and with Oklahoma will compete for the Big 12 crown. Quarterback Shawn Robinson is young but talented, and Gary Patterson is one of the best coaches in the U.S. He always gets the most out of his group of relatively unknown players. TCU plays at SMU on Friday, Sept. 7. So expect Alabama and Clemson to battle for the National Championship on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., with the Crimson Tide winning out again. The question is “will anybody really care?”
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Automobility
Veloster supplies both velocity and virtue
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The 2019 Hyundai Veloster.
By David Boldt
djboldt@sbcglobal.net Volkswagen’s Scirocco hasn’t been a part of VW’s U.S. lineup in years. But back in the day, I David Boldt was a big fan, both as an owner in the early ’80s and later, while selling its successor — the VR6-powered Corrado — in the early ’90s. Aggressive, 2+2 bodywork on a nimble platform was a winning formula 30-some years ago, and it remains a winning formula today. If you don’t believe me, I offer Hyundai’s redesigned Veloster R-Spec as Exhibit 1. The Veloster is Hyundai’s quirky, innovative (pick one — or both) 4-place coupe with — now get this — three doors and a hatch. Walk up from the curb and you can barely recognize the rear seat access, but it’s there. And if you have a young grandson in need of that access, it’s golden. But on the driver’s side there’s but one door, with access to the rear via the front seat’s folding-forward mechanism. This is less convenient, but not that clumsy. And once seated — as a 5’7” adult behind, well, me — I’ve plenty of headroom and reasonable legroom. If you’re six feet or over, think of this as a 2+1 and not, realistically, a 2+2 — but in the segment of 4-seat coupes it could be and has been worse. Outside looking in, this is a more mature take on the original, spunky/quirky Veloster recipe. The sheet metal is arguably more ‘Euro’ and less ‘Asian.’ There is a touch of M-B in the accents above the wheel wells, and to the design team’s credit, the R-Spec’s 18-inch wheels — with 225/40 Michelin Pilot Sports — do a nice job of filling the wheel wells, giving the R-Spec a planted look. And it offers a planted feel. The Veloster’s suspension is all-independent with MacPherson struts up front and a multi-link arrangement in the rear. The motor driven power steering (yup, MDPS) is credibly
direct, and while providing feedback deletes that feedback you don’t want. Despite the 1.6 turbo’s prodigious power — 201 hp and 195 lb.-ft. of torque — there was little or no evidence of torque steer. And for those keeping their budget to under $20K, there’s a 2.0 liter, normally aspirated four. It won’t inspire, but neither will it perspire — or expire. In short, the R-Spec Veloster is an absolute ball to drive. Behind the wheel you’re seated in a smallish, cloth-covered bucket with a clear view of speedo and tach. The R-Spec comes only as a 6-speed manual, while other turbo trims are available with both the manual and a 7-speed dual clutch automatic. With the pedal down there’s little turbo lag, and the engine happily spins its way to redline. But the 1.6 turbo goes about its business with a refinement that refutes the Veloster’s econobox roots. Interior plastics, however, do speak to those roots. This isn’t the stuff that adorned Hyundai’s Excel in the mid-’80s, but then, this stuff doesn’t excel. We’re not expecting an Audi TT interior for the Veloster’s $24K price point, but we’d hope the visuals would come closer to ‘TT’ than mid-‘90s Korean. Others weren’t so critical, but between the dash and door panels there’s little to love — and I’d settle for a ‘like.’ But the nits are muted when you consider the entertainment in the Veloster package, and the practicality that comes standard with all of that entertainment. This can be an autocross terror on a Saturday morning and the family hauler on Monday morning. You’d be well served by a larger crossover if you’re a two-car family (Tucson, Santa Fe?), but if you’re intown and going it alone — and many of us along the Katy Trail are — the Veloster is a rational choice … for your irrational motives. David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com.
the shape of things
Overcoming procrastination to reach your fitness goals
By Stefanie Tapke
stefanietapke@gmail.com We’re two-thirds of the way through 2018, so it’s time to get serious about those resolutions we made eight months ago. Whether you’re on the cusp of achieving all your resolutions, or you quit before you even
got started back in January, there’s still time for progress. Four months is ample time to make a dent in your goals (fitness-related or otherwise) for the year! I’ve gathered a list of my favorite tips for overcoming procrastination and hope that with these, you can move toward achieving your goals, whether that’s in this year or the
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next. Identify the reason for your procrastination. It’s tough to solve a problem without knowledge of its root cause, and procrastination is no different. Once you identify the reason you’re Stefanie Tapke procrastinating, you can act to counter it. Common causes include fear of failure, lack of direction, lack of understanding, excessive perfectionism and general disinterest. When you’re stuck in the middle of a procrastination mud pit, ask yourself the tough questions and get to the bottom of why you’re putting it off. Find your motivation. In addition to knowing why you’re putting it off, finding a simple, intrinsic motivation to get your task done is a powerful way to overcome procrastination. Write it on your bathroom mirror or repeat it over and over in your head. Do what you need to continually remind yourself of the deepest reason to accomplish this task. Take immediate action. If there’s one tip that gets me over the procrastination hurdle every time, it’s this one. Quit thinking about your goals and move. Take action. If a task can be accomplished in less than 10 minutes, do it today. If your goal is something that is accomplished only over the long term, be sure you act as often as you can, even if it’s just a little bit. When training for a marathon, for example, it’s best to run as often as you can, even if every run isn’t as fast or as long as you wish it were.
Stick to a schedule. If, like me, you thrive best on a schedule — heed to that. Don’t deny what your body wants by operating off the cuff and adding a bunch of spontaneity to your week. If you operate best with a rigid schedule, create a rigid schedule. Take a half hour every Sunday to plan out your week and ensure you go into the craziness of Monday well-prepared to make progress toward your goals. Find an accountability partner. Accountability is crucial to achieving goals of any kind. If you can’t trust yourself to be held accountable, find someone who can be that source of stability for you. Ask a family member or friend to check in on your progress every so often to keep you moving forward. The key is being honest with your partner. If you lie, you’re only hurting yourself. Reward yourself appropriately. It’s great to reward yourself for incremental progress, as well as the final achievement of your goals. Just be sure that your rewards are not counteractive. If your goal is to lose weight, an appropriate reward is a new pair of jeans. A counteractive reward is a trip to the ice cream shop. Accomplishment is a phenomenal feeling. Don’t miss out on the fun because of the procrastination bug. Get started today, and you’ll be surprised how different your life could look in a short four months. Stefanie Tapke is a fitness crazed millennial exercising and eating her way through Dallas. You can find her enjoying a good sweat or indulging in a bowl of queso somewhere around town.
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Dallas Gun Club – Annually, Aim for Advocacy raises thousands of dollars for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. The event engages sporting and outdoor enthusiasts with the mission to provide justice and restore hope for the most severely abused children in Dallas County. More information can be found at dcac.org. 8 a.m.
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Westin Galleria – Warren Center presents the 25th annual Fantasy Football Draft Night. The evening features a fantasy draft competition with proceeds going to help children with developmental delays and disabilities reach their full potential. Along with the draft, other activities include dinner, drinks, live music, and silent and live auctions. 6 p.m. $3,000 and up for tables.
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The Statler Hotel Ballrooms – For more than 60 years, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mavis Staples has entertained audiences with her voice, singing primarily gospel, soul and R&B. Dallas’ Sarah Jaffe will open the show. Presented by KXT 91.7. 7 p.m. $35-$300.
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Aug. 26
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The Majestic Theatre – The classic downtown theater presents one of the most classic family films of all-time with “The Wizard of Oz.” It’s time to see Dorothy and her friends skip down the yellow brick road on the big screen. 5 p.m. $10.
Aug. 29
1409 S. Lamar St., Suite 008 Dallas, 75215 214-242-0411
Checkered Past Winery – The popular wine and food place in The Cedars presents “My Checkered Past Comedy Showcase.” Local and regional comedians will face-off, among some great, unique wines. 7 p.m. $10-$40.
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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
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recipe of the week
Smithy not commonplace
A lot to like in elotes
By Dotty Griffith
wide-ranging. “Chef RV” blends comfort food with global influences. Such as crab nachos served on taro root chips instead of fried tortiDevelopment that honors and preserves llas. Hello lower-carb. Angus ribeyes and filets, Dallas’ history isn’t standard operating prosold by the ounce, provide great trim for steak cedure in this city. That makes the care and bruschetta and sliders. This is the sort of place nurturing of historic sites like The Woolworth where you can share from apps to desserts or downtown and Smithy in East Dallas even more claim territory with your own plate. endearing. Especially when the effort includes Our recent visit, hosted by Brandon Luke top notch drink and food menus. provided us with a nice sampling of the menu. Smithy on N. Henderson Ave. is a new We began with the delightfully crab-heavy nasteakhouse cum hip bar cum chef-driven bischos before moving on to the bruschetta, mini tro in what was Henry Potter’s Ironworks Shop open-faced sandwiches topped with slice of beef during the 20th century. “Smithy” (pronounced tenderloin, made frisky with goat cheese and Smithee) plays on the English colloquialism horseradish. for blacksmith. Potter’s iron works are classic Brandon says, “Influences such as Asian, touches in Dallas public schools built in the 50’s, French, Mexican and American will keep you on the SMU campus and several Highland Park guessing on what to order or share. Our menu homes. keeps guest favorites but rotates seasonal items Brothers and restaurateurs, Brandon and three times a year. This allows us to keep our Blakely Luke, took the old Sissy’s space back to offerings interesting and follow trends during its roots as Potter’s ironworks with the name the year.” and interior. A heavy iron chandelier makes the Market fish that evening was grouper that point. Clang! got “hobo” treatment. That means roasted fish Chef Ronald Von Hatten is part of the and vegetables served in a foil bundle that inteam as well. He’s known for RJ’s Mexican cludes haricots vert, fingerling Cuisine in the West End. His 30 years in potatoes, baby tomatoes, mushrestaurants and food service makes him rooms and lemon with a chive the veteran of the group. Brandon and wine-butter sauce. It worked! Blakely each have about half that, includNicely. None of the components ing the founding of their highly regardwere overcooked and the flavors ed downtown spot in one of Dallas civil melded evenly. The sum was rights era landmarks, the Woolworth more than the parts. diner. Luke’s Hot Chicken, batThe menu is eclectic and tered chicken tenders, got their Dotty Griffith punch from South African peri peri spice, moderated by a swirl of local honey, gin pickle slices and a mustard barbecue sauce. Sides of mashed potatoes and Nana’s Corn make it a formidable plate. The redesigned, now wideopen space got even more expansive with an outdoor patio. A dominating matte black steel bar with hints of copper emphasizes the seriousness of the bar program. Craft cocktails using local ingredients and standard classics, plus a curated selection of local brews, and affordable wines offer proof. Beverage Director (Bar Chef) Mike Hernandez reprises his cocktail success from The Woolworth. Brandon adds, “The key to Smithy comes from a love for a culinary approach to ingredients and building of the spirits.” It’s now open for lunch and dinner. dotty.griffith@yahoo.com
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(Above) Bruscetta and (below) Crab Nachos at Smithy.
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UPTOWN GIRL
The boys are back for Dallas’ favorite season By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com If there’s one thing that Texas knows, it’s football. And there’s nothing that gets us Dallasites more fired up than America’s team returning to the field. We celebrate every Sunday and Monday of football season as if it’s a holiday, and for a Cowboy, game days are a holiday worth serious celebration. Aside from winning, of course, game day in Dallas can be characterized by one inherent goal — party time. Tailgates, cookouts, tailgates, watch parties, tailgates, keggers, tailgates and more tailgates. Game day celebrations are right up there with the actual games themselves. We deck ourselves out in blue and silver, prepare loads of our favorite party snacks and give ourselves any excuse to fill up the keg. Then, we gather around the screen to jump and yell in unison as the ball moves from one possession to another. Then, win or lose, we have a party. This is coming from a well-practiced game day aficionado. With football season upon us, it’s time to turn it up. Whether you’re tailgating from AT&T Stadium or your own home, to throw the best pre-game/watch party possible, you must be prepared. You must know the rules of the tailgate, the tips and tricks
and dos and don’ts. We have how to prepare for aggressive, game day fans and we’ve got all the advice you need to be the host/hostess with the most this football season. Food and drinks. Game day is viscous, and most certainly is the crowd. Drinking fans are not themselves when they’re hungry and, boy, do they get hungry. So make sure to prepare enough food and drinks for however large your crowd may be. And if you’re planning Ryann on visiting the stadium for the actual tailgating, you’re going to want to pack extra for those stragglers who vulture their way through the line of tents, snagging hotdogs and solo cups of beer along the way. So if you were planning on sticking with one keg, you may want to think again. Some of the best tailgate food would include hot dogs, burgers, tacos and basically anything you can prepare on the grill and eat with your hands. Parties at home, however, have no limit, and they can be an exciting outlet for you to go all out with the finger foods and make some fun, themed treats. Super Bowl-style snacks like bacon wrapped jalapeños, pigs in a blanket, sliders, queso, dips and more dips are some of
our favorite foods to nibble on while watching a game that calls for little distraction. Seating and setup. If you want to throw a truly festive tailgate, you must make sure to apply your team’s color theme to all aspects of the food and décor, and specifically deny anything that includes your oppositional team colors. Make blue punch and use food coloring in some of the foods. Purchase plates, solo cups and napkins decorated with stars Gordon and be sure to purchase plastic silverware and bowls if needed, to spare you a load of dishes afterward. The setup of your home or tailgate is crucial for how enjoyable the party will be, because you don’t want 20 people showing up to an event with less than 10 chairs available for sitting. Rent a large amount of fold-out chairs and tables to ensure everyone has a place to sit. And, if watching the game from home, make sure that everyone can see the TV. Don’t forget to decorate the house as well. Have some fun with it and make funny signs to mess around with those outlier fans, like “Houston Texans fans use the back door,” but do keep it playful so as to not upset any diehards.
BEN GIBSON
Nana's Corn from Smithy.
By Dotty Griffith
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Grilled Mexican street corn, aka elotes, took menus by storm several years ago. And not just at Mexican restaurants. Elotes has become so common that Southern style “fried corn” has been off the culinary radar. It’s back at Smithy on North Henderson Avenue in East Dallas. Nana’s Corn rocks any plate it touches. Gently crunchy stale bread cubes give it texture contrast. Shards of scrambled eggs add richness to a dish that’s already very well off. Co-owner Brandon Luke credits his grandmother. It’s easy to understand why this is a family fave. Chef Ronald Van Hatten has professionalized it, using clarified butter and a food service brand seasoning blend, RL Schreiber Roasted Garlic Pepper, rlschreiber. com.
For home cooking purposes, you’ll still love Nana’s Corn even if you substitute another garlic seasoning blend. Use one without added salt. There’s already plenty of salt in the Lawry’s that goes into the Smithy Fry Seasoning called for in the recipe. NANA’S CORN FROM SMITHY 4 ears fresh corn on the cob 1/2 cup clarified butter (or 1/4 cup butter plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 cup day-old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 teaspoons Smithy Fry Seasoning (see below) 4 eggs, lightly beaten Cut stem off corn cobs. Remove thickest outer leaves from ears, leaving a layer of thin husks. Place corn on hot grill and char, rotating until all leaves have been burned
off and corn is slightly charred. Or place on broiler pan in oven heated to 475 F and roast until leaves are crisp and brown, about 20 minutes. Be sure to not burn corn. Remove corn from grill or oven and use a towel to clean off any remaining husks and strings. Let corn cool completely. Using a chef’s knife, cut corn from cobs. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and corn; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions start to soften. Add cubed bread and seasoning. Toss to blend evenly. Stir eggs into corn mixture. Cook just until eggs set. Serve hot. Makes 4 servings. Smithy Fry Seasoning: Combine 1/2 cup Lawry’s Seasoning Salt and 1/4 cup roasted garlic pepper seasoning blend and stir to mix evenly.
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Hammer and Nails ‘Are you ready for some football?’ By Stephan Sardone
stephan@sardoneconstruction.com
By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com
This is such huge news that we had to, for once, tell you about a significant home that has sold in Dallas. And yes, we are so sorry to say this one is no longer available. So just keep your $19 million in your IRA and we will understand. The magnificent Preston Hollow mansion belonging to Lisa Blue Baron, a woman I cannot speak of more highly, sold last Friday for just under $19 million. You know the place: it’s the Robert A.M. Stern designed palatial estate on the southwest corner of Preston Road and Deloache Avenue in the honey pot of Preston Hollow. The home is a sprawling 15,254 square feet on 8.98 acres. We first reported that the house was on the market in May 2014, and were likely the first to do so. Lisa Baron had told me that deciding to sell her beloved home, which she built with her late husband Fred Baron, who she lost to cancer in October 2008, was a really tough decision. “Building it was a labor of love,” Baron said. “Fred loved and appreciated architecture and good art. I rely on others for good taste. Me, I could live anywhere, even in a trailer!” The home is beyond exquisite. Her white master bedroom remains etched in the memory cells of my brain, one of my favorite
rooms of all times. And yet the home, for being so large and elegant, is one of the warmest places you could ever walk into. The home has been featured in Architectural Digest, which wrote: “As Baron remembers it, they were standing among the creepers and weeds, noting the derelict vegetation, the scarcity of salvageable trees and the ample evidence that the neighborhood kids had made the place their own— more than ready to retreat, in other words—when Stern started to make his case.” Lisa interviewed the city’s tip top agents when she finally decided to sell, and chose Erin Mathews at Allie Beth Allman & Associates, who has hung in there for four years now while the home has been marketed, while prices have been lowered at least twice, through a few offers, and through countless showings. What a huge coup for Matthews! The buyer was brought by Gina Cerullo of Compass, who cannot comment on the sale because of an NDA she has signed. Word on the street is that the buyer may be James Dondero. The estate was first listed at $37.5 million when it debuted. The price was lowered to $33 million in 2015, then to $24.5 million which was evidently the magic number. Mathews’ website describes the property best. A few of my own notes: the powder rooms are
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This Preston Hollow mansion, located at 5950 Deloache Ave., sold for just under $19 million. definitely his and hers, almost like powder rooms you’d Candace Evans find in a country club with large dressing rooms. The home is on a private lake, and Robert A.M. Stern also designed the George W. Bush Presidential Center because of this house. It is the only home he has designed in Texas and one of the few in the world. The home was built on the estate of the Pollock family, whose home had a large swimming pool that was one of the first in Dallas. For years, the Pollock home was a vital social center for the local Jewish community. In light
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of that, the Barons always gave their home a tradition of loaning the house nearly every week for charitable events. It was also often loaded with national and local Democratic candidates and fundraisers. President Barack Obama has stayed at the house. When Bill Clinton was president, he would jettison to the Baron estate directly after landing in Dallas. Photos of Bill and Hillary Clinton are all over the house! It is rumored that one time presidential candidate John Edwards also enjoyed hospitality at 5950 Deloache Ave. CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.
Summer vacations are over. The kids are back in school. Some may have even left for college, meaning there is more space in the home for you to consider. You may finally have some free weekend time. The college football season is ready to kick-off. So is the NFL season, with promise for the young Dallas Cowboys spurred on by a full season of Ezekiel Elliott to get back to the playoffs. The Major League Baseball playoffs and World Series will be here in no time. And, the Dallas Stars and the Dallas Mavericks seasons begin shortly. So is now the perfect time to freshen up that downstairs bathroom with nice bright accents and fluffy towels? No! “It’s Man Cave time!” Also Stephan Sardone known as a media room in this PC world. This doesn’t mean that you need to have a Fred Flintstone cave under your house. Many have an unfinished basement or access to an available spare room can do. It also doesn’t mean that the media room needs to be male excusive. A report from the NFL, women comprise 45 percent of the fan base and that the NFL is focusing on attracting more young women to the sport. In 2015, 53 million women in the U.S. watched the Super Bowl, almost half the total audience of 114 million. And the Cowboys and Houston Texans are among teams that have the biggest female fan base. Video and audio equipment has never been better and more affordable, so your media room doesn’t have to be an exorbitant expense anymore. Start with a high quality, wall-mounted flat screen TV. It should be the focal point of the room. It used to be that cable or satellite connections were a must. But there are so many wireless options available or about to become available that you can consider recessing your TV into the wall. Surround sound is a must. I love wall mounted speakers, but you can have small, powerful speakers that are free standing. Plus you can easily move them if you, well, move. Scope out your area and have a plan. Some people like to fill a room with a lot of unnecessary items. A media room should not be cluttered, but a shelf could hold some old sports books. You should keep a lot of room for movement. When your favorite team is on a game-winning drive, you need an area to get up, stand, stretch and pace. Plus an overflow crowd needs an area to stand. And if you have enough room, you can add a pool, poker or foosball table. Have plenty of seating. A long couch may be your second biggest investment, but well worth it. Add a table in front of the couch for beverages. Keep folding chairs and a folding table in a nearby closet. That way you have plenty extra seats if necessary and can use the folding table for snacks. Final additions should include the proper lighting. Add dimmer switches to set the proper mood. Have some oversized pillows because some folks may just want to crash on the floor. And if you can’t afford a built-in bar — although portable bars are available at your local furniture store or home improvement center — at least have a mini-fridge for cold beverages. And let’s call it the “Unisex Cave.” You have a better chance of sneaking it through the family budget. Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.
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Historic house welcomes State Fair visitors joannholt@gmail.com A patriotic organization that strives to preserve our cultural heritage, Jane Douglas NSDAR manages the historic Continental DAR House at Fair Park. Linda Martin is currently serving as Regent of the Jane Douglas Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter. A Cedar Hill resident, Martin has been a member of Jane Douglas NSDAR since 2009. Her mother and daughter are also members of the chapter. Jane Douglas NSDAR was organized in 1895 by Cornelia Jamison Henry, wife of John Lane Henry, a district attorney, state senator, mayor of East Dallas and associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court. It was named for Jane Douglas, the mother of Mrs. Lane’s patriot ancestor, William Downs. The chapter currently has 272 active members and 25 associate members. “I have served as Service to Veterans Committee Chair, Project Patriot Committee Chair, Commemorative Events Committee Chair, Corresponding Secretary and Vice Regent,” Martin said. “I’m also serving as State Vice Chair for District III for the Service to America Committee,” she says. The Continental Oil Company built the Continental DAR House as a
about the ‘Great War.’ hospitality house in Fair Park in “It was also a time for our 1936 for the Texas Centennial. chapter members to underIt was graciously deeded to stand the sacrifices Americans the Jane Douglas Chapter in made during the War and to 1937 at the conclusion of the honor the DAR members who Pan-American Exposition. selflessly and tirelessly dedicatPreservation of this historic ed themselves to the war relief building is of the utmost imeffort,” Martin said. portance as the House welThe exhibit included over comes more than 44,000 guests Jo Ann Holt 200 items of WWI weaponry, during the State Fair of Texas. military uniforms and helmets from both The Elizabeth Wright Library, housed in Axis and Allied powers, as well as numerthe Continental DAR House, contains ous photographs, letters and bulletins from more than 2,000 catalogued genealogical reference books. the War. The latter were sourced from The Continental DAR House retains scrapbooks from the NSDAR archives, as the integrity of its original design and is well as loans from the DAR Museum. a reflection of the Exposition era. Fair The 2018 State Fair of Texas exPark was designated a National Historic hibit in the Continental DAR House is Landmark in 1986. “Our Founding Fathers.” It will focus on Martin said, “As one of the origiGeorge Washington, John Adams, Thomas nal buildings constructed for the 1936 Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Exposition, the Continental DAR House Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, James shares in the Park's National Historic Monroe, John Jay, Patrick Henry, John Landmark status. However, last year, we Hancock and Thomas Paine. were pleased to receive a registered Texas Martin said, “Visitors will learn new and interesting facts about how these Historical Marker for the House.” men defied a king, fought and won the The Continental DAR House is a Revolutionary War, and crafted a new popular draw for State Fair goers each government, as well as discover the strong year with its historic exhibits. In 2017, a women in their lives who stood with them Commemoration of WWI marked the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entrance into Historic cont'd on page 11 WWI. The objective was to educate visitors
Your Stars this Week by Stella Wilder
The coming week is likely to require a great deal of soul-searching, as individuals are faced with situations that prove challenging on a highly emotional level and demand honesty and self-awareness. This week, it is not enough for one to say, "This is who I am," but rather, it will be necessary to demonstrate that in all one does. This is especially true for those who have received all that they have longed for, as it's likely to be revealed that one's "heart's desire" is, in fact, nothing of the sort. This can prove devastating where close personal relationships are concerned, for one party may want something that the other does not — and vice versa. Honest talk, and a willingness to listen, will prove essential — especially for couples who are eager to find common ground upon which to build a healthy future. The decisions made this week can have far-reaching effects, and love is not likely to co-exist with self-deception. Selfknowledge, on the other hand, is the key to happiness. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You'll be racing against the clock for much of the week, but if you trust your natural skills and the work you've put in, you'll fare well. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Now is the time for you to put all you've got into a single endeavor, for you know who is watching and you know what the potential rewards can be. Go for it!
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12. — oneself of 13. Pooh creator 14. Wapitis 15. “Norma —” 16. Moonshot mission 17. Neighbor of Sweden 18. Diarist — Nin 19. Messy quarters 20. Sea dogs 28. Easy-care fabric 32. Carnivore’s delight (hyph.) 35. A crowd, maybe 40. Dory mover 41. Pastes 42. Uh-oh! 43. More colossal 44. Depot info 45. Obsession 46. Storrs coll. (2 wds.) 47. Unpleasant surprise 48. Folks 49. Baseball’s Hank — 50. Inner fire 52. Sidestep 53. Fictional work 54. Jacket choice 56. Bell-shaped flower 57. Fixed a squeak 60. Licks 61. Convention locale, often 62. Bldg. manager 63. Square 65. Split — (nitpick) 66. Laundered 67. Waterfowl 69. Didn’t wait 71. Ancient weapon 74. Gym iterations
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Sharing a personal interest with a certain friend early in the week sets things on a new course for both of you. You'll do the right thing. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Things get interesting when you find yourself in unfamiliar territory this week. What you've done in the past gives you an unanticipated advantage. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may want something that you cannot have, and the emotional toll is considerable. Later in the week a friend comes to the rescue. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You receive news that has you considering a whole new course of action this week. In the end, you can combine what you know with something entirely unfamiliar. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) It's not every day or every week that you have the kind of luck you're likely to enjoy right now. You can ride this wave for a while. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Seek and ye shall find — but not necessarily what you're expecting to uncover, and you must be prepared to deal with many such surprises this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can race through certain duties this week without risking your reputation and leave yourself time for an important personal pursuit. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – The weather and other external forces may seem to
be conspiring against you, but you can be victorious if you focus on things you can change. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Routine may not give you what you need this week — but neither will shaking things up without having a definite goal in mind. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Instead of trying to stand in another's way, do what you can to help. In this way you may be able to forge a productive new friendship — and enjoy other key rewards. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may have to wait longer than expected this week to get what you feel you have coming to you. Patience is a virtue yet again! (March 6-March 20) – Take time out when you can to think about what you have done — and what you have to do. It'll all come together, perhaps, in a way you had not envisioned. ARIES (March 21-April 4) It may be time to get rid of that which has been in your way for a while. The opportunity can be made if it doesn't present itself. (April 5-April 19) – They say you can't have too much of a good thing, but this week you're likely to prove that the adage simply isn't true. Use care — especially after dark. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may have trouble making a
Copyright 2018 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. plan this week, but someone is likely to save the day for you by presenting a few easy steps that are foolproof. (May 6-May 20) – The social scene is likely to open one or two professional doors this week; you must be sure to follow up, or they're likely to slam shut quickly. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You and a friend who are currently at cross-purposes can find a way to come together effectively once you acknowledge a common purpose. (June 7-June 20) – That which provided you with a great deal of enjoyment only days or weeks ago may prove a disappointment to you this week. You can spice things up. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You have much to do, and it's not going to get done by anyone else. You must be willing to work long hours this week. (July 8-July 22) – You don't want to risk all the gains you've recently enjoyed by making a professional decision that goes against the common good. You know what is right! LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You can formulate a plan this week that serves everyone well. A profit-making scheme is worth a try, but you mustn't put too much stock in it. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – This week you may be tempted to do something that hasn't worked for you in the past. What makes you think it will be different this time?
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45. “— Love” (Captain and Tennille song) 49. Moving right — 50. Crate or clunker 51. Bumper mishap 55. More sore 56. Hosiery shade 57. Stadium fixture 58. Take an oath 59. Herman’s Hermits lead 60. Decoys 61. Squirrels away 62. Urbane 64. Ltd. cousin 65. Moon rings 66. Tint 67. Paul Hogan role 68. “Diana” singer 70. Could hear — — drop 71. Shorten, maybe 72. Supported 73. Firm and fresh 75. Liberated 76. Dry climate plants 78. Pitter- — 81. Raised in the wild 82. Catch some rays 83. Tot’s wheels 87. Lies dormant 88. Wyoming range 89. Karloff of horror flicks 90. Ginza purchase 91. Clock parts 92. Avoid expiration 93. Filly’s footfalls 94. Stoneworker 96. I love (Lat.) 97. Watermelon leftovers 98. Repeat verbatim 99. Ridicule
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Uncle barky's bites
Former reporter champions underdog By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net Former WFAA-TV investigative reporter Brett Shipp is hoping to reinvent his wheelhouse after leaving the Dallasbased station late last year to run unsuccessfully for Congress. On his new website, brettshippmedia.com, Shipp positions himself as a much-lauded avenging angel who can put his experience and contacts to work for aggrieved citizens seeking “justice, equity, publicity and in some cases, sweet revenge.” “MY JOB IS TO INVESTIGATE, ADVOCATE, AND HELP COMMUNICATE YOUR STORY; NOT IN THE COURT OF LAW, BUT IN THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION,” Shipp says in bold capital letters on his site’s homepage. He’s charging a $250 “consultation fee” for starters in order to “assure my quick attention and dedication to your needs.” Shipp surprised many of his WFAA colleagues and fellow local journalists by abruptly quitting the station in December to enter the Democratic primary in the 32nd congressional district, where Republican Pete Sessions is the incumbent. He was 59 at the time and had spent 22 years at TEGNA8, where Shipp and colleague Byron Harris (who retired in October 2015) won multiple prestigious national Peabody and duPont
Columbia awards. But in the March 6, 2018 primary, Shipp placed third and failed to make the Democratic runoff, which eventually was won by Colin Allred. He makes scant menEd Bark tion of his failed candidacy on brettshippmedia.com, noting a “brief run for Congress” before “I immediately began fielding requests from citizens to get back into the media world.” Shipp claims to “have access to all of the major local and national news outlets and a network of influential allies to make sure that your voice is heard. I’ve been covering news in North Texas for 25 years and have keys to the halls of power ... There’s a new universe of media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) starved for content.” Never shy about touting his accomplishments, Shipp tells prospective clients that “to this day I remain one of the most highly decorated local television reporters in the country.” He also has sometimes taunted the subjects of his investigations. In 2010, Shipp’s probe into Southlake Carroll’s high-powered football program included his grandstanding promo in a Facebook post that was deleted after your correspondent called attention to it. “Tonight at Ten on News 8: Forget the QB,” Shipp had bragged. “Southlake’s coaches are in hot water.
What’s more, see what happens when they invite Number 1 ranked Trinity into the hot tub with them. Sniff, sniff!!!! Is that the smell of two cooked seasons?” “I have been accused of being an advocate and not a reporter,” Shipp says on his new website. “My response? Damn right. In fact, engrave that on my tombstone, With the decline in investigative reporting in this country, there are fewer public advocates. That’s where I come in. Who better to have on your side when you’re under attack, in a fight or feel the deck is stacked against you?” Shipp is by no means the only D-FW television journalist to fire up his own company in hopes of generating stories for consumption by various media outlets. David Margulies (formerly with WFAA), Susan Risdon (NBC5), Jeff Crilley (Fox4), Mike Androvett (NBC5) and Paul Adrian (Fox4) are among the many who are in business for themselves. Former WFAA anchor-reporter Jeff Brady tried for a while to go the same route but eventually gave up and joined San Antonio’s KENS-TV as a weeknight news anchor. “I have made more alliances and helped more people achieve justice than perhaps any reporter in this city,” Shipp contends. “Of course, I have also probably made more enemies, too. I have never been afraid to step on the toes of powerful politicians and abusive corporations.” His most notable enemy is Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley
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Brett Ship. Price, with whom Shipp has had both verbal and physical altercations over the years. When Shipp announced his congressional candidacy, Price said he had “an ice cube’s chance in hell” of winning. Shipp at times also doesn’t like his own toes being stepped on. He hasn’t talked to me since October 2016, when he strongly objected to being accurately quoted while moderating a Dallas VideoFest event titled “How the News Got Made.” Neither of Shipp’s two remarks about WFAA were played prominently in the story. One of them concerned sports anchor Dale Hansen’s supposedly minimal contributions to the Southern Methodist University “death penalty” investigation in 1987 and the other was on how he’d “get fired” by WFAA if he disclosed his opinion on the
quality of today’s television news. In an email sent two days after the story was posted on unclebarky. com, Shipp said, “You take a couple of throw away laugh lines at a happy film festival and maliciously sow enmity between me and my colleagues. You are a sad, sick man. I truly feel sorry for you.” He refused to engage further on the matter, but promises to be his usual pit bull self in the interests of any clients that brettshippmedia obtains. “No, not everybody likes me,” Shipp says. “The crooks, the con-men, the people who abuse power. They run from me.” He’d like to keep it that way. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.
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Cast makes ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ worthwhile
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Constance Wu and Henry Golding star in "Crazy Rich Asians."
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Remember a few years ago when Academy Award voters were criticized for seemingly avoiding minority performers in their top award categories? Then the 2016 film “Moonlight,” which starred two gay black male characters living in a troubled neighborhood in Miami, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The much underrated “Hidden Figures,” also a Best Picture nominee, featured three black women trying to get acknowledged for their distinguished work at NASA. The 2017 movie “Get Out” was nominated for Best Picture as a comedy/thriller, which had an African American underdog terrorized by an upscale white family. Mexican American filmmaker Guillermo del Toro co-wrote, produced and directed “The Shape of Water,” which won Best Picture and Best Director. This year, the action movie “Black Panther,” showcasing an African American hero played by Chadwick Boseman, has made $900 million in the U.S. alone so far. Films like “Blindspotting” and “Sorry to Bother You,” both Oscar contenders, had African American characters being challenged by white police officers in Oakland. Now comes “Crazy Rich Asians,” a bittersweet comedy — more sweet than bitter
— featuring an all-Asian cast. It is a beautifully shot film, primarily in Singapore and Malaysia with hints of New York City — full of irony. The film opens when the Young family is denied a previously reserved suite at a lofty London hotel on a rainy night in 1985. The family matriarch, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) was denied use of the house phone by prejudice hotel staff. She calls her husband from a flooded telephone booth and he decides to buy the property. A now grown up Nick (played by the handsome Henry Golding), is a son in the well-known, iconic billionaire real estate Young family of Singapore. He falls in love with Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), an economics professor at NYU. After Chu and Young have dated for a year, he invites her to the wedding of his best friend in Singapore. Chu has no knowledge of Young’s wealth. A bit cliché, but it works. A first class flight gives Chu a hint of Young’s fortune. The rest becomes a travelogue of the Far East, coupled with the family’s resistance to allow Chu into the family. She befriends an old college friend living in Singapore named Peik Lin Goh (Awkwafina), who is as crazy as she is poignant. Ken Jeong (of “Hangover” movie fame), plays her father and delivers one of the great lines in the film. When Chu, Goh and family are feasting at the
dinner table, Jeong reminds the smaller children to “Eat your nuggets! There are little kids starving in America!” Based on a Kevin Kwan novel, the remainder of the film deals with Young’s extended family rejecting Chu as a “Chinese American.” Yeoh and Wu play through the remaining scenes with great aplomb and ease. While other family dramas play out, it is whether Chu gets her man and Nick Young gets his woman that becomes the focal point. In a nod to Asian customs, there is a montage tribute to social media and some wonderful animation. The soundtrack is outstanding, with a combination of classic American rock tunes, Chinese pop songs and songs combining English and Chinese vocals. It will introduce the moviegoer to songs that are reminiscent of the unfamiliar Bollywood soundtrack from the 2008 Academy Award-winning “Slumdog Millionaire.” The film was made for $30 million. It will gross at least three times that, and has already had a stellar opening weekend. The ending reminds one of a classic, old American romantic comedy (no spoiler here), but that is OK. It is great to see Hollywood deliver on a worthy comedy/drama with a cast not accustomed to being featured. “Crazy Rich Asians” should receive serious Academy Award consideration next February.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP cont'd from page 1 Tennessee Titans on their radio network and did a lot of other things and decided that it really wasn’t my calling. Everybody said that I should go to law school and that is what I did.” She got her law degree from Vanderbilt. After working at a few firms in Dallas, Stewart and Bradbury met at a local firm. “When I met Amy,” Bradbury said, “we became fast friends and realized that we had something that really worked together.” “After a year,” Stewart said, “we decided we wanted to create our own team and build our own culture and here we are.” It also helped that Stewart was a successful basketball player and that for years Bradbury was an accomplished equestrian. “We both have somewhat sports backgrounds,” Bradbury said. “So we both get the competition side of things.” Loosely interpreted, their firm’s mission statement might be a practice that “prides itself on prioritizing the objectives of litigation in the context of the clients’ business strategy and longterm goals. From commercial, construction and product liability matters to insurance defense and employment and labor disputes, the team brings transparency and a personalized experience to each client engagement.” The partners must balance their business life with family life. Stewart’s daughter, Eva, is currently exploring universities as an accomplished volleyball player and potential scholarship athlete. Bradbury, married to Judd, is raising two sons, Charlie and Oliver. “I heard the former ABA president, Linda Kline, speaking about the plight of women veterans when they come back,” Stewart said. “They just have a lot more challenges than the men. theater cont'd from page 1 female theater makers. This was also an opportunity to get several of them in the same room and let them wrestle with a play that is at once shocking, irreverent, hilarious and groundbreaking,” Organ added. According to the versatile actor/director, this play is an affirmation of the power of live theater. RSSRA explores gender politics, power dynamics, societal expectations and the ways women continue to be stereotyped in the 21st century, all through a series of vignettes. The story delves into the contradictions presented to women in the 21st century and how women deal with them. It attempts to expose many of them through an ensemble cast of five, with each called on to play multiple roles. “Together they represent work, relationships, power, sex and family with inverted language and distorted bodies,” producers said. Producers further describe the show in which “nothing is sacred in a bold, provocative,
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And for whatever reason, they don’t ask for help. They don’t go to the VA or they don’t gravitate to all of these services. You don’t see women veterans coming out and saying that this has been my service, and they are impacted by alcoholism, bankruptcy, physical and mental abuse, homelessness and all of those things.” On Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. and on Friday, Sept. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m., Stewart Bradbury team members will be assembling 1,000 Hero Boxes to send to deployed heroes. The public is invited on those dates and times to join them by bringing commonly requested items to include in the boxes like non-perishable food, sundries, hygiene products, DVDs and CDs, books, magazines, etc. to the offices of Stewart Bradbury, One Arts Plaza, 1722 Routh St., Suite 745. Contact sblaw@stewartbradbury.com for more information. Stewart Bradbury will join Communities Foundation of Texas for Business for its 17th annual Freedom Day, a community service event honoring the lives lost and those forever changed by the tragic events of September 11, 2001, which coincides with the law firm’s one year anniversary. “When looking for something to celebrate our one year anniversary,” Stewart said, “I just felt very uncomfortable having a party and saying ‘Woo Ho! We did it!’ So Sarah and I talked about it and decided that giving back is the way we want to do it.” “Law firms get involved with a lot of really good causes,” Bradbury said, “and throw money behind it. What we wanted to do was to be very different, to be out there and giving our time. When you make it a cause, it has a much bigger impact.” As it turns out, their decision is a slam dunk.
riotous play like nothing Dallas has ever seen before.” They added, “Helmed by STT artistic associate Christie Vela, RSSRA is nothing short of revolutionary.” Vela returns to STT after portraying Mercedes Arranda in “Enemies of the People.” Vela said, “We’re all (the cast/crew/ design team) both terrified and thrilled to see what’s going to happen in the room once we get up on our feet. This piece is not thought-provoking. It’s thought-changing, in terms of culture, in terms of sex, gender and the act, in terms of what it means to go to the theatre. We’re all excited to get inside it and come out changed.” Vela is a popular talent in area theatre and is a former member of the Brierley Resident Acting Company at Dallas Theater Center. Vela both directs and performs in the play as Actor 1. Rounding out the cast are Lydia Mackay as Actor 2, Jenny Ledel as Actor 3, Tia Laulusa as Actor 4, and Max Hartman as Actor 5. The show’s multiple
award-winning playwright Alice Birch is currently writing a TV adaptation of “Love & Capital” for James Schamus and Potboiler Productions and an original pilot for HBO. In addition to being Artistic Director for STT, Organ has an extensive cache of credits in Dallas starting with Second Thought Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Undermain Theatre, Trinity Shakespeare, WaterTower Theatre, Lyric Stage and Shakespeare Dallas. Nationally, he has appeared at the Alley Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Elm Shakespeare Festival and New York’s Epic Theatre Ensemble. He is a member of Actors Equity and holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. The theater is in Bryant Hall on the Kalita Humphreys Campus at 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Tickets to “Revolt. She Said. Revolt again.” can be purchased online at secondthoughttheatre.com.
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“The Trials of Sam Houston” Dallas Theater Center Guild George W. Bush Presidential Center
Tiffany Divis, Lisa Cooley
Mary Lee Cox, Kenneth and Vicki Newsom
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Annual Benefit Nature Conservancy in Texas Dallas Arboretum
Joel and Susan Williams, Jane and Pat Bolin
Casino Party Symphony Debs Belo Mansion
Honorary Chairs Emily and David Corrigan, Laura Huffman
Restaurant Week North Texas Food Bank Al Biernat’s Uptown
Al Biernat, Suzanne Grishman, Pat Ritter, Lynn Dealey, Sharon Adams, Sally Blanton, Andrea Alcorn, Beth Wilbins
Jeff Woodward, Lisa Jennings, Robert Austein
Event Chair Eleanor Bond, Ball Chair Carla Leffert
Health Fair Free Immunization Clinic Church of the Incarnation
“McGruff” with DPD officers and Zumba instructor Stephanie Kirby
Kendall Laughlin, DSOL President Lisa Laughlin, Billy Langhenry, Ali Hopkins
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Prague to us — Praha to everyone else By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com Perhaps the first thing to know is that Prague, Czech Republic, is known throughout the world as Praha. So when you are traveling in this region, don’t look for Prague because you won’t find that word used. Only Americans know it by that name! Prague is an intriguing place, especially if you are a newbie to travel. On its A typical Prague Old Town building. surface it appears to be in the U.S. something special, but The Czech diet is heavily tiltI find that its attractions are nothed toward meat, with mostly beef, ing special as they exist in other pork and some chicken dishes. destinations in better iterations. These dishes are usually accompaNevertheless, Prague is usually a cheaper destination for air travelers nied by a starch, like potato, bread dumpling or rice. The most comfrom the U.S., so it is a good place mon vegetable is sauerkraut, which for travelers. serves as a good digestive when Prague promotes itself as a fresh fruits and vegetables are genmajor beer capital, and the beer is, erally absent from the diet. Czechs in fact, quite good. The Czech naalso love their ice cream in the hot tional beers are excellent, and the months. Of course, Prague being an local brews give them a good run international city, you can find alfor their money, too. Some people most any cuisine here, from Indian will enjoy coming to Prague just to Thai. for the pub crawls. In fact, there One Prague specialty food are many commercial bar hopis quite surprising and very reaping tours available in Prague. One sonably priced: open faced sandinteresting variation of the bar wiches, adopted from Denmark. hopping tour is the beer bath. For I didn’t see these elsewhere in the a price, you can sit in a bathtub of Czech Republic, but in Prague beer and drink beer at the same locals queue for them at exquisite time. The drinking beer comes looking street-side shops. Usually from a different container, so it’s all sanitary. Beer in Prague costs a little sold in shops alongside baked goods, which, in accordance with less than a cola, about 45 crowns, Czech taste for less sweet things, under $2. they aren’t the same as in the U.S., The coffee culture is quite big but they are nonetheless delicious. in Prague, too. You’ll find coffee You will see a lot of “trdelník” — a shops everywhere, including the sweet, spiral of dough covered in obligatory Starbucks in the tourist sugar, spice or filled with ice cream areas. You’re better off going to one — being sold around Prague tourist of the many local coffee shops. A areas. This made-for-tourist dessert typical cup of straight coffee costs is delicious, but not indigenous to 50 Czech crowns, about $2.20. So, Prague. as far as coffee is concerned, the The shopping streets are price isn’t too much different than
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generally set up so that there are entrances to inner courtyards somewhere along the street. Definitely explore them. That’s where you’ll find the real surprises … the best ice cream places, restaurants and shops. Of course, Prague is known for its old architecture in its “Old Town,” its Castle with the changing of the guard, Jewish town (Josefov) and the famous Charles Bridge. Prague also has a quirky graffiti wall devoted to the Beatles. All these standard tourist sites are well documented in tourist brochures, so I only note a few tips. The bridge has some remarkable sculptures but avoid the shmaltzy sketch artists and snake handlers. The entire tourist area is walkable, but if you have time, see areas outside of Prague. Hiking and green spots around the city are very attractive. Prague only scratches the surface of what there is throughout the Czech Republic and surrounding countries, all of which are accessible by excellent public transport. Don’t limit your visit just to Prague. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www. UntraveledPlaces.com. Follow him @ UntraveledPlace and see where he is off to next.
to forge the United States of America.” Previous years saw exhibits such as “Pistols, Petticoats and Spies” in 2016, featuring an eye-catching array of petticoats like those believed to be used as signals by Anna Smith Strong, Culpepper Spy Ring member. Over 50 pistols from the early 1900s to the present day were also displayed. An American Indian Heritage exhibit in 2014 displayed artwork by many Native American artists, as well as information about the military service of Native Americans. Native American veterans were honored by the Jane Douglas Chapter on opening day of the State Fair. The 2012 exhibit at the DAR House honored the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts, featuring memorabilia dating back to 1930. Jane Douglas NSDAR holds four to six crafting sessions during the summer to work on items to sell during the State Fair. Proceeds from the sale of these items help with the maintenance of the Continental DAR House. Martin said, “The sales also help finance other programs about which Jane Douglas is passionate, notably Project Patriot and Service to Veterans, support for David Pendleton Society, TSCAR, and other educational programs. This is also a fabulous way to get to know other members of the chapter and make new friends.” Martin said, “During the State Fair, we have volunteers who dress in period costume and welcome visitors to the House. Volunteers also man our Membership table, our Voices
table (where we sell chances to win an American Girl doll, which is donated by the David Pendleton Society, TSCAR, a metal detector and, this year, we will have a Green Egg to add to the Voices table). Volunteers also help in our Boutique, where we sell patriotic and handcrafted items.” “There is usually a team of 10 volunteers each day and a Day Coordinator to make sure all runs smoothly. Joining us at the State Fair are numerous members from other TXDAR chapters, costumed greeters from the Sons of the American Revolution and a wonderful pianist who entertains everyone with familiar American tunes,” she said. Martin said, “In the last two years, we completed the renovation of the bathroom and the repair of the house foundation, installation of a French drain, purchase of a new hot water heater and installation of a new breaker box. This month we have completed a renovation of the kitchen plus the installation of a new HVAC system. With a house older than 80 years old, it seems there is always a need!” Cold bottled water, sodas and candy bars are also available for a nominal fee at the DAR House during the State Fair of Texas, making them a popular oasis for tired, thirsty fair goers who can also be entertained and educated free of charge while there. Martin said, “Jane Douglas Chapter is honored to have the opportunity to work with Fair Park, and we enjoy the benefits of being on the fairgrounds and part of the State Fair.” Jo Ann Holt is a long-time journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.
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