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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
Parkland plans Baby Buggy Walk Babies, buggies and a bevy of advocates for healthy families will stroll to promote healthier birth outcomes at the fourth annual Baby Buggy Walk in the Park hosted by Dallas Healthy Start, HEALTHY START a program of Parkland Health & Hospital System on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Kidd Spring Recreational Center at 711 W. Canty St. The event is free. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. More information at parklandhospital.com. — Elizabeth Valles
‘Texas Howdown’ next Friday The Villages of Lake Highlands at 8615 Lullwater Drive is presenting a “Texas Hoedown” on Friday, Sept. 29 from 5 through 8 p.m. benefitting the Greater Dallas Alzheimer’s Association. Enjoy VILLAGES OF LAKE HIGHLANDS barbeque, live music, horse riding, an antique car show and more. Your donation is your admission. The party is a prelude to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8:30 a.m. at Dallas City Hall Plaza at 1500 Marilla St. — Adam Koll
Theaster Gates wins Nasher Prize The Nasher Sculpture Center announced on Tuesday that American artist Theaster Gates (left) is the recipient of the 2018 Nasher Prize. In its third year, the Nasher Prize is the most ambitious NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER international award in sculpture, established to honor a living artist who elevates the understanding of sculpture and its possibilities. Gates will receive $100,000 in recognition of outstanding contributions to sculpture. — Lucia Simek
‘A Tasteful Place’ to have daily tastings Partnerships with popular chefs, foodies and leading medical and nutritional resources provide the backbone to programming at the Dallas Arboretum's DALLAS ARBORETUM newest garden, "A Tasteful Place," providing daily tastings beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3. Featuring 3.5 acres of vegetables, herbs and fruits along with spectacular views of White Rock Lake, a complete list of activities is available at dallasarboretum.org. — Krista Gabbert
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DALLAS
Lee Park expected to be renamed Oak Lawn Park
By KERA News
“Right now, for us, it’s difficult to know how to respond to this action and all the reAbout 115 people showed up cent events involving the statue. at Lee Park in Dallas Saturday to Unquestionably, this is a difficult protest the city's recent decision period for the Conservancy, and to remove a statue of Confederate we recognize and understand the Gen. Robert E. Lee. The Dallas mixed emotions for so many peoCity Council was expected to ple in our community. Some are rename the park Oak Lawn Park, angry while others are joyful. In at least on a temporary basis. The addition, many neighbors have a statue was removed on Sept. 14 sense of loss but some are expressand moved to a location in Grand ing a sense of relief. It’s a lot to Prairie. comprehend. People with handgun licenses “We do recognize, especially ARLINGTON HALL CONSERVANCY today, that this change is a turnwere urged to come armed, but only a couple dozen protesters The Confederate Army statue left Dallas last Thursday. ing point for everyone who values actually did. Other than one fight and honors the park. Hopefully, between a man wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt and a sup- our shared appreciation of its ambiance, environment and porter of the Lee statue, the protest was relatively peaceful. luster will unite us for the future. We, at the Conservancy, are In a statement, the Consevancy that oversees the park working diligently to preserve and protect this unique setting stated: “As you have probably heard, the City removed the and urban greenspace for the Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek Robert E. Lee statue this evening. The City has stated that this neighborhoods. 12,000 pound monument will be placed in a protected space “At the moment, this is still called Lee Park. The Park until the City Council takes action on the recommendations Board and City Council are expected to vote soon to restore from the Mayor’s Task Force on Confederate Monuments. That DALLAS cont'd on page 9 group is expected to conclude its work in early October.
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MUSICAL
Peace guides the planet at Dallas Theater Center’s ‘Hair’
By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
When the moon was in the seventh house and Jupiter aligned with Mars, Kevin Moriarty was just a toddler. The most he knew of hippie culture he learned from his parents. It was 1968 on Broadway when the award-winning “Hair” had its first sit-in on the Biltmore Theater’s stage. “The American Tribal LoveMusical,” as it was dubbed, ran through 1972, and subsequently had four Broadway revivals through 2011. The musical, written by Gerome Ragni, James Rado and Galt MacDermot, was developed at New York City’s Public Theatre. A yet unknown
actress, Diane Keaton, was in the original cast. “Hair” was nominated for a Best Musical Tony along with other nominations and wins for Tony and Drama Desk awards. The first tour began in 1994. The most recent tour ran 2010 through 2012. Next week, the nowgrown-up Moriarty, artistic director of the Dallas Theater Center (DTC), will present DTC’s interpretation of “Hair” with his own flower power. To set the stage, Vietnam War protestors held marches and sit-ins in major cities and university towns in the midto-late 1960s. Volkswagen vans were a popular mode of transportation, some MUSICAL cont'd on page 9
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Zamboni driver to ‘corner office,’ Hilbun celebrates 50 years
By Shari Goldstein Stern
first job with the Fair was as an ice guard. In that capacity, he helped the fast It’s a testament to the skaters slow down and asState Fair of Texas orgasisted others who couldn’t nization and management skate to the rails. “After I over the years that much had been there a while,” of its leadership and staff Hilbun said, “I started have such long tenures. driving the Zamboni. I Case in point: Bob Hilbun, was really nervous the senior vice president and first time I did it for the general manager, is celeBlackhawks game. I have brating his 50th anniversasome stories to tell about ry this year, and employees the machine we had bestill describe him as “the fore we got the Zamboni! STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Right now, I could drive best.” “I had no idea I would State Fair of Texas lifer Bob Hilbun during Dallas Blackhawks reign. the Zamboni in my sleep. be here this long. After I spent hours on it resura short term at college, I Dallas native, Hilbun graduated from facing that ice. I have a lot started working full time but eventual- North Dallas High School. of great memories working at the ice ly went back to school for my degree,” If you ever hung out at Fair Park’s arena. It was fun as well as hard work. Hilbun said. “I never had a career in Coliseum Ice Arena in the 1960s, you I gained a treasure of management mind so the opportunity for a full-time may have caught a glimpse of Hilbun STATE FAIR cont'd on page 9 job came at the perfect time.” An East whizzing past on his Zamboni. His
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Whatever happened to free speech?
By David Mullen
to Mario Savio and Free Speech Movement. But now, in the recent months, freedom of Does anyone speech at the universiwrite letters anymore? ty is only tolerated if it Remember when people is liberal and left-wing. had pen pals? I underThe campus has turned stand how easy emails to violent protests when are to use, but there is David Mullen a conservative speaker is something really speinvited to deliver a message. Hardly cial when someone takes the time an image that Cal should want to to handwrite a note … More comportray … The Bush Center aning in a future issue, but Hot Joy nounced recently that U2 lead singat 3130 Lemmon Ave. — the old er Bono will be the inaugural recipTexas Land and Cattle company ient of the George W. Bush Medal location — is off to a promising for Distinguished Leadership. He start. And speaking of Lemmon will receive the honor during the Avenue … It is estimated that it Forum on Leadership, examining would cost nearly $500,000 to resolutions to today’s most pressing place signage on Lemmon Avenue, issues, held on April 18-20, 2018 at named for a Confederate soldier. the Bush Presidential Center. In a Throckmorton Avenue, Coit Road press release, President Bush said and Gaston Avenue all have ties to “Bono’s passion for ending poverthe Confederate Army as well. And ty and disease is the real deal. He that doesn’t even count stationary, business cards, menus and all of the uses his celebrity not for personal items that would have to be replaced gain, but to improve and save lives. I am thankful for his big heart and if these street names are changed for his leadership, and I am proud by the Dallas City Council … The that he will be the first recipient University of California, Berkeley of the Medal for Distinguished used to be a bastion for free speech. Leadership.” Bono’s commitment Berkeley in the 1960s was home david@katytrailweekly.com
to world poverty and preventable disease, especially in Africa, is undeniable … The bricks and mortar retail business took another hit with the announcement that Toys R Us is filing for bankruptcy. We have lost records stores, booksellers, major retailers in clothing and electronics and now toy stores. Looks like Geoffrey will soon be seeking a job at Amazon. com. At least he can reach the top level of pallets in the warehouse … We may have to turn to superheroes like Iron Man and Jason Bourne to head over to North Korea and take out that nut Kim Jong Un. Did President Donald Trump really say in his speech at the U.N. that the U.S. will “totally destroy” North Korea? Wow! … Our neighbors to the north in Allen live in the second best city in MONEY’s 30th annual list of the best places to live in America. Allen was the only Texas city in the top 10. Fishers, Ind. finished first on the list. Maybe they have a big high school football stadium as well. Cities and towns were evaluated on cost of living, economy, education, housing, crime, convenience,
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
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Every change of season is a reminder of the endless ebb and flow of our lives and to always expect the unexpected. This fall started with drastic changes around the world. Major flooding in Southeast Asia affected more than 8 million people, Hurricane Harvey hit South Texas destroying homes and businesses that will take years to recover, wildfires are still raging in the Northwest, floods in Italy, an 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit right off shore from Southern Mexico while Eastern Mexico was impacted by Hurricane Katia and most recently Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean and southern Florida. Wow, that’s a lot to handle to kick off our fall season. As we sit in our cozy offices, homes and coffee shops reading this column, people around the world and right here in our backyard are going through drastic changes. It’s harder for us to empathize with people facing tragedies when we are living in luxury. Empathy starts from within. Take care of yourself, value being a human and empathy for all other beings stems from making sure you are whole. Yes, I’m arguing that making sure you are healthy actually makes you empathize not only with humans around the world but also with the environment. Not where you thought this column was going this week, right? I’ve noticed that people who care so much for others and our environment tend to have an understanding of who they are. So, I dug into some research. It turns out that in neuroscience the part
of the brain, the right suphilosophical approaches. pramarginal gyrus, is an One is anthropocentrism area that helps us distin— a human-centered phiguish our own emotional losophy where we first state from that of others think, how does it benefit and is responsible for emme. Second is biocentrism pathy and com— a life-cenpassion. If that tered approach part of our brain where we unis not functionderstand all ing properly, our organisms have ability of empaa value and last thy is reduced. is ecocentrism Research — all organisms from the Max and the health Planck Institute of the ecosystem Naïma Jeannette have a value. for Human Cognitive and Most people Brain Sciences found that are very anthropocentric doing compassion trainbelieving humans are the ing led to participants masters of this world. But experiencing significantly this view doesn’t serve more positive emotions the health of each other and increased resilience nor the health of our in stressful situations. ecosystems. Basically, we can shape I think healing your our emotional reactions own self and reconnecting and alter the way we feel. to what’s really important As humans, we tend to use will shift more mindsets our own emotions to proj- to a biocentric or ecocenect onto others. If we can tric approach. But how do change the way we feel, we we take care of ourselves? can change the way we reThat’s the golden question, late and understand other right?! Especially when people and situations. studies have found we I’m definitely not a don’t take all of our work neuroscientist. I’m a wild- vacation days, our jobs are life biologist. So why am our priorities, we want to I interested in this idea? make money to send our Forcing a view onto some- children to college, etc. one has been shown not to How do we change this work. But, giving people path? the tools to understand We change our priorand figure it out themities. We value our physiselves may be the key to cal and emotional health changing our current poabove all else. It takes time litical environment and and the influence at first climate change trajectory. is subtle, but I’m optimisAll over our westtic it’s one of the ways we ern society, especially in can change our world — Dallas, we value material human and environment. items — huge houses, big Just think about it. vehicles, high fashion and Let me know your more. Our political leadthoughts on social media ers, thought leaders and at @naimajeannette or people we place high value naimajeannette@gmail. on (celebrities) emanate com. these same emotions. In order to shift our culture Naïma Jeannette is a to not value narcism and freelance writer, teacher material items it’s worth and conservationist. Email a look inside our own her at naimajeannette@ selves. In environmengmail.com or Tweet her @ tal ethics there are three naimajeannette.
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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. Publisher Rex Cumming Editor in Chief David Mullen Graphic Design Bronwen Roberts Sidney Stevens Accounts Mgr. Cindi Cox Distribution Randy Elms Mgr. Copy Editors Michael Tate Jessica Voss Editorial William "Bubba" Flint Cartoonist Online Editors Bronwen Roberts Naïma Jeannette
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cultural and recreational amenities, and “an overall sense of pleasantness” … USA Today turned 35 years old on Sept. 15. The Oakland Tribune, now titled East Bay Times and where I worked in the 1980s, was the test market for the paper. It was in four sections like it is today and used peach-colored newsprint in its sports section. It was sold at newsstands and racks only for $.10 and used the tagline “Reach for the Peach”… From the “now I have
heard everything department,” a company in the U.K. has developed an app called “Natural Cycles.” It is the first app to be certified as contraception, and a clinical study revealed that it is more effective that the pill. Without getting into too many details, the app measures a woman's body cycle for the optimum time for conceiving and when the time is not right. No truth to the rumor that they are currently working on a headache app, as well.
MY VIEW
Good individual health breeds empathy By Naïma Jeannette
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Camping for the first time at 43
By Rani Cher Monson ranicher@yahoo.com
I did it. Finally. I went camping. It was car camping, but close enough. After avoiding it throughout life, I can call it done. Rani Monson I’ve had a brief delusion thinking my “outdoor girl” persona could survive. A short-lived stint in Idaho. Running outside in the winter in Chicago. But the only thing that has stuck is an odd fondness for puffy coats. Camping this past weekend was a last-minute move on the part of Boyfriend. I thank him. Given ample time, I would have worried myself into a tizzy about what to pack, food to stay alive and anything else my mind could conjure. Boyfriend was packed and ready to go when I arrived at his house. At that point, I was utterly unaware of what all that entailed. Soon we pulled up to the little brown boxes that serve as the entrance to Cedar Hill State Park. I'm flipping through Entertainment Weekly as we pull in. "We're hoping to get a camping spot for the night," Boyfriend says. He’s in the driver’s seat because he doesn’t like my driving. I view that as a perk. But already I’m thrown. I didn’t think we’d need to talk to anyone. I just thought we’d show up and get started. "I'm guessing you don't have a reservation?" the lady asks. To me and my unknowing ways, I stifle a giggle. For some reason, my mind thinks that’s akin to making a reservation for a motel on a road trip. I enjoy the last few minutes of air conditioning. Maybe now is the time I should tell you Boyfriend is an experienced outdoor boy. He can go hiking for weeks at a time, staying alive with the contents of his backpack. “Where would I store my under-eye cream?” I want to know. When I’m informed it wouldn’t be invited on the trip, I tune out. And the food. It’s like the stuff we ate when I went to Space Camp. Astronaut food. Only that was for fun. And we still got a meal. For campers, it’s the real deal. Boil water, pour into package and eat. He tells me it tastes good. I K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S
CRIME WATCH Sept. 14 – 4:02 p.m. 100 Block, Turtle Creek Blvd. (75207) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole computer accessories from a business center.
know I’d be constipated for a week. As we start unloading the car, already I’m not holding up. I was told to bring a swimsuit, towels and soap. I showed up with towels. My primary use was being the “car runner,” which entailed taking random items back and forth between the car and the picnic table. I watched as our campsite unfolded with a mix of awe and fear, and a top layer of uselessness. The few things I attempted, such as assembling the chairs, still required hints and help. When Boyfriend pulled out the wireless speaker to listen to music, and two bottles of wine, I started to realize my idea of camping and his reality are quite different. The preparation of dinner made me feel like I was at Benihana. He filled this cylinder thing — which he says is called a chimney, but I don’t think that’s the right name — with coals and let it burn. It looked dangerous but ended up cooking a delicious steak. A few glasses of wine in, I start to confess my true fears about the trip and camping in general. “It’s not so bad, is it?” Boyfriend asks. I’m amazed at the sheer effort and preparation it requires. I’m immensely appreciative but it sure seems like a lot of work. I realize we're glamping — not camping. “This is better than a hotel!” Well, except for the sleeping part. I'm not a good sleeper. If woken, sometimes I’m unable to get back to sleep. Camping, I hear cars driving off in the middle of the night, which I find odd. But the most impressive feat of camping was the coffee in the morning. Water got hot with a Jet Boil. Fresh-ground beans got brewed in a press. Both almond milk and half-and-half were offered up to add to my coffee. “Are you going to propose?” I ask. He laughed. Grr. Drinking my coffee, I check my tracker. It says my sleep was weak: four hours and five minutes. Ouch. So far in life, I avoided camping, even as an employee for the Boy Scouts. No longer. I’m ready to go again, assuming Boyfriend does the packing. But not until I catch up on my sleep. And add a sound machine app to my iPad. Writer Rani Monson lives in Dallas. She's still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up.
Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect pointed a pistol at the complainant and threatened to kill him.
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.
Sept. 16 – 12:19 p.m. 5600 Block, SMU Blvd. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
Sept. 18 – 4:11 a.m. 2100 Block, Irving Blvd. (75207) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: Three unknown suspects stole the complainant’s vehicle at gunpoint.
Sept. 14 – 4:40 p.m. 2200 Block, N. Field St. (75202) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect keyed the complainant’s parked vehicle while she was in it.
Sept. 16 – 5:16 p.m. 2200 Block, Harwood St. (75201) Theft of Property: The suspects stole the complainant’s watches.
Sept. 15 – 2:03 p.m. 800 Block, Allen St. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
Sept. 17 – 8:11 a.m. 4600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75205) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke a window, entered and stole property.
Sept. 15 – 4:58 p.m. 3800 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: The unknown suspects entered the business and stole property. Sept. 16 – 1:25 a.m. 2100 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Aggravated Assault w/a
Sept. 17 – 10:15 a.m. 5600 Block, Milton St. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect damaged the complainant’s vehicle tires. Sept. 17 – 12:53 p.m. 2600 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75204)
Sept. 18 – 9:28 a.m. 4000 Block, Maple Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke a glass window, entered location and stole a safe. Sept. 18 – 3:01 p.m. 7500 Block, Colgate Ave. (75225) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: The suspect used his vehicle to collide with the complainant’s vehicle. Sept. 18 – 5:10 p.m. 2000 Block, Moser Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s back door and stole a TV.
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MULL IT OVER
UPTOWN GIRL
By David Mullen
By Ryann Gordon
Even after just two weeks into the NFL regular season, some trends are becoming increasingly evident about who are the good teams and who are the bad teams. In the case of the Dallas Cowboys, the jury may still be out, but Sunday’s 42-17 loss to the Denver Broncos exposed potential issues with a lack of hustle from star running back Ezekile Elliott and a rare off-game from quarterback Dak Prescott. Has head coach Jason Garrett lost control of the team? The performance by Elliott on Sunday was confounding. He had 8 yards on nine carriers. He gave up on a team that has supported him all year despite off-field issues. He failed to run after Broncos defenders when Prescott was intercepted twice, with one going 103 yards for a touchdown by Aqib Talib. Elliott showed up his team and coach Garrett. Could this be the first indication that the team is getting tired of Garrett’s coach-speak? Or that Elliott really is a selfish player? The NFC East is vastly overrated. The Cowboys got pummeled by the Broncos after a tainted victory over the winless New York Giants, a team that has scored 10 points in two games. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins are 1-1, with the Eagles scoring six more points than they have given up and Washington scoring six fewer points than they have given up. It is still early, but there is a lot not to like in this division. The American Conference champions will come from the AFC West. The Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos have started the season 2-0 in dominating fashion. The Raiders have scored the most points in the NFL so far this season. The Chiefs blew out the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in week one. Injuries may have finally caught up with the Patriots. The Raiders, Chiefs and Broncos are young and have quarterbacks off to great starts. The true test is when the teams face each other. Plus, the AFC West plays the NFC East this year which, so far, looks like easy wins. Los Angeles doesn’t want professional football teams. Or, at least, two losing professional football teams. The University of Southern California vs. Texas game drew 84,714 fans on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which was more than the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers drew on Sunday combined. The lowly
The buddy system has forever been one of our most crucial guides to making big things happen; so why not use this as a workout tool? One of the main problems we have getting motivated to work out is that we’re trying to do it alone. And, now that the weather is cooling down, your best bet to a toned body is by grabbing a friend and heading out to a park or the Katy Trail for some inspirational-dual workouts. Partner exercises have continued to grow over the years, where couples, best friends and other duos have become famous for posting Instagram photos of wild stunts alongside corny, inspirational quotes. Rather than focusing on the likes you’re going to get, think about the bod you’ll both be repping later on. I say — challenge your significant other and put your “bestie” to work. Team up to practice AcroYoga and attempt daring partner stunts; or simply employ some of these dual-workouts and utilize one another for intense, interval exercises that can’t be done on your own. Turn workout time into playtime and employ some of these partner exercises that will keep your determination on point. Stuntin’ like it’s a habit. Take a swing at some AcroYoga-like stunts that’ll have you looking like a daredevil while also feeling Zen-ful and, well, trendy as can be. Start with simple stunts and make sure to take your time and treat each stunt with extreme caution; begin with stunts like the wheel and bridge pose, stacked downward dog and airplane. Burn fat with … fat. Not saying you’re overweight or anything … but using the weight of your partner can be a beneficial tool for building the perfect body. Let gravity do its work and use one another as weights while lifting, squatting and lunging. Team crunching. Use both of your body weights and core strength to create workouts that’ll have you grating cheese on your abs in no time. Take turns holding down each other’s feet or put the bottoms of your feet together for a new spin on the traditional crunch involving resistance and a goofy-fun pose that somewhat resembles happy baby from yoga class. Do the twist. Add some extra fun (and ultimate burning sensation) to your workout while you literally twist your way to abdominal superiority. Work your obliques sitting back to back and twisting to pull and
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekile Elliott. Chargers, relocating from San Diego to play in a soccer stadium, thought that they could still draw from their fan base two hours south. It hasn’t happened. Reaching the stadium and facing a $100 parking charge hasn’t helped matters. The worst teams are far worse than imagined. Nine teams have started the season 0-2, with the New York Jets and Giants, the Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Chargers, New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers winless so far. The Bengals have yet to score a touchdown. The callers are burning up the phone lines on New York radio sports stations. And, with the exception of the Saints that can at least score but have a porous defense, the prospects of any of these teams making the .500 mark is highly unlikely. The Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be fine. Question marks existed coming into the season for each of these NFC South teams. But the Falcons seem to have shaken off the post-Super Bowl blues, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton is doing just enough to win while their defense dominates and Tampa Bay looked sharp after a long layoff caused by Hurricane Irma. Young running backs are emerging. The Chiefs Kareem Hunt, Denver’s C.J. Anderson and the Minnesota Vikings Dalvin Cook are young backs tearing up the league. Veterans Todd Gurley (Rams), Matt Forte (Jets) and the Saints Adrian Peterson may be at the end of their careers. After last week’s game, Elliott must get back on track to continue to be an elite young back and for the Cowboys to be competitive. We shall see.
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The author gets fit with a friend. stretch one another, pass a medicine ball back and forth or maybe just give each other a high-five. Hold on for dear life. Hold hands and find some different ways to create a natural resistance that will sculpt your muscles and most certainly bring up a giggle or two. Grab one another’s hands while you press your feet together or provide leverage and lean away from each other in dual squats. Just hold on tight, because your hands are bound to be sweaty in no time. Push-up and put-on. Put a twist on traditional pushups and try some variations that can only be done with a partner. Either sit on one another as you do your push-ups or just face each other and give an encouraging high five that says, “You can do it!” New spins on old trends. Add some fun to other traditional favorites like doing plank-to-plank fist bumps or boat pose while whirling your legs around each other’s. Make a game out of it and throw in some choreographed moves. Act like a kid at recess and patty-cake your way to physical immaculateness. Bump and grind your muscles. Shake up the squat game with a few different booty-sculpting twists on the squat we love to hate so much. Create a balancing act by locking arms and slowly lowering in dual squats either back to back or face to face with a foot raised.
AUTOMOBILITY
Toyota Land Cruiser is ‘The Last Emperor’
By David Boldt
djboldt@sbcglobal.net If you can’t remember the U.S. in 1957, try — please — to imagine it. Eisenhower has begun his second term, we know Nixon is thinking of the Big House (no, not THAT Big House), and Detroit is — for the most part — celebrating the aircraft-inspired tailfin across most model lines. Elvis is hot, Sinatra still has a pulse while James Dean doesn’t. And 12 years after we drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Toyota quietly invades our shores with its off-road ready Land Cruiser. And in Texas, few better vehicles are equipped for the journey than today’s Toyota Land Cruiser. This isn’t, to be sure, the Land Cruiser of 1957. That, and the later iterations through — we’re guessing here — 1987, had a distinctly agrarian feel. To be sure, the 2017 Land Cruiser platform has been around the block a time or two, and within its big footprint and versatile interior, there is an Old World feel combined with a Third World sensibility. Here, then, are some details: EXTERIOR: Did we mention it was big? Stretching 195 inches and sitting on a wheelbase of 112 inches, the Land Cruiser is — admittedly — smaller than your neighbor’s Escalade, but in all other respects (like when comparing it to the other neighbor’s RX 350) the Land Cruiser looks immense, dwarfing the ’06 Grand Cherokee it was parked next to over the test week. But unlike its contemporaries, whose sheet metal is all-encompassing and glass area is reduced to almost nothing, the Land Cruiser has a nice balance between resolute strength and comfortable accessibility. There’s a vertical aspect to the Land Cruiser, something the Queen might be seen in if — of course — Great Britain had colonized Japan. INTERIOR: Open wide? It does. Four big doors are augmented by a big hatch, while the
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The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser.
third row seats fold up into the sides rather than down into the floor. It’s not Stow ‘n Go, but you didn’t want a minivan anyway, did you? Old World speaks to you via the aforementioned glass area — and commensurate visibility — while the leather-covered seats suggest something Tom Selleck would enjoy if ever given an alternative to his NYPD-issue Suburban. Gauges are big, the ventilation and audio systems reasonably intuitive, and from your high-mounted seat and largish wheel you can see EVERYTHING! On our first look we didn’t want to like this Land Cruiser but learned to love it — and even more so after a trip to the storage unit, where the upholstered chair we were grabbing slid into the rear hatch too easily. POWERTRAIN: You have but one choice, but (thankfully) it’s the right one. Under the Land Cruiser’s sculpted hood Toyota slips in exactly what you’d expect to find … its 5.7 liter DOHC V8. The deliverable is 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque, the torque coming it at a low 3,600 rpm. It runs on regular unleaded, and that’s a good thing; with an EPA estimate of 13 City/18 Highway you’ll not want to spend the extra 60 cents/gallon on the good stuff. The power is sent to all four wheels via Toyota 8-speed automatic. We had no issues in starting smoothly or passing heroically. Of course, this isn’t your platform of choice for track days, but with a maximum tow rating of 8,100 pounds, it could be your platform for towing something to the track. THE TAB: In a quick visit to a Toyota dealer, we were told the dealer had no brochures and few Land Cruisers. It seems that if a Toyota prospect is thinking of spending upwards of $80 Large he or she is probably headed to a Lexus showroom, where the reps are better dressed and the coffee tastes like something you bought rather than something you were given. At an as-tested window of $85K the Land Cruiser has everything you need and nothing you don’t. And when ready to downsize you can give this to your kid. And a generation later he can give it to his kid. In short, on a cost-peryear basis $85K is chump change. Going places? Toyota’s Land Cruiser can go anywhere. And, of course, get you back. David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com.
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Sept. 22
1010 S. Pearl Expressway Dallas, 75201 214-664-9110
Dallas Farmers Market – Bring a blanket and relax for a movie night under the stars. This edition of Friday Night Movies, hosted by the Dallas Film Society, is “100 Foot Journey,” featuring Manish Daya and Helen Mirren. 7:30 p.m. FREE!
Sept. 23
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500
Klyde Warren Park – Camp Bow Wow’s Give a Fetch is landing in Dallas. Support local rescues and shelters, and meet adorable dogs up for adoption. Enjoy food, fun and local vendors selling goods for dogs and people. Get a free doggy caricature drawing. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE!
Sept. 24
2616 Olive St. Dallas, 75201 214-965-1050
Happiest Hour – Oktoberfest is here! Participate in a stein hoisting contest hosted by Samuel Adams, listen to live music, take pictures in the photo booth and grab samples of special Oktoberfest beers. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. FREE!
Sept. 24
5215 Swiss Ave. Dallas, 75246 214-824-8185
East Dallas Christian Church Concert Series Kickoff Fundraising Event - Join in an afternoon and evening of fun for great music! Featuring Broadway and Nostalgia Songs by EDCC Choir and Soloists and featuring the Dave Monsch Jazz Combo. Festive catering by Maracas Cocina. Drop in 4 to 7 p.m. Available space inside in case of inclement weather. "No tickets or reservations" fund-raiser.
Sept. 25
2817 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-855-1354
Top Knot – Top Knot's Uncommon Ramen series continues, this time with guest Chef Peja Krstic from Mot Hai Ba presenting his unique take on ramen. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to charity. 5 p.m. $15 for ramen.
Sept. 27
4511 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75205 214-559-3111
Abacus – The restaurant opens its doors to Cliff Lede Vineyards for a special wine dinner. The menu features appetizers and four courses, all paired with food-friendly wines. Reservations required. 6:30 to 10 p.m. $125.
Sept. 28
2200 Hugo St. Dallas, 75204 214-670-4100
Griggs Park – Join Uptown Dallas, Inc. for the last Movies in the Park in September. This week’s showing is the 2017 live version of “Beauty and the Beast.” Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket; the popcorn is provided. 8 p.m. FREE!
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9/22 ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY
Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ, located at 1950 Market Center Blvd. in the Dallas Design District and just blocks from the Hilton Anatole, opens at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 25. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Charity
Sp tlight CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Erasing hunger by distributing nutritious food to low-income families in Dallas County since 2001.
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 sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A Crossroads Community Services re-
lies on 20 to 25 volunteers every day to ensure that we are serving our clients quickly, effectively and compassionately. Direct client service opportunities (assisting clients with food and clothing selection) are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?
A Our mission is to nourish Dallas
County’s low-income families by providing nutritious food and supportive education. We were founded in 2001 as an urban outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church, Dallas and in 2015 became an independent nonprofit. We have an in-house pantry in downtown Dallas and also distribute through our Community Distribution Partners. We also provide clothing and small household items at our pantry.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A Trying to provide for the basic nutri-
tional needs of low-income families in Dallas County. Many of our clients live in food deserts, where access to fresh produce and other nutritious foods is extremely limited; so we have designed our food selection and distribution model to help fill some of those nutritional gaps.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
A Last year we served 12,577 undupli-
cated clients — of those 12,577, some make one visit, but the majority make multiple visits throughout the year.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?
A Approximately 95 percent of our total
budget (including the in-kind value of donated food) goes directly to support our programming. Our partnership with the North Texas Food Bank allows us to significantly leverage the dollars donated to Crossroads. Last year, we provided more than $4 million (fair market value) of food to our clients.
QW hat are your critical needs now, be-
sides money donations? We are always in need of shoes and clothing, especially for men. We gladly accept food donations as well, mostly non-perishable food items.
A
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? To acquire and distribute approximately 90,900 pounds of nutritious food, which would provide more than 75,750 meals and $181,000 worth of household savings for our clients.
A
QW hat does the future hold for your nonprofit?
A We will continue to provide sub-
stantial amounts of nutritious food throughout Dallas County, but we want to expand our operations to serve more clients in the coming years.
Rebecca Montgomery, development director, answered this week’s questions.
9/23 INTERNATIONAL RABBIT DAY
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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
CiboDivino puts twist on pasta
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Left to right: Farfalle, Spinache Fettuccine and Gnocchi at CiboDivino.
By Dotty Griffith
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Restaurant survival depends on warp speed Darwinism. Restaurants come. They thrive and adapt. Or they’re extinct…within months not eons. The evolution of 2-year-old CiboDivino Marketplace (translates to divine food) means more divine pasta. Chef-owner Danielle Puleo now serves pasta daily. Initially it was a Friday-Saturday special. More of Danielle’s authentic, seasonal pasta is worth noting. Of course, ultra-thin crust pizzas still crackle and bubble out of the wood-burning oven. Changes reflect a shift from less marketplace to more restaurant, although there are still a lot of top quality Italian products, meats, cheeses and a great selection of Italian wine. Cibo has added a brunch menu that offers American-style bacon and eggs as well as Italian-accented breakfast dishes including a fried egg with grilled polenta and Bolognese sauce.
This spot in West Dallas-Oak Cliff’s Sylvan Thirty development reflects the talent and passion of Puleo, who along with wife Christina, daily manifest tastes of Italy in their restaurant-wine bar-market. Puleo’s pasta alone is worth the trip over the Trinity if you don’t live on the South bank. The pasta menu changes with the seasons so what I tasted recently may be on the way out in deference to fall. No matter. Puleo knows pasta. Dishes like farfalle (bowtie pasta) with salmon and zucchini in a sauce “with a touch of cream” and olive oil. “Salmon is the only fish that gets cream,” asserts Puleo. He sauced shrimp and cavatappi (cork screw noodles) with pesto, the classic Italian combo of basil, garlic, Parmesan and pine nuts pulverized into a thick sauce. Pesto coats pasta like a latex glove. Light and breezy mezzaluna (moonshaped ravioli) stuffed with ricotta and spinach, also sauced with pesto, may be had in a gluten free version. Spinach fettuccine (flat noodles) with
wild mushrooms and crisp pancetta in a Parmigiana sauce is another full-flavored Cibo classic. Gnocchi (potato dumpling pasta) with Gorgonzola (Italian blue cheese) sauce and toasted almonds is positively drool-worthy. This creamy, dreamy dish ought to make the seasonal transition. It is a pasta for all seasons. Pasta and pizza aren’t all that’s on the menu. Panini (sandwiches) on housemade ciabatta bread draw on Italian salumi (cured meats), such as thin sliced mortadella, and cheeses like provolone and fresh mozzarella. The wine bar at Cibo has televisions making it a good spot for Cowboys watching when you want to wine and dine Italian-style while going full on Dallas. CIBODIVINO MARKETPLACE 1868 Sylvan Ave., Suite D-100 Dallas, TX 75208 214-653-2426 cibodivinomkt.com
MOVIE TRAILER
A ‘mother!’ of a horror film from Aronofsky
By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
Writer-director Darren Aronofsky’s “mother!” has plenty to say. There are metaphors and allegories packed into nearly every second of this 121-minute horror show. What makes “mother!” (spelled in lower case with an exclamation point at Aronofsky’s request/demand) a slog is how quickly it goes for shock value over story. Aronofsky wants to get his message across, but he hits you so hard over the head that he completely knocks you out. The “mother!” in question is played by Jennifer Lawrence, who remains nameless throughout. Her job seems to consist of restoring a remote, fire-damaged farmhouse while making meals and taking passive aggressive abuse from her much older husband, Him (Javier Bardem). Him is a poet (insert eye roll here) who is suffering from writer’s block and mother! is essentially his muse. The quiet but abusive solitude of “mother!” goes haywire when Man (Ed Harris) shows up. He drops the passivity and goes
straight aggressive with mother!, casually smoking and whipping out a flask minutes after showing up. Even though she voices her concerns, Him decides that it’s totally cool to invite Man to spend the night even though he’s a complete stranger. The next day, Woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) shows up. Naturally, she is Man’s wife and she brazenly takes over the house. She bosses Man around, trashes mother!’s kitchen while making boozy lemonade, and implies that Him rejects mother!’s sexual advances because of her choice of underwear. Never mind that all of this is happening while mother! is able to touch the walls of the house and see a beating human heart, which usually is followed by a searing headache that’s only cured by ingesting a strange gold liquid. The claustrophobic feeling is only amplified with the handheld close ups on everyone’s face, seemingly inches from their noses. The farmhouse never shuts up either as every creak and step on the hardwood floors is ramped up to a volume best described as “full creepy
haunted house level.” At this point, morbid curiosity is the only thing feeding “mother!” and the need to see exactly where Aronofsky is going with all of it. Now is when you need to decide if you can tolerate a nearly unbearable hour of complete insanity in which Lawrence is put through the torture porn wringer. If anything, it’s worth watching just to be startled when a well-known comedic actress shows up out of nowhere only making the final 30 minutes some of the most surreal craziness in major motion picture history. Lawrence is “acting” in “mother!” and her facial muscles get a serious workout. This is the kind of role that gets people nominated for Oscars à la Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Revenant,” even though she’s mostly screaming out of anger or pain. It becomes fairly intolerable to watch Lawrence go through all of this, and Aronofsky never allows her to fight back, essentially turning a powerful, tough actress into a punching bag. On the plus side, there’s no doubt that Aronofsky is one of the best directors alive. We never once step outside the farmhouse and the sheer volume of eye-popping sequences that occur inside its walls make “mother!” a technical marvel. Thankfully, a particularly disturbing moment is not seen, but it could still have people, mostly Catholics, expecting mothers or those with newborn children, bolting for the exits. It’s a shame that Aronofsky and “mother!” dives too deep into madness.
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Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence star in "mother!"
It’s an excruciating watch regardless if you agree or disagree with the underlying messages. There are all sorts of meaty Biblical references and social commentary in it, but “mother!” is so self-indulgent that it feels like a $30 million confession put onto celluloid.
SARA NEWBERRY
By Sara Newberry 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste (use paprika for a non-spicy version) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 chicken, cut into 10 pieces Heat the oven to 450F. Line a sheet pan with foil. In a shallow pan, stir
together the panko, cayenne, salt and pepper. Pour the melted butter over the chicken and toss to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Roll each piece of chicken in the panko mixture, then place, skin side up, on the sheet pan. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the panko is golden, about 35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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HAMMER AND NAILS
Provide area for kid’s play By Stephan Sardone
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By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com Peaceful, stunning, orchestrated. I could say so much but for the first time in a long time, I prefer to remain speechless. This home is simply beautiful. You just need to see it! Architect Hardy McCullah built this Dallas modernist house at 9119 Guernsey Lane for himself in 1984. If you’re scratching your head and wondering why it looks familiar, wander down Northwest Highway and have a look at NorthPark Center. The similarities are clear. The same clean lines and signature white brick of the North Candace Evans Dallas luxury shopping destination will give you an “Aha!” moment. The Dallas modernist home at 9119 Guernsey Lane gained an equally talented and creative caretaker when McCullah passed away. John Huffman, owner of JH Design + Build, just completed a stunning remodel and expansion that takes the Dallas modernist to another level. It’s always a challenge to maintain the architectural integrity of a home, but Huffman had a vision for this house and was able to carry it through with creativity and sensitivity to the original design. Windows, doors and skylights were replaced, and new stone steps were added. Inside, a sunken floor was floated to create better flow, ceilings were raised and the wall to the kitchen was opened up. The 5,229-square-foot home has new electrical and HVAC systems as well as art lighting
and a smart home system. With the depth and breadth of updates to the home, you’ll have to see it and get the entire lowdown from Dave Perry-Miller listing agents Ryan Streiff and Laura Michelle. Huffman also created the best of both worlds in this house. The majority of living takes place on a single level with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a powder bath. However, since there is always a need for more space, he added a bonus room with a wet bar and powder bath up a beautiful staircase. “It’s a magnificent house, but I think what is most interesting is that although it’s big, it feels embracing,” stager Cliff Ellman said. Ellman is the owner of Spiffidecor, who turned this clean, understated, tailored house into a place anyone could call home. “The aesthetic of the house is simple architecturally. We know staging must support the architecture, not overwhelm it. I wanted a neutral palette because the home did not need a lot of things explained, it just needed to be supported spatially.” We all want an indoor-outdoor relationship with our homes today. Huffman knew the interior needed to flow smoothly into the exterior, and he constructed those exterior living spaces so you don’t want to leave them. With almost an acre to work with, he built a covered pool pavilion that overlooks the yard, pool and house. He added a nice touch with the installation of heaters in the ceiling. There’s a fire pit area between the living room and master bedroom. A drop-down projector with a double-sided screen creates a movie watching perch from the fire pit area and the pool — that’s right, you can watch the game while you are in the pool!
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This home, located at 9119 Guernsey Lane, is listed at $3.289 million. The house sits on a cul-de-sac. If you like specifics, it’s known as the McCullah subdivision. For newbies to Dallas, that’s right between Preston Hollow and Bluffview, next to Rockbrook estates. This neighborhood is a little gem, known for its modern homes. In fact, the view out the front of this Dallas modernist is a home designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s contemporaries. “I’ve never had as many agents fall in love with a house,” Streiff said. “As soon as they see it, they want to live here. It’s a testament to McCullah’s vision that so many people appreciate his design today. I think it’s just such a refreshing home. It’s nice to see something that is timeless in its architectural design but delivers on every level,” Streiff said. If you’d like to see this $3.289 million Dallas modernist, you’re in luck. It’s open most every weekend! 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.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
No time for networks to judge Mike Judge
By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net Hey, network execs, just don’t say no to Mike Judge. Ya hear? Just don’t. Because no matter how crazy it might sound, whatever he pitches you almost assuredly is destined to be an enduring, buzz-worthy, singular vision. Hell, you should be standing in line waiting for him to tell you just what it is. The Austin-based mind behind “Beavis and Butt-Head,” “King of the Hill,” “Office Space,” “Idiocracy” and “Silicon Valley” is going his own way again with “Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus.” The half-hour animated series, with archival footage also dropped in, has received an eight-episode order from Cinemax. It launches on Friday, Sept. 22 as a reasonably fond look at some of country music’s most celebrated and talented self-destructive forces, most of them now dead. Judge narrates the episodes and also hosts them in animated form for a few seconds at the beginning. An opening printed disclaimer says it’s all “about real people and real events. However, due to the passage of time and, in some cases, controlled or illicit substances, details of some tales are a bit hazy.” The first episode’s specimen is Johnny Paycheck, real name, Donald Lytle. His mega-selling anthem, at least in blue collar America, was “Take This Job and Shove It.” Judge wonders how many have even heard of Paycheck. He answers his own question: “No? You don’t like country music, do ya? You think it’s corny and twangy and kinda stupid. Well, you could be right, but it’s always good to keep an open mind.” The beautiful setup continues with Judge noting that Paycheck sold 10 million records in his day, equaling the sales of NWA and Gwen Stefani. Matter of fact, he was watching TV one day when he came upon a news story railing about the violence associated with both NWA and gangsta rap in general. “I got tired of watching
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“Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus" airs Friday. this because I actually like NWA and gangsta rap,” Judge said. So he switched over to a country music channel and saw Paycheck being interviewed shortly after he got out of jail for “shooting a guy. And I thought, ‘Why isn’t anyone worried about Johnny Paycheck? Why isn’t Connie Chung picking on him?’” And away we go, with real life friends and associates of the highly volatile Paycheck first seen as their actual selves before morphing into tale-telling cartoon characters. In the Paycheck saga, much of the telling is by the chortling Adams brothers, Gary, Arnie and Don. They were Johnny’s backup band and it was never dull. Squint and you might see these guys as standins for “King of the Hill’s” gossiping good ol’ boys. For a while, until he fired ‘em, the Adams brothers also backed up George Jones, whose tempestuous marriage and singing career with man-hungry Tammy Wynette is recounted in Episodes 3 and 4 of “Tales.” So the Adams trio will be back, and don’t expect me to keep sorting ‘em out. In the Paycheck tale, they all laugh it up after remembering him once saying, “There’s nothing worse than a hillbilly with a hit record.” In reality, there’s nothing inherently funny about Paycheck’s lifelong bouts with the bottle, his latter day cocaine habit and his violent tendencies. But he somehow managed to last until 2003, when he died at age 64. And the Adams brothers and others are simply telling it like he was with both affection and resignation. “Paycheck had a way of
destroying himself every five years,” one of the brothers says before another adds that he had about four of those cycles. Episode 2 chronicles another wild man, Jerry Lee Lewis, a vintage rock performer with two smash hits — “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Great Balls of Fire” — before he later turned to country music. “The Killer,” as he proudly called himself, might have been “The King” instead of Elvis “had he not married his 13-year-old second cousin,” says the man who signed him to his first Sun Records contract. Yeah, that didn’t help. Then there’s the late George Jones, blessed with one of country music’s greatest voices — and worst temperaments. In that he replicated Paycheck. The two of ‘em used to fight all the time in the early years, says one of the Adams brothers. Wynette idolized him from afar, enduring two miserable marriages and birthing three children before she and Jones forged a powder keg of a marriage while also becoming a hugely successful country singing duo. Jones liked to begin his day with a couple of Bloody Marys for breakfast, switch to beers at lunch and then move on to whiskey, an associate recalls. One of his drinking buddies was Waylon Jennings (subject of Episodes 6 and 7). This regularly didn’t end well, such as the night when Jones called Jennings a “Conway Twitty singin’ sonofabitch” before Waylon took him outside, roped him to a tree and left him there.
This barely scratches the surface of “Tales From the Tour Bus,” which makes for some awfully dark half-hours of television if you really think about it. But Judge goes about this business in a manner that doesn’t make one want to unduly ruminate or judge. No one’s being held up to ridicule — not wholly intentionally at least. These are people with talent to burn and seriously damaging character flaws that ended up burning most of them out. But no one wants to know about the times they went to church. That doesn’t make for much of a story. Instead they want to know about the time that a very worse for wear Jones banished his imaginary duck friend from his tour bus, only to … Well, you’ll just have to watch. And you know what? You really should. Although damned if I sometimes don’t know just why. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.
When I was a child, you couldn’t keep me out of the park, playground or a nearby creek. We rode our bikes everywhere. We played in the street, in the front yard or backyard. We played at recess at school. We were always running around. You couldn’t keep us in the house. Then a generation of culture change came about, and it seemed to coincide with the advent of video games. Maybe the lure of hundreds of television channel options keeps the kids on the couch. There is the internet and there are cell phones which keep youngsters indoors and preoccupied. Or possibly when physical education at school was no longer a requirement and it became an option, more children were driven inside and started to become softer. I was reading an article recently in The New York Times about parents and politicians in Berlin committed to making sure that their children have a healthy daily routine. In a city of four million residents — half million of which are under 18 — there are 1,850 playgrounds. Children are challenged by rope climbing, zip lining and rock scaling. They can climb on handcrafted wooden airplanes, helicopters and swinging bridges. Having children active is an important part of the German culture. It should return to prominence in the U.S. You can move the process along by making sure that you provide your children with suitable options to remain outside and enjoy exercise. An easy fix is a metal or tire swing, assuming you have a strong tree to support it. You can find a 40” diameter mesh swing hanging from sturdy chains for less than $40. And a tire swing can act as a great target for tossing the football. I like to consider an area in the backyard that can grow as children grow. There are so many options available that a mini playground can fit any budget. Begin with a rectangular area and support it with a wooden frame. Then add a base of pebbles and top it with plenty of sand. If your children are younger, a sand Stephan Sardone box is a good place to start in getting the kids outdoors. If the area is open air, make sure to put a canvas cover over the sand box to protect kids from direct sunlight. This base can later support a swing set or jungle gym when the kids get older. These are easy to assemble and do not cost a fortune. Consider a large slide. Every kid loves a slide. Climbing ropes and climbing walls are also inexpensive options. Remember, the goal is to get the kids outside of the house. There are some ideas that don’t require physical activity and can stimulate creative thinking. Put up an all-weather chalkboard against a fence so the kids can draw and leave messages. Build a tent garden that can be used as a home for reading or drawing. And, as we have mentioned in this column before, erecting a treehouse becomes a child’s second home and can be a centerpiece for the entire neighborhood, stimulating interaction. The Germans have it right. Getting their kids outside and active promotes a healthy lifestyle. It is our responsibility as parents here in America to provide our children with the same opportunities. Sardone Design-Build Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.
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54. Mongolian desert 55. Odin’s son 59. Sheen 60. Light pancakes 61. Serious offender 62. Hematite 63. Not abridged 64. Nurture 65. Winding around 67. Crazed captain 68. Freud topic 69. Well-mannered 71. Used a hatchet 72. Military greeting 74. Nerve network 76. Lean 77. Risks it 79. Oasis sight 80. Thin material 82. Bloodhound’s clues 83. More sensible 86. Marsh stalker 89. Just the same 90. Lineman’s coup 91. Debatable 95. Simple shed (hyph.) 97. Secret writing 98. Atom middles 100. Mekong native 101. Clothing 102. Gulf state 105. Sunflower product 106. Republic near Italy 108. Poem by Keats 109. Loud musical passage 110. Lenders’ securities 112. Trusted 113. Famous Loch 115. Portuguese lady 116. Stay near the
shore 117. Kiln locale 118. Intense 120. Fern or moss 122. “What — you say?” 123. Skillful 126. Put clothes on 128. Premiered 131. Fitness center 134. Luau keepsake 135. Fitness center 137. Gymnastics apparatus 139. — for (explained) 141. Old Nebraska cattle town 143. Looking at 145. Acutely pointed pyramidal roof 147. Felt concern 148. “It Came From — Space” 149. Noted Italian poet 150. TV dial 151. Ungentlemanly sort 152. Comes unraveled 153. Wild animal’s track 154. Feeds the kitty 155. Broadcast by hand DOWN 1. Philatelist’s item 2. Ocean crosser 3. Sprightly 4. Verne’s captain 5. Sheepskin holders 6. Cut fleece 7. Toolshed item 8. Early Peruvians 9. Canape topper
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wald.world@yahoo.com There’s nothing not to like about Calgary (pronounced in two syllables by locals, Cal-gree), Canada’s fifth largest city. Long the center of ranching, of late it has been booming as the Canadian oil and gas industry’s headquarters. With a population of over 1 million, the city retains its small town attitude in a big city wrapper. With its history as a cowboy gathering place, today you don’t see many of them around except during the annual July stampede when the city has a huge party with a state fair-style midway and ever popular chuck wagon races in the rodeo stadium. Since coming to prominence by hosting the winter Olympics in 1988, Calgary has grown into a bustling, hip place with some of Canada’s best restaurants and museums. Talk to the people who live here, and you’ll quickly see how contagious the enthusiasm is. Everyone I met went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Despite having a large population, downtown Calgary at midday on a beautiful summer day was nowhere near as crowded as Dallas. Even though it is a starting point for trips to the Canadian Rockies, tourists are few I saw no hopon/hop-off tourist buses, but there is a
nascent tourism orientation within the city. Calgary has so many parks it seems there is one everywhere you look. The Bow River meanders through the city, creating a focal point for locals during the summer, many of them on bicycles, bustling with activity seemingly snubbing Calgary’s long and very cold winter. In the middle of the Bow River the 50acre Prince’s Island Park, across from the fashionable Eau Claire neighborhood of Calgary, is one of the city’s most beautiful parks, filled with wooded areas, a theater, sculpture, arboretum-style flowers, Frisbee players and sunbathers. The park today is full of life but had been completely submerged by an epic flood in 2013, which destroyed all the island’s buildings and many of its trees. Several foot bridges connect the park to either side of the river, augmenting the network of jogging and biking trails that line both sides of the river. In Prince’s Island Park you’ll find the River Cafe, selected as a member of the group of “100 best” restaurants in all of Canada in 2016. In a leafy setting facing the river, the menu offers unique dishes, many of which are made with ingredients grown right in the gardens surrounding the restaurant. For example, a chicken dish was partially seasoned with the edible flower nasturtium, which was being
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Chinatown near downtown Calgary. grown outside. Reservations suggested. Another visually colorful park, Olympic Plaza in downtown, is where the medal ceremonies took place. It is a popular meeting place, with splash pad water features for children, and is located south of Calgary’s small but prosperous Chinatown. Calgary is home to several excellent museums. Noteworthy is the Glenbow Museum which has a fine exhibit about Canada’s push westward. The Canadian experience isn’t so different from the U.S. Many heroes are remembered for some of the same things American heroes are, only the stories differ slightly and the names are different. The Glenbow spends a lot of exhibit space on the treaties with the native peoples, how they were not honored by Canada and how the native
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK by Stella Wilder
The coming week will ask more of everyone in the way of understanding, tolerance and empathy than they are used to. This will benefit not only those who are more fairly treated as a result, but also those who begin treating others better, for they will gain in ways they had not previously imagined. There is a kind of calm that comes with acceptance and tolerance, and that will be the most common reward for those who choose to treat their fellow human as they themselves wish to be treated: The golden rule yields tremendous rewards for all. Those who insist that manners, courtesy, patience and the like must take a back seat to commodity, profit and other forms of material gain will certainly be missing out; they may well make some financial gains, but they're not likely to be happy this week — nor will they understand why.
What happens next is entirely up to you.
There is much to be learned from youngsters. Watching the young embrace whatever comes with enthusiasm and wonder may seem, to some, to be the overly simplistic behavior of a Pollyanna, but those who sincerely embrace such an attitude will discover that a childlike outlook can circumvent a world of bad feelings.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may have to rub someone's back a little harder to get what you want out of him or her — but it should be worth it. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Breaking the rules is not an option, but perhaps you can work some of your particular magic by bending them ever so slightly. You may be watched.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You must remember the difference between what you can and cannot control. You'll jump at an opportunity when it arises. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Someone you admire is likely to give you a boost, sending you off on a new and exciting trajectory.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You'll be able to wrap things up and move on very soon, but in the meantime you must cater to another's whim as you look to the future. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Your imagination will be on fire throughout the week. You can come up with many ideas that others will want to run with — if only you let them! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You can double or triple your rewards by simply doing the right thing at the right time. It's really no mystery. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may have to come up with new calculations in order to be sure that a plan can succeed. Certain technical issues may have to be rethought.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may discover that you're not likely to fit in, no matter what you do. This only means that you can go your own way with confidence. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You may have to approach a certain problem from
84. Put in the cooler 85. Schuss 86. Singer — John 87. Rock shop curiosity 88. Storms 89. Major artery 90. Play part 92. Dragon puppet 93. Lone Ranger movie 94. Yes-man 96. Not clocked in (hyph.) 97. Eye part 99. Habituated (2 wds.) 103. Plunder 104. Without fail 106. Bumped into 107. High, in music 111. Songwriter Janis — 112. Calf-roping event 114. — Paulo, Brazil 117. Lobster claws 119. Tobacco products 120. Immediately 121. More spacious 122. Command 123. Reserved and remote 124. Object 125. Dogie catcher 127. Zoo heavyweight 129. Work with oils 130. Evades 131. Milkshake drinker’s need 132. Annoy 133. Found the sum 136. Prescriptions, briefly 138. This, in Tijuana 140. Metric prefix 142. Attention getter 144. Woof 146. Groaner, maybe
OFF THE MARK
Calgary an Alberta bright spot
By Michael Wald
10. Ukraine’s capital 11. Roadside warnings 12. Defeats 13. Chloroform kin 14. Raided the fridge 15. Mediocre (hyph.) 16. Lay in wait 17. Film speed ind. 18. Edible root 19. Uttered loudly 20. Water, in combos 30. More uncouth 32. Draw forth 34. Canvas shelters 38. Summer top (hyph.) 40. Impassive 42. Adherent 45. Become champion 47. Poet’s black 48. More downcast 49. Charge ahead 50. Neck scarf 51. Heat meas. 52. Wager 53. Miner’s stake 54. DNA components 56. Dull (hyph.) 57. Deliver a speech 58. Break the rules 60. Prove false 61. Tough situations 64. Drum sound 66. Mazelike place 67. Type of clock 69. Chi follower 70. Swirled around 73. Detective — Ventura 75. Makes level 78. NASA’s “Go!” (hyph.) 81. Giants hero of yore 82. Sock hop song 83. Corduroy ribs
the "wrong" end. Try to envision a solution, and work your way back toward possible actions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You mustn't let yourself get embroiled in a conflict that is the result of someone else's obsession. You needn't carry that burden. (March 6-March 20) – You may have to figure out ways for home to come to you if you are unable to get yourself home. Much will depend on a decision made by a superior. ARIES (March 21-April 4) The guidance you should give others is the kind that you will want to get when you are in over your head, but that won't happen anytime soon. (April 5-April 19) – Your needs, and the needs of a loved one, may put the two of you in contact in a way that surprises you both. Think about quality, not quantity. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You can do the right thing without giving it a thought. Indeed, thinking too much can keep you from correct action. (May 6-May 20) – You have much to accomplish, but most such tasks are of your own choosing. Tend to critical duties first, then you may spend more time having fun! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may be criticized for something that you chose not to do
TRAVEL cont'd on page 8 Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. recently, but there will be time for you to go back and give it a try. (June 7-June 20) – You may find yourself in an awkward position when the demands you make on a friend warrant a reaction that you are not at all prepared for. CANCER (June 21-July 7) Issues of power must not lead to questions of conquest. You can get along with everyone and still retain control over your destiny. (July 8-July 22) – Too many things require your attention as the week opens, and you may struggle to keep your head above water. Later on, a friend can throw you a lifeline. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may have questions that must be answered before you can do anything of real substance. Be ready for action at any moment. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You are a fan of someone who is bringing you many new ideas. Perhaps you can begin working more closely together before the week is over. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Your understanding is bound to change somewhat, making it impossible for you to know as much as you thought. This can make things fun, however! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You and a partner must be sure that you are both working toward the same result as the week opens; too much can go awry if you are not.
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and Jeanine Amapola (YouTube influencer with 1.5 million followers), style gurus and influencers will grace the StyleStage to chat everything from couture to Instagram fashion, social media tips and tricks, entrepreneurial advice and more. “The Bachelor’s” Catherine Giudici Lowe will take the stage to inspire as
There’s been Comic-Con, DragCon, Beautycon and now StyleCon. Another fashion-inspired conference makes its way to Dallas, but this one promises to do things STYLECON (yes, you guessed it) — in style. Following StyleCon comes to Dallas for the first time. three successful years in Orange County, StyleCon co-founders Irene Martino and Robyn StyleCon’s keynote speaker. Grant decided that it was time to give Dallas a While we agree that education is fun and whirl. knowledge is power — what's a conference As with most of the designers, brands and without vendor pop-ups and complimentary retailers that have opted for a Big D expansion, pampering for hair, makeup, brows, lashes and both Martino and Grant tout the “city’s burgeonnails? StyleCon promises to be the style confering status, distinctive landscape and unique style” ence you've anxiously awaited, with enough style as reasoning for the Dallas launch of their nation- #inspo to flawlessly carry you into next year. wide growth. Be sure to hurry up and snag your tickets Now enter the world of StyleCon Dallas on using the special promo code "SOCIAL20" for Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More a discount. This deal won't last long! For more than just a full-day affair, area style enthusiasts are information, visit StyleCon.com/Dallas or via encouraged to get glam and glow up for a onesocial media @stylecongirl, #StyleConDallas or day spectacular of beauty and fashion presenta#StyleConGirl. tions, appearances from style influencers, motivational keynotes, panel sessions, blogger tips and Leah Frazier is an award-winning fashion enmore at downtown’s Fashion Industry Gallery at trepreneur based in Dallas with almost a decade of 1807 Ross Ave. fashion and lifestyle reporting under her belt. Her Co-hosted by Tiffany Hendra (“Real continued coverage of Dallas fashion and events Housewives of Dallas” and Sanctuary of Style) can be found at inspirenstyle.com.
9th Avenue, which can be seen from nearly everywhere, is the central “First Nations” peoples were mistransit point for the city and the site treated until the last of the “Indian from which many commercial tours Schools” was shuttered in the recent leave and 17th Avenue, south of past. downtown, is a principle entertainA fun, new music museum ment district with boutique clothing known as Studio Bell is a few blocks Michael Wald stores, hip bars and hip restaurants. down on 9th Avenue from the The long and short of it: easily Glenbow. Both the Glenbow and accessible with direct and inexpenStudio Bell have discount admission coupons sive flights from Dallas (under four hours), add in a popular tourist brochure titled, “Calgary Calgary to your list. Attractions.” Interesting entertainment districts around Michael Wald is a travel specialist with Calgary include Inglewood, at the east end of special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He 9th Avenue, a main street dissecting downtown. blogs about travel and other musings at untrodFor contemporary art, the Eskar Foundation denla.com. Follow him @Adventourist and see in Inglewood is a must-see. Calgary Tower on where he is off to next. TRAVEL cont'd from page 7
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Our Favorite Restaur ants AMERICAN – HOMESTYLE Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd. 214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd. 214-748-2700 ASIAN – JAPANESE – SUSHI Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen – Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 BAKERY – DESSERTS – ICE CREAM Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300 6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566
Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln.
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BAR-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752 BARS, PUBS & TAVERNS 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002
The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818 BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118 BURGERS, DELI & SANDWICHES Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR – The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133
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Great American Hero 4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway – SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger – West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998 Wild About Harry’s – Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 3113 Knox St. 214-520-3113 CHINESE Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China
6025 Royal Ln., #201 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln.
that you will indeed be overly curious, hurt and upset, either overtly, covertly or both. Breakups are never easy, Understanding and accepting and the pain doesn’t just stop that knowledge will prepare after the first week. Even once you for the emotions to come. you’ve mostly healed, the hurt It’s always hard to believe can come back with remindsomeone else is “better” than ers, memories or songs. One us, which is why we shouldn’t. of the most hurtful hurdles Just because your ex is with post-breakup, however, is resomeone else doesn’t mean that alizing that your someone else is ex-partner will find better than you; someone new. The it means they’re wound is reopened, different than and it comes with you. Do your a lot of other emoabsolute best to tions: jealousy, avoid comparloneliness, curiosity ing yourself to and maybe even the the new person. feeling of betrayal. You have your Donna Arp Weitzman own strengths, So, really, it’s more than just one huruniqueness and dle; it’s several hurdles lining weaknesses; she/he have theirs. the track before you get to the The truth is, though, their finish line. strengths don’t and shouldn’t In my experience, I’ve matter to you. learned a few things about Now, the next piece of myself in those painful stages advice may be the hardest, of a breakup, and man have I especially in today’s world, done some things wrong. Now, but it’s been proven that social I can look back and see how media can impact one’s mental I could’ve done better, treathealth. Can you imagine how ed myself kinder and healed it impacts individuals who quicker. I want to share some have broken up and moved of that wisdom with you this on? Internet stalking of exes week. is incredibly common, not to Most of the process to mention stalking the ex’s new healing through a breakup is love interest as well. This is a coming to full acceptance of bad move for one’s health, and a few things. First, recognize we should take the measures, MUSICAL cont'd from page 1 enhanced with psychedelic-colored flower decals. Women burned their bras. Men burned their draft cards. Both groups were dressed in grungy bell bottom jeans and tie-dyed T-shirts adorned with the peace symbol. Both genders had either long stringy hair or “afros.” Woodstock was a little concert in 1969, attended by 500,000. It was the dawning of the age of Aquarius. In terms of music, the Moody Blues, Jimi Hendrix and Simon & Garfunkel were only a few of the groups joining the Beatles in popularity during the hippie revolution. On the “easy listening” side, there were The Lettermen, Percy Faith and actor-not-singer Richard Harris with a lovely “MacArthur Park,” with bizarre, maybe psychedelic lyrics on the airwaves. Leonard Bernstein brought the legendary film “West Side Story” in 1963 to movie screens. For “Hair,” Moriarty is rumored to have incorporated some unique staging and seating, deeming the beloved, iconic musical fresh. The cast will include in part some members of the talented DTC Brierley Acting Company. The story of “Hair” takes a back seat to the music and production value. Simply put, politically active hippies, leading a bohemian lifestyle while protesting the Vietnam War are perplexed as they try balancing their young lives, love, the sexual revolution, conservative parents and life. “I’m excited to be directing the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical ‘Hair’ at Dallas Theater Center during the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love,” Moriarty said. “‘Hair’ is a groundbreaking musical that radiates with free love and iconic songs, and is DALLAS cont'd from page 1 the park’s designation to Oak Lawn Park because that was its
however hard it is, to keep this from happening. I suggest blocking your ex and his/her new love interest on all social media platforms. Even though it’s tough taking that first step, you’ll thank yourself later for taking away temptation to torture yourself scrolling through their lives. Anger often leads to bad decisions, and when you find out your ex has moved on, it may spark some of those angry feelings. In moments of emotional rage, you may feel the urge to give in and call your ex to express that anger; do not do this, if you can help it. Telling him/her off will only hurt you more. More importantly, never publicly criticize the new love interest or your ex, as it shows insecurity and won’t make you feel better. Trust me. Take care of yourself physically. Overeating and undereating will only hurt you, put you in a worse mood, and thus, a mentally vulnerable state of mind. The same goes for drinking too much or using other substances to mask pain or push down uncomfortable feelings. The best thing to do is to just let nature and time do all the hard work for you; try to sit back and allow it. Take nature walks, do yoga, meditate, read or take up a new hobby. Learn and practice to
relax and think of other things, positively. Lastly, don’t let the urgent feeling that you must find someone else right away consume you. Rebounding is a dangerous game and can sink you lower into loneliness, complication and confusion. Your emotions, rightfully so, are imbalanced during this time, and they need to rest and reset without the dependence on and the noise of someone else. We all want to feel that we are the best our ex will ever find and that he/she will somehow remain celibate after our relationship. Of course, this is not realistic and sets us up for disappointment and further pain. Recognize you had a unique time together, yet something just didn't work, and that’s okay. This is commonplace, and no one should have guilt or depression when they see an ex moving on. Try healthily to let it go, remembering the good times with your eyes looking ahead. A former mayor and businesswoman, Donna Arp Weitzman was a later-dater before marrying Herb Weitzman in 2012. She is the author of Cinderella has Cellulite and Sex and the Siren, both best selling books available on Amazon.
just as daring today as it was in 1967. DTC’s production will take full advantage of the flexible Wyly Theatre by providing an immersive experience for the audience to express themselves through art and let the sunshine in from their seats in all types of chairs, couches and other unique seating options.” Kia Nicole Boyer said she is thrilled to be making her DTC debut with this amazing group of artists. “Since moving to Dallas in 2010, I’ve been warmly welcomed into the theatre community, and given the opportunity to perform on many stages in the metroplex,” she said. Some of her notable credits include a title role in WaterTower Theatre’s “Sweet Charity” and in Second Thought Theatre’s “A Kid Like Jake.” In “Hair,” Kia plays Jeanie, who she described as laid back, far out, totally hip and totally pregnant. “She’s one of the many people who ‘dropped out’ and joined the hippie movement that took over in the mid-1960s.” The actress grew up a military kid, with talk of war and violence at the dinner table and lots of time spent on military bases around current and veteran soldiers. “My fascination and respect for the Vietnam War and that generation definitely sparked at that time,” she added. “‘Hair’ highlights so many themes and we are exploring so much of what makes America what it is with this material.” “Working with Kevin Moriarty has been a blast. He is full of life and charisma and it’s deeply apparent in the rehearsal room,” Kia said. “Kevin has a fastpaced approach and an eye for sincerity, two things absolutely pertinent for a show like ‘Hair.’ Most notably, Kevin has this childlike joviality that is such a positive thing to have in a leader. He loves what he’s doing and it shows!” Kia said further, “Peace, Man!”
original name, according to historical records dating back to the 1890s. Apparently, that is normal practice in this situation,
especially since there is a citywide moratorium on renaming any park until new protocols are adopted by leadership.”
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ETHIOPIAN Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 FRENCH Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718
ECLECTIC Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs 214-521-4580 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries
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4416 W. Lovers Ln. Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave.
COFFEE & SPECIALTIES Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725
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GERMAN Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 GREEK Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy.
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STATE FAIR cont'd from page 1 skills from that experience.” Now Hilbun’s responsibilities take him all over the Fairgrounds by golf cart rather than by Zamboni across ice, as he oversees maintenance, overall set up and daily operations. He works closely with all departments in determining strategic direction for the Fair. After five decades with the Fair, Hilbun sees the advances. “The grounds are cleaner,” he said, “and there is better accessibility for everyone including disabled guests. We have numerous free shows and concerts. We have added more baby changing stations, large umbrellas and picnic tables for shade.” According to the “lifer,” it’s the everchanging challenge of each day that keeps him energized. “We are always changing up something from year to year, [and] it takes a lot of planning to get these changes made,” Hilbun said. Hilbun continues to be surprised when longtime and native Texans or Dallasites have never been to the Fair. He asks, “How is that possible?” We took the opportunity to ask Hilbun about the legend of the ghost. He assured us that, “Yes, there is a ghost in one of these old buildings.” The State Fair of Texas has welcomed guests for 131 years. “Not many Fairs can match that history. We have an abundance of free entertainment, including many concerts all around,” he said. Hilbun wants the neighborhood to know how hard the Fair is working in the community to become a better neighbor. “We have personnel who have made great strides in our relationships with the local area to create a partnership.” The VP says that his ideal day at the Fair would have “super nice” weather and all his family would be there with no radio or phone. Hilbun’s two dogs ask that he bring something delicious home every night. However, they have been clear: “Do not, under any circumstances bring us Fletcher’s Corny Dogs with mustard.” If Hilbun should decide to a fond farewell to an old friend that helped shape my life, I will never forget him.
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By Sally Blanton
SEPTEMBER 22 - 28, 2017
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Supercar Showcase Inaugural Park Place Luxury Auto Show Four Seasons Las Colinas
Brad Oldham, Brooke Gardner, Founder Ken Schnitzer, Andy Smith, Jessica Trudeau
John Wampler – Winner Best in Show, 1925 Rolls Royce
Emily Thomas and her mother Kathryn Lind
Maya and David Lee
TACA Gala 50th Anniversary Rosewood Mansion
Dean Fearing, Wanda Gierhart, Celese Gierhart
Sally and Ross Taylor
Suicide Awareness Day Suicide and Crisis Center Dallas City Hall
Donna Wilhelm, Wolford McCue, Michelle Abra Liberman Garrett, Sara Dawn Wilkins, Karen Lukin, Debbie Stout Elchani, Nestor Estrada, Yvonne Crum, Tricia Kaneweske Thomas
Yellow Rose 2018 Multiple Sclerosis Omni Hotel
Fallon and Wesley Way and son
Chairs Charie and Katie Burford
Birthday Champagne Toast Honoring Suzanne Bock Grishman Savor, Klyde Warren Park
Michael and Suzanne Grishman
Breakfast Club Dallas Women’s Foundation Campbell Center
Caren K. Lock, Marie Saavedra, Dr. Robin Frink, Cathy Banks, Nancy Bernardino
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SERGIO’S JEWELRY
Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store. September’s birthstone is the Sapphire (these 3 colors) “A maiden born when autumn leaves Are rustling in September’s breeze, A sapphire on her brow should bind To bring her joy and peace of mind.” We appraise jewelry and coins. Custom designing is our specialty. We use CAD software and 3-D wax printing. We replace batteries and repair watches. All jewelry repair is done on site. While-you-wait repair service is available. We also re-string pearls and beads. Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338
JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER Family Owned and Operated. Great services and great prices! The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available. Serving Dallas since 1986. 3220 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.
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COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL
Serving Dallas and the White Rock area for more than 25 years! Across from Mockingbird Station near SMU SHOE AND BOOT REPAIR! We repair belts, purses and luggage, too! Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5340 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 214-824-7463
END OF SEASON SALE — SAVE UP TO 75% ON OUTDOOR FURNITURE SAVE 75% Ratana High Dining Group SAVE 50% All Canvas Wall Art and Hanging Light Fixtures All KNF – Neille Olson Garden Mosaic Coffee Tables Brown Jordan Tamiami Lounge Chairs and Kantan Seating Ratana Wellington Deep Seating and Bolano Deep Seating SAVE 40% Woodard Cascade Deep Seating SAVE 35% Kingsley-Bate Milano Dining and Deep Seating SAVE 25% All Kingsley Bate Teak Table and Chair Sets Kingsley Bate Derby Bench KNF-Neille Olson Modern Living Occasional Tables 3300 Knox Street, Suite 200 (At the Katy Trail) Convenient Parking Behind Building Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun 11 a.m.-5p.m. 214-351-5125 intothegardenoutdoor.com