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Help clean up Turtle Creek
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Due to the ongoing rain, the Turtle Creek Association (TCA) cleanup has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Meet at the foot of the Beasley Steps where the Katy Trail crosses Hall Street. Picking up trash helps protect the 100 plus species of wildlife who call Turtle Creek home. Wear comfortable clothes and old shoes. Rain boots are great, too. Trash grabbers and bags will be provided. Contact Tina Jansen at 214-526-2800 for more information.— TCA
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Salute to U.S. Army families On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Army Scholarship Foundation held their Stand Up for Heroes luncheon at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Guest of honor was Gen. John P. Abizand, former commander of U.S. central command. The Photo by Dana Driensky Army Scholarship Foundation’s purpose is to help children and spouses of soldiers to fulfill their dreams of higher education. Seen above is U.S. Army private first class Marty Nance with his wife Samantha, a 2015 Fluor honorary scholarship recipient. — David Mullen
Pecan Lodge ready for orders
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Smoked ham with apricot-molasses glaze.
Pecan Lodge at 2702 Main St. in Deep Ellum is now taking online orders for Thanksgiving, featuring a selection of smoked meats for the holiday table. Choose from traditional smoked turkey, smoked ham with apricot-molasses glaze, spice crusted beef tenderloin, whole smoked brisket, racks of ribs and handmade smoked sausage links. The last day for ordering is Friday, Nov. 20 at noon, and orders must be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 between 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Pecan Lodge. Go to pecanlodge.com. — Amity Thomas In This Issue Of K aty Tr ail Weekly
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Police on the trail of robbery suspects By Molly Evans/ KERA News Dallas police are increasing patrol units on the Katy Trail after five robberies were reported within the last week. All occurred near Reverchon Park in Uptown. Here are the reported robberies from the Dallas Police Department blog: Oct. 29 at about 9:40 p.m. Two suspects robbed an individual at gunpoint on the Katy Trail in the area of 2740 N. Houston St. Oct. 31 at about 6:50 a.m. and again at 7:20 a.m. Two suspects robbed individuals at gunpoint on the Katy
Nov. 1 at about 1:40 and 1:45 p.m. Two suspects robbed individuals at gunpoint on the Katy Trail near 3100 Routh St. Major Max Geron said police are looking for two black men in their 20s between 5 feet 7 inches and 6 feet tall, weighing between 140 and 200 pounds. “In each of the robberies, one or both of the Photo by David Mullen suspects have been A number of robberies have occurred armed either with recently on the Katy Trail. a silver revolver or Trail in the area of 3200 Maple some other handgun, St. near Reverchon Park. and are wearing grey, black
or blue hoodies and jeans," Geron said. "The suspects have been standing on the trail and have blocked the paths of their victims and demanded their property. In general, they have been taking cell phones, wallets and money.” So far none of the victims have been hurt. Police advise residents to be aware of surroundings and take note of trail markers if there’s an emergency. If you have any information or saw anything related to these offenses, call 214671-3584. Information may also be called in anonymously to Crimestoppers at 214373-TIPS (8477).
MULL IT OVER
Announcer brings network experience to Dallas
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Since the Stars moved to Dallas from Minneapolis in 1993, they have had just three full time broadcast teams. Originally, it was Mike Fornes and this young man with a high-pitched voice who came down from Minnesota named Ralph Strangis. Fornes was replaced in the booth by color analyst Daryl “Razor” Reaugh while Strangis moved to play-byplay. For 19 seasons, the team became a popular duo on the Dallas sports scene highlighted by a Stanley Cup winning season in 1998-99. The Stars are one of only two National Hockey League teams — along with the Buffalo Sabers — to simulcast all of their games on TV and radio. When Strangis retired last season, Stars president Jim Lites knew who he
wanted as the with a guy that was new Stars playa local producer (in by-play man. In Southern California) June, Lites said that would buy these “We will end up sports packages. So I with a great candid some local high didate.” In Lites’ school games, but in mind, the man Christmas of 1977 we for the job was got homesick and deveteran hockey cided to drive back to announcer Dave Glens Falls.” Strader a.k.a. As luck would Photos by Glenn James/Dallas Stars “The Voice.” have it, the town of Daryl Reaugh has a new partner this year on The Glens Glens Falls was buildDallas Stars broadcast in veteran Dave Strader. Falls, N.Y. native ing a new arena. “It and University of was shocking that communications in college.” Massachusetts — Amherst this little town of 18,000 was He would broadcast basketgraduate had a passion for building an arena for either ball games on the campus basketball. “I started out a minor league basketball radio station. listening to Marv Albert team or minor league hock“I came out of college calling the Knicks, Johnny ey team.” The team turned and there was no ESPN or Most calling the Celtics out to be the Adirondack cable television,” Strader and Andy Musser calling Red Wings of the American said, “so the only real job the 76ers,” Strader said. “I Hockey League. you could aspire to was to would have my transistor “So I started nosing be a team broadcaster for radio with me going back to around for a job and they somebody. Right out of colwhen I was 10, 11, 12 years hired me as the assistant PR lege, my wife and I drove out old. In high school, I got the to California to chase the bug and decided to major in dream out there. I hooked see MULL on page 5
LEARNING
Artist navigates education from STEM to STEAM By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
“Readin’ and ’ritin’ and ’rithmetic; taught to the tune of a hick’ry stick,” wrote American composer and lyricist Will Cobb in the silly 1907 song “School Days.” Education has come a long way since the turn of two centuries and has seen dramatic evolutions by the 21st century. All of the basics are still YOUNG ACTRESS HEADS FOR HILLS — page 10 basic, but savvy educators, creative thinkers and talented artists continue to bring innovative, higher levels of teaching and learning into the classroom. Hick’ry sticks have given way to the conductor’s baton. Today’s “basics” are science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the country’s core academic disciplines. They are designed to improve competitiveness in science and technology development while gaining the highest levels of math and engineering education. Curriculum choices are integral to preparing students for current and future workforce development.
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Early detection critical in Lymphoma By Dr. Kimberly Washington
him/her to seek medical attention. The workup for lymphoma is relatively extensive and diLymphoma is a agnosis may take upwards of type of cancer of the a few weeks. The main realymphoid cells, cells son for this is that a biopsy that help protect your of the lymph node must be body against infecperformed. It is encouraged tion. There are two by the pathologist that the major categories of entire node be removed as lymphoma, Hodgkin’s this provides the pathologists Lymphoma (named with the best architectural Dr. Washington detail to make the diagnosis. after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin who discovAlso it allows enough tissue ered the disease) and non-Hodgkin’s to do the appropriate tests needed for Lymphoma. The two major categories diagnosis. If there is only one very of lymphoma are distinguished at the large lymph node that is difficult to time of biopsy. The pathologist is able completely excise, the appropriate to examine the cells looking for specif- tests can be done with multiple neeic abnormalities that are characteristic dle biopsies of the enlarged node. of the Hodgkin’s type of lymphoma. Once diagnosis is confirmed, adBoth types of lymphoma origiditional staging images are performed. It nate in the lymphocytes, a type of is fortunate now that we have such tests white blood cell whose role is to fight as CT scans which allow us to look inside infection by identifying and attackthe abdomen without actually having to ing cells that are not “self.” Each of us open the abdomen. In the past, explorahas special markers on our cells that tion was the only option to stage. Now, are particular to our body only. The CT scan allows us to accurately stage the lymphocytes check cells, rather efdisease without operative intervention. ficiently, to ensure that all cells have Once staged, chemotherapy will be initithese markers. However, if a cell that is ated. This is usually done through a port presented to a lymphocyte lacks your which is surgically placed as the chemopersonal markers, it classifies the cell therapy cannot be given in small periphas foreign and initiates a response to eral veins. Chemotherapy continues for destroy it. This is the reason why there a few months and the patient repeats CT is much research now on using the im- scans to determine size of lymph nodes mune system to fight certain cancers. after therapy is finished. If there is no adIn lymphoma, however, lymphocytes ditional evidence of disease, the port can grow out of control. be removed and the party can begin! Like any other type of malignancy, The thing to remember is that we early detection is key to improved surnow have very good chemotherapy vival and potential cure. With lymfor lymphoma. This means that once phoma, however, these cells could easdiagnosed and treatment begins, ily grow without any symptoms for a there are usually good results. So, while. The most common symptoms are fear not! If you have developed enfatigue, weight loss, night sweats and larged lymph nodes, please see your enlarged lymph nodes. The enlarged doctor so these can be monitored lymph nodes are the most common and biopsied if needed. way that this disease is brought to the Dr. Kimberly Washington, a genattention of the patient. Usually, there eral surgeon at Highlander Surgical are large lymph nodes in the groins or Associates in Arlington, maintains in the neck which are noticeable. Once an interest in health education and identified by the patient, it usually leads advocacy. washington.k@att.net
Plano, pesky potholes and periodontics By David Mullen
trucks and cement mixers — we are going to deal with gaping road holes, as well as those other holes I am in no means a finanon the road … In related news, cial wizard. I have never figured Cafe Express on McKinney Avenue out what drives the stock market. in Uptown is closed, yielding the Case in point: A couple of weeks property to a high-rise develago Oprah Winfrey bought a 10 oper … I love DirecTV, and I hate percent stake in Weight Watchers, DirecTV. When the weather goes and the stock market surged. Days south like it did on Friday night, later, McDonalds anmy World Series covnounced that earnings erage was interrupted. surpassed analysts’ So, I did something predictions for the that I encourage young quarter, and the stock people to consider. I market surged. Wait a went and found my minute! Losing weight radio and listened to and gaining weight are the game. It was great. trigger factors for Wall I felt like I was right in Street. Does that mean the action and didn’t David Mullen have to watch the you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but constant promotional you can have your Big Mac and announcements on FOX or have to fries? … Oh those endless potholes. listen to Joe Buck … November is Katy Trail Weekly publisher Rex “sit in the dentist chair” month for Cumming reports that “I hit a pot me. Looks like I will be enjoying hole last Tuesday that crippled my my Thanksgiving turkey puréed … car. And I was joined by four othLivability.com reports that the age ers that had both their tires and 65-and-older population is projectrims smashed and cracked by a ed to double to 85 million by 2050. pothole on Walnut Hill Lane beWith that in mind, they named the tween Preston Road and Hillcrest “Top 10 Best Places to Retire.” They Road. It looked like a scene from maintain that these cities “offer ac‘Mad Max!’ In my 30 minutes cess to affordable and quality health there, all five of us pulled together care, a practical cost of living, retirand contacted the company that ee-friendly businesses and services, caused it. They have accepted our as well as several amenities to help claims and are processing paying keep residents active.” The numus.” The shock is not the continuber one place on the list is Santa ing Dallas pothole nightmare, but Barbara, Calif. Really? I didn’t that a company actually admitted know that the study was “Top 10 to causing the damage. This is a Best Places to Retire if You Are classic example of progress causing Filthy Rich.” The only community regress. As long as Dallas is going in Texas listed was Plano at third. to continue building at an alarmBehind Santa Barbara and Sarasota, ing rate — with streets full of semi Fla., Plano was chosen above the
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underrated towns of Lincoln, Neb. and Rapid City, S.D. It was even picked above Scottsdale, Ariz. At least in Rapid City, seniors can visit the nearby Mt. Rushmore and remember the good old days. As for Plano, I guess seniors can retire enjoying flat terrain, stifling traffic, radar cops and chain restaurants. And a lot fewer potholes than Dallas … A true Dallas character was lost when Tammy Spears passed away a couple of weeks ago. Tammy had owned a number of bars in Dallas; the last one being Next Door Good Times at 6644 Maple Ave. near Love Field. A wake in her honor was held at noon on Saturday at the bar. By 11:30 a.m. the bar was packed. People brought food and hoisted a glass in her honor after a slideshow chronicled her life. Few knew of her commitment to helping abused women. The bar will live on, but Tammy’s strong opinions have been silenced forever. Too bad, because you never knew what would come out of Tammy … I was walking out of the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel (well, excuse me!) with my brother. As I approached the exit, I saw that I was walking out with Burt Reynolds. He looked good and had that unmistakable star quality. I introduced myself (two martinis bring on unrelenting courage), shook his hand and said, “I always loved Sally Field.” He stopped, gave me a stare worthy of the original “Longest Yard” and said, “So do I.” He broke into that unmistakable Burt Reynolds laugh as I wiped the vodka sweat off of my forehead. Sally Field turns 69 years old on Friday.
LIFE ON THE TRAIL
Doing something is better than nothing By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com
With the busy holiday season upon us, our to-do lists get longer as our free time gets shorter. You may be tempted to skip your workout or swing through the drive thru instead of preparing a healthy meal. Unfortunately, those short-cuts probably aren’t in your best interests. Regular physical activity and a Dr. Beth Leermakers healthy diet are important stress busters, so it’s particularly critical to keep up with a version of your healthy routine this time of year. Yes, I said a version. You may not be able to squeeze your regular two hour gym workout in between work, parental duties and holiday parties. However, that doesn’t mean you should blow off your see BETTER on page 12
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CRIME WATCH
Oct. 27 – 8:25 a.m. 4300 Block, Congress Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. Oct. 27 – 8 p.m. 3700 Block, Hall St. (75219) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s property and threatened to harm him. Oct. 28 – 11:20 a.m. 2800 Block, Hall St. (75204) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect removed the complainant’s vehicle door handle. Oct. 28 – 1:08 p.m. 4000 Block, Cedar Springs Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window and stole property. Oct. 29 – 3:20 a.m. 3200 Block, Crestview Dr. (75235) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect chipped a hole into the door of the complainant’s vehicle and
damaged the lock. Oct. 29 – 7:21 a.m. 5400 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75235) Aggravated Assault: The suspect struck the complainant in the face several times. Oct. 29 – 3 p.m. 2700 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s front passenger window and stole the radar detector. Oct. 29 – 6:54 p.m. 3200 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Aggravated Assault: The suspect hit the complainant in the mouth with their hand. Oct. 30 – 12:15 a.m. 3100 Block, Hudnall St. (75235) Theft of Property: Two unknown suspects stole the complainant’s cell phone. Oct. 30 – Noon 4200 Block, McKinney Ave. (75205) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the
complainant’s bike from an apartment patio.
business’ window and stole property.
Oct. 30 – 7 p.m. 2400 Block, Douglas Ave. (75219) Criminal Mischief: The suspect spray painted the rear fence with graffiti.
Nov. 1 – 9:21 a.m. 2400 Block, Inwood Rd. (75235) Injured Person: An unknown suspect sprayed mace in the complainant’s eyes.
Oct. 30 – 7 p.m. 1500 Block, Inspiration Dr. (75207) Criminal Mischief: The suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window in an attempt to steal property.
Nov. 1 – Noon 2600 Block, N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s vehicle window and stole speakers.
Oct. 31 – 6:50 a.m. 3200 Block, Maple Ave. (75201) Aggregated Robbery of an Individual: The suspects pointed handguns at the complainant and stole property. Oct. 31 – 7:30 a.m. 3200 Block, Maple Ave. (75201) Aggregated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant’s face and told him not to move his hands, while stealing property. Nov. 1 – 4:45 a.m. 3000 Block, Knox St. (75205) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect broke the
Nov. 1 – 1:38 p.m. 3100 Block, Routh St. (75201) Aggregated Robbery of an Individual: The suspects pointed handguns at the complainant and stole their smartphone. Nov. 1 – 1:45 p.m. 3100 Block, Routh St. (75201) Aggregated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant and stole property. Nov. 2 – 8:50 a.m. 2100 Block, N. Stemmons Fwy. (75207) Aggravated Assault: The suspect punched the complainant after a road rage incident.
OUR MISSION Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/ or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be. Co-founders Nancy Black Rex Cumming David Mullen Andy Simpson
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with ESPN.” Strader, married with three grown boys, would propose a reduced schedule with Detroit and do a slate of hockey games on ESPN as the number three play-by-play announcer behind Gary Thorne and Tom Mees. The Red Wings were happy to have one of their announcers go national as it improved their profile. “Two days before my conference call with ESPN, Tom Mees drowned in his neighbor’s pool tragically. So that changed everything. Now the
the business — Darren Pang — on Phoenix Coyotes broaddirector. I had never seen a casts. “I figured this would be hockey game live. So they took it. I’d be here for 20 years. But us up to Detroit because it was then the team went bankrupt the Red Wings farm team that and Pang had a chance right was going to play there. We away to go to St. Louis “ went to meet all of the Red As it looked like the Wings brass and a collegiate Coyotes may move to tournament was going on. That Winnipeg (the team actually was my first exposure to hockey stayed in Phoenix) Strader and I said ‘Wow. What a sport!” was approached to join NBC Making $11,000 in his full time in 2011 allowing him new position, Strader started to cover regular season and asking about the play-by-play Stanley Cup playoff games. job. “So as we got closer to the Earlier, NBC had provided fall of 1979, Ned Harkness was an unforgettable moment. running the arena and was “The 2009 Winter Classic general manager of the at Wrigley Field,” Strader team. I approached him said. “I got the call to fill in and he knew that I had a for Doc [legendary hockey broadcasting background. announcer Mike Emrick] So basically I took a tape about 30 hours before face recorder to the first trainoff. He had laryngitis.” ing camp and there were When Strangis left to 80 guys there. I was just pursue other interests in entrying to get the lingo and tertainment, Lites seized the the pacing. It was crazy. opportunity to reunite with But he [Harkness] liked Strader and bring him to what he heard but he probDallas. Strader kept in comably liked even more that munication with Strangis he didn’t have to pay me throughout the transition. anymore than the $11,000 I And joining Reaugh in the was making as the PR guy.” booth is not new as they had During his six seasons worked together on more calling the Adirondack than a dozen games on New voice of the Stars Dave Strader. games Strader worked Versus and NBC. alone with no color com“Like ‘Panger’ and mentator. “It was on the job offer was to come in and do a Brian Engblom and other guys training,” Strader said. “I was full schedule but you have to I have worked with,” Strader really learning the game.” give up the Red Wings.” His said, “Razor’s preparation Halfway through his stint in wife Colleen and Strader agois phenomenal. They know Glens Falls, the Detroit Red nized for a week over which the game and talk to a lot of Wings were sold to the Illtch career move to pursue. With people. But Razor has such a family and brought in executive the opportunity to move back unique use of language and Lites to, among other things, to Glens Falls, “I decided to go use of humor. And he told me monitor the Adirondack team. with ESPN.” He was also alafter I was hired that with this When meeting with Strader, lowed to do a number of basStars team, it is the right time “He [Lites] said ‘You know, ketball games for the network. to jump on board.” we may have an opportunity A lockout in 1994 forced Although barely into the for you in a couple of years. ESPN to reconsider broadcast- season, “The Hockey Writers” Just keep doing what you are ing NHL games, and severely website named Strader and doing.’” Lites promoted Strader cut back on hockey broadcasts Reaugh as the league’s best to call Detroit games in 1985. that once was ESPN’s calling broadcast team. “One fan’s With coinciding seacard. Strader’s contract was number one is another fan’s sons, Strader had given up the not renewed. number 30,” Strader said. “But thought of broadcasting basHe immediately hooked it is always nice to see positive ketball. “Once I got going with up with the Florida Panthers things said about your work.” hockey; that was it. I did the for three seasons, and then had And Dallas Stars fans should be Red Wings for 11 years, and the opportunity to team up positively thrilled that they have then an opportunity came up with one of his best friends in a new “Voice.”
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Seven reasons why indoor workouts rock By Turner Cavender
especially if you’re always mixing up your workout routine and pushing for real results (like how we’re always recommending). That’s You know not enough people talk about part of why it’s such a good idea to workout the wonders of the “Great Indoors.” indoors with a group — on the off chance you Not that there’s anything wrong with the get an injury you’ll have people just a few feet “Great Outdoors,” we just think the away who are ready to help. indoor life deserves a little more 4. Allergies aren’t an issue. love. Especially when it comes to Granted, allergies aren’t a probpersonal fitness — so often you lem for everyone, but anyone see health junkies talking about who does live with allergies can all their hikes and camping and tell you that they’re a huge pain. whatnot, but what if you aren’t the We even know people who only outdoorsy type? Don’t you also dehave to step outside for five minserve the chance to live healthy? utes before their eyes puff up and We think so! That’s why we’ve their skin start itching like crazy. put together this list of seven reaDoes that sound familiar Turner Cavender sons why indoor workouts rock! to any of you? Have those exact 1. No weather. Admit it: symptoms killed your workout You’ve cancelled plans because of the weathgroove before? er. Maybe you’ve cut class because you wantThen that’s all the more reason to switch ed to be outside in the sun, or maybe you’ve to an indoor program! Why even give the alcalled into a “sick” day at work because you lergies a chance? didn’t want to deal with the rain. 5. Bugs won’t bug you. Biggest pet peeve In any case, you know that weather can about the outdoors: insects. The occasional be such a make-or-break factor when you mosquito bite would be bad enough, but on plan out your day. top of that you’ve got flies. Flies that are inexWhich is a bit of a problem … because con- plicably curious about your face while you’re sistency is the key to any successful fitness plan. just trying to have a nice run. Gross. Don’t Now you might be telling yourself you’ll have to worry about them indoors though! just swap out your outdoor workouts on 6. No unexpected audience. Ever catch rainy days, but why take the chance? You’ll someone watching you while you work out? have a much easier time establishing your So annoying isn’t it? You’re just trying to stay workout habit if you stick to a weather-proof healthy — you don’t need anyone’s judgment. option. Which leads into our next reason … That’s another nice thing about working 2. It’s easier to build a habit. We talk a inside – there’s less chance of random stranglot about the importance of healthy HABITS ers showing up to watch you. AND, if you — not just the occasional healthy choice. sign up for a boot camp program like ours, Research shows that our brains pay a lot of you’ll end up working out with the same attention to our environment when formpeople every week. That way you’ll have time ing habits. So, one of the best ways to make to get to know everyone and feel more coma habit stick is to carry out that habit in a fortable with the group! consistent environment. 7. You can work out in your socks. For That’s part of the reason why the fitness real! You can work out in your socks — in our boot camp model has proven so successful boot camps we actually prefer that over shoes! — it gives people a consistent environment Besides, many fitness experts point out that to support them forming the healthy habit of working out in your socks is a lot healthier for working out two to three times a week. your feet. In fact, you can even buy socks that Don’t get us wrong, the outdoors is great, are specially designed for working out. but they sure can be messy. Again, weather But most importantly, working out in can be a problem, but that’s just the start of it. your socks is SO FUN! Seriously, you have to What if one day a big noisy construction site try it if you haven’t already. turns up in the middle of your jogging path? Turner Cavender, CPT is owner of Dallas Fit Not an ideal situation for habit forming, is it? Body Boot Camp and world renown online person3. It’s safer. There’s always some posal trainer at Cavendercoaching.com. “Remember sibility of injuries when you’re working out, J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.” Turner@dallasfbbc.com
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Nov. 7
2010 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-979-6430
Crow Collection of Asian Art – Diwali is the Indian festival of lights celebrated worldwide. It marks the victory of good over evil and commemorates one’s inherent inner light. Visit for an illuminating day filled with activities that play on the dark and the light, including cyanotype prints and kaleidoscopes. FREE!
Nov. 9
6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, 75205 214-768-4357
SMU Owen Arts Center – Dallas Chamber Music Society presents "Dover Quartet Plays Dvořák, Berg and Beethoven." The Dover Quartet catapulted to international stardom following a stunning sweep of the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, becoming one of the most in-demand ensembles in the world. In 2013-14, the Quartet became the first ever Quartet-in-Residence for the venerated Curtis Institute of Music. Held in Caruth Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. $15-$40.
Nov. 11
1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-880-1550
Dallas Center for Architecture – Panel Discussion: The Art (and Business) of Architectural Photography. Craig Blackmon, Carolyn Brown, Craig Kuhner and Charles Davis Smith have created enduring images of Dallas’ most iconic architecture, as well as work across the country and around the world. Each will discuss their work and their particular artistic approach and discuss the changing technology, business needs and philosophies on how best to capture the physical world around us. 6 p.m. $10 donation requested.
Nov. 12
1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687
Majestic Theatre – Health Wildcatters "Pitch Day 2015." Health Wildcatters is a Dallas healthcare startup accelerator that focuses on early stage healthcare startups that come from a variety of niches. Their companies have been hard at work perfecting their pitches and continuing to grow their businesses since joining us in August. "Pitch Day" is a showcase for them to show how far they’ve come. 3 p.m. $10.
Nov. 13
1960 Peavy Road Dallas, 75228 S2P Meditation Community
Wanderlust - S2P's "Keep White Rock Weird & Enlightened Meditation & Music Chillout." Gather together to raise the vibrations all over White Rock through live music, meditation, sound healing with nurturing touch therapy, a deep in the heart circle of sharing, Reiki, henna, fire spinners, a roaring campfire, snacks and lots of love and acceptance. Energy exchange: $15 per lovely heart. 7 to 11 p.m.
Nov. 13
2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, 75204 214-671-0045
Latino Cultural Center – Francisco Moreno’s "From the Area" is an exhibition of paintings which are large-scale, monochromatic meditations of masterpieces from the Kimbell Art Museum’s permanent collection. Moreno’s new body of work explores ideas of how art history and place influence and form artistic identity. Exhibit open through Jan. 9. 6 p.m. FREE!
Nov. 14
1515 Young St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-1671
Dallas Public Library Children's Center – "Poet and You Know It." Explore and create different types of poetry in a free workshop with writer Melody Bell. This event is designed for children of all ages, and their families are welcome to join in the activities. 2 p.m. FREE!
Picture of the Week Highland Park High School tennis team will compete in the state tournament Nov. 11-12 in College Station. Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Fri 11/06
John Philip Sousa, b. 1854 James Naismith, b. 1861 Sally Field, b. 1946 Ethan Hawke, b. 1970 Thandie Newton, b. 1972 1923 – 1st electric shaver patented by Col. Jacob Schick.
Sat 11/07
Marie Curie, b. 1867 Albert Camus, b. 1913 Joni Mitchell, b. 1943 Yunjim Kim, b. 1973 1916 – Jeanette Rankin of Montana became 1st woman elected to U.S. Congress.
Sun 11/08
Margaret Mitchell, b. 1900 Patti Page, b. 1927 Bonnie Raitt, b. 1949 Alfre Woodard, b. 1953 Parker Posey, b. 1968 1805 – Lewis & Clark reached the Pacific Ocean.
Mon 11/09
Dorothy Dandridge, b. 1922 Carl Sagan, b. 1934 Mary Travers, b. 1936 Lou Ferrigno, b. 1951 Susan Tedeschi, b. 1970 1857 – Atlantic Monthly 1st published
Donors and volunteers
Tue 11/10
Martin Luther, b. 1483 Donna Fargo, b. 1945 Ann Reinking, b. 1949 Brittany Murphy, b. 1970 Heather Matarazzo, b. 1982 1969 – “Sesame Street” premiered on PBS.
Wed 11/11
Veterans Day – Honor those who served Gen. George Patton, b. 1885 Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., b. 1922 Leonardo DiCaprio, b. 1974 1918 – WWI ended. 1st called Armistice Day, now Veterans’ Day.
Thu 11/12
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, b. 1815 Grace Kelly, b. 1929 Neil Young, b. 1945 Nadia Comaneci, b. 1961 Tevin Campbell, b. 1976 1859 – In Paris, Jules Leotard performed 1st flying trapeze act.
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RETINA FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTHWEST
A nonprofit preventing vision loss and restoring sight through innovative research and treatment.
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?
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one of only two independent nonprofit eye research institutes in the nation. We have been unwavering in our mission to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment. The Retina Foundation is a leader in research to develop treatments for macular degeneration, pediatric eye disorders and inherited eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa. We have a long history in Dallas that spans more than 30 years. Today, the Foundation is comprised of seven laboratories with a staff of more than 30 researchers. Our founders are Dr. Bill Snyder, Dr. Bill Hutton, Dr. Al Vaiser and Joe Turner who saw the need for research as a way to find better treatments for eye disease.
Q How many clients are served each year?
A T wo thousand patients, ranging in age from infants to the elderly.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need? Eighty cents of every dollar goes directly to research and advanced vision testing that we provide to our patients free of charge.
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QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations? We have several research studies for many serious low vision conditions, and we need funding for our programs to purchase equipment and supplies.
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QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
A Racing for Sight on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. The ticket price is $150.
QW hat is your facility like?
A O ur vision research center is located on
Walnut Hill Lane and North Central Expressway in the heart of Dallas. We operate seven laboratories that conduct clinical studies to find treatments for macular degeneration, pediatric eye disorders and inherited eye diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa. Many of our testing methods are not available anywhere else in North Texas.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
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for Sight committee who help us secure donations for our silent and live auction.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community? Our research and free vision testing is the most important, because there are so many people who are losing their vision to eye disease, and there are no treatments or cures. Some of the world’s top research for vision loss is happening right here. We are leading this effort in every way, and it is such a great resource for our city to be a part of this important work. Our free vision testing and genetic testing help in the diagnosis and care of our patient’s vision. Our researchers help educate our patients about their eye condition and help them qualify for resources to live life independently.
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Q I n a short paragraph, please tell how a
specific person or family was helped. We helped Zachary Thibodeaux, a young boy who has cone rod dystrophy. Cone rod dystrophy is a rare and progressive retinal degenerative disease that leads to blindness. Zach’s vision loss was a mystery to several doctors, and he didn’t find answers until the Retina Foundation helped diagnose him. The diagnosis opened doors for Zachary to gain access to a number of resources that helped him excel in school.
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Jean Buys, executive director, answered this week’s questions.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS 1. Apply a mudpack 5. Harness parts 10. Rock cushions 16. Montgomery — of
Hollywood 21. Caesar's bones 22. Without exception 23. Ms. Lansbury 24. "Walk Away —"
25. Doctor's advice 26. Out of the sack 27. Array 28. Shout for joy 29. Xylophone cousins
31. Flow back 33. Sun-dried brick 35. "Road" movie locale 36. Furry friend 37. Sincer k.d. —
40. Flight dir. 41. Mountainous st. 42. Mme. in Madrid 45. Once called 46. Genetic material 48. Physics unit 50. Long steps 52. It gets whacked 54. Cambodia neighbor 55. Jungle knife 57. Show distress 58. As should be 59. Like one Ranger 60. Top off 62. Kid who rode Diablo 66. Hit the books 67. Mild 69. Account book 71. Razor brand 72. Type of socks (2 wds.) 74. LIII doubled 76. Minneapolis suburb 78. Wolf, say 79. Breezy refusal 80. Copter's landing place 83. Like most covered bridges (hyph.) 85. Roasting rods 88. Speaks hoarsely 89. Pouts 90. Crystal's sister 93. First 95. Sums for CPAs 97. Capitalize on 98. Poet W.H. — 100. — Dawn Chong 101. Marble basis 106. Counting-rhyme opener 108. Cultivated soils 110. Wandered around
PAGE 7 112. Sheik colleague 113. Improbable wish 115. Oahu neighbor 116. Gov. agent (hyph.) 117. Malfoy at Hogwarts 118. Umbrella spoke 120. Pharaoh's river 122. Bogus 123. Spurted forth 124. Tight braid 128. What RNs dispense 129. — Lobos of music 130. Contented sighs 131. Exist 132. Makes haste 133. Cleveland hoopster 135. NYC district 137. Tent securer 139. Antiquity 140. Electrical unit 142. Famous Khan 144. Mollycoddled 148. Keen 150. Repairs pipes 153. "Hare Krishna," e.g. 155. Rub the wrong way 156. Tex-Mex snacks 157. Writer — Welty 158. Oasis sight 159. Like some chatter 160. Hagar's pooch 161. Cactus habitat 162. Feeling no pain 163. Gazed at DOWN 1. Campus building 2. Between ports 3. Gorbachev's domain 4. Tie-dye cousin 5. Chamomile infusion (2 wds.)
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
such as benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, ethylene and more, which have toxic side effects, some that are carcinogens. VOCs Nothing’s better than walking into a are not all harmful and are compounds house with the warm scent of fresh baked that evaporate quickly (i.e.: you can pick cookies in the fall. Instead of actually up their scent!), and the organic baking cookies everyday in VOCs means they contain the and gaining lots of weight, carbon molecule. we resort to obtaining the I’m attracted to the candles same smell from an artificial with the natural packaging. But source. Fall is candle time. very few candles are non-toxic. Cinnamon spice, autumn The popular choice for an enleaves, pumpkin pie and vironmentally friendly candle cranberry spice are a few of is candles made with soy wax. the wide variety of fall canSoy candles burn on average dles filling the store shelves. Naima Montacer 50 percent longer than paraffin According to the candles and release less toxins. Environmental Protection The problem is it takes about 60 Agency, indoor air pollution levels of pounds of beans to make 11 pounds of many pollutants may be two to five times, oil, making it a resource heavy product. and, occasionally, more than 100 times Soy is also a soft oil and is often mixed higher than outdoor levels. And one of with palm oil to harden for candle usage. the unassuming culprits that increase air If you read my column a few weeks ago, pollution in your home are candles. palm oil agriculture is causing huge Most candles, and highly marketed environmental and social issues in candles, are made from paraffin, a peIndonesia. You can imagine my dismay troleum by-product of the nonrenewable recently, when I found out my soy candle resource, crude oil. When candles are was in fact a soy/palm candle. burned they emit particulate pollution, Beeswax is the least harmful, and into the air. These tiny bits of pollution known to be the least toxic when burning. known as particulates, can inflame the Beeswax is harvested from bees that use respiratory tract and aggravate asthma. the wax to make their honeycomb home. The effects of air pollution in your home Harvesting too much of the beeswax can can take years to manifest. Candles also cause danger to the survival of the hive. contain artificial “fragrances” just as Beeswax is also the most expensive wax other air fresheners such as sprays, plugto use and the hardest to add fragrance to. ins and gels do. Air fresheners emit harm- Synthetic fragrances can give off harmful ful volatile organic compounds (VOC) VOC's, so using fragrances derived from @naimajeannette
essential oils with an unbleached cotton wick is your best choice. And then there are Scentsy’s. The new trendy electrical heated wax melt full of fragrance. Scentsy products do use natural oils for fragrance, but they are also utilizing artificial fragrances. That means even though you are not burning a candle, you can still be releasing harmful VOCs into the air from the wax blocks. And at high scent levels, the worse smell in the world could be covered up by a Scentsy. Same thing with incense products. Studies in Singapore on a population of elderly adults found long-term exposure to incense burning at home was associated with increased risk of mortality and increased risk of upper respiratory tract cancer. But I, like you, love a good candle. It makes me happy, and it makes me feel like I’m at home. If you are going to burn a candle, light up the incense or use a Scentsy, pick the most sustainable and open the windows. The more air flow you have through your house, the less build up of harmful VOCs will occur. Also, remember you can recycle the glass container. A good trick is after the candle is used and leftover wax remains, throw the entire container into the freezer overnight. The next morning the wax will pop right out, and you can reuse or recycle the container. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see a number of individuals going back in time — or, at the very least, doing things that make it seem as if time is going backward, as they find themselves reliving past experiences or doing what they had thought they would never be doing again. But that's the lesson: "Never say never," goes the adage, and this week will surely prove it true! Those who fight against the strong currents leading them in retrograde motion will make things much more difficult for themselves than necessary, but those who are willing to go with the flow may find, when all is said and done, that valuable lessons — and perhaps profit as well — can be expected. Arguments abound about issues that are front and center, and many will find themselves getting embroiled in conflict in ways they hadn't anticipated. This kind of tension will surely be something new for many — and it will remind us all that this temporary journey into the past is merely illusory. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You're ready to take advantage of what someone throws your way. All you have to do is patiently await its arrival. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – A run-in with someone who supposedly has your number is likely to work out to your advantage. He or she will admit defeat in time.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may feel as though a complete overhaul is necessary, when in fact, a more targeted approach is likely to do the trick. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You're anticipating victory, but take care that you haven't adopted an overly cavalier attitude. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You've been working on the setup for some time; now you're ready to start arranging the payoff for yourself and your teammates. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may have to dig deeper than usual into your bag of tricks in order to provide what the doctor ordered. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You will have to keep your eye on the ball all week long. Others will be doing all they can to distract you, but you must stay focused. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – A minor bobble early in the week is likely to give the advantage to one of your competitors — if only for a day or two. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You're going to have to be ready for any opportunity as it arises. You have every reason to expect a positive outcome. (March 6-March 20) – Others are concerned about you, but you can put them at ease by demonstrating how readily you can
82. Happy — — clam 84. Sheens 85. Fishtailed 86. Baffling question 87. Nobelist — Curie 91. Egyptian boy-king 92. Take — — view of 93. Know somehow 94. Andes ruminants 95. Revival shout 96. Sz. option 99. Verve 102. Mosque official 103. Old cattle town 104. More polite 105. Form a gully 107. Sailors' tales 109. Grades 111. He overthrew Galba 114. Cosmonaut's lab 117. Twilights 119. — Raton, Fla. 121. Kind of system 122. Trudge on wearily 123. Horrifying 124. Swindles 125. Garage squirter 126. Mark down 127. Buckled, as lumber 130. Rights a wrong 134. Prize greatly 136. Laces into (2 wds.) 137. Rascal 138. Ghostly 140. Oktober ending 141. Clothing, slangily 143. IRS employee 145. Orderly 146. She, to Marie 147. Legal document 149. Rocky crag 151. One of the Stooges 152. It's c-c-cold! 154. Yes, in Tokyo
OFF THE MARK
Autumn scents don’t always make sense By Naima Montacer
6. Fly 7. Not neat 8. Prior to 9. Dec. 31 word 10. Deadly black snake 11. — — whim 12. Barracks off. 13. Vaccines 14. Miss a syllable 15. Early Brits 16. Hudson Bay tribe 17. Villain — Luthor 18. Toughened 19. Catty? 20. Wyoming range 30. Tangy 32. Lesage hero Gil — 34. Gambles 38. Bird beak 39. Composer Ferde — 41. Fibula companion 42. Fire starter 43. Age on the vine 44. Columns 46. Sweet roll 47. Eggnog time 49. Coasted along 51. "Arabian Nights" bird 53. Firm, as pasta (2 wds.) 54. Nessie's hideout 56. Gymnast — Korbut 59. Balcony section 61. Engineering toy 63. Swipe 64. Flivver starter 65. Singers Hall and — 67. Brief swim 68. Cream puffs 69. More sassy 70. Was a candidate 73. Shade-loving plant 75. Panoramic view 77. Robins' domiciles 81. Urn homophone
complete assigned tasks at home and at work. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You mustn't argue with those who are calling the shots. Your turn will come, and you'll surely be ready. (April 5-April 19) – You'll have a chance to claim victory when others expect you to come up short. You have more surprises than that one in store! TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You'll want to pay particular attention to distances both short and long. Transportation issues may arise. (May 6-May 20) – You'll want to see just how long you can keep a rival engaged in a one-on-one encounter. The longer it lasts, the better the outcome will be for you! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Your ability to take what comes and shape it to your own advantage will surely come in handy as you look both forward and back. (June 7-June 20) – Others are buzzing about what is expected from you, but you know that it's likely to be only the beginning. CANCER (June 21-July 7) Pay particular attention to budgetary issues; as effective as it may be, what you do with your money will take some by surprise. (July
Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. 8-July 22) – Others may warn you more than once to mind your own business, but you know how much your involvement is appreciated by a certain someone. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You're ready to unveil a secret weapon of sorts, but you must use caution when the time comes. Keep allies safe. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You know just how to finesse yourself out of a tricky situation — but you may only get the chance to do it once. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may cause some unanticipated reactions by doing what you had all but announced you'd do. Style counts for much. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You must remember that others are watching you — and some are trying to do precisely what you are doing. Protect your investment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You'll feel at home almost everywhere you go. Timing is an issue, but you can manipulate the clock just a little. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You'll want to keep in touch with someone who is able to help you avoid your darker moods. He or she wants to get a little closer, perhaps.
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By Candy Evans
workers find jobs at competitive wages? • Human capital: Can residents find educational Want to get rich? You can opportunities to help advance do it in Dallas, according to their careers and a new study by earn more money Bankrate that surlater? veyed the 18 larg• Access to est metro areas in financial services: the U.S. according Do people have to how strong of access to finanan environment cial products that they provide allow them to infor making and vest, save and borsaving money. Houston ranked Candace Evans row efficiently? • The local No. 1, and Dallas housing marranked No. 6. ket: For better or for worse, The rankings were crehomeownership is a key way ated after consulting with exAmericans build wealth. If a perts on which factors should local housing market is strugbe considered in a conversation about wealth. Here’s what gling, it can be harder for the experts told them were the prospective homebuyers to get a mortgage and for homeownbiggest contributors: ers to accumulate equity. • After-tax, savable inOther factors considcome: This is what’s left over ered included participation after taxes and necessary rates for retirement plans expenses. It’s what you could like 401(k)s, a major wealthsock away in an interest-bearbuilding tool for middle-class ing account. households. As they noted, • The job market: Can
Candace@CandysDirt.com
Photos courtesy of The Hill Group
This home is located on Boca Raton Drive west of Preston Road. New construction was $1.8 million.
“whether or not an employer offers one has a lot to do with the city, both in terms of culture (whether employers think it’s the right thing to do) and supply and demand.” Well yeah: I found a great modern house in Farmers Branch of all places: $995,000, sustainable, one year old.
HAMMER AND NAILS
Go to CandysDirt.com for more, way more. And Darren Woodson not only found himself in the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, he found himself buying a stunning new home. Built by The Hill Group with clean lines and walls of glass, the Woodson’s news digs are dubbed an "architecturally
detailed farmhouse." The home is located on Boca Raton Drive west of Preston Road. On June 15 the Woodson's picked up this beauty, paid about $1.8 for complete new construction. The walls of glass have views of the .38 acre's mature trees and large green backyard. The home is 5,863 square feet with formals, five bedrooms and four full plus one half bath. The kitchen is loaded with the latest gourmet goodies, tip top appliances and a farmhouse sink — oh, that's why they are calling it a "farmhouse." Now I get it. Check out the European frameless cabinets & floating
staircase up. And check out the master suite — plenty of room for two, of course, but you could almost have the entire Dallas Cowboys lineup in that Master shower! Plus I love how the sinks and even a built-in dresser deal have elevated bottoms so you dust underneath, very smart thinking! Now for the fun part: looks like Jan Richey of Keller Williams Frisco Stars rode herd on this sale and counts the Woodsons as clients. Di Brown at Ebby Halliday was the listing agent. Both said they had a BLAST with the Woodsons! 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.
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Patios don’t need to hibernate We transformed her deck into a fall entertaining paradise by adding ample seating, comfy cushions, moonlight lighting, and of course, an outdoor area rug that made the deck feel more homey. If you’re looking to go a step further, here are some ideas to spruce up your backyard for the upcoming holiday season. Designate your backyard as an outdoor room. We often suggest adding cusPhoto courtesy of Sardone Construction tom stone flooring, a large This small area became useful and vibrant with a little creativity. area rug and a fireplace or pit to create a focal point. By Stephan Sardone These additions create a space that Stephan@sardoneconstruction.com makes you feel like you’re in a cozy The season temperatures concourtyard and not just sitting in your tinue to drop, but that doesn’t mean backyard. From there, you coordinate you have to go into hibernation and your outdoor furniture and décor. binge watch Netflix. (Unless it’s a I would suggest adding tall plants really awesome season “must finaround your focal point, which in this ish.” Just kidding.) There’s no reason Stephan Sardone case would be your fireplace or pit. to pack up the patio just yet. There If you have a large backyard, you is still plenty of time to enjoy your have the opportunity to create a sebackyard space with some fall entertainment cluded space. Let’s face it: We all need a getaway ideas. from time to time. That “getaway” can easily be Your backyard is really a continuation of your a nice space in your backyard that you go to for home, which showcases your personality and style. some peace and quiet. We can create a unique There’s no reason to close the curtains on your fireplace and outdoor flooring that pairs well backyard just yet. Extend your time in this fresh with a natural landscape design for your retreat. north Texas autumn air with outdoor seating areas The thing to remember is that your backthat feel as warm and welcoming as your couch. yard is a continuation of your home and should Around this time last year, Sardone reflect your personality and style. No matter Construction took on a project on Douglas how large or small your backyard space is, you Avenue in Uptown. The idea was to open up the can incorporate theses ideas in your own fall space a bit, and we were able to accomplish that entertainment space. by bringing the inside out. The client wanted her Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone outside deck area to have the same ambiance, Construction and has been helping people improve color scheme and style as her living room area. their life by remodeling their home around their life.
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The Artist Outreach (TAO) in 2012. “TAO is an artbased educational nonprofit organization, designed to teach students to cultivate self-expression and creative thinking through the power of music and art,” Vincelli said. Vincelli’s unique initiative incorporates the arts into the learning process of the basic skills taught by schools. The Rhode Island Photo courtesy of The Artist Outreach School of Design introA TAO artist works with students in learning through creative duced the expansion of movement. “STEM” to “STEAM,” to include the arts in the iniCreation” module through and a DVD. He authored a tiative. Dallas ISD is one of which TAO artists create 15th year book project, remany Texas school districts songs including students’ sulting with The Art of Tone, starting to implement the birthdays by turning the Understanding our Love for arts into its basic curricudates into musical notation, Music. lum. TAO has gotten ahead associating music and math. He is a public speaker, of the parade in demonAddition, subtraction, multiwho also gives master classes strating how it’s done. plication, complex multiplito students interested in the In harmony, the cation, ratios and decimals music industry. The artist National Education — all operations are used to has toured internationally to Association’s 21st century create original music that is countries including Brazil, initiative is to make inbased entirely based on the Italy, Australia and South tegral in curricula “The student’s birth dates. Africa among many others. Four Cs: Communication, Another TAO program He was the 1998 recipient of Collaboration, Critical is Inspired Living, which the Scott Joplin Award for Thinking and Creativity.” is designed for advocacy achievement and the 2000 TAO accomplishes its centers and other nonprofit Hall of Fame winner at the goals through three proorganizations. TAO provides Clearwater Jazz Holiday grams. STREAMliners after after-school, after-work festival. provides services to schools and out-of-school activities Vincelli has crossed as a supplemental education that build the individual’s the country performing the through cross-curricular creative thought process National Anthem for the integration, reinforcing through art therapy. It is Dallas Stars, Washington the teachers’ lessons with used as a way to manufacBullets, Texas Rangers, an emphasis on imaginature creativity while buildToledo MudHens, and for tive and playful techniques. ing self-esteem. Some exthe Dallas Mavericks for 12 Teaching artists who are amples of the organizations years. He has been featured professional artists or teachwhich TAO partners with in dozens of periodicals and ers themselves, develop a are Big Brothers, Children’s on talk shows, including PBS regular schedule with classAdvocacy Center, Rainbow and KERA locally. room teachers, study their Days and Big Thought. According to Vincelli, curricula and lesson plans, The third TAO program “TAO incorporates music, and then lead the class up to is Healing in Motion, which dance, design and other art an hour each visit, usually is geared to adults, many of forms, or ‘creative’ exercise twice a week. TAO curthem high-risk, who reside into core subjects, believing rently has a STREAMliners’ in or are a part of advocacy that it is equally important partnership with East centers and other organizaas ‘physical’ exercise.” He Dallas’ Stonewall Jackson tions. Through the program, continues, “Our vision is to Elementary School, which artists show them how creencourage self-expression, began in September for ativity can be a part of their which leads to self-discovery; fourth and fifth graders and everyday tasks, such as culiself-discovery then leads will end in mid-December. nary and nutrition, groomto new approaches and opA STREAMliners lesing, yoga and other forms of portunity for innovation; son might look like this: for regular body movement. innovation gives students “Musical Geometry Dudes,” Vincelli is a saxophonthe ability to compete in the TAO artists use music and ist, flutist, author and cliglobal workforce.” dance to create an advennician, who is a graduate He adds, “TAO demonturous and fun way to unof the prestigious Berklee strates to students the power derstand geometric shapes College of Music in Boston. of creative thinking, and and their place in learning. The artist has toured and how they can apply it to their The artists explain the correcorded with musicians lives now and in their future relation between musical, including Buddy Miles, Ice careers.” geometric and mathematical Cube, Bobby Goldsboro and For additional informaproportions using original Jerry Vale, to name a few. He tion, visit theartistoutreach. songs about geometry that has written for several film org, call 214-906-1059 or build the student’s underscores and movies, commerwrite executive director standing of the concepts. cials and jingles. The musiJoseph Vincelli at director@ In a math class, an artcian has recorded 14 CDs theartistoutreach.org. ist may work on the “Song
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Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Author Morgan Murphy nails the vibe at Sissy’s Southern Kitchen as “hip Southern Gothic.” Known for tin pails (well, buckets) of chicken, Sissy’s menu offers a full range of Southern cuisine as well. Murphy features owner Lisa “Sissy” Garza’s Cast Iron Quail with Hoppin’ John in his latest travelogue-cookbook, On the Road Again. Quail glazed with a mixture of Steen’s pure-cane syrup and Worcestershire sauce served on a bed of black-eyed peas is so perfectly Southern. SISSY’S CAST IRON QUAIL WITH HOPPIN’ JOHN Steen’s Syrup Glaze: 2 tablespoons shortening 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 5 tablespoons Steen’s pure cane syrup or light molasses 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon juniper berries 1/2 bay leaf Hoppin’ John: 1 1/4 cups frozen black-eyed peas 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tablespoons dark roux from Steen’s Syrup Glaze 1 1/4 cups chicken stock 3/4 cup chopped andouille sausage 1/2 bay leaf 2 tablespoons butter 5 cups cold cooked longgrain rice (cooked without salt) 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Quail: 8 (4 1/2-ounce) quail 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
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Sissy's Cast Iron Quail with Hoppin' John. black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 4 teaspoons finely chopped red bell pepper 1. Prepare Steen’s Syrup Glaze: Heat shortening over high heat until melted. Stir in flour; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes or until roux is milk chocolate brown. Add onion; cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until onion caramelizes and roux turns dark chocolate brown. Remove from heat; cool 2 minutes. 2. Reserve 2 tablespoons roux for later use. Add syrup and remaining 4 ingredients to remaining 1 tablespoon roux. Bring to a simmer, and cook 4 minutes or until mixture is thickened and sauce, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl. Discard solids. Cover and keep warm. 3. Prepare Hoppin’ John: Combine peas and 3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. 4. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
Whisk in stock. Bring to a simmer; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. 5. Add sausage, bay leaf and peas. Return to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. 6. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven. Add pea mixture, rice, salt and pepper. Toss lightly with a fork. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. 7. Prepare Quail: Preheat oven to 450 F. Sprinkle quail evenly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons blended oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add quail; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Place skillet in oven, and bake, uncovered, at 450 for 6 minutes; drizzle quail with glaze. Bake 2 more minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in breast registers 160 F. 8. Divide Hoppin’ John mixture among four plates. Place two quail on each plate. Sprinkle with green onions and red bell pepper. Makes 4 servings.
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From my articles, I know it seems like I am frequently at the beach. Actually, I don’t even like ocean swimming. I do love the sound of the pounding waves, the beautiful people and sunsets, and the warm sun. To me, “seen one beach, seen them all.” So I was understandably surprised when I stumbled upon the nicest beach I’ve experienced near Mobile, Ala., of all places. At the Gulf, the coast of Alabama is a sliver compared to the adjacent Florida coastline. In fact, the Alabama communities of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Perdido Beach run right into adjacent Florida beaches starting at Perdido Key. As you cross the Alabama/ Florida state line at the honky tonk Florbama Bar — where the free bingo with prizes is meant to encourage you to eat and drink the mostly fried and unhealthy staples of the Alabama diet along with Gulf oysters, beer and liquor — you barely know you have left one state and entered another. The beaches in Alabama have a different feel to them. They are sparsely used and very informal. Some beaches have piers from which locals flock to fish for their lunch and dinner, and hopefully a little extra fish to sell. The condos and resort hotels along the Alabama coast generally cost less than the more prestigious Florida equivalents and, therefore, attract a more costconscious consumer. Prices along the Alabama coast are generally cheap, with nightly deals like Las Vegas — early bird specials, $1 martinis and similar come-ons abound.
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Beautiful beaches are aplenty on the Alabama coast. The highlight for me (not being a big beach lover) is the National Park that runs along the coast east from Alabama into Florida and west to Mississippi, known as Gulf Islands National Seashore. Don’t miss it! It’s adjacent to the Gulf State Park run by Alabama. When you enter the National Park, however, you pay a fee. The cost apparently keeps out a lot of people, but don’t let it scare you off. This park is a sliver of land that has the Gulf on one side and the protected bay on the other, separated by sand dunes and a single road in the middle. The sand here is as white and soft as bleached sugar, pristine and majestically beautiful. The solitude of the beach that stretches as far as the eye can see without development is overwhelming and spiritual. The part of the National Park I visited is called Johnson Beach. Especially during September and October, there are so few people here that it feels as if you have this beach to yourself. You feel like the explorers must have felt when they stumbled upon this beautiful piece of Earth — by far the nicest beach I’ve seen. I am told that the BP oil
spill disaster spoiled the beach for a time before BP spent a lot of money to clean it up. Now there is no sign of oil or tar. The National Park Service has a visitors’ center that explains all the wildlife in the park, typical of national parks. Ranger guided tours are available for birding, snorkeling, fishing and more. The park also is home to several historical forts worth visiting. A park activity schedule is on the Gulf Islands National Seashore/Alabama website. To access the nearby Florida part of the National Park — which includes Fort Pickens and surrounding beaches — you must approach from the east, as there is no land bridge connecting the two sections. It’s got to be seen to be believed how pure the sand is here. Finding a beach of this high quality was a treat since I wasn’t even aware of these nice beaches here. I am told even spring-break partiers haven’t found this relatively unknown spot yet. So, do me a favor — let’s keep this little secret to ourselves. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com.
MUSICAL
Actress brings Texas hills alive at DSM By Shari Goldstein Stern
transformed the music my aunt wrote for violin and guitar.” shari@katytrailweekly.com Adam Hester, the young actress’ father, cast the show. He is a director in Abilene Jenavene Hester may not be 16, but she Christian University’s theater department, sure “acts” like she’s going on 17 in “The who teaches Shakespeare among his courses. Sound of Music,” now playing at Dallas When asked about Summer Musicals Martha’s reaction to (DSM) through Nov. the show, the play22. Although the actress wright said: “She was is prepared to take on overwhelmed. It was the roles of 16-year-old a beautiful thing. She Liesl or 13-year-old hears her songs for the Louisa as understudy, first time. She’s on the she plays one of the ground floor and to postulants in every have her in the audiperformance, while also ence is so special. She serving as dance capis my mom’s sister, and tain for the run. You one of the characters in might say that Hester the musical is based on makes a “habit” of mormy mother. phing to different ages. “Now I’m learning She’s also no stranger to how you get it out there “Do-Re-Mi.” — how to go about The last time the getting your play proactress journeyed duced,” she added. “A through the hills of lot of changes happen Austria was in New during workshop. You Jersey theaters. Other finesse the music and credits include the script.” national tour of “How After growing the Grinch Stole up in Abilene, Hester Christmas” and the NY Photo courtesy of Jenavene Hester attended Abilene reading of “The Bridges Jenavene Hester. Christian University, of Madison County.” where she earned a The Abilene, degree in musical theater. Texas native said she’s excited about being The actress appears in the film “The back home on a Dallas stage. Hester is teachIntern” with Robert De Niro and Anne ing master class dance workshops while in Hathaway. Although she’s not credited (in case Dallas. In these workshops for DSM Academy she ended up on the cutting room floor!), she students, she talks with the group about the played a customer service rep on phones and show and teaches them numbers from the said it was thrilling to work with De Niro and production. Hathaway. Her credits also include television Hester’s range onstage is evident, but a commercials, voice-over work and, she said: role dear to her heart has been originating and “A lot of improv. I’m experienced at filling in composing the score for a new musical “After lips and creating background noise!” Some of Zoey.” the work she’s done is still in post-production. “It’s been an amazing experience. My dad “I’ll do any kind of artistic thing,” she added. wrote script, and he and I collaborated on “It’s all challenging.” the music with him and my aunt. The story is “I love Texas, and I’ll be getting my fill of based on her Aunt Martha’s life and her health barbecue, my favorite,” she concluded. struggles. We wrote it to support her,” Hester DSM’s “The Sound of Music” will play at said. Aunt Martha is also a songwriter. So far, the Music Hall at Fair Park through Nov. 22. the show has had three performances in New For information, performance schedule and York. Hester said she inherited her love for ticket sales, visit DSM.org or call 800-514songwriting and playing from her aunt. 3849. For additional information on Jenavene According to Hester, the show’s music Hester, visit jenavene.com. is “folky songs.” Lots of picking. My dad
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crooge took his melancholy dinner in his usual melancholy tavern; and having read all the newspapers, and beguiled the rest of the evening with his banker's book, went home to bed. He lived in chambers which had once belonged to his deceased partner. They were a gloomy suite of rooms, in a lowering pile of building up a yard. The building was old enough now, and dreary enough; for nobody lived in it but Scrooge, the other rooms being all let out as offices. Now it is a fact, that there was nothing at all particular about the knocker on the door of this house, except that it was very large; also, that Scrooge had seen it, night and morning, during his whole residence in that place; also, that Scrooge had as little of what is called fancy about him as any man in the city of London. And yet Scrooge, having his key in the lock of the door, saw in the knocker, without its undergoing any intermediate process of change, not a knocker, but Marley's face. Marley's face, with a dismal light about it, like a bad lobster in a dark cellar. It was not angry or ferocious, but it looked at Scrooge as Marley used to look, -- with ghostly spectacles turned up upon its ghostly forehead. As Scrooge looked fixedly at this phenomenon, it was a knocker again. He said, "Pooh, pooh!" and closed the door with a bang. The sound resounded through the house like thunder. Every room above, and every cask in the wine-merchant's cellars below, appeared to have a separate peal of echoes of its own. Scrooge was not a man to be frightened by echoes. He fastened the door, and walked across the hall, and up the stairs. Slowly too, trimming his candle as he went. Up Scrooge went, not caring a button for its being very dark. Darkness is cheap, and Scrooge liked it. But before he shut his heavy door, he walked through his rooms to see that all was right. He had just enough recollection of the face to desire to do that. Sitting-room, bedroom, lumber-room, all as they should be. Nobody under the table, nobody under the sofa; a small fire in the grate; spoon and basin ready; and the little saucepan of gruel (Scrooge had a cold in his head) upon the hob. Nobody under the bed; nobody in the closet; nobody in his dressing-gown, which was hanging up in a suspicious attitude against the wall. Lumber-room as usual. Old fire-guard, old shoes, two fish-baskets, washingstand on three legs, and a poker. Quite satisfied, he closed his door, and locked himself in; double-locked himself in, which was not his custom. Thus secured against surprise, he took off his cravat, put on his dressing-gown and slippers and his nightcap, and sat down before the very low fire to take his gruel. As he threw his head back in the chair, his glance happened to rest upon a bell, a disused bell, that hung in the room, and communicated, for some purpose now forgotten, with a chamber
in the highest story of the building. It was with great astonishment, and with a strange, inexplicable dread, that, as he looked, he saw this bell begin to swing. Soon it rang out loudly, and so did every bell in the house. This was succeeded by a clanking noise, deep down below, as if some person were dragging a heavy chain over the casks in the wine-merchant's cellar. Then he heard the noise much louder, on the floors below; then coming up the stairs; then coming straight towards his door. It came on through the heavy door, and a spectre passed into the room before his eyes. And upon its coming in, the dying flame leaped up, as though it cried, "I
know him! Marley's ghost!" The same face, the very same. Marley in his pigtail, usual waistcoat, tights, and boots. His body was transparent; so that Scrooge, observing him, and looking through his waistcoat, could see the two buttons on his coat behind. Scrooge had often heard it said that Marley had no bowels, but he had never believed it until now. No, nor did he believe it even now. Though he looked the phantom through and through, and saw it standing before him, -- though he felt the chilling influence of its death-cold eyes, and noticed the very texture of the folded kerchief bound about its head and chin, -- he was still incredulous. "How now!" said Scrooge, caustic and cold as ever. "What do you want with me?" "Much!" -- Marley's voice, no doubt about it. "Who are you?" "Ask me who I was." "Who were you then?" "In life I was your partner, Jacob Marley." "Can you -- can you sit down?" "I can." "Do it, then." Scrooge asked the question, because he didn't know whether a ghost so transparent might find himself in a condition to take a chair; and felt that, in the event of its being impossible, it might involve the necessity of an embarrassing expla-
nation. But the ghost sat down on the opposite side of the fireplace, as if he were quite used to it. "You don't believe in me." "I don't." "What evidence would you have of my reality beyond that of your senses?" "I don't know." "Why do you doubt your senses?" "Because a little thing affects them. A slight disorder of the stomach makes them cheats. You may be an undigested bit of beef, a blot of mustard, a crumb of cheese, a fragment of an underdone potato. There's more of gravy than of grave about you, whatever you are!" Scrooge was not much in the habit of cracking jokes, nor did he feel in his heart by any means waggish then. The truth is, that he tried to be smart, as a means of distracting his own attention, and keeping down his horror. But how much greater was his horror when, the phantom taking off the bandage round its head, as if it were too warm to wear in-doors, its lower jaw dropped down upon its breast! "Mercy! Dreadful apparition, why do you trouble me? Why do spirits walk the earth, and why do they come to me?" "It is required of every man, that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellow-men, and travel far and wide; and if that spirit goes not forth in life, it is condemned to do so after death. I cannot tell you all I would. A very little more is permitted to me. I cannot rest, I cannot stay, I cannot linger anywhere. My spirit never walked beyond our countinghouse -- mark me! -- in life my spirit never roved beyond the narrow limits of our money-changing hole; and weary journeys lie before me!" "Seven years dead. And travelling all the time? You travel fast?" "On the wings of the wind." "You might have got over a great quantity of ground in seven years." "O blind man, blind man! not to know that ages of incessant labor by immortal creatures for this earth must pass into eternity before the good of which it is susceptible is all developed. Not to know that any Christian spirit working kindly in its little sphere, whatever it may be, will find its mortal life too short for its vast means of usefulness. Not to know that no space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunities misused! Yet I was like this man; I once was like this man!" "But you were always a good man of business, Jacob," faltered Scrooge, who now began to apply this to himself. "Business!" cried the Ghost, wringing its hands again. "Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business!" Scrooge was very much dismayed to hear the spectre going on at this rate, and began to quake exceedingly. "Hear me! My time is nearly gone." "I will. But don't be hard upon me. Don't be flowery, Jacob! Pray!" "I am here to-night to warn you that you have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate. A chance and hope of my procuring, Ebenezer." "You were always a good friend to me. Thank'ee!" "You will be haunted by Three Spirits." "Is that the chance and hope you mentioned, Jacob? I -- I think I'd rather not." "Without their visits, you cannot hope to shun the path I tread. Expect the first to-morrow night, when the bell tolls One. Expect the second on the next night at the same hour. The third, upon the next night, when the last stroke of Twelve has ceased to vibrate. Look to see me no more; and look that, for your own sake, you remember what has passed between us!" It walked backward from him; and at every Step it took, the window raised itself a little, so that, when the apparition reached it, it was wide open. Scrooge closed the window, and examined the door by which the Ghost had entered. It was double-locked, as he had locked it with his own hands, and the bolts were undisturbed. Scrooge tried to say, "Humbug!" but stopped at the first syllable. And being, from the emotion he had undergone, or the fatigues of the day, or his glimpse of the invisible world, or the dull conversation of the Ghost, or the lateness of the hour, much in need of repose, he went straight to bed, without undressing, and fell asleep on the instant. Continues next week with Part 3
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Treasure Street
Party of Note
Scottish Rite Hospital Gala Old Parkland on Oak Lawn
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DSO musicians Lydia Umlauf, Alexander Kerr, Nora Scheller and DSOL President, Melissa Lewis
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Chairs Donna Arp Weitzman and Mary Lee Cox, President Therese Roark
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BETTER cont'd from page 4 physical activity altogether. Watch out for all-ornothing thinking that says “If I can’t get to the gym every day (all) like I usually do, I won’t bother going at all (zero days = nothing).” Or “If I can’t follow my healthy eating plan perfectly (all) because I have so many parties, I’ll just make unhealthy choices (zero healthy choices = nothing) until January.” The problem with this mindset is that it’s practically impossible to be perfect, particularly this time of year when life happens. Special activities and holiday preparations disrupt your usual routine and detract from the time and energy you can devote to working out and preparing healthy meals and snacks. If you default to doing nothing, it makes it harder to resume your healthy routine when your schedule calms down in January. Your fitness level will decline in mere weeks, making it uncomfortable when you start back up in January. And after you develop a taste for fast food burgers and French fries, that grilled salmon salad isn’t quite so appealing. Instead of adopting an all-or-nothing approach, remind yourself that doing something is better than
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At the beginning of each day, review your schedule and decide which plan (if any) you’ll follow that day. If you can’t do any formal activity, squeeze in as much lifestyle activity as possible: park further away, take the stairs and walk the long route to the break room. Wear a step counter so you get credit for your lifestyle activity. If your Plan A for healthy eating is to cook a homemade meal from scratch, plan B may be to eat a convenient, healthy meal that only requires heating (such as individually-frozen chicken breasts or fish with veggies). Plan C could be to pick up a healthy entrée from a takeout restaurant (check the restaurant’s website for nutrition information). Remind yourself that any efforts you make to follow a healthy lifestyle will make it that much easier to resume your normal routine in January. You’ll be glad you don’t have as far to go to get back on track. Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her monthly e-newsletter can be found at bethleermakersphd. com.
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James Bond’s ‘Spectre’ runs the spectrum of boredom
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The 24th James Bond installment, “Spectre,” opens with a gorgeous, brilliantly crafted tracking sequence during the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico City. The camera follows a masked James Bond (Daniel Craig) and his lovely female companion as they move from the street through a hotel lobby, up to their room, where he then leaves her and perilously walks along the edge of rooftops as the festival goes on beneath him. There aren’t any noticeable edits for at least five minutes, and once the action starts and Bond battles evildoers in a preposterous, but wholly exciting fight on a helicopter, it sets the next two hours of “Spectre” up for greatness. But then the plot kicks in and the story seems to go in as many directions as “Spectre” has screenwriters (John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Jez Butterworth) with none of them being very engrossing. They have handed director Sam Mendes a script that puts Bond through his typical paces of action and sexual encounters without the delicious personal, characterdriven story of this film’s predecessor, “Skyfall.” After Bond leaves a block of Mexico City in ruins, he returns to London to be scolded by M (Ralph Fiennes) and introduced to C (Andrew Scott),
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Daniel Craig plays James Bond in an installment that is neither shaking nor stirring. the new MI6 boss who intends to shut down the “double O” spy program. For a film series with 24 entries, how can it feel like this is the 100th time that threat has been made? “Spectre” then finds reasons to re-introduce us to Q (Ben Whishaw) and Moneypenny (Naomie Harris), who agree to covertly aid Bond in his pursuit of a mysterious organization that is seemingly responsible for all the world’s ills. Against M’s orders, Q covers for Bond as he whisks off to Rome, while Moneypenny provides him with crucial intelligence. In Rome, Bond gets information (translation: sleeps with her) from a woman, Lucia (Monica Bellucci), who recently became a widow due to the incident in Mexico City. Her info leads him to a super secret meeting of high
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level world scumbags led by Oberhausen (Christoph Waltz). This is perhaps the best scene in “Spectre,” even though a load of bad guys meeting around a massive dining room table is as clichéd as cliché can possible get. Now that “Spectre” has introduced us to all the players, it then treats Bond as nothing more than a chess piece. There’s the obligatory car chase through the empty streets of Rome, a trip to a remote cabin in the snowy mountains of Austria and, finally, a damsel in distress (Léa Seydoux), who of course has the final piece to Bond’s puzzle. The action in “Spectre” is, as expected, amazing. Mendes is more than capable of staging some fantastic action sequences with a brutal fist fight in cramped train cars being the highlight. There are even
moments of great beauty, all shot to perfection by cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema. Actually, if you remove the unexceptional storylines, “Spectre” is a joy to simply look at. Sadly, this plot is a bore. The only intriguing and original idea in it is that these super villains aren’t trying to put a laser on the moon or blow up Asia, they are accumulating information. In the day and age of Wikileaks, that is most definitely an original premise for Bond. The execution of it is so poor and recycled that everything gets lost in the delivery. “Spectre” also wastes the talents of several skilled actors, most notably Bellucci (she disappears after mere minutes of screen time), Harris and Whishaw. Oddly enough, the most egregious exclusion is that of newly
introduced Bond thug Hinx played by Dave Bautista. After being so unexpectedly amusing in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” the “Spectre” script gives him nary a word to say. Waltz is understated, but still a bit of a caricature of past Bond villains. He smiles while saying horribly creepy things and shows restraint from the joy he feels when inflicting pain to his enemies. Look, Waltz was born to play a Bond bad guy, and he’s as perfect at it as one would assume. Daniel Craig looks like an actor that is tired of a role, even though it has been his most successful and given him worldwide acclaim and riches. He simply broods and smirks in between make out sessions
with beautiful women. Like a once superior athlete hanging on too long, Craig’s Bond is a shell of itself. His boredom is obvious, thus eliminating the escapist joy inherent in the character, which is highly distressing due to his superior, powerful performance in “Skyfall.” “Spectre” isn’t quite the brutal train wreck of “Quantum of Solace,” but it is quite close. It feels like the creative team read the How to do a Bond Movie for Dummies book and created a story arc from there. Craig’s sleepy performance doesn’t elevate the material either, which only adds to this underwhelming exercise in “going through the motions.”
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