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All aboard! The Trains at NorthPark are open and running through Jan. 3 at NorthPark Center, Level Two next to Nordstrom. The Trains at NorthPark benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill or injured children. For more information, go to thetrainsatnorthpark.com. — Juliette Colter
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Working off that extra serving of stuffing can be hard; however, joining a social run, especially one that includes beer, may be well worth the cardio. The Pint Striders, a social run sponsored by Luke’s Locker, began more than two years ago as a grassroots Photo courtesy of the Pint Striders group but has grown to inMembers of the Pint Striders hit the trail and 6th Street Bar weekly. clude approximately 200 runners with 30 regulars. that by yourself, so when you The community of the “From beginning to have someone or a group around Katy Trail has rallied around advanced runners, the Pint you,” Redwine said, “it’s really to improve the morale of the Striders welcome all,” Bree motivating to see other people area, and the Pint Striders Redwine, the Pint Striders running races, training for races have helped. “It’s nice to have coordinator said. “Social runs and improving their time.” that sense of community,” are very beneficial because it With the recent robberies Chris Koltun, a year-long is safe and provides motivaoccurring on the Katy Trail, member, said. “And once you tion and inspiration for those the Pint Striders have become get done running, it’s nice who are just starting out or more aware of their surround- to have a bunch of people to want to improve their time. ings and encourage the buddy hang out with and share run“It’s hard to sometimes do system during the runs. ning horror stories with.”
Some of the runners have even traveled to Las Vegas and Chicago to support each other in different races. Kimberly Richards has been running with the group for about a year and said unlike other social runs, the Pint Striders are less serious but still fun. “I feel like when you go and run with the group it is not about speed, it’s about your love for running and being out there and being social,” Richards said. “It’s all really positive encouragement.” The Pint Striders meet every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the 6th Street Bar, 3005 Routh St. in Uptown. The run is about three to six miles long, and the group circles back to enjoy dinner and drinks. “It doesn’t matter if it’s raining, snowing. We will always meet,” Redwine said.
LOCAL HISTORY
Dutch family transforms carrots to culture
By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has much to celebrate including Southern Living Magazine’s designation as one of “The South's Best Holiday Experiences” in “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The outdoor exhibit, which runs through Jan. 3, is placed throughout the 66-acre garden. Twelve elaborate 25-foottall Victorian gazebos encased in glass are filled with winter scenes made famous by the beloved Christmas Carol. More information can be found at dallasarboretum.org. — Juliette Colter
New CEO to lead Lighthouse Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunity and assistance to individuals affected by blindness and vision impairment, announced the appointment of Hugh McElroy as chief executive officer for the organization. McElroy will oversee the agency’s 185 employees Photo courtesy of Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind and its operations, providing Hugh McElroy. rehabilitation and community outreach services, manufacturing, fulfillment and business services. — McClain Stone In This Issue Of K aty Tr ail Weekly Along the Green Trail........................................................ 4 Classifieds......................................................................... 13 Community Calendar ....................................................... 6 Dotty Griffith .................................................................... 9 Fitness .............................................................................. 5 Hammer and Nails ............................................................ 8 House Call ......................................................................... 4 Life on the Trail ................................................................. 4 Mull It Over ....................................................................... 5 Notes from the Editor ....................................................... 4 Restaurant Directory ...................................................... 13 Scene Around Town......................................................... 10 Trail to Good Health ......................................................... 7 Travel ............................................................................ 10 William"Bubba" Flint........................................................ 4 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
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Two 14-year-old Dutch boys — twins — stepped aboard an ocean liner in 1964 with their parents bound for America. It was a three-week journey. The family was leaving their home in Delft, Netherlands, to escape Hitler’s Nazi Army and the hideous control it held over anyone in its path. One of those twins is Hans Massar, who grew up in Garland. In contrast, Hans’ wife, Pam Massar was raised in Nebraska among the corn fields and where her father was the sheriff. This year Hans and Pam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their second-generation Lake Highlands family business, Dutch Art Gallery in Northlake Shopping Center, and the third generation is learning the business. Hans’ parents, Ben and Ann Massar, opened the store on East Northwest Highway and Ferndale Road on Nov. 19, 1965. Many Photo courtesy of the Massar family of the current patrons and artists have been with the Gallery since it was Ann Massar and her husband, Ben inside Dutch Art Gallery on East Northwest Highway at Ferndale Road, see DUTCH on page 13 which they opened 50 years ago in 1965.
WEST VILLAGE
Architect Alan Ricks lectures at Magnolia Theatre By Sharon Cooper
scooper21@yahoo.com Dallas Architecture Forum, a nonprofit organization for everyone interested in learning about and improving the architecture, design, landscape and urban fabric of the North Texas region, continues its 2015-16 lecture season with Dallas native Alan Ricks, co-founder of MASS Design Group, Butaro District Hospital. a Boston and Rigali, Rwanda-based firm that designs projects, including healthcare and educational centers, with far-reaching impact in developing nations. Ricks will speak on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Magnolia Theater in the West Village. MASS Design Alan Ricks.
Rwanda. “Alan Ricks and MASS Design Group have created a new approach to healthcare design in developing countries, focused on healthcare and education, which uses local materials and workmen, develops education programs and even the creation of national architectural standards,” Nate Eudaly, executive director of the Dallas Architecture Forum, said. Many of the studio’s projects result from research initiatives supported by the National Institute for Photos courtesy of Alan Ricks Health in collaboration with faculty from the Harvard School of Public Health. Alan Ricks has been named Group works in 12 countries a Young Global Leader of the World on three continents and uses Economic Forum, which recognizes the design to advance a more eqmost extraordinary leaders of the world uitable world. Their projects under the age of 40. include the acclaimed Butaro A complimentary reception will begin Hospital in Rwanda, the Center at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 per lecture for for Global Health in Uganda, general admission and $5 for students (with medical centers for treatment ID). Tickets can be purchased at the door of cholera and TB in Haiti, and before the lecture. Visit dallasarchitecturethe Africa Center for Peace in forum.org for more information.
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ver feel overwhelmed by your list of to-do’s leading up to Christmas? There’s decorating your home, holiday shopping, gift wrapping, parties—not to mention trying to fit in quality time with family. Well, thankfully, this year Downtown Dallas, Inc. is transforming the city into a season-long “wanderland,” where you can wander at your own pace, enjoy quality time with friends and family, and simultaneously check to-do’s off your list. Throughout the season, restaurants, bars, and shops will be open late on Thursdays and weekends with events, activities, and promotions. Brand-new rolling boutiques called Park It Pop-Ups will line Main Street Garden, Pegasus Plaza, and Stone Street Garden. Treat yourself to happy hour or a meal and then stumble upon a local boutique for one-of-a-kind gifts. If you’re looking for more concentrated shopping, Matt Alexander and Bryan DeLuca, founders of Need, Foremost,
and Foot Cardigan, are transforming 1600 Commerce St. into a beautifully curated space called Unbranded that will host booths from local entrepreneurs, designers, coffee roasters, photographers and the like.
Throughout the season, restaurants, bars, and shops will be open late on Thursdays and weekends with events, activities, and promotions. Already have your holiday shopping done? Visit Stone Street Garden on Thursday evenings to watch a guest artist paint a fresh, holiday-themed mural. Every week, the wall will be painted white once again and a new artist invited to transform
the wall—a weekly art installation not to be missed. Don’t miss the famous Neiman Marcus window displays, and keeping with tradition, Downtown will be decked to the nines in holiday spirit, including a twentyfoot wreath and a new holiday tree at Main Street Garden, the Car Tree at Pegasus Plaza, and the Butterfly Garden at Belo Gardens. Enjoy Downtown Dallas and stroll through a “Wanderland” that includes the Car Tree at Pegasus Plaza.
“This year really is unlike anything we’ve done before,” says Shalissa Perry, Vice-President of Marketing for Downtown Dallas, Inc. “It used to be about shutting down the streets and bringing vendors in for a one-day event. Now we’re celebrating local businesses and residents all season long.” With over 40,000 people living in the Downtown area, many of which are families, Downtown Dallas, Inc. has adapted their 20-year-long holiday festival
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Weight loss on New Year's list
By Dr. Kimberly Washington
is the fact that we use the word diet in the wrong context. A giraffe’s diet consists of acacia leaves and shoots. As we approach the Our diets should be a end of another year, it definition of what we reminds us all to begin eat. Therefore, choose thinking about New Year’s a healthy way of eating resolutions. Many people that can be maintained practice this tradition of forever — therefore choosing something about establishing your new their lives that they would diet. This forms the like to improve upon next weight loss tip: do and essentially making a not choose a new way of Dr. Washington eating that is impossible “cold turkey” decision to change only to turn from to maintain. This is how these before the spring rolls in. The people lose weight with things such most common New Years’ Resolution as the Adkins diet, then gain it back in the U.S. is weight loss related — once they stop the diet. Healthy eatwhether that is fitness goals or speing is the key. cific weight loss amounts. Lastly, exercise is extremely imAs a medical professional, I apportant for establishing and maintainplaud all attempts at weight loss. ing weight loss. Start with increased According to the National Institute of walking speed or running. If you have Health, nearly 70 percent of American difficulty with ambulating, consider adults are considered overweight or water-related exercise, as it is not hard obese. Obesity affects every single on the knees and hips. The main comorgan system, and weight loss, in many plaint with exercise is the lack of time ways, can reverse many of the negative to do it. The only answer I have for that changes brought on by obesity. difficulty is to make time. For that reason, there must be betAlthough weight loss is difficult, ter ways to effectively lose weight and it is very rewarding. If you commit to keep weight off, especially for those this, once the pounds start coming who have been overweight since child- off, it is encouraging, and it makes hood. The first tip to making weight you want to keep going to lose more. loss goals is to make a realistic goal. If You have more energy and you feel you are 250 pounds, your goal cannot better about yourself. Therefore, be to lose 100 pounds in six months. if your 2016 New Year’s resolution That is unrealistic without surgical asincludes a weight loss goal, be ensistance. Realistic goals for weight loss couraged — it can work. Just make (using both diet changes and exercise) realistic goals. are roughly five to eight pounds per Dr. Kimberly Washington, a genmonth. eral surgeon at Highlander Surgical Once the realistic goal is deterAssociates in Arlington, maintains mined, the next step is making realis- an interest in health education and tic diet changes. One of my pet peeves advocacy. washington.k@att.net
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Use a pitching wedge or an oar?
By David Mullen
campus safer,” Rice President David Leebron said last Monday in an email to students announcing the decision. Does anyone buy a comput- “The most knowledgeable profeser on Cyber Monday? … This is sional groups believe that guns will the time of year when boat slips make campuses less safe.” I hope and are available at Riverside Golf pray that he is right. We are facing a Course in Grand Prairie. I have crisis — and I don’t mean just ISIS never seen a golf course flood — in so many of our public venues so quickly and so … If you didn’t enjoy often. You can canoe green bean casserole at to the clubhouse if Thanksgiving, you are you need to get somenot alone. According thing out of your golf to the Del Monte bag. That said, it was Green Bean Index a lovely Wednesday (no kidding), Texas afternoon last week ranks 16th among at the Golf Club of states serving the Dallas (formerly Oak David Mullen holiday staple. Only Cliff Country Club), 40 percent of Texas which remains one meals include the dish. of the city’s best kept secrets Louisiana serves it three in five times … To those who drive across at Thanksgiving to lead the nation. a flooded street in Dallas and Hawaii lags with just 17 percent of the outlying areas, don’t. Unless residents enjoying the dish. They you have one of those awesome must have some sort of pineapple and Everglades watercrafts from the poi concoction. Green bean casserole TV show “Gentle Ben.” Go to is too good to be served only once YouTube if you are too young a year. For those that didn’t have it to remember ... McKinney this year, no fear. I made Texas proud Avenue has been listed as the increasing the index and my waist14th most expensive street in line … Over the break I sat in on a the U.S. at $43 per square foot small discussion with author Russ for retail space. That certainly Baker who wrote Family of Secrets has not cut back on the develop- about the Bush dynasty. “One of the ment … According to the Texas most important books of the past 10 Tribune; Rice University is the years,” Gore Vidal said. Baker was latest private college in Texas to in town to do more research for his announce that it would opt out next book about the Kennedy assasof the state's new campus carry sination … Say nothing else about law. TCU has already opted out, American Airlines — good or bad and apparently SMU is right be— but they are always in the news. hind. “There is no evidence that First, without warning, they altered allowing the carrying of guns the mixed nuts in first class and inon our campus will make the ternational flights to contain more david@katytrailweekly.com
cashews and fewer almonds. The price of almonds has increased because of the California drought. Then they announce a retro livery series to resemble bygone airlines. Look up this fall and you might see a Reno Air, AirCal or TWA logo-identified plane flying through the air. Then last week, an AA flight attendant who described herself as “crazy” and a “train wreck” attacked fellow crew members and U.S. marshals during a flight to Frankfurt, Germany. She must have been an “almond freak,” as well … This weather always reminds me of Celebration that Dallas classic on Lovers Lane providing great comfort food at reasonable prices … With Cyber Monday behind us, it is time for our annual tour though my favorite useless catalogue from the fine people at Hammacher Schlemmer. A 15’ inflatable Rudolph is only $399.99. His underbelly is more than 9’ off of the ground. Perfect for those windy, winter days or condo owners. And you thought the Abominable Snow Monster was big. There is a pair of wine glasses with bent stems ($24.95) so you don’t have to swizzle when you sniff. A $64.95 bug vacuum can inhale up to 24 live crickets in 15 seconds, nearly five times faster than lesser bug vacuums. The world’s smallest umbrella ($34.95) is only 8” folded and fits in a pocket or purse. “Is that an umbrella in your pocket …” You know the rest. And an 8” remote control tarantula is available for $34.95. Randomly, it ejects an 11” long red cord. Fun for all ages. Wonder if that bug vacuum can suck up that sucker? … Johnny Manziel turns 23 on Sunday. Wonder how he will celebrate?
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Busy month for the environment coming up By Naima Montacer
preparations made in transportation, energy, health, water and communities. The report sharply states, “The Lone Star State First up, the Conference of Parties faces the highest overall threat levels from (COP21) has started in Paris, and world extreme heat, drought, and wildfires among leaders have made opening remarks. the lower 48 states and has not undertaken President Obama opened with, ”I came here a level of preparedness commensurate with personally to say the United States not only this level of threat.” recognizes the problem but is committed We in Dallas and the rest of Texas have Naima Montacer our work cut out for us, but the passion is to do something about it.” British Prime Minister David Cameron focused his talk here. Even in the cold and rain this past “The Lone Star Sunday, many people joined in on a global on making sure the agreement is made for the future. “Instead of making excuses to State faces the climate march at the Continental Avenue our children and grandchildren, we should Bridge in honor of COP21. They joined more highest overbe taking action,” Cameron said. than 600,000 people in 175 countries around all threat levels the world to encourage world leaders to Nearly 150 world leaders will be in Paris through Dec. 11 working on a lefrom extreme come to an agreement on combating climate gally binding and universal agreement heat, drought, change at COP21. The Paris climate march on climate with the aim of keeping global was cancelled due to security concerns, but and wildfires warming below 2°C. Not an easy task, marchers sent their shoes instead. Thousands especially taking into account differing among the lower of shoes with handwritten climate messages opinions, culture, economics, population were set out across Paris, making for a silent 48 states..." numbers and more. Track and support the inspiring movement. Either way, with an climate negotiations at cop21paris.org. agreement or not, it’s up to us in the comIn a recent report released by Climate Central, munity, business leaders, residents, city representatives Dallas was given a grade of F in regards to the state’s and everyone in between to lead the way to a sustaincurrent level of preparedness for extreme weather able future. events including extreme heat, drought, wildfires, Let’s keep all of this in mind as we enter into the inland and coastal flooding. The Climate Central holiday season. We started the buying season with group made up of climate scientists, journalists and a consulting firm (ICF International), assessed see ENVIRONMENT on page 13 @naimajeannette
LIFE ON THE TRAIL
Time to unwrap holiday stress By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. Or maybe not. The holiday season is supposed to be joyful, but often becomes the most stressful time of the year. Here are a few tips to help you cope with some of the most common holiday stressors: Unrealistic expectations. We often feel pressure to do everything perfectly during the holidays: decorate the house beautifully, host the perfect family gathering that would make Martha Stewart proud and choose Dr. Beth Leermakers the perfect gift for everyone on our list. To reduce your stress, instead of striving to be perfect, aim for “good enough.” Decide how much you can really accomplish while still getting enough sleep and having time and energy to actually enjoy the festivities. Delegate when possible, simplify or let some things go. Hire someone to hang your lights or decorate your house. Take advantage of free gift wrapping services. Ask your guests to bring a dish or serve store-prepared food. Why re-invent the wheel? Ask your niece what she wants, instead of trying to come up with the perfect gift for a 12-year-old. Instead of mailing Christmas cards that will simply wind up in the recycling bin a few weeks later, I send e-cards with a see STRESS on page 13 OUR MISSION
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CRIME WATCH
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November 26 - 7:50 a.m. 2700 Block, Louise Ave. (75226) Aggravated Assault: The suspect used an unknown weapon to cut the complainant on the arm.
November 28 - 10:30 a.m. 7500 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect keyed the complainant’s vehicle.
November 26 - 5 p.m. 4600 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect removed the bumper cover and license plate from the complainant’s vehicle.
November 28 - 12:20 p.m. 1600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75202) Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The suspect broke into the complainant’s left front vehicle door and stole a laptop.
November 27 - 1:30 a.m. 4000 Block, Bowser Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect removed the tailgate from the complainant’s vehicle.
November 28 - 4 p.m. 3600 Block, Inwood Rd. (75209) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
November 27 - 4 p.m. 2100 Block, Commerce St. (75201) Aggravated Assault: An unknown suspect struck the complainant and fled.
November 29- 12 a.m. 1600 Block, Elm St. (75201) Aggravated Assault: The suspect pulled the complainant out of the vehicle and hit the complainant causing cuts to the face.
November 27 - 6 p.m. 4500 Block, Rusk Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect was caught entering the residence while the complainant
November 29 - 3:30 a.m. 4800 Block, Chambers St. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect
demanded money from the complainant and struck the complainant in the face with a handgun. November 29 - 4:27 p.m. 4400 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75209) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspect hit the complainant and stole property at the business. November 30 - 1:30 a.m. 2900 Block, Community Dr. (75220) Aggravated Assault: An unknown suspect cut the complainant with a knife causing pain and injury. November 30 - 4:46 a.m. 4600 Block, Central Expy. (75205) Burglary of a Business: The suspect entered the business and stole property. November 30 - 2:30 p.m. 2300 Block, Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s phone and fled on foot.
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MULL IT OVER
Cowboys having fairy tale season By David Mullen
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n a small Texas village named Valley Ranch, a puppeteer and career-carver named Jerry Jones-Geppetto created a wooden coach named Jason Garrettio, who dreamed he could become a real coach. He was carved of rare Princeton wood and put in charge of a mythical football team called “America’s Team” aka the Dallas Cowboys that JonesGeppetto owned. The team owner dreamed of being a perennial winner and the Super Bowl champion every year. Garrettio turned out to be an excellent mimic for JonesGeppetto, excelling at exaggerating about the quality of his football team, fabricating stories about the team’s future success and specializing in “coach speak.” This story has appeared in many adaptations in other cities and with other coaches, but no example of this fairy tale is better told than at Valley Ranch. “America’s Team” won the first two games of the 2015 regular season led by a player that JonesGeppetto loved named Rom(e)o. But Rom(e)o was old and fragile as the big children that play in the NFL have treated him badly. When Rom(e)o broke in game three, Jones-Geppetto tried to pull all of the right strings. “America’s Team” lost seven straight games. Garrettio remained positive. Jones-Geppetto was sad. Rom(e)o was put back together and the losing streak stopped. After the game in sinful South Florida, “America’s Team” had a record of 3-7. Without taking a breath, Garrettio said: “It’s a good football team [last place Miami is now 4-7] and they played well at different times this last stretch. We had to come in here and we had to execute ball plays.
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Stay motivated during the holidays By Turner Cavender Turner@dallasfbbc.com
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On offense, we had to sustain drives and cash in on points. We weren’t perfect by any means. I like the physical nature of our play, though. Obviously, Tony [Rom(e)o] made some plays at different times of the ball game that we were able to cash in. The big throws down in the Red Zone for scores to Dez [Bryant]; those were big. I thought our defense was outstanding throughout the ball game. They [Miami] challenge you different ways with that offense; the quarterback, the runner, the wide receiver. “I thought our guys made some big stops,” Garrettio said. “I thought we were excellent on third down, getting off of the field. It was a total team effort. The commitment this team has made over this stretch has been outstanding.” Commitment to what? Losing seven straight games? It appears the coach likes the commitment to “getting off of the field.” So for one more game Jones-Geppetto was happy, but then something bad happened. Rom(e)o broke again. When Garrettio’s team lost on Thanksgiving Day to go 3-8 at the magical domed palace called “Jerry World,” Garrettio said, “There is a lot of football left to be played in 2015. Now is the time to look forward and use all of the things that have happened
to our football team up to this point — both good and bad — to our advantage. You have to have a great spirit about you to be your best. And that’s what we are focused on — a recommitment to that and being the best versions of ourselves.” People would swear that his nose grew, but it could have been the shadow coming from Jones-Geppetto in the background. The evil teams that play in the same division as “America’s Team” are playing just as badly and many have very manipulative owners as well. Jones-Geppetto has a great imagination, and thinks that Rom(e)o can be back for something called the playoffs by beating the evil teams without him. Poor Garrettio. He keeps saying everything his creator wants him to say. What he should be saying is this is a bad team with bad players — many with questionable off-field reputations — and that “America’s Team” has no chance at the playoffs and should be focusing on the future. He should state that he wants more control of the team. He should say that the team desperately needs a general manager with drafting and personnel skills. But if he says that, Jones-Geppetto may cut the strings of Garrettio. This fairy tale season does not have a happy ending.
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Oh no. It’s here. The dread of every person trying to stay on track with a strict fitness goal: the holidays. This should be a time of fun and cheer when you can get together with friends and family and give back to the community around you. Instead you’re left wondering if you’ll even be able to enjoy this time, because how are you supposed to be cheery when there are temptations literally everywhere? No matter how you celebrate, this can be an extremely stressful time for people who are trying to stay on track with a healthy lifestyle. It can become overwhelming to the point that it takes away from what should be a time of togetherness and fun. So what do we do about it? Below we are going to tell you exactly how you can enjoy your holidays without losing your motivation. Embrace the time. The first step to enjoying the holidays is to embrace them. Don’t try to run away from them, that just adds unnecessary stress to your life, and stress is not going to help you with your lifestyle goals. That’s the thing you need to remember, this is a lifestyle, not a fad diet you have to follow for a month. We’ve talked about guilty pleasures and how they don’t exist before, and that applies to this, too. As long as you stay focused on your daily goals you don’t have to feel guilty about joining in on the festivities and having a good time. Another thing to embrace is the community around you. The holidays are the time to give back and bring some cheer into the life of those around you. Bringing others joy will bring you joy as well. You can always check out our Wall of Giving for examples of great organizations to work with, and our owners are always giving back to the community around them. And don’t forget that Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp is here to cheer you on. There’s a reason we follow the group workout model instead of a one-on-one training method: it’s because being around people that have the same goals that you do is a huge help. We’re here to see you through, so don’t be afraid to reach out to our trainers. Stay on track with your goals. OK, this one may seem obvious but staying on track with your day-to-day goals will be a huge weight off your shoulders in the long run here. Making a list or setting yourself
a reminder is a great way to stay on track and focus on what it is you’re working for. Remember, the Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp program allows for one “cheat” day a week, a day where you don’t need to feel guilty for treating yourself to some holiday goodies. It’s good to allow yourself some of these indulgences; they make you happy for a reason, after all. However, that doesn’t mean you should overindulge yourself. You should be enjoying the holidays, but don’t sacrifice your goals along the way. The point is to stay motivated while also embracing the good feelings the time of year brings. Allow yourself to feel the holiday cheer, it will lift your spirits and motivate you to do good things for yourself along with the people around you. When you feel good about what you’re doing it shows and brightens any room you walk into. Don’t make yourself feel guilty. Seriously, don’t. There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the holidays! We’ll keep saying it until you believe it. The whole point of this story is to make sure you understand that as long as you complete your daily goals, then you have nothing to feel guilty about. The whole point of following a lifestyle rather than a diet is that you can enjoy the things you want to do without compromising the lifestyle you’re working towards. You are not going to compromise your healthy lifestyle here. Remember: stressing yourself out this season is NOT going to help you in your pursuits. Embrace the good feelings that go around this time of year and use them to motivate yourself. If you feel good, others will feel good. If you give to your community, your community will give back. Nothing to feel guilty about here. Remember: Relax, enjoy yourself. You can enjoy the holidays without compromising your lifestyle. Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp is here to help keep you motivated; this community wants to see you succeed. We’re here to help you, and letting you know that this isn’t a time to be afraid of is the first step in giving you the courage to face the holidays head on. And if you’re worried about what to eat this season, you can always check out our recipe blogs for some delicious and nutritious ideas to serve at family get-togethers. Turner Cavender, CPT is owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and world renown online personal trainer at Cavendercoaching.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Dec. 6
6405 Boaz Lane Dallas, 75275 214-768-4357
SMU McFarlin Auditorium – The seminal Dallas acoustic duo Jackopierce has been making and playing music for more than 27 years all over the world. All ages event. 7 p.m. $29-$69.
Dec. 7 – 11
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-671-1450
Dallas City Performance Hall – WRR Classical and 101.1 FM present concerts by area vocalists and choruses. Each performance broadcast live. Monday: The Turtle Creek Chorale, Tuesday: Plano Civic Chorus, Wednesday: Women’s Chorus of Dallas, Thursday: Texas Boys Choir, Friday: Dallas Symphony Chorus. Noon. FREE!
Dec. 9
8687 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1514 Dallas, 75225 214-671-1381
Bookmarks, Dallas Public Library –Explore holiday traditions from around the world through stories, song and art with the Dallas Museum of Art’s resident storyteller Ann Marie Newman. 10:30 a.m. FREE!
Dec. 10
2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75313 214-880-0202
Winspear Opera House – AT&T Performing Arts Center presents “Evgeny Kissin: An Evening of Jewish Music and Poetry.” In this unique evening intended to preserve the rich heritage of European Jewry Kissin will perform works by seldom-heard Jewish composers (including Milner, Veprik and Krein) and recite selections of Yiddish poetry. 7:30 p.m. $20-$85.
Dec. 12
3200 Main St. Dallas, 75226 214-747-5515
Undermain Theatre – “The Night Alive” regional premiere. The play follows the lives of four modern Dubliners who are trying to get by helping each other stay one step ahead of the past. It won’t let go easily. But together there’s a glimmer of hope that they could make something more of their future. Showtimes vary. $15.
Dec. 13
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-671-1450
Dallas City Performance Hall – Conducted by Jerry McCoy, the Lone Star Wind Orchestra welcomes the choir Schola Cantorum of Texas performing classic Christmas favorites along with familiar music from seasonal movies like “Frozen.” 3:30 p.m. $19.
Dec. 13 – 14
2400 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Wyly Theatre – A dramatic performance of Shakespeare’s two major narrative poems, Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece. They are believed to have been written while London theaters were closed due to the plague and among the first works by Shakespeare ever published. These rarely performed poems based on works by Ovid and focused on eroticism and matters of the heart explore the guilt and moral confusion created by uncontrolled lust. Sunday, 3 p.m., Monday, 7 p.m. $10.
Fri 12/4
Picture of the Week On Saturday, Dec. 5 from noon – 6 p.m., a tree lighting will culminate a day of holiday cheer at Klyde Warren Park. Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Edith Cavell, b. 1865 Dennis Wilson, b. 1944 Jeff Bridges, b. 1949 Marisa Tomei, b. 1964 Tyra Banks, b. 1973 1619 – 1st Thanksgiving Day in America – in Virginia.
Sat 12/5
Walt Disney, b. 1901 Little Richard, b. 1932 Margaret Cho, b. 1968 Frankie Muniz, b. 1985 1933 – Prohibition ended when 36th state, Utah, ratified the 21st Amendment.
Sun 12/6
Hanukkah begins at sundown Alfred Eisenstadt, b. 1898 Steven Wright, b. 1955 Nick Park, b. 1958 1877 – Thomas Edison reciting “Mary Had a Little Lamb” was 1st sound recording.
Mon 12/7
Eli Wallach, b. 1915 Ellen Burstyn, b. 1932 Tom Waits, b. 1949 Larry Bird, b. 1956 Aaron Carter, b. 1987 1787 – Delaware was 1st state to ratify the U. S. Constitution
Donors and volunteers
Tue 12/8
James Thurber, b. 1894 Sammy Davis, Jr., b. 1925 James Galway, b. 1939 Kim Basinger, b. 1953 1886 – 26 craft unions met in Columbus, OH and formed the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
Wed 12/9
Kirk Douglas, b. 1918 Redd Foxx, b. 1922 Judi Dench, b. 1934 John Malkovich, b. 1953 Felicity Huffman, b. 1962 1907 – 1st Christmas Seals sold (Wilmington, DE post office).
Thu 12/10
Thomas Gallaudet, b. 1787 Emily Dickinson, b. 1830 Kenneth Branagh, b. 1960 Michael Clarke Duncan, b. 1963 Sarah Chang, b. 1980 1901 – The 1st Nobel Prizes were awarded.
show love and care in Dallas MERCURY ONE
Grants are given to dozens of organizations; one being the Nazarene Fund, which has raised millions for Christians living in Middle-Eastern danger zones
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?
A “ We don’t stand between government
aid and people in need. We stand with people in need so they no longer need the government.”
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e serve and give grants to dozens of AW
organizations, which in turn serve thousands of people. We have four main pillars, which are Education, Veterans, Israel and Disaster Relief. However, in 2015, we started the Nazarene Fund, which has currently raised almost $12 million to remove up to 400 Christian families from danger zones in the Middle East. The moves will begin in December and continue through 2016.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need? We do it a little differently. We have a fundraiser each year to raise money for overhead. Then, when Glenn Beck goes on the air to announce a cause, 100 percent (less credit card fees) goes towards that particular cause.
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QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations? We can always use more local volunteers in the Dallas area.
A M att Hayes and Liz Neneorofsky.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
e do a lot of national work, but we also AW do toy drives and food drives for Irving Cares. We provide grants to Hope's Door for domestic violence victims, and we work with Carrick Brain Center for Veteran PTSD programs, and we also have various programs for homeless veterans through the community.
QW hat is difficult about your job?
ere are so many people who have A Th
needs and we can't help them all. And there are so many people who want to help, but we can't always facilitate how they want to help.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
Seeing how the money we raised actually does help people in need. The move of the persecuted Christians in the Middle East is expected to be HUGE for us.
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Q I n a short paragraph please tell how a specific person or family was helped.
e have provided safe shelter housing for AW several months for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Although they remain anonymous, they have escaped a bad situation and are able to begin to rebuild their lives.
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Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs
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are available? Office volunteering, event volunteering, general organizational volunteering.
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teers who always go beyond the call of duty?
$20,000 check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? Absolutely, we could easily use it for our toy drive and food drive coming up for Irving Cares.
QW ho founded Mercury One?
A Glenn Beck. Beth Knott, director, answered this week’s questions.
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megan@thelyonsshare.org It’s that time of year! Time for festivities, traditions, cozy sweaters, family, delicious food … and the dreaded “holiday fluff ” that many of us will add on to our midsections between now and January. The holidays take a toll on our bodies and health … between the parties and cocktails, the unending supply of “treats” that seem to appear during the holidays, the lack of sleep, and the large celebratory meals. Many of us end up feeling not-so-great about ourselves after the holiday season. There’s a way to combat this, though. As a nutrition expert, most of my clients expect that I’ll tell them to completely avoid the pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, the mashed potatoes on Christmas and the champagne on New Year’s Eve. Fortunately for them, that’s not the case — I believe in a bit of holiday indulgence
for everyone. After all, these will only make your job hardspecial holiday treats come er come January. around only once per year, so If you have seemingly we should enjoy them if they endless holiday parties beare important to us! tween now and the New Year, The key to what I just I encourage you to choose just wrote, though, one treat at each is that these are party. Do you want holi-day treats, a glass (or two) of not holi-month wine tonight? Then or holi-season it’s probably a good treats. So many idea to skip the people consider sugar cookies. Does Thanksgiving that cheese ball look the beginning too good to be true? Megan Lyons Then maybe the of a long holiday season, and gingerbread men The holidays allow themselves can wait until the take a toll on to “throw in the next party. If you our bodies and choose only one intowel” on their health from now dulgence each time, health … until Jan. 1. And you’ll force yourself that is the probto choose only those lem! Considering truly special items the next several weeks a freeand limit the ones you could for-all when it comes to your do without. Will holiday travel nutrition, or telling yourself force you to skip your workyou’ll wait until January to out tomorrow? Then be sure join the gym, hire a health you get it in today! By keepcoach, clean up your diet (or ing your health under control start any other healthy habit) throughout the season, you
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see situations arise again and again where individuals feel the pressure exerted by time. Many will explore any and all means to accomplish plans that are put at risk by an accelerated pace and a shortage of that most valuable resource — time itself. It may be true that working longer hours than usual can help avoid, or simply solve, whatever problems result from the week's time crunch. In such cases, it may be best to make the extra effort early in the day rather than working late into the evening; energy is almost sure to be greater, and focus more keen, in the a.m. rather than the p.m., which is when fatigue sets in. On the other hand, it may be that simply staying the course without overreacting can do the trick! Some may find that the help they have counted on in the past is not available. They will then feel the double stress of not only being under the gun, but also of being entirely on their own and completely isolated. None of this spells doom, of course, but it can make for a tricky week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may have to do some historical fact-checking to be sure that you are not steering a project down the wrong path. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You can take what another has taught you and use it to your advantage in
a new and unexpected way. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) See if you can put yourself in a more advantageous position simply by being first in line — literally or figuratively. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You're likely to discover that you can perform quite well under pressure, especially when it comes to making changes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Even the most minor malady can have a major impact; energy and focus are essential and must not be compromised! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You may have trouble avoiding the kinds of pitfalls a friend or co-worker has warned you about. This is what comes of not taking good advice! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may not be giving yourself the best possible chance when you let knee-jerk responses dictate your behavior. Remain calm! (March 6-March 20) – Be sure to share ideas in the most logical, straightforward manner possible. Avoid a serpentine approach. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may be working with a lot of new information, and you can't expect the pace to remain consistent as you suss things
out. (April 5-April 19) – Good timing can help you achieve almost anything, while bad timing can prevent you from performing even routine duties. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may have trouble figuring someone out. Don't let this keep you from putting your focus where it really needs to be. (May 6-May 20) – You may be distracting yourself with all manner of unnecessary concerns. It's a good time to streamline your approach. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You've reached a halfway point, and you have every reason to think that it's all downhill from here. You may be surprised! (June 7-June 20) – Waste no time; get started early, and do what you can to maximize productivity during morning hours. CANCER (June 21-July 7) Your ability to spot the central issue will serve you well, but others may not be willing to follow your lead just yet. (July 8-July 22) – Others are looking to you for the kind of guidance that you usually give quite liberally. Things may be different now. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You're in the mood for
72. Fan sounds 73. Troubadour instruments 75. Cookout intruders 76. Genetic factor 77. Call, as an elk 78. Ivan of tennis 79. Crumble away 80. Some monarchs 81. Hawk's lair 82. "Pretty Woman" of films 84. Earlier 85. Major artery 86. Hardtop 88. Lounges around 89. Hartford competitor 92. Most desirable 93. Festive log 94. Angkor — 95. Barely scrape by 97. Above the horizon 98. Splinter groups 99. Silt deposit 101. Colorful carp 104. First-string team 106. Loosened 107. Within reach (2 wds.) 108. Vassal's oath 109. Flew high 110. Fixed-up building 111. Ms. Verdugo 112. Fishtailed 113. Oar fulcrum 114. Hue 115. Quilt stuffing 116. Truck stopper 117. Rare viol. 120. Boar's tooth 122. Love, to Claudius 124. Director — Kazan 126. Do batik 128. — -fi flick 130. Dazzle
OFF THE MARK
Enjoying a holi-day, not a holi-month By Megan Lyons
7. City near Monte Alban 8. Watch site 9. PC screen, maybe 10. Former Queens ballpark 11. Gridiron ploy (2 wds.) 12. Jesuit founder 13. Tigger's creator 14. Big Band — 15. Rip apart 16. Twang or drawl 17. Hunter's org. 18. Daring 19. That is (2 wds.) 20. Forfeits 30. Dale or Linda 32. African village 34. Porkers' plaints 40. Herd of whales 42. Storybook elephant 43. Curds' companion 44. Softens 45. Aplenty, to poets 46. Switch a freight car 47. Where Nairobi is 48. Shakespeare's forest 49. You, to Yvette 50. Midwest st. 51. Sultan's menage 52. Feinted 54. Gives Novocain 55. Oui and da 57. "Star Wars" director 58. Autumn flower 61. Fraught 62. Protection 63. Galumph 64. Declaims violently 66. Acapulco cash 67. Joyous outburst 68. Less coarse 70. Freak out (2 wds.)
will feel better throughout the entire season. (You know the feeling when you’re in a workout routine, drinking plenty of water and eating healthily … nothing can stop you!) Just as importantly, though, you’ll avoid the dreaded “diet roller coaster” — that feeling that you gain and lose the same 10 pounds over and over again. So, starting now, enjoy the treats that truly do come around only once per year and get back on track the very next day. Most importantly, remember the meaning of the holiday, and enjoy time reflecting on gratitude, enjoying your family and friends and relaxing. It doesn’t have to be all about the food! Megan Lyons is a Harvard graduate, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Running Coach at The Lyons’ Share Wellness. To learn how you can improve your own health, contact her at 214-803-1298, or visit her website, thelyonsshare. org/health-coaching. Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. something different, but you must address certain key issues before heading off in a new direction. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – An air of disappointment colors your week — until you realize what is really going on. You can turn things around very quickly. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You can perform very well behind the scenes, giving others what they need — and yourself, too, in an indirect fashion. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You may not understand what all the fuss is about, but you're willing to explore something that is popular with others. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may feel as though you will soon break free from certain long-term restraints. Many familiar traps can be avoided. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You're perfectly willing to go with the flow, provided it doesn't lead you down a path of complacency or ignorance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You're likely to grow a great deal when it comes to outlook and attitude. You seem to know things someone else doesn't. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Teamwork may not be an option, even though you've been making plans with a partner. The time for collaboration will come.
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By Candy Evans
believe this?' and 'what is happening in Oak Lawn?'" Devin Rambie, director of business development at LegacyTexas It was all supposed to Title said. "This is not only be a big pre-Thanksgiving terrible, it could secret when affect anyone who LegacyTexas lives or works in Title became the the Oak Lawn force that got a area. It could adCrime Stoppers versely affect the reward increased real estate market to $12,500, beefthere." ing it up enough So Rambie so that tipsters and Henry put would spill the their heads tobeans on the sickCandace Evans gether, ultimately os responsible for coming up with a string of crimes a large donation to Crime plaguing Oak Lawn since Stoppers. Crime Stoppers has September. At least 14 inciproven effective at eliciting dents, robberies and beatings tips from families and friends (with a baseball bat!) and one of criminals, as we explained hate crime have made many on CandysDirt.com, which people afraid to go down you should be reading and to what is clearly our city’s subscribing to every day fun bar central. Even Mayor for all the news on Dallas Mike Rawlings and City neighborhoods. Councilman Adam Medrano That’s’ how you would have taken to walking the find out how a little stone cotstreets, while police patrol has tage in Kessler Plaza stole my been beefed up and Medrano heart. is looking to add more lightKessler Plaza is the southing. A task force has been set ernmost “Kessler” neighborup to do whatever a task force hood in North Oak Cliff. This does — get undercover cops lovely area offers homes in a working, etc. broad range of architectural "What happened styles, from eclectic Tudor was that Laurence Henry and colonial revival to 1950’s (President and Title Attorney ranches. at LegacyTexas Title) came Development began into my office shortly after all here in the late 1930s, and of this happened, and was so the wide, curving streets, distraught, saying 'can you
Candace@CandysDirt.com
Photos courtesy of Keller Williams Realty
This home, located at 2606 Marvin Ave. is listed for $239,000.
arching shade trees, and big green yards give the area an amicable, happy feel. Kessler Plaza has a lower profile than its popular sisters to the north, but offers many desirable properties, like today’s “Tuesday Two Hundred.” The house at 2606 Marvin Ave. is a 2-1 with 1,265 square feet, built in 1940, located near Jefferson and Hampton. This lovely traditional retains original details, married beautifully to updates that make the home move-in ready. It was listed Nov. 4 by Ric Shanahan with Keller Williams, Turtle Creek for $245,000, and reduced on the 19th to $239,900. It is just plain adorable!
This home does have a wonderful cottage feel, and its modest size and one bathroom might not work for buyers looking for huge amounts of space. But the floor plan make good use of the 1,265 square feet and it has so much personality. This home is cozy. The curb appeal is darling, with a classic front porch, stone siding, and recently painted wood exterior. The front yard is freshly sodded and has new landscaping. Walking inside, you’re immediately in the living room, with its wood-burning fireplace, built-in arched bookshelves, and a doorway leading to the dining room with an arch that echoes the
bookshelf design. The floors feature original pristine hardwoods, with light reflected from the new windows, some of which are double pane. The whole house has fresh paint in a neutral palette. The kitchen is updated to include ceramic tile, stone backsplash, contemporary cabinet pulls, and a built-in stainless steel microwave. The pantry is pretty small, but there’s lots of cabinet space to make up for it. Just off the kitchen is the sunroom/mudroom and laundry area. Full-size washer-dryer hookups are behind a corrugated metal wall, an unusual accent for the home. The master bedroom, painted a deep peacock blue, has four big windows looking out on the backyard, and those beautiful hardwoods are in both bedrooms. The blue walls, by the way, perfectly match the original accent tile in the bathroom. Only one bathroom is a bit of a bummer if more than one person lives in a home, and the pedestal sink doesn’t offer much storage, but the original tile makes it so charming. It does have
cabinets near the door for storage, and a new mirror, as well. The backyard is newly sodded and landscaped and offers a two-car, off-street concrete parking pad. Both yards have a built-in sprinkler system, and there’s a new fence along the back property line. This Kessler Plaza cutie is priced at $189 per square foot, which is on the high end for the area, where prices for nine neighborhood comps range from $109 to $198 per square foot (average: $161; median: $160). But it’s not at all out of reach, as this home retains original architectural details and offers updates as well. And in our market, Kessler properties are moving fast, especially those that are in great shape. What do you think of this home? What would you offer for it? Come on over to CandysDirt.com and join the “Oh, so fun (and sometimes naughty)” discussion! 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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Trendy no-mantle fireplaces bring hearth, heat and heart home By Stephan Sardone
brick or tile fireplace. Another idea is to use repurposed lumber as a mantle top and paint that A roaring fireplace top a color of your choice. is a sure way to warm If you want to keep it clean up your favorite room as and simple, white or a the temperatures continlight ivory color is always a ue to plummet in North great go-to option. Texas. Try to envision Here are a few other your living room space examples to consider: as the second heart of If your style is best your home (the kitchen described as traditional, is the heart). It’s where consider adding a natural you tend to gather with Stephan Sardone looking stone surroundloved ones and spend ing your fireplace and time reflecting on the end of the mantle to create a rustic appearance. year, hopefully with your favorite Construction materials such as moss beverage in hand. rock and a mantle made of sandAs you’re pulling out holiday stone can add that cozy appearance décor tucked away in an old box in to any traditional home. your attic, you might be thinking Another fireplace concept that that your fireplace and mantle are in is currently trending does not have a need of a facelift. This is a fairly easy mantle. Sardone Construction reproject that can be completed before cently designed a modern fireplace the holidays are here. decked out in a silver texture with a First, think about your home’s light natural wood surrounding the style before tackling this project. fireplace. This type of look would Many of these projects can be DIY. be perfect for a family who prefers a You can more than likely put marble, minimalistic feel in their home. The stone or tile directly over the old design is a statement piece without Stephan@sardoneconstruction.com
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Grilled Salmon with Meyer lemon vinaigrette.
a group of steakhouses, mostly in California, with outposts in Scottsdale and now Dallas. The menu entices. Fish tacos with fresh-made tortillas are an option for lunch or dinner. In the evening, the Butcher’s Board with a variety of local cheeses and artisan charcuterie is a great happy hour or table sharing option. Still, it’s the meat and fish from the mesquite grill that really make you ready to order. Steak Frites, han-
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By Dotty Griffith
Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com By all accounts, Paul Martin’s American Grill has settled into a tough neighborhood pretty well. Tony — but tough — because of the competition. Being the new steakhouse (with seafood) on the block in the Oak Lawn neighborhood that includes Al Biernat’s and Eddie V’s Prime Seafood isn’t easy. Since opening Butcher's Board. last July, Paul Martin’s has found its niche and fits gar steak with French fries. right in. Paul is one of the Salmon with Meyer lemon boys on the block. vinaigrette. And the oh-soPaul Martin’s formula gorgeous double cut Hoisin is a familiar one: steaks and Marinated Pork Chop, glistenseafood, creative appetizers, ing with a mahogany glaze. a happy hour bar with seriBurgers and fries are pretty ous cocktails and wine list. handsome, too. What’s not to like? Especially Weekend brunch has when it is done well. proven to be a big attraction in And why wouldn’t it the neighborhood, as well as be? Look at the pedigree happy hour and bar food spebehind the concept. Paul cials such as smoked chicken Fleming is a co-foundwings. Word around town is er with Brian Bennett. that the bar area can be coFleming’s other well-known zily crowded on a weekday brands include Fleming’s evening. Prime Steakhouse and The atmosphere is Wine Bar and P.F. Chang’s contemporary and sleek. China Bistro. Ringing some Apple Crisp. Steakhouse dark without being dinner bells? too masculine. Welcoming but Though Fleming’s corporate headquarters not frilly. is in Scottsdale, Ariz., most of his concepts No wonder Paul Martin’s American Grill originate in California. Ditto Paul Martin’s is such a welcome addition to the 75219 hood. American Grill, born in Roseville, Calif. as the kind of restaurant Fleming and Bennett wantPAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN GRILL ed in their neighborhoods. Roseville is a fast3848 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 210 growing suburb of the California state capital Dallas, 75219 Sacramento. The founders added seasonal and 214-521-0116 paulmartinsamericangrill.com artisanal to the basics and voilà! They’ve got
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Turkey Tetrazzini
Tuesday, December 8
This version of the retro classic is a little lighter than a traditional one, but still just as tasty. 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 1/3 cup flour 4 cups broth 1 cup Greek yogurt 4 cups chopped cooked turkey 2 cups frozen peas 1 pound thin spaghetti, cooked just to al dente 2 cups shredded colby jack 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Heat oven to 350F. In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook, stirring until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are wilted. Stir in the flour, then the broth, then the yogurt. Add the turkey, peas, spaghetti and half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese and the panko. Bake 20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden. Recipe and photo by Sara Newberry
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Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
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Society Editor
Arboretum Event
DSOL Debutante Moms
Caroline Rose Hunt Society Dinner Home of Mary McDermott Cook
Gus Hinojosa, Mary Spencer
Planning for Upcoming Season Home of Sarah Frazee
Betty Secker, Fred Secker, Jr.
Stacey Williams, Anny Kniffen, Stephanie Oliver
Golf Classic
Second Thought Theatre
Equest Men’s Auxiliary Gleneagles Country Club
Justin and Farabe Algor
Kim Singletary and speaker Mike Singletary
State of Mind 2015 Bryant Hall on Turtle Creek
Steve Walters, Derek Phillips, Karol Omlor, April Bosworth, Kathy Messina and Gary Goodwin
Jeff and Paula Jones
“Wrap It Up” Luncheon
Pinktober Campaign
Benevolence Fund at C.C. Young Dallas Country Club
C.C. Young President Russell Crews, Chair Mari Epperson, Honorary Chair Linda Hardison, Mindy Hail
Darci Iola, Amy Newman, Betty Bullington
Hard Rock Café Fights Breast Cancer Dallas Hard Rock
Doris Jacobs, Susan Williams, Jan Strimple
Sharon Ballew, Sue Ringle
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TRAVEL
Migrating winter birds entertain Texas visitors
By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com Only 45 minutes north of McKinney, Hageman Reserve is one of the biggest nearby secret treasures. Officially, it’s the Hageman National Wildlife Refuge — part of the National Park Service — devoted to helping conserve wildlife, fish and plant resources and their habitats. And winter is prime geese Photo by John O'Hanlon season at Hageman. Bald eagles frequently visit Hageman National Wildlife Refuge. If you’re looking for a great activity with the kids or grandTexas sun and insects — long pants, repellent, hat kids during the holidays, it’s worth a short road and sunscreen are in order. The park does have trip everyone is certain to enjoy. poisonous snakes, so be sure to check with the Many species of birds and small animals park staff about what to watch for. thrive at the park, all of which is explained in a From Dallas, go north on Highway 75 cozy visitor center staffed by helpful volunteer(Central Expressway) to the Sherman FM 1417 environmentalists. There is a schedule of guided exit. Go north 13 miles to a sign for the refuge. tours, but mainly the park is designed to be drivTurn left six miles to the park entrance. Follow en — a safari park experience but not artificially signs to the visitor center. constructed. WARNING: make sure your car’s It’s easy to get lost in the park as the roads shocks are good. The roads are rough — your car wind around. A map is a necessity and availor pickup will get mighty dirty — and a good car able for free. wash is likely on the agenda afterwards. There is no food at the park and bringing Along with the natural beauty, you will find food in is not encouraged. So plan your visit working oil rigs pumping away. Out-of-towners around a meal, either after or before you eat. I took to see the refuge were almost as excited Eisenhower State Park is close by. about seeing an oil well as they were about seeing Combining these two parks is a great way to the wildlife. Many photographers hone their skill make a really full day. Go boating at the marina. at catching fast-moving birds in to come to flight Take fly fishing lessons according to the park — not an easy thing to do. schedule — and you don’t even need your own Tucked in a corner of Lake Texoma fed by equipment. Mammals at the park include armathe Red River, the park is the natural winter habi- dillo, bat, beaver, coyote, deer, fox, mink, nutria, tat for snow geese from Canada who migrate here opossum, rabbit, raccoon, skunk and squirrel. like New Yorker snowbirds in Florida. The webIn season, observe wintering pelicans, loons and site can update you on exactly when they’re most other waterfowl. Lake fishing for bass, sunfish abundant — gracefully filling the sky in a white and catfish is popular; and lake fossils are on discloud. On the lake, they appear as a big white play at the park headquarters. blob in the distance. Since they are too numerous On the Oklahoma side is Lake Texoma State to count, I don’t doubt the website’s tally of 7,500 Park, one of the premier striped bass hot spots in of these amazing geese. the Southwest. It features include a marina, waBirders will particularly enjoy the abundance terfront restaurant, golf, summer beach and pool. of species here. Migrating bald eagles are among Even though not many people know it’s the birds frequently spotted here. there, the real local attraction is Hageman — and Park activities, during the proper season, induring this time of year, the geese. Don’t miss it! clude hiking, observing wildlife, hunting, and fishing in the refuge’s water, marsh and upland habitat. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special There is no charge to enter, but during sumexpertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs mer months, you need to come prepared for about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com.
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After many rounds, ‘Creed’ makes a brilliant comeback
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Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone give Oscar-worthy performances in "Creed."
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
Here is an example of how fantastic “Creed” is: it manages to take the fairly corny in-ring death of Apollo Creed in “Rocky IV” and make it a touchstone moment. Director/ writer Ryan Coogler has created a movie so beautiful that he’s made an average 30-yearold movie become better than it truly is. If you go back and watch “Rocky IV” after seeing this movie, it will actually make Apollo’s death that much more impactful knowing what is to come. While Carl Weathers’ Apollo Creed character is only seen in footage from past films in the Rocky Balboa franchise, his presence is all over this wonderfully thrilling and emotionally powerful clash of culture, age and, believe it or not, social commentary. Everything from regret, loneliness and father abandonment is covered in “Creed,” and it’s easily the most surprisingly great movie of 2015. “Creed” begins by introducing us to Adonis Johnson, the illegitimate son of Apollo Creed. He’s locked up in juvenile hall and is rescued by Apollo’s widow, Mary Anne (Phylicia Rashad with a warm, fantastic performance). Mary Anne essentially adopts Adonis, and he grows up in a lavish Los Angeles mansion adorned with a “C” on the massive security gates. Once the movie moves to present day, Michael B. Jordan shows up as Adonis (who prefers to be called Donny). Donny spends most of his time away from his shirt-andtie office job either bare-knuckle boxing in Tijuana or trying to persuade Los Angeles boxing trainers to take him on as a student. After he’s repeatedly shot down, he packs up and moves to Philadelphia to seek out the one man that he can coerce into training him. Of course, that man is Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), who spends his time running his restaurant (lovingly called Adrian’s) and trying to stay out of the public’s eye. The first scene with Donny and Rocky is written so perfectly that it never seems contrived. From there, the relationship that they build feels natural and right, even though the old white dude and young black kid only share one similar trait: the inability to quit. Donny moves into a south Philly studio apartment and meets his neighbor, Bianca (Tessa Thompson), who is an aspiring
musician. In yet another credit to Coogler’s writing, the relationship they form is also brilliant. Bianca is far more than a cheerleader or typical girlfriend role in “Creed.” She is a crucial element in this story as her life parallels Donny’s perfectly. Bianca also gets Donny a proper cheese steak and teaches him the meaning of the word “jawn,” which any Philadelphian knows is a key component of maturity and growth. It would be a tremendous disservice to ignore the directorial skills of Ryan Coogler. He’s not only getting the very best performances from each of these actors, he’s crafted some of the most compelling boxing scenes in movie history. Donny’s debut match is an unedited, one-shot masterpiece that begins when Donny and Rocky walk to the ring and finishes when the match ends. The craft of this shot is on par with the infamous “Goodfellas” tracking shot, and that is not an overstatement. In short, Ryan Coogler is now a director whose films are must-see events. The screenplay (by Coogler and Aaron Covington) is the first of the seven Rocky films that Sylvester Stallone is not credited with writing. This has allowed for Rocky to have a fresh voice, and Stallone delivers in a big way. Stallone’s range, which goes from subtle humor to genuine sadness, is unforced and easily the finest work he’s done since the original “Rocky.” If there is justice in the world, there will be great difficulty choosing which moment is used as Stallone’s Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination clip. Michael B. Jordan needs to be prepared for massive stardom. “Creed” is a career defining performance, and he is captivating from start to finish. The screen presence, charisma and physicality, particularly shown in the aforementioned tracking shot, cannot be measured. Jordan commands every moment in “Creed” and disappears in a role that fits him like a glove. If anyone leaves “Creed” off their Best of 2015 lists, they simply are wrong. This is a movie that will have audiences and critics bouncing from applause to tears, all due to the incredible talents of Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. “Creed” is the kind of movie that could have people going to the theater twice to see it, if only to take others that haven’t seen it. In other words, go see this “jawn.” (People from Philly know what I mean.)
THEATER
CTD announces new season By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
Fresh on the heels of a season in which Catholic school girls took field trips through the ladybugs to a great American trailer park, where Jesus wore linen, Contemporary Theatre of Dallas (CTD) will roll out its 2016 season in February. First up is “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” a satire by Delia and Nora Ephron, best known for writing the films, “When Harry Met Sally,” “You’ve Got Mail,” and “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” “Love…” ran for two years off Broadway, and appears all over the map now. Women’s clothing and accessories are the trigger to fun, often poignant stories to which women can relate. The show will run from Feb. 18 to March 6, at CTD. In April, patrons will be treated to a Southwest premiere of “Road to Appomattox” by Catherine Bush. Beginning at the time
of “Lee’s Final Retreat” 150 years ago, the story proceeds to 2015, when Beau Weeks and his wife Jenny clash while retracing family history. The play is the 2010 winner of Barter Theatres Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights, and will run at CTD April 29 through May 22. “Dancing at Lughnasa,” the Tony award winning play by Brian Friel, has been called his “masterpiece,” while a tribute to the spirit a valor of the past. Chosen by Time as one of the ten best plays for 1991, the magazine called it, “The most elegant and rueful memory play since ‘The Glass Menagerie.’” “Dancing at Lughnasa” will appear at CTD Sept. 9 through Oct. 2. A Southwest premiere of “As We Lie Still” is the final show of the season, and will run Oct. 28 through Nov. 30, with music and lyrics by Dallasite Patrick Emile and book by Olivia de Guzman Emile. According to CTD’s managing director,
Miki Bone, “This is a musical that mediates reality and illusion, conscious and unconscious, life and death. Set in the early 1920s, this double-knotted love story is revealed through magician Avi Leitner’s quest for the one great illusion that will elevate his act.” Performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with Saturday and Sunday matinees. If you aren’t familiar with CTD yet, you should really plan to see one of its shows, which run pretty much year round. Located in a charming old building that was once a church in Old East Dallas, CTD is a low profile gem among Dallas theaters. The cozy little theater, with a full bar inside the auditorium, puts on some big productions on its tiny stage. Sometimes they’re quirky, like “Mrs. California” and “Defending the Caveman.” Often they’re huge, like “Children of a Lesser God.” Now, with its new Basement Space, even more offerings are imminent.
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As condensed by the author, in 1867, for his public readings. Presented here in seven weekly installments with original illustrations by John Leech. Part 5 (The Second of the Three Spirits, cont’d.)
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t was a great surprise to Scrooge, as this scene vanished, to hear a hearty laugh. It was a much greater surprise to Scrooge to recognize it as his own nephew's, and to find himself in a bright, dry, gleaming room, with the Spirit standing smiling by his side, and looking at that same nephew. It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and goodhumor. When Scrooge's nephew laughed, Scrooge's niece by marriage laughed as heartily as he. And their assembled friends, being not a bit behindhand, laughed out lustily. "He said that Christmas was a humbug, as I live!" cried Scrooge's nephew. "He believed it too!" "More shame for him, Fred!" said Scrooge's niece, indignantly. Bless those women! they never do anything by halves. They are always in earnest. She was very pretty; exceedingly pretty. With a dimpled, surprised-looking, capital face; a ripe little mouth that seemed made to be kissed, — as no doubt it was; all kinds of good little dots about her chin, that melted into one another when she laughed; and the sunniest pair of eyes you ever saw in any little creature's head. Altogether she was what you would have called provoking, but satisfactory, too. O, perfectly satisfactory. "He's a comical old fellow," said Scrooge's nephew, "that's the truth; and not so pleasant as he might be. However, his offences carry their own punishment, and I have nothing to say against him. Who suffers by his ill whims? Himself, always. Here he takes it into his head to dislike us, and he won't come and dine with us. What's the consequence? He don't lose much of a dinner." "Indeed, I think he loses a very good dinner," interrupted Scrooge's niece. Everybody else said the same, and they must be allowed to have been competent judges, because they had just had dinner; and, with the dessert upon the table, were clustered round the fire, by lamplight. "Well, I am very glad to hear it," said Scrooge’s nephew, "because I haven't any great faith in these young housekeepers. What do you say, Topper?" Topper clearly had his eye on one of Scrooge's niece's sisters, for he answered that a bachelor was a wretched outcast, who had no right to express an opinion on the subject. Whereat Scrooges niece's sister — the plump one with the lace tucker; not the one with the roses — blushed. After tea they had some music. For they were a musical family, and knew what they were about, when they sung a Glee or Catch, I can assure you, — especially Topper, who could growl away in the bass like a good one, and never swell the large veins in his forehead, or get red in the face over it. But they didn't devote the whole
evening to music. After a while they played at forfeits; for it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself: There was first a game at blind-man's-buff though. And I no more believe Topper was really blinded than I believe he had eyes in his boots. Because the way in which he went after that plump sister in the lace tucker was an outrage on the credulity of human nature. Knocking down the fire-irons, tumbling over the, chairs, bumping up against the
Ignorance and want. piano, smothering himself among the curtains, wherever she went there went he! He always knew where the plump sister was. He wouldn't catch anybody else. If you had fallen up against him, as some of them did, and stood there, he would have made a feint of endeavoring to seize you, which would have been a reply to affront to your understanding, and would instantly have sidled off in the direction of the plump sister. "Here is a new game," said Scrooge. "One half-hour, Spirit, only one!" It was a Game called Yes and No, where Scrooge's nephew had to think of something, and the rest must find out what; he only answering to their questions yes or no, as the case was. The fire of questioning to which he was exposed elicited from him that he was thinking of an animal, a live animal, rather a disagreeable animal, a savage animal, an animal that growled and grunted sometimes, and talked sometimes, and lived in London, and walked about the streets, and wasn't made a show of, and wasn't led by anybody, and didn't live in a menagerie, and was never killed in a market, and was not a horse, or an ass, or a cow, or a bull, or a tiger, or a dog, or a pig, or a cat, or a bear. At every new question put to him, this nephew burst into a fresh roar of laughter; and was so inexpressibly tickled, that he was obliged to get up off the sofa and stamp. At last the plump sister cried out: — "I have found it out! I know what it is, Fred! I know what it is!" "What is it?" cried Fred. "It's your uncle Scro-o-o-o-oge!"
Which it certainly was. Admiration was the sentiment, though some objected that the reply to "Is it a bear?" ought to have been "Yes." Uncle Scrooge had imperceptibly become so gay and light of heart, that he would have drank to the unconscious company in an inaudible speech. But the whole scene passed off in the breath of the last word spoken by his nephew; and he and the Spirit were again upon their travels. Much they saw, and far they went, and many homes they visited, but always with a happy end. The Spirit stood beside sick-beds, and they were cheerful; on foreign lands, and they were close at home; by struggling men, and they were patient in their greater hope; by poverty, and it was rich. In almshouse, hospital, and jail, in misery's every refuge, where vain man in his little brief authority had not made fast the door, and barred the Spirit out, he left his blessing, and taught Scrooge his precepts. It was a long night, if it were only a night; but Scrooge had his doubts of this, because the Christmas Holidays appeared to be condensed into the space of time they passed together. It was strange, too, that while Scrooge remained unaltered in his outward form, the Ghost grew older, clearly older. Scrooge had observed this change, but never spoke of it, until they left a children's Twelfth Night party, when, looking at the Spirit as they stood together in an open place, he noticed that its hair was grey. “Are spirits’ lives so short?” asked Scrooge. “My life upon this globe, is very brief,” replied the Ghost. “It ends tonight.” “To-night!” cried Scrooge. “To-night at midnight. Hark! The time is drawing near.” The chimes were ringing the three quarters past eleven at that moment. “Forgive me if I am not justified in what I ask,” said Scrooge, looking intently at the Spirit's robe, “but I see something strange, and not belonging to yourself, protruding from your skirts. Is it a foot or a claw?” “It might be a claw, for the flesh there is upon it,” was the Spirit's sorrowful reply. “Look here.” From the foldings of its robe, it brought two children; wretched, abject, frightful, hideous, miserable. They knelt down at its feet, and clung upon the outside of its garment. “Oh, Man! look here. Look, look, down here!” exclaimed the Ghost. They were a boy and girl. Yellow, meagre, ragged, scowling, wolfish; but prostrate, too, in their humility. Where graceful youth should have filled their features out, and touched them with its freshest tints, a stale and shrivelled hand, like that of age, had pinched, and twisted them, and pulled them into shreds. Where angels might have sat enthroned, devils lurked, and glared out menacing. No change, no degradation, no perversion of humanity, in any grade, through all the mysteries of wonderful creation, has monsters half so horrible and dread. Scrooge started back, appalled. Having them shown to him in this way, he tried to say they were fine children, but the words choked themselves, rather than be parties to a lie of such enormous magnitude. “Spirit! are they yours?” Scrooge could say no more. “They are Man's,” said the Spirit, looking down upon them. “And they cling to me, appealing from their fathers. This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased. Deny it!” cried the Spirit, stretching out its hand towards the city. “Slander those who tell it ye! Admit it for your factious purposes, and make it worse! And bide the end!” “Have they no refuge or resource?” cried Scrooge. “Are there no prisons?” said the Spirit, turning on him for the last time with his own words. “Are there no workhouses?” The bell struck twelve. Scrooge looked about him for the Ghost, and saw it no more. As the last stroke ceased to vibrate, he remembered the prediction of old Jacob Marley, and, lifting up his eyes, beheld a solemn Phantom, draped and hooded, coming like a mist along the ground towards him. Continues next week with Part 6
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DUTCH cont'd from page 1 owned and run by “the little Dutch couple,” as many still refer endearingly to the late, senior Massars. But before they were a free family enjoying their American Dream, Ben and Ann Massar were young adult survivors of Hitler’s regime. To survive at that time meant protecting your parents and grandparents, along with your own children against Hitler’s prison camps. The Massars survived on turnip bulbs, raising rabbits and anything else they could trade for food to stay alive. As a young girl, Ann barely missed a gunshot aimed at her while trying to escape across a canal to trade a small can of coffee for bread for her family. A nearby family took her in and protected her from capture overnight. As a teenager in Holland, Ben peddled fresh produce door-to-door, while his dad crafted furniture. Later, Ben married Ann, and the couple opened a grocery store in Delft. It was the first “supermarket,” carrying fresh produce along with staple groceries and meat. It was after the Massars immigrated to America on that Holland Lines ship that Ben decided to shift his focus from groceries to culture with art being his passion. Ben Massar once said, “Works of art can be enjoyed for a lifetime.” Second generation family owners, Hans and Pam Massar, continue to carry on the tradition Hans’ parents started 50 years ago after moving from Delft. The gallery was operated by Ann and Ben, along with their three sons, Hans, Ton and Ben, the second generation. While their parents wanted the sons to carry on the family business, they encouraged them to continue their education. All three brothers chose to practice law. Meanwhile, the gallery continues to flourish today with Hans and Pam at
its helm. Over the years, the gallery’s inventory has varied from Texas artwork to paintings from European masters, hand selected by Ben on regular trips overseas. At one time, Hans said his father even sold jewelry and museum replica pieces. “My father and mother always wanted to please the customer. They wanted to make sure everyone had a nice piece of art in their home.” Once the art business was established, there was a demand for custom framing, which the senior Massars added to their services. Pam, who took over managing the gallery when her in-laws retired in 1990, enjoys the design process of custom framing. Treasured artifacts are brought in to be preserved, and with each comes its story. From World War II frogman masks to baptismal gowns; football jerseys with trophies; prom photos with an invitations and corsages; baby shoes and photos are a few of the treasures for which Pam creates shadow boxes, and her passion is evident when she shows you some of the results. Hans and Pam believe it’s the hospitable atmosphere that has kept generations of families returning to the gallery. They are talented designers who take a great deal of pride in the quality of all of their work. “If you're investing in art, it’s a good idea to consult with a professional framer about how to maintain the value,” Pam said. Steve Hahn is one of the local artists whose work hangs in Dutch Art Gallery. Hahn remarked on the gallery, the Massars and doors they’ve opened for him. Read about Hahn and other area artists whose work the Massars represent and more about the Massars in next week’s issue. For more information about the Dutch Art Gallery, visit dutchartgallery.net or call 214-348-7350.
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ENVIRONMENT cont'd from page 4 companies like R.E.I. promoting another option for Black Friday, closing their doors for the day encouraging everyone to #OptOutside. It was great to watch the #OptOutside Twitter feed of families opting to spend the day outside no matter the weather, yet thousands still ran to the stores for a materialistic deal. This holiday season, rethink your gifts. The average American will spend about $700 on holiday gifts this year, rethink where you spend that money; shop small and support local U.S. businesses. How can you give a
gift of a meaningful activity? How can you carve out some time to create heartfelt gifts loved ones will cherish? Your gifts, your cards, your tree, your decorations: choose a few ways to lessen your impact on the environment. Vanderbilt University states, “If every American family wrapped just three presents in reused materials, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields.” We as Americans throw out 25 percent more trash during the holiday season than the entire rest of the year. Decorate some brown paper bags for wrapping paper, and recycle the paper after unwrapping. Let the COP21 talks in Paris drive your decisions this holiday
STRESS cont'd from page 4 picture of my dogs with Santa or the Grinch. Chaotic schedules. When your schedule is packed full of school plays, holiday parties and other seasonal activities, you may wind up exhausted as you race from one event to the next. Think about whether each activity is a “should attend” or a “want to attend.” Whenever possible, skip the “shoulds.” Ask yourself what’s the worst thing that could happen if you don’t bake cookies for the PTA bake sale. Money worries. I recently watched a cheesy Hallmark Christmas movie whose leading man competed with his old prep school buddy to buy each other the most over-the-top present. Neither man wanted or needed the 70” TV (“I already have one”) or massage chair. People often feel pressure to purchase expensive gifts they can’t afford. To avoid this stressor, set a limit for how much to spend on each person, and stick with it. Give your priceless time: offer to baby-sit, help clean the garage or cook for your loved ones. Give tickets to sporting events, the symphony or a play so you and your friends can spend quality time together. Family tension. Although we know better, we often hope that our difficult relatives will behave better than they did at last year’s family celebration. Unfortunately, stress and alcohol tend to impair behavior, not improve it. To protect yourself from disappointment and frustration, limit your interactions with challenging family members. Don’t invite them to every family gathering. Take them to a holiday concert or play where talking
season. Hopefully our international leaders will come up with a solid plan for our world to combat climate change, which threatens the way we live every day. Small changes now can make a big difference in our future. And one last stat to think about: 35 percent of Americans have an unused Christmas present hidden in their closet — me included. To whoever gets the closet perfume from me this year, I adore you, I just hate perfume. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
isn’t part of the equation. Painful memories. If you’ve lost a loved one or have sad memories of previous holidays, you may dread this time of year. There isn’t an easy solution to this one. You may want to do something to honor the memory of your loved one at your family gathering: light a candle or share photos and stories. Start a new holiday tradition to create happy memories. Helping other people can shift the focus away from your loss. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, donate gifts to a family in need or foster a shelter dog or cat over the holidays. Engage in a new (for you) holiday activity or take a short trip for a change of scenery. Too much food or alcohol. In addition to being unhealthy and potentially dangerous, eating or drinking too much can make you feel physically uncomfortable and/or guilty afterward. Decide in advance how much you will eat or drink at a party. I try to limit myself to one “sugar unit” (sweet drink or treat) per day. After you set a limit (one or two drinks at the party), think about strategies to help you meet that goal. Sip a glass of tonic water between alcoholic drinks, and stay away from the bar area. Talk with interesting people. Hold a plate of veggies so you’ll have to set down your wine glass to eat. By planning ahead, you can take steps to reduce your stress so you can enjoy the holiday season. Happy holidays! 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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