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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
Following up after Halloween The Dallas chapter of Project Save A Mouth visited Lee McShan Elementary on Meadow Road on Nov. 7 and gave a presentation to 275 first, second and third graders on healthy oral hygiene practices. Tooth PSAM decay is the number one Dr. William Phillips addresses class. reason third graders miss school in the U.S. The visit helped the students learn proper oral hygiene habits to combat tooth decay. Each student was given a goody bag filled with toothbrushes and floss. — Jenna Sharron
Tabuenca to talk architecture The Dallas Architecture Forum presents a lecture by award-winning Spanish architect Fernando Tabuenca on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Magnolia Theater in the West Village. Tabuenca is the founder and principal of Tabuenca and Leache Arquitectos in Pamplona, Spain. A complimentary reception begins at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $20 and $5 for students (with ID). — Sharon Cooper
Dallas CASA will honor the Junior League of Dallas with the prestigious Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award on Thursday, Nov. 16 at The Fairmont Dallas. The award is given annually to recognize community leaders who significantly improve the lives of children in the community. The event’s guest speaker is Jackie Davis DALLAS CASA (left), a Dallas CASA volunteer supervisor, who will share his story with attendees. A reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. — Rosanne Lewis
Foundation to “Praise The Lake” The fifth annual “Praise The Lake” sponsored by the White Rock Lake Foundation will take place on Sunday, Nov. 19 from noon – 3 p.m. at the Filter Building at 2810 White Rock Road. Brunch, a cash bar, a silent auction, complimentary valet WHITE ROCK LAKE and music from the Gospel Choir from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts are included in the $100 ticket. More information is available at whiterocklakefoundation.org. — David Mullen
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Hiett Prize winner searches for intrinsically good things
By David Mullen
Despite his father’s ties to Michigan State and growing up in East Lansing, Mich., Wilson, He is a poet, professor, scholthe youngest of three boys, ar, intellect, theologian, essayist, went to rival Michigan and book reviewer, son, brother, husstudied literature and creative band and father of four. Other than writing. “It was a last act of that, what does Dr. James Matthew teenage rebellion,” Wilson said. Wilson do to stay busy? “I came from a Notre Dame On Nov. 7, Wilson, 42, was family. Our connections go awarded the Hiett Prize in the back generations.” Humanities from The Dallas Despite his beginnings at Institute of Humanities and Michigan to his family’s chaCulture. The $50,000 prize is given grin, Wilson learned valuable JAMES EDWARD to “candidates who are in the early lessons at Ann Arbor that Dr. J. Larry Allums, executive director, Dr. Gail Thomas, stages of careers devoted to the would begin to shape his life. founding fellow at the Dallas Institute congratulate 2017 humanities and whose work shows “In some respects I had Hiett Prize winner Dr. James Matthew Wilson. extraordinary promise and has a a wonderful education at significant public component reMichigan, both positively and lated to contemporary culture.” The gift will allow him to focus negatively,” Wilson said. “By negatively, I mean you didn’t have more on his studies and theories and less freelance writing to to look far to see what a genuine education in liberal would look supplement a professor’s income. like. The campus politics was radical and impoverished and en“My father was a neuroscientist and a professor in biotirely governed by contemporary identity politics. chemistry at Michigan State University for nearly 40 years,” “In a handful of classes, led primarily by professors who Wilson said. “He came from a small town in Ohio and my are writers, I felt like I was getting a genuine education,” Wilson grandfather was a salesman for International Harvester. We HIETT cont'd on page 9 didn’t have a tradition of liberal learning at the time.” david@katytrailweekly.com
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Free, two-day arts festival debuts this weekend
By Chad Shearer
chaddavid@carenwestpr.com The inaugural Turtle Creek Arts Festival, a new, two-day arts festival, will debut in Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The festival will showcase approximately 100 local and regional artists and crafters of all disciplines at the historic park that is just steps away from the Katy Trail. Festival goers will also have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy local food trucks, live acoustic music, hands-on art activities, a children’s area and much more. Free to attend, the
festival is open to all ages and dogs are welcome. Run by artist volunteers who understand the needs and challenges of artists and how to best connect with consumers, the festival was founded by Randall D. Fox, an arts advocate and owner and operator of The Foundation for Public Spaces, formerly the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. An organization that supports arts groups and hosts award-winning festivals created by artists for artists, upon spending time in Dallas, not only did Fox fall in love with the city and art community but as soon as he saw Reverchon Park and the Turtle Creek neighborhood he couldn’t think of a better place to host a free arts festival and
Art lovers will flock to the first Turtle Creek Arts Festival. start a new tradition. “It’s the perfect home for an arts festival, not to mention a picturesque backdrop to showcase the amazing talent that Dallas has to offer,” Fox said. “We’re going to keep
it as local as possible with the best interests of the artists and neighbors in mind.” For more information about the Turtle Creek Arts Festival, visit turtlecreekartsfestival.com.
DALLAS
Gretchen Carlson leadership initiative launches
By Leah Frazier
lfrazier@diamondiconconsultants.com It was only a year and some months ago when news went viral of journalist Gretchen Carlson filing a lawsuit against then Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. Swiftly, the case settled favorably for Carlson, albeit bittersweet and to the tune of $20 million, in addition to the resignation by Ailes from his position. Without losing a beat, Carlson skyrocketed to action — spurring a movement of women’s empowerment initiatives, igniting the voices of women who had or may have fallen victim to the effects of sexual assault, domestic violence and sexual harassment to name a few. Just fresh off of the release of her new book, Be Fierce: Stop Harassment And Take Your Power Back, Gretchen
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Gretchen Carlson is flanked by Paige Flink, CEO of The Family Place and Lauren Leader-Chivée, CEO at AIT. headed to Dallas on Nov. 4 with a unique and impactful mission to compel women to take control of their lives with strength, courage, and ultimately, perseverance. And with the recent
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occurrences of sexual harassment claims hitting the columns, the birth of a new initiative was undoubtedly timely. In partnership with the All In Together Campaign (AIT), a non-partisan women’s civic leadership organization, Gretchen Carlson through her Gift of Courage Fund, officially launched the Gretchen Carlson Leadership Initiative (GCLI) on Nov. 4 at The Family Place in Dallas. The GCLI program is a yearlong national undertaking traveling to multiple cities across the country, “bringing civic leadership and advocacy training to thousands of undeserved women … with a focus on empowering women who have experienced gender-based violence, discrimination or harassment.” Approximately 35 women were present at The Family CARLSON cont'd on page 4
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Falling back is a pressing issue
By David Mullen
voter card, but I guess I had been moved by the county to a polling place over at the elementary school at I love gaining that extra Inwood Road and Cedar hour of switching back to Springs Road much further daylight standard time, away. I was not alone. More but not as much as I loathe than 200,000 postcards having to change the clocks back. You never know how David Mullen had been mailed to voters that polling places were many timepieces you have being moved. I never got a postcard ... until you have to change them. Maybe Happy Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. someone will come out with a clock 11. While Americans spend billions changing service. I do have a SiriusXM radio that changes itself via the internet, of dollars on frivolous holidays like but it is three minutes slower than every Halloween, we seemed to have forgotten to take care of our veterans first. In other clock in my house, which are all that spirit, WalletHub analyzed the best set correctly. And speaking of turning and worst places for veterans to reside. back time … Driving by Turtle Creek Based on factors like cost of living, milBoulevard and Hall Street on Tuesday afternoon, I saw that there were masons itary skilled jobs to accessibility to VA health facilities, Texas fared well. Austin, working on the monument that once a city one might not think of as one that supported the name “Robert E. Lee caters to veterans, finished first. Plano Park.” The designation had been removed and cemented over. The sign just came in fifth. No surprise that Colorado Springs (Air Force) and Virginia Beach read “Arlington Hall.” I assume by press time, the “Oak Lawn Park” name will be (Navy) came in second and third. added, weather permitting … I voted on Detroit was last among 100 cities surTuesday, but I went to the wrong polling veyed … Texas did not fare so well in road rage, however. Austin ranked eight place. The Oak Lawn Library, where I and Dallas ninth of cities where drivhave voted for the last 18 years, didn’t have my name. I had moved much clos- ers get the most frustrated. New York ranked number one, but Nebraska and er to the library and received a current david@katytrailweekly.com
Alaska indexed very highly. Must be a lot of road rage among John Deere drivers and Iditarod race mushers … Here are a few tips for the holidays. Bummer, but reality sets in as reports surface that the average person gains seven to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. One company suggests taking preventative measures before New Year’s resolutions kick in. Great Expressions suggests checking your medical flex account so you don’t lose money at the end of the year so you can have a healthy holiday. Watch what you eat, which is easy because I always look at what I eat before chowing down. Have a plan, which may be the best advice. And then they suggest that you be kind so you start the New Year on a positive note. But isn’t road rage a holiday tradition? … Residue from my recent trip to Buffalo came through when, last Monday, I got a call on my cell phone from America’s largest rental car provider stating that I was a week late on returning my rental and asking when was I going to return it. Of course, I had returned the car a week earlier to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. I even had a receipt (at home) and described the person that I returned the car to at 5
OPINION
Life is too short for Starbucks By Joe Ruzicka
Starbucks also has a choice of bakery items to munch on while you listen to light jazz and sit on a plush couch. They I have to admit, life is too short for bad have modern day perks such as free WiFi, coffee. I need a good jolt to get my day well-designed by-products like mugs, started. Therefore, I have no espresso machines and even music for idea why the drive-thru line purchase to listen to while you drink at Starbucks is stacked seven your coffee. There is also the always cars deep in the morning. needed clean bathroom — which is You would think with the way truly a phenomenon these days. Starbucks coffee tastes, the And then we have the Starbucks chain would have been out of baristas. Those well-tattooed, heavbusiness by now. It must be ily-pierced (ok, not all of them) that lots of folks want their custom coffee crafters. Fire off your Joe Ruzicka specific order to the person standing coffee burnt tasting and bitter, or could Starbucks’ popularity behind the counter in the green apron, be rooted in something beyond just coffee? and you the customer should get exactly This phenomenon of bad coffee actually what you ordered. Not only can you have being popular relies on the fact that Staryour cup of coffee with any kind of milk bucks provides more than just something or cream or whipped air you could dream to drink. Starbucks’ true attraction is the up, but Starbucks even lets you control the social experience they offer to their custom- exact temperature of your coffee drink. ers. It is more than just a place to get coffee. “I will have a Venti Iced Skinny HaIt’s a place to meet and greet. The idea of zelnut Macchiato, Sugar-Free Syrup, Extra the coffeehouse being a social hub originat- Shot, Light Ice, No Whip, Just Below Room ed from coffeehouses across the pond. Temp.” In Europe, the coffee shop is one of Frowns appear on the faces of those in the most popular locations for socializing. line behind you along with a few eye rolls. Europeans love to stop in to their local The exception is your barista, who smiles coffee shops for conversation around a cup and happily understands the paradox of of Joe. You might also find them reading sugar-free syrup, whatever quantity “light the local news, working on their computers ice” may be and what exactly is just below or chatting on their phones — all around a room temperature. pretty decent cup of coffee. Sounds pretty All of this social experience is great. familiar, right? Just like the inside of an I will readily admit that I have had a few American Starbucks to me with the excepmeetings down at the local Starbucks and tion of decent coffee. some of the bakery items are pretty good. What is different from the local EuBut I still come back to my original stateropean coffee shop and our Americanized ment. Life is too short for bad coffee — so version is that Starbucks has managed to I will refrain from waiting in the drive-thru massively scale this experience to each of line at 6 a.m. for no social experience and its 11,000 locations. Like McDonald’s, you just stick with my homemade brew. can get pretty much the exact same thing at each location. Whether you are in Seattle, Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator Tokyo or the Starbucks near McKinney and and F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood Lemmon Avenues, that Venti Café Latte and yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastshould taste just as bitter as your last one. balls. joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com
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a.m. Guilty until proven innocent. “Do you remember the mileage?” the voice on the other end asked. “No.” “Do you remember the gas tank reading?” “No! I bought the gas tank option.” After more than 20 minutes on the phone, interrupting my lunch, Hertz, er, I mean America’s largest rental car provider, relented and agreed that the problem “may be on their end.” Tough to stay kind … Speaking of traveling, ready to take a holiday vacation? Singapore is revealed as the most welcoming city in the world, successfully managing their high visitor levels with the best airport in the world and cultivation of a safe city
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Preparing for change around the holidays By Naïma Jeannette
work events is to throw a reusable to-go container in your purse or bag. You can use it to eat off of instead of the paper plates or, even The mosquitoes are still out but there is a worse, styrofoam and then you can pack up slight crispness in the air. Fall and the holidays some leftovers to take home or leave in your are approaching fast. Time flies when you’re office fridge for the next day! So simple and writing environmental articles every week! It’s quite possibly my best tactic for potlucks. been a while since I’ve done a quick reminder Everyone always comments on the genius of column of things you can do to get your mind it and I hope it secretly plants a seed in their thinking about the true cost of your decisions. mind. And you’re about to be inundated with holiAlright, let’s talk about the onslaught day shopping hoopla, family knows best talks of consumerism that’s about to occur. Don’t and workplaces teaming with water cooler let the marketers and culture fool you. You crap. Here’s a list of environmental do not need to buy random crapdecisions and some quick tips of py gifts for everyone on a huge how to spread a little sustainable holiday list. I repeat: you do not cheer the next few weeks. need to buy gifts for everyone. First up, Thanksgiving. Thoughtful moments, experiences Where are you headed? How are and small gestures go a long way you getting there? Prep your veinstead of a random mug full of hicle in advance. Properly inflate candy and Post-it notes. Stop the tires, check oil, drive the speed insanity. Start now. limit and keep your gas tank over How will you honor the peoNaïma Jeannette ple around you this holiday seaone-quarter of a tank. Prep your own fuel for the road, too. Don’t son? We usually honor our family rely on poor quality and high environmental with food. Living in Dallas gives us access to cost fast food to get you to your destination. a ton of food options that many places simply Pack a small cooler with food for the road. do not have. We load up on speciality food I’ve even packed hot food and used a gas items like sweet potato noodles (glass noostation microwave before to heat up my soup. dles), organic cheese and fresh homemade Delish! bread and fill our family’s bellies. This year I’m Make real food for Thanksgiving. I feel considering making a donation to a nonprofit like Thanksgiving has been taken over by crap for both sides of our family. Something that is food. Stuffing should not come from a premeaningful for all of us. What could you do made bag full of preservatives that just needs that’s out of the box and yet still meaningful? water. Buy the bread, season it and make your REI is promoting their #OptOutside own. The quality is better for you and the campaign this year for Black Friday. Their environment. Check your turkey’s ingredients doors are closed on one of the busiest days label. You’ll be surprised. Who knew a whole of the year to encourage people to think difturkey had ingredients on the ingredient ferently and spend time outdoors. Fight the label?! It does and you’ll be shocked. Don’t commercials and ads and go outside this buy crap. Black Friday. I promise, you’ll be happier with I’ve already received some invitations yourself at the end of the day. for some potlucks and parties. If your work Bring on fall and bring on the craziness. event is a potluck, make something homeI’m prepped, ready and going in with a posimade, organic, tasty and healthy. What?! Yes. tive mindset to think about how every one of Just do it. You’re not going to win everyone my choices and purchases affects the environover but it’s subtle encouragement for people ment. I’m ready to counter with creative ideas to enjoy the lavish food but not to go comthat minimize environmental impacts. I hope pletely rogue. There are healthy options. I’ll you are too. be making a healthy version of mini pumpkin muffins to replace the piece of pumpkin pie Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, everyone wants. Tweet me for the recipe (@ teacher and conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette). naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @ The other quick tip about potlucks and naimajeannette.
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CRIME WATCH Nov. 2 – 8:58 a.m. 2500 Block, Welborn St. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a tailgate off the complainant’s vehicle.
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ecosystem. San Francisco ranks fourth out of 100, with a high welcoming perception, a low level of over-tourism and the highest level of safety of all American cities included in the study. Funny, I always seemed to get hassled when I go there. Stockholm, Sweden and Helsinki, Finland come in at number two and three. And even though it is ranked number 20 of the world’s friendliest cities and Thailand is an intriguing country to consider visiting, I just have a feeling that a lot of vacationers are going to pass on Phuket … Well, time to go figure out how to change the clock in my car.
Nov. 2 – 9:56 a.m. 5000 Block, Capitol Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole an iPad. Nov. 2 – 12:05 p.m. 3100 Block, Oradell Ln. (75220) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect threw a rock at the complainant’s window, breaking it. Nov. 3 – 12:11 p.m. 6700 Block, N. Central Expy. (75205) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
Nov. 3 – 10:52 p.m. 2200 Block, N. Field St. (75202) Criminal Mischief: The suspect punched the complainant’s vehicle, causing damage. Nov. 4 – 8:18 a.m. 4500 Block, W. Amherst Ave. (75209) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.
Nov. 5 – 7:50 p.m. 5100 Block, McKinney Ave. (75205) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and stole property. Nov. 6 – 1:22 p.m. 4200 Block, Capitol Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s wallet out of a purse in the shopping cart.
Nov. 4 – 4:11 p.m. 4400 Block, Holland Ave. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
Nov. 6 – 4:23 p.m. 3000 Block, Carlisle St. (75204) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect entered a building and stole bicycles.
Nov. 5 – 10:19 a.m. 2100 Block, Boll St. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole two bicycles.
Nov. 6 – 6:59 p.m. 5800 Block, E. Lovers Ln. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.
Nov. 5 – 3:47 p.m. 800 Block, N. Pearl St. (75201) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.
Nov. 6 – 8:21 p.m. 4000 Block, Roswell St. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
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MULL IT OVER
UPTOWN GIRL
By David Mullen
By Ryann Gordon
Time to come clean on picks
Do the day date right
david@katytrailweekly.com Sports prognostications are a dime a dozen. Every major sports magazine or sports section makes pre-season predictions — often by a number of writers — but few return with their results. I will be the exception. Here is how 2017 has gone so far. SUPER BOWL LI: “When the dust (or snow) settles, the Green Bay Packers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of Super Bowl I which was played before it was known as ‘super,’” I wrote. Well, it didn’t quite work out that way. The Atlanta Falcons were an offensive juggernaut, and had a big fourth quarter lead before an unprecedented collapse to the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. 2017 FINAL FOUR: “It may look like my Final Four is top heavy with teams out west,” I stated. “Memo to all the East Coast college basketball fans: there is very good basketball being played west of the Rockies. But Villanova is disciplined and will exploit the Arizona defense. Plus the Wildcats (Villanova, that is) can shoot pressure free throws. UCLA is amongst the best scoring teams in the country and will fast break Kansas to defeat. The Bruins go to the championship. In a year where several teams occupied the number one ranking, Villanova will defend their crown with an 88-83 victory over UCLA.” By the time four teams got to Phoenix, none of my teams made the NCAA Final Four but my inclination was correct. Two teams from the west — Gonzaga and Oregon — made the finals. I don’t think anyone saw South Carolina coming, but ultimately, powerhouse North Carolina won it all. 2016/17 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP: “In the end, [LeBron] James and the [Cleveland] Cavaliers will face the [San Antonio] Spurs in the NBA Finals, with James becoming the toast of the town for one more year. As for the Mavericks and their loyal group of fans that shell out thousands of dollars a year on tickets, it will be a season to sit back, watch and wait,” I wrote. I got two out of three correct. I doubted that the Golden State Warriors would be able to continue to dominate the NBA, make their third straight NBA finals and win their second championship in three years. I was very wrong. But I did have the Cavaliers in the finals and the Mavericks beginning a decline where there is no end in sight. WORLD SERIES: I got some things right. I called the Colorado Rockies “the most intriguing team in the NL. They can f lat-out hit.” I picked the Los Angeles Dodgers to beat the
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Houston, not Chicago, won the 2017 World Series. New York Mets in the Wild Card game. “The [Chicago] Cubs, [San Francisco] Giants, Dodgers and [Washington] Nationals will compete for the National League championship, and once again the Cubs will prevail. Their youth and their game acumen will take them to their second consecutive World Series.” Of course, the Dodgers beat the Cubs in the NL championship series. Reluctantly, I put the Texas Rangers in the wild card game against the Detroit Tigers. Neither teams made it. I did forecast the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians to have big seasons. I had the Astros (correct) and the Red Sox (incorrect) in a battle for the AL championship, with the BoSox prevailing. We all underestimated how well the young Astros would play together. My Red Sox versus Cubs 2017 World Series prediction didn’t come through, but baseball fans were given a compelling Astros versus Dodgers series that went to seven games. A tip of the space helmet to the Astros; they played the best baseball all year and are poised to become a champion for many years to come. UPCOMING: I picked the New England Patriots to return to the Super Bowl, playing the wild card Dallas Cowboys. At the season’s midpoint, I will stay with that prediction. The Ezekiel Elliott situation was impossible to forecast in the preseason. In the NBA, I predicted that the championship will, once again, come down to the Warriors and Cavaliers with this season Cleveland winning the crown. The Boston Celtics may have something to say about that, as they have jumped out early on the struggling Cavs. At least I can proudly say that my predictions come with a money back guarantee. After all, this is a free newspaper.
AUTOMOBILITY
Fiat books a lounge act
By David Boldt
MultiAir four, connected to either a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. Boasting (if that’s the word) Introduced some 60 just 101 horsepower, this years ago, Fiat’s 500 did combo offers neck-snapping for postwar Italy what the acceleration only if you’re VW Beetle had succeedhit from behind at a stoped in doing for Germany. light; otherwise, They both put you can assume a massive numthrottle response ber of people in is — at best — “recars. While the laxed.” But not to current generworry, as both Pop ation of Fiat’s and Lounge are 500 hasn’t been configured as innearly as transtown urban devicformative, in the David Boldt es, where the pace decade since its of traffic — even 2007 debut it the pace of V8-powered has moved the sales needle Camaros — is often exceedin any number of markets, while moving the smile nee- ed by the speed of nearby dle for virtually anyone pay- cyclists. And if looking for the “veloce” in velocity, the ing attention. It is, as a Fiat exec recently put it, a happy Fiat Abarth’s 160 horsepower can deliver speed in car at an affordable price. spades. At its U.S. launch the If the standard pow500 was introduced with ertrain does a credible ima dizzying array of variapression of a post-OPEC tions, beginning with the economy car, know that the entry-level Pop and ending design team was spot-on with the high performance in their reinterpretation of Abarth. It proved too much a late ‘50s Fiat. Obviously, for one small showroom, especially when you consid- the new 500’s footprint is er that — at launch — many bigger, and power now goes through the front wheels showrooms had yet to be via a transversely mounted built. In 2017 that variety engine and transmission. is condensed into just three But this reinvention of an trim levels: Pop, Lounge old form is so much betand Abarth. Adding to ter than what Volkswagen the “happy” are price redid with the new Beetle, ductions across the board, and is arguably better than with the entry-level Pop the grown-up editions of now starting at $14,995, BMW’s Mini. With this new the Lounge beginning at “Cinquecento” you can eas$18,495 and the high-perily imagine you’re Gregory formance Abarth priced at Peck, with Audrey Hepburn just under $20K. (All pricriding shotgun. But don’t es listed are without Fiat’s sign the lease as Gregory $995 destination fee, which Peck. is probably cheaper than Inside, our 500 Lounge booking a f light to FCA’s was appointed in a manner plant in Toluca, Mexico.) you’d hope a “lounge” might Both the Pop and Lounge are fitted with Fiat’s be, with leather-trimmed bucket seats covered in normally aspirated 1.4 liter djboldt@sbcglobal.net
ivory, while dash plastics are molded in the same “Celeste Blue” as the 500’s exterior. The seats look and — frankly — feel expensive, while the dash looks to be an inexpensive attempt to look upscale. Somehow, the design elements all come together in a fan-friendly mash-up of affability and affordability. And with its upright seating and expansive glass area, you can see out and “they” can see in; with that, keep your shirts on, fellas. Gripes are few. If opting for a manual, know the gear engagement is positive, but getting there is anything but; this is essentially a slush box masquerading as a manual. The 5-speed gearbox supplies better — almost entertaining — response than the automatic, but for the in-town shuttling to which most 500s will be subjected, we’d go with the auto. With a power sunroof, GPS navigation and a Beats premium audio, our 500 Lounge came in at just under $22K. On one level that’s a lot of money for a car that begins — with destination — at just $16K. But with high style that’s nicely appointed, it’s significantly less expensive than what you’d perceive to be its immediate competition — think Nissan Juke, Ford Fiesta or Mini Cooper. Gregory Peck would not have taken a Roman holiday in a Mini Cooper; that would be the Italian Job. David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com.
place with the next clue. Picnic. Lay out the blanket ryannbgordon@yahoo.com and break your bread as one. No one likes a generic date Sure it sounds cheesy (pun innight. Most likely, you’ve been on tended), but it’s a low-cost way to the exact date before: The usual spend some quality time talking, trip to a fancy, fill-in-the-blank laughing and grabbing a bite and restaurant followed drink. Set up your blanby a sappy movie and ket at Klyde Warren Park goodnight kiss. And, or White Rock Lake on you were probably a Saturday and let evleft with more bread erything that’s going on in your stomach than around you spur converbutterf lies. sation topics. So isn’t it time to Playtime. Embrace shake things up? It’s your inner child and visit time to devise someRyann Gordon an extreme park like Zero thing unique and fun Gravity or a play-place that’ll sweep both of you off your like SpeedZone or Cidercade for feet. How about this: A good some innocent fun. Go bowling, old-fashioned day date? What the paintballing or laser questing and day date lacks in romanticism it team up to take down the world makes up for in creativity. With together. Or, stay in and have a little bit of spunk and a lot of a game night playing video or spontaneity, you might find that board games. the love in the air is here to stay. Horseback. Do something Volunteer. If you know what extra special and take them on you’re passionate about, capitalthe ride of their life. Go horseize on it with some together time back riding at Widowmaker helping others. Serve meals at Trail Rides or Texas Horse Park. one of the downtown kitchens or From movies and commercials go play games with the elderly at to scenes straight out of a novel, a retirement village. If pets are horseback rides almost always your thing, some animal shelters conjure up romantic opportunilet people help them with dog ties. If neither of you have much walking. equestrian experience, take a couGet wet. Go for something ple of laps around the paddock sporty, but not on the land. Take before trotting out into nature your partner for stand up padand save yourself an ambulance dling (SUP) lessons and brace the ride. calming waters of White Rock as Take a hike. With all the you paddleboard alongside one state parks within a couple of another. Either f loat with White hours, rent or borrow some Rock Paddle Co., Rio SUP or equipment and check out nature another one of DFW’s fun-filling with an overnight camping trip. stand up paddleboard schools. Unplug from technology for the Scavenge. There are many night, connect, start a fire and do different ways to have a scavenger some stargazing. There’s no place hunt date and as long as you are better to learn about someone willing to do some preparation, than getting lost in the woods … they can be a lot of fun. If your not literally. But do take a walk relationship has stood the test of along the lake or go on a hike time, plan a hunt that will send together and share your deepest, your partner to places that are darkest secrets with one another. significant in your relationship It beats sitting inside on a beau(where you met, the first kiss, tiful day and will get your heart the first date). Be waiting at each beating in more than one way.
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2600 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, 75207 214-630-5491
Trinity River Arts Center — Kitchen Dog Theater kicks off its latest season with the regional premiere of Martyna Majok’s “Ironbound.” Darja is a Polish immigrant who searches for the American Dream and a man to share it with. Runs through Nov. 12. 8 p.m. $15-$30.
Nov. 9
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Dallas Arboretum — "The 12 Days of Christmas," the Dallas Arboretum's centerpiece holiday exhibit, lets visitors stroll along a three-quarter-mile stretch of the gardens to view 12 glass-encased gazebos that depict scenes from each verse of the beloved holiday carol. Runs through Jan. 7. Included with general admission.
Nov. 10
1500 Marilla St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3011
Dallas City Hall — Honor the men and women who have fought for our country during the Veterans Day Parade. There will be marching bands, JROTC groups, floats, veterans organizations and military vehicles. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE!
Nov. 11
1530 Main St. Dallas, 75201 214-748-1300
The Joule — The Edge of Texas, a weekend-long celebration of all things Texan, delves into talks with Mark Cuban on tech, Jack Ingram on Texas music, filmmaker Michael Meredith on his father Don and the Cowboys, and Police Chief U. Renee Hall on the future of Texas law enforcement. 10 a.m. $150.
Nov. 11-12
3505 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75219 turtlecreekartsfestival.com
Reverchon Park — The inaugural Turtle Creek Fine Arts Festival seeks to give back to the community through art, bringing artists from all over the country to Dallas. The event features 125 painters, photographers, sculptors and craftsmen. FREE!
Nov. 15
2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, 75204 214-671-0045
Latino Cultural Center — Natalie Diaz will read selections from her debut poetry book, When My Brother Was an Aztec, an inspiring read rooted in Native American life with personal and mythical power. 7:30-9 p.m. FREE!
Nov. 16-19
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Meyerson Symphony Center — The thunderingly beautiful “Organ” Symphony by Saint-Saëns electrifies with its expressive originality. Jun Markl conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, featuring Messiaen's "L'Ascension," Poulenc's "Organ Concerto" and Saint-Saens "Symphony No. 3, ‘Organ.'" 7:30 p.m. $42-$194.
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Picture of the Week
11/13 CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL DAY
11/16 GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
Dallas-based Educational First Steps, whose mission is to improve the availability of quality early childhood education for economically disadvantaged children, has named Van Sheets as its new executive director. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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11/11 VETERANS DAY
Charity
Sp tlight GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF DALLAS INC.
Providing training and employment to persons with disabilities and disadvantages to transform lives through the power of jobs.
By Sally Blanton
the charge to build awareness and educate the general public on its mission.
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.
Q H ow was your nonprofit founded?
A Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister,
founded Goodwill Industries in 1902. He had the idea of collecting, recycling, repairing and reselling unwanted items to employ the disadvantaged among us. Goodwill Dallas began as a clothing drive in 1923 by a group of women from the Southern Methodist Church.
Q H ow widespread is Goodwill Industries?
A Each Goodwill is part of an interna-
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A People: providing employment. Planet:
promoting waste reduction measures and new methods to ensure less is sent to the landfill. Productivity: job creation resulting in increased spending and economic activity, while eliminating a culture of dependency, entitlements and government assistance.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A Witnessing the positive and permanent
affect of gainful employment. Day in and day out, we witness our clients build self-confidence and hope. We witness dignity through work. We watch their fears subside, as they no longer worry about where their next meal will come from.
tional 165-member organization in the U.S. and Canada, with affiliates in 13 countries.
Q A bout how many clients are served each year? More than 3,200.
A
QW hat is your facility like?
A Goodwill operates at its headquarters,
a 275,000-square-foot facility in West Dallas, and two Job Connection Centers located in Lewisville and Garland.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are
available? Volunteers are used in a variety of roles in our warehouse, donated goods department/retail stores, accounting, human resources, reception and workforce development teams. Potential volunteer tasks include assisting with Computer and Financial Literacy courses, and administrative support.
A
Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who al-
ways goes beyond the call of duty. For 26 years Suzanne Charriere has been a distinguished citizen, generous philanthropist and selfless leader. Suzanne led
A
QW hat does the future hold for your
nonprofit? The landscape of poverty is changing, but our perceptions have not. We think of poverty as inner-city decline, soup kitchens and homelessness. Historically inner-city poverty rates have been higher, but today, suburban middle-class households are the fastest growing poor population in the nation. We are acutely aware of the needs in our more suburban areas, stretching limited resources to provide better opportunities for both urban and suburban poor families by strategically investing in areas to north and east of our headquarters.
A
Ashleigh Hughes, vice president of development, answered this week’s questions.
11/15 CLEAN YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY
11/16 NATIONAL FAST FOOD DAY
THEATER PREVIEW
‘Disney’s Hunchback’ premieres at Majestic Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
Generations of families have enjoyed “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” in its many iterations, including books, film, television, recordings and live stage. Dallas has an intimate history with the Majestic Theatre and with Lyric Stage, which has become a major force in Dallas’ thriving performing arts scene. Dallas and area theater-goers will have an opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds as Lyric Stage moves to Dallas’ iconic Majestic Theatre at 1925 Elm St. on Nov. 17 through 19. Lyric Stage’s “Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame” will premiere at Lyric’s new home on the stage of the Majestic. Oscar-winning team of Alan Menken and Stephen
Schwartz brings a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Based on Hugo’s novel and with songs from the beloved Disney animated feature film, the show features new songs by the original composers as well. As Quasimodo, Andrew Keeler will make his Lyric Stage debut. Carpenter Cox, whose past Lyric Stage credits include Eva Peron in “Evita” and Nancy in “Oliver,” plays Esmerelda. Christopher J. Deaton, who was last seen at Lyric Stage playing Lancelot in “Camelot,” is Captain Phoebus de Martin. Christopher Sanders returns to Lyric Stage after playing Emile de Becque in “South Pacific” and Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside in “Mame.”
CARLSON cont'd from page 1 Place for the inaugural GCLI workshop. Led by Co-Founder and CEO of AIT, Lauren Leader-Chivée, the women received informative resources on political advocacy, governmental policies and how to make their voices heard amongst the lawmakers. “We [as women] have got to stop selling ourselves short in terms of what we know and our ability to have a voice and influence in our country — even if we’re not an expert in everything,” Leader-Chivée emphasized. Knowledge was definitely power at the workshop, as GCLI participants were later addressed by a panel that featured Dallas Chief of Police Renee Hall, Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson, Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, and CEO of The Family Place Paige Flink as the moderator. The power panel of city and community leaders offered personal and practical accounts of perseverance, overcoming adversity and how to influence political
A cadre of Dallas area’s performers round out the show’s large cast. Penny Ayn Maas directs and choreographs the production with music direction by Sheilah Vaughn Walker. Scenic design is by Randel Wright, with lighting design by Julie Simmons and sound design by Bill Eickenloff. Performances are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available
MAJESTIC THEATRE
change in a male-dominated society. “There were many times I wanted to quit,” Sheriff Valdez shared as she chronicled her earlier years in law enforcement. Discussing her own encounter with gender-based discrimination, Valdez cites to a stubborn will that ultimately magnified her voice and propelled her through the fight of her life. The panel concluded with motivational dialogue by both Chief Hall and District Attorney Johnson, as both figures assured attendees that their voices mattered and that in terms of the issues that mattered most to them, to not take “no” for an answer. AIT, through GCLI, will trek to Mississippi, Minnesota and even more cities to advance the progress of women’s political, civic and professional leadership in the U.S. Though sexual harassment, domestic violence, and gender-based discrimination led the issues in discussion, with powerhouses Carlson and Lauren Leader-Chivée at the helm, change is inevitably imminent. In the words of Carlson before her departure, “One woman can make a difference, but together we can rock the world.”
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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Giddyup into a Texas landmark
By Dotty Griffith
looming tower known as The Baker dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Hotel in Mineral Wells. After being closed for a year, the Stagecoach Inn restaurant reopened A Texas road trip landlast June. Seventy-five adjacent guest mark, the Stagecoach Inn rooms are undergoing renovation. in Salado, is coming back The hotel is scheduled to resume takto life. The renaissance is ing in overnighters mid-year 2018. under the guidance of Jeff On a recent road trip to Austin, Trigger, remembered by Dotty Griffith I stopped for a mid-afternoon tastmany in Dallas as a former ing lunch. Much of the menu riffs on managing director of The iconic recipes for which the Stagecoach Inn Mansion on Turtle Creek. is known, such as hushpuppies (shaped like Associated with historic hotels for 2-inch rods), a plate-spanning chicken fried much of his career, Trigger’s first Dallas steak with cream gravy and the Strawberry property was the Adolphus Hotel in 1984. Kiss, a take on the classic meringue dessert, In 1991, he became a very high-profile i.e. “Pavlova,” named for the international manager of The Mansion. sensation, Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova Trigger took Interstate 35 south to Austin in 1999 to restore the Driskill Hotel. circa 1920. The famous four-course prix fixe is In 2005, he formed Austin-based La Corsha still on the menu, of course. Order that and Hospitality Group. Since then he has been saving Texas’ historic hotels one property at you’ll kick off with tiny tea biscuits, hushpuppies and a cup of chicken consommé a time, including Dallas’ Stoneleigh Hotel as clear as spring fed Salado Creek. The and Spa, San Antonio’s Saint Anthony, Big options for the next course includes salads, Spring’s Hotel Settles and Austin’s Green choice of fruit or green or a clove-accented Pastures restaurant and event center. Now he’s working on the Stagecoach Inn and the tomato aspic. Go for the nostalgia. Order the savory aspic! Main course options include grilled or blackened catfish with black-eyed peas; grilled pimento cheese sandwich; chicken salad with avocado and bacon; and — wait for it — chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and garlicky green beans. Guess what I ordered? For dessert, choose between the Strawberry Kiss or warm apple crisp, both topped with vanilla ice cream. A part of the update, the new à la CODY GRAHAM carte menu offers contemporary faves like
a starter of Deep-Fried Bacon (pork belly), and a big plate, the bone-in “Tomahawk” pork chop (lower left). Any of the a la cartes, including the 12-ounce ribeye or seared salmon, can be book-ended by the prix fixe options for a slight upcharge. As a kid, I can remember stopping at the Stagecoach Inn for family gatherings and being awed by the waitresses who recited the menu and took orders by memory instead of with pad and pencil. That touch is gone but the Stagecoach Inn is still recognizable as the Stagecoach, in atmosphere and setting. Many of the historic touches remain but the modernization is significant and comfortable. It’s got a modern Texas ranch vibe with the original hardwood floors and big windows on the enclosed back porch area shaded by massive live oaks. Trigger plans to take advantage of adjacent Salado Creek with a new venue overlooking the lazy, clear-flowing river that gave the town its name. The property dates to 1861 when it opened as the Shady Villa Hotel along the historic Chisholm Trail. Legendary guests include Generals Robert E. Lee and George Armstrong Custer as well as bad guys Sam Bass and Jesse James. In 1943, the original two-story wood frame inn was repurposed as a restaurant. Stop in for a bite of history at the Stagecoach Inn. STAGECOACH INN 416 S. Main St. Salado, 76571 254-947-5111 stagecoachsalado.com
MOVIE TRAILER
Too much Branagh kills 'Murder on the Orient Express'
By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
It’s safe to assume that everyone knows how Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” ends. In addition to the 1934 novel, there’s the 1974 film, a 2001 TV movie and yet another TV movie in 2010. By now, it would have been easy to accidentally stumble across the solution to Christie’s clever whodunit. If most of the audience knows how it’s going to end, the trick is to entertain while you get us there. Thankfully, director Kenneth Branagh and screenwriter Michael Green don’t trick up the story, and their “Murder on the Orient Express” follows the same plot as Christie’s novel. Unfortunately, Branagh seems intent on acting that spectacular mustache right off his own face and turns this star-studded, skilled cast into bit players. The movie begins with Branagh as famous French detective Hercule Poirot solving a crime in Jerusalem. There’s quite a bit to initially enjoy when the movie quickly and skillfully lets you in on Poirot’s quirks that would now be classified as obsessive compulsive disorder. When Poirot is called back to England, he quickly books passage on the
luxury train, the Orient Express. The train is loaded with intriguing people being portrayed by a cavalcade of impressive actors, but things begin to go off the rails, both literally and figuratively. A shady American businessman, Ratchett (Johnny Depp), is found dead in his cabin after the Express is derailed by an avalanche. This coincidence leads Poirot to investigate the crime so that once the train reaches the next station in Yugoslavia, the murderer can be arrested. Poirot then conducts a series of interviews with the train’s passengers that should be more about them then Poirot, but alas, they are not. This is where Branagh and “Murder on the Orient Express” goes wrong. Instead of stepping back and allowing actors such as Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer or Willem Dafoe the opportunity to showcase their talents, this script makes these scenes all about Poirot’s genius and eccentricities. Also, the lack of giving these other characters any depth lessens the intended impact of the finale. And oh my, that finale. It’s essentially a microcosm of the problem with “Murder on the Orient Express.” Branagh assembles his cast and makes them sit and watch him
bloviate for an excruciating amount of time. It’s almost as if Branagh felt that his actors needed to watch him overact for almost as long as his audience. Of all the cast members, only Depp, Pfeiffer, Josh Gad and Daisy Ridley are really given more than one scene to build upon. Depp’s verbal sparring with Branagh has more life and energy in it than his last 10 films combined and he should play villains more often. Just like in the brutal to watch “mother!,” Pfeiffer does so much with so little and it begs the question, “Why isn’t she in so much more?” As usual, Branagh’s direction is fairly flawless. There are a few superfluous action sequences that scream of “modernization for maximum box office potential,” but they don’t drag out too long. The camerawork, particularly the handful of overhead shots of the train cabins, gives off a claustrophobic vibe and the wide shots of snow-capped mountains does a great job of showing how remote train travel was. With Branagh being the creative force behind it, this version of “Murder on the Orient Express” went from being unnecessary to interesting. His acting has never been quite on par with his skills behind the camera, but his love of
20TH CENTURY FOX
Kenneth Branagh is not shy about appearing in "Murder on the Orient Express."
actors made this an ideal story for him to tackle. Unfortunately, he’s turned it into a vanity project that almost stinks of Hercule Poirot franchise building and ignored what he does best: unselfishly showcasing actors.
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Give it a shot!
By Dotty Griffith
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com If you’ve never made oyster shooters at home, now’s the time to give ‘em a shot. What could be easier? Start with a pint of fresh, shucked oysters in liquor, i.e. oyster juice. That’s 14 to 18 oysters depending on size. Add your favorite Bloody Mary mix and vodka, tequila or mescal. The recipe below is from Hudson House. HUDSON HOUSE OYSTER SHOOTER Use large shot glasses or small juice glasses. Salting the rim of the shot glasses is optional.
1 shucked oyster plus 1 tablespoon oyster liquor 1/4 cup bloody mary mix 1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) vodka, tequila or mescal Cayenne pepper and fine sea salt to taste Lime wedge Place shucked oyster and just enough oyster liquor to cover the oyster in a tall shot glass with a salted rim. Pour in liquor of choice and bloody mary mix. Season to taste with cayenne and sea salt. Hang a line wedge on the rim of the glass. Shoot it! Makes 1 oyster shooter.
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HAMMER AND NAILS
‘Wood’ you like to get ready to burn? By Stephan Sardone
four legs, smaller pieces to support the vertical pieces and at least two separators raised slightly above the With apologies to Billy Joel, ground where the wood will be “We want to start the fire.” As the stacked from bottom to top. weather cools, you will want to Treat the wood after cutting have the fireplace working whenwith a weatherproof stain. Let ever possible. It is a great centerdry. Secure the smaller 2X4s into piece for your living room or den, the frame as braces with wood keeps the house warm and, quite glue (optional) and good outdoor frankly, a roaring fire is one of the screws. Make sure that the screw highlights of fall and winter. tips are hidden. You don’t want With a little preparation, you to cut your hands when carrying can get ready for the wood from outside. fireplace season. There are You will probably easy ways to get prepared, have enough splinters, especially for the do-itanyway. yourselfer. It is a great Get to chopping. way to spend the weekend Split wood is easier to outside and/or in the stack, handle and will garage and gets one off of keep it dry. How you the couch. Save your time split it is up to you. If on the couch or in an easy you are comfortable chair for when you have Stephan Sardone wielding an axe or a time to admire your fine maul, have at it. Plus work. you will benefit from a This can be a three-phase great workout. Otherwise, borrow project. You can do all the chores your neighbor’s chainsaw. or just choose the ones you are Build an indoor firewood most comfortable with. But all are rack. This is a smaller version of inexpensive and all involve wood. the outdoor rack. Again, build it to Build an outdoor firewood have easy access to the firewood. rack. This allows you to keep the Make sure that the separators keep wood supply tidy, dry and provides the wood a couple of inches off or convenient access near your house. the ground. The only difference is No cold days strutting out to the I would suggest building a small wood shed. shelf on top that supports the Your rack should be simple vertical beams and allows you to and functional. It needs to be store newspaper or kindling. And sturdy and set off of the ground so if it's tall enough, you could accent the wood won’t get moist. You just the indoor rack with brass or metal need the basic tools, a drill, some hooks on the side to hang your wood glue and quality outdoor fireplace tools. screws, 2X4s and sealer or stain. You are all set. You are ready You may even find some spare to “start the fire.” wood in the garage or shed. Determine how much wood Sardone Design-Build Remodyou want to store and how high el is locally owned and operated. you want to stack your logs. Cut Sardone, his wife and two daughters your 2X4s to length. You want are Lake Highlands residents.
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By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com
And so comes 1905 Old This is one of those Orchard Drive, with an inDallas homes worth dropcredible pedigree of commuping your fingernail file nity and structure. The home for. In fact, it's worth drophas housed only four families ping about 1,000 of them. since it was built, one being a Are we in Pebble well-known society reporter, Beach? We are right here the other a health care execCandace Evans utive. The 2,618-square-foot in Dallas, but Stevens Park Estates is one of the house packs in original charm best neighborhoods in town that has with stained glass windows, vaulted always been a bit of a secret. A good ceilings, rich beams and wood: Tudor secret where neighbors live, work Tudor Tudor. Tucked onto a perfectly and play just minutes away from the manicured and treed .19 acres, 1905 Bishop Arts District, downtown Dallas Old Orchard Drive is Architectural and Uptown. Digest material. As much as the exteFirst of all, it is a very close-knit rior of this home reflects its circa 1928 community: some neighborhood asheritage, the interiors are completely sociations have meetings. Stevens Park 2017/18. I'm talking AGA stove, wahas "First Friday" happy hours. There is terfall bathtubs, marble and granite, a "toddler park" for kiddos and an ancut-glass doors and windows, scraped nual Easter egg hunt that has evolved hardwoods, travertine tile and glass into a full-fledged party over the years. knob fixtures throughout. Forget Swiss Avenue, there are more In fact, the home is one of the Halloween trick-or-treaters (and betmost perfect blends of function and ter treats) in this area than any 'hood old world charm I have seen in a long south of Interstate 30. If you borrow time. an egg from a neighbor, that egg will Enter through an inviting, unusube freshly hatched from a backyard al entry foyer of glass that creates a bit chicken. Everyone knows everyone's of drama (as well as weather protecpets and kids and in the most iconic tion) before entering the actual home. blend of artists and intellectuals, the This leads to a sun drenched living kids roam, playing freely from house room with vaulted ceilings, crisp light to house until it's time for bed. I have walls and arched doorways, a house even heard of summertime camp-outs signature. The AGA-centric kitchen under the stars, reading and bridge features a full wet bar, gorgeous granite groups in this 'hood. And if you or counters, butcher block island, period someone in your family likes golf, well cabinetry, tons of storage and a butler's swing the clubs across the street at the pantry. Stevens Park Golf Course or ride your Then there is the master bedbike or take a run along the paved trail. room, a true retreat. There is a charmLife is very, very good in Stevens ing gas fireplace, large walk-in closet Park Estates. and gussied up en-suite bathroom.
ALLIE BETH ALLMAN
1905 Old Orchard Drive is listed at $639,000. There is even adjoining living space, perfect for an office, study, exercise room, nursery or meditation room. The home packs in four bedrooms total, with three bedrooms on the first floor, all with full attached baths plus a hallway powder room. There is a fourth bedroom upstairs also with full bath that can be as flexible as you want: guests, kids, office or playroom. If you are wondering how a home like this can be so charming, look to the architect who oversaw renovation in 2008: Coy Fite. He ensured that every detail — from completely updated electrical and plumbing — to crown molding and original stained glass — was picture perfect. “In the afternoons when sunlight dapples the living room walls, I feel like I’m living in a fairy tale,” said the current owner, “Whether you are curled up with a book on the couch or entertaining family and friends, this house has a way of inviting you in to sit and stay awhile.” The home is listed with none other than Gailya Silhan at Allie Beth Allman & Associates for, and I hope you are sitting down or grabbing your checkbook, $639,000. That does include the AGA stove, by the way. 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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But he suddenly became America’s pariah after The Times published a lengthy piece in which a few brave women came forRecent revelations again have taught ward with stories of how he had sexually us to be wary of being severely disappointabused them. Since then the floodgates ed by those we’ve respected, admired or have opened, with the stars who effusiveeven revered. ly praised him at numerous awards cereIn fact, the news seems non-stop these monies now damning him in force while days in the TV world. Weinstein begs for a second chance. Bill Cosby’s name has lived in infamy Weinstein primarily has been known NETFLIX as a movie mogul, although in later now for quite a while, but he again was the butt of a joke on the most recent “Saturday Kevin Spacey's acting career has years his company also has been behind become a "House of Cards." Night Live.” The once beloved comic, a number of TV productions, including pitchman and head of the Huxtable clan “Project Runway,” Netflix’s “Marco Polo,” also had a latter day cantankerous side “Rodeo Girls,”“Jennifer Lopez: Dance when it came to sanctimoniously lecturing young black men Again” and, ironically, “Bill Cosby: An American Scandal,” on how to behave. He’s now known first and foremost as a in June of this year. It included an interview with attorney sexual predator whose hypocrisy was off the charts. He’ll Gloria Allred, who represents 30-some Cosby accusers and never work again in TV or the movies. now is doing the same for several actresses among the many Another Bill, surname O’Reilly, was dumped by Fox who have come forward to allege sexual misconduct by News Channel after the network investigated repeated acWeinstein. cusations of workplace sexual harassment on his part. He The uproar over Weinstein has had major ripple efremains defiant, as does Cosby, in proclaiming his innofects in recent weeks. Political reporter/commentator Mark cence. And rather remarkably, his Killing books are still Halperin, whose work I admired as the co-author of Game finding big audiences, with the newest one, Killing England, Change and co-host of Showtime’s excellent “The Circus,” currently holding down the No. 2 spot on The New York has been dropped by NBC News in the midst of more than a Times bestseller list. Will he ever get another regular job in dozen women coming forward to accuse him of sexual hatelevision, though? In his particular case, anything seems rassment. Halperin had been an almost daily presence on possible. MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and “Meet the Press Daily.” He also Not so with Harvey Weinstein, whose unconscionable BARKY cont'd on page 9 behavior long had been sanctioned by Hollywood’s silence. unclebarky@verizon.net
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ACROSS 1 Took steps 6 Inverted V 11 Dustcover comeon 16 Plantain lily
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21 Full of good cheer 22 “Phantom of the —” 23 Fridge raider 24 Cry of dismay 25 Not of this Earth 26 Human herbivore
27 Trial figure 28 Fern or moss 29 Once named 30 Like good brandy 32 Things to crack 34 Cro-Magnon, to us 36 Bee’s behind
38 Tempus — 39 Contrived to charm 40 Big sandwich 41 Hopper 42 Diner’s demand 43 Quandary 45 Abracadabra stuff
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48 Radio dial 49 Windshield option 50 Conger catchers 54 Shrink’s reply (2 wds.) 55 Branches 56 Ocean flier 57 Patella 58 PFC mail drop 59 Lake swimmers 60 Woodland creatures 61 Light-bulb unit 62 “I — you one!” 63 15 or 16 65 Spiky hairstyle 66 Has a fever 67 Urgent request 68 Growler 69 Knows, to Burns 70 La femme 71 Bob Cratchit, e.g. 72 Fuse word 73 Chops down 74 Date with an M.D. 75 Elephant quarters 76 Trouser purchases 79 Rushes off 80 Diamond stats 81 Imagine 85 Deep tracks 86 Say “yeth” 87 Definitely in 88 Bigger than big 89 Umbrage 90 Wrinkly faced canines 91 Oaf 92 NFL coach Don — 93 Dropped out of sight 94 La Brea victim 96 Suds 97 Squints at 98 — -majeste
99 Town noted for its saint 100 Rockies resort 101 Utter delight 102 More annoyed 103 “All — go!” 105 Ribs of a leaf 106 Plead 107 Makes choices 110 Spare, maybe 111 “— a break!” 112 Not free 116 Offers a toast 118 Bungle (2 wds.) 119 Goldfish propellers 120 — you serious? 121 Appraises 122 Moreno and Hayworth 124 Banal 126 Get acclimated 128 In the least (2 wds.) 129 Scratchy 130 Lab slide dye 131 Benefactor 132 Parrot’s word 133 Champing at the bit 134 Cold spells 135 — nous DOWN
1 Fridge maker 2 Glitterati member 3 True’s partner 4 Prior to 5 Forceful 6 Witches’ band 7 Mimicked 8 Not decaf. 9 Exam smudges 10 Colorful bird 11 Assail 12 Back muscles
13 Sporty truck 14 French auto 15 Heathcliff’s creator 16 Ad spiel 17 Fossil-fuel source (2 wds.) 18 Heavy rainfall 19 Soprano counterpart 20 Starry prefix 31 Ike’s rank 33 Balsam — 35 Glues tight 37 Stage award 38 Wolf’s weapons 39 Theater 42 Archaeology find 43 Rackets 44 Shake hands with 45 Marlins’ city 46 Tomato jelly 47 Crystal-filled rock 48 Pluck a banjo 49 “Enterprise” journey 51 Pierre’s school 52 More blustery 53 Canine command 55 Dweeb 56 Practically forever 57 Moolah or veggie 59 Appears 60 Presses for payment 61 Shrivel, as flowers 64 Ski lifts (hyph.) 65 Laity’s place 66 Hannibal’s route 67 Draws a graph 69 Hold onto 70 Larger-than-life 71 Apres-ski beverage 73 Whisper loudly 74 Somewhat (2 wds.) 75 Belly dance
clackers 76 — donna 77 Emanations 78 Tabloid twosomes 79 “The Tide Is —” 80 Baba au — 81 Presides at tea 82 Flashlight carrier 83 Employee’s hope 84 Chief’s adviser 86 Medieval musicians 87 Glowing ember 88 Board game 90 Nosegay 91 Daily Planet reporter — Lane 92 Paris river 95 Make a typo 96 Renown 97 “Paper Lion” author 98 Records, as mileage 100 One person’s account 101 Confounds 102 Near the beach 104 — del Fuego 105 Oomph 106 Movie rat 107 Talk-show name 108 Chatter on 109 Demolish 111 Overly emotional 112 Mortgages 113 Visit often 114 Shortstop’s slip 115 Tractor pioneer 117 Fjord port 118 Comedian’s stock 119 Toss, as a coin 123 Youthful pharaoh 125 Clean — — whistle 127 Montreal turndown
OFF THE MARK
Fascinating birds found flying north
By Michael Wald
MICHAEL WALD
An Owl and a Red-Tailed Hawk from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK by Stella Wilder
The coming week is likely to see a great many individuals jumping into something entirely new, some with the hopes of adventure, others hoping to learn something new or face a challenge head-on. Still, some won't have any aspirations whatsoever. It is this last group that may prove most gallant this week, as those who carry with them no preconceived notions are likely to rediscover themselves and finish the week stronger than they were before. They're ready to charge into the future with heads held high, swelling with confidence. All will be bringing past experience — and the knowledge that it afforded — to bear this week; anyone who tries to progress without leaning on what has gone before for strength, inspiration or merely guidance is likely to have a hard time of it this week. Those who find themselves adding to their resumes rather than building one from scratch will surely be successful. There are some who may be stopped in their tracks this week by the realization that things are not going entirely as planned. In certain cases, though a plan may be progressing as anticipated, the effect it has on he or she who implemented it may be quite different from what was expected, and this can bring about confusion and even some heartache. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may have trouble working your way through a technological logjam as the week opens, but this slowdown needn't last long. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — What happens
between you and a friend this week may mystify some, but you know very well why you're allowing it to happen, and what you hope to gain as a result. SAGITTRIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Progress can be measured in an entirely new way this week, so you needn't stick to old methods that are promoted by some who are out of touch. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — A discovery is made that allows you to free yourself of a current restriction. It's time to make clear just what you'll do to maintain your autonomy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may find yourself at fault on more than one occasion this week, but that is no reason for withdrawing from a current contest. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — You are willing to do what you feel has to be done. While others wait to see just what the ramifications might be, you want to keep moving forward! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may have to tackle your routine regimen more quickly than usual this week in order to free up a block of time for a new necessity. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — You don't have to stand on ceremony this week, just work hard to get things done. Any method that gets results is one that will be appreciated by others. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You have time to explore more freely a new territory that you are
considering, perhaps, as a "second home." What does it really provide? (March 6-March 20) — The answers you seek are right in front of you as the week opens, but if you don't spot them immediately you're likely to be thrown off track. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may think that doing what you always have will win you the support you need, but in fact the evidence is clear: It's time to change. (April 5-April 19) — You may find yourself far from home this week, but contact with loved ones keeps you positive and focused on the right things. Trust in what you know! TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Someone may have devised a plot to stop you from doing what you've long been planning. A conflict arises, but you come out on top. (May 6-May 20) — You're eager to see what someone else has in store, but you mustn't wait so long to put your own plans into action that you are prevented from doing so. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) One phase ends just as another is beginning; you must avoid guesswork this week, but instead do only what is carefully devised. (June 7-June 20) — What you do this week will certainly be remembered if it is done in a way that allows your personality to shine through your efforts. CANCER (June 21-July 7)
Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. You are feeling the effects of a recent "accident," which set you off in a new direction. Despite uncertainty, you are feeling confident. (July 8-July 22) — Focus on health issues this week; you cannot afford to let yourself risk anything simply because you didn't take proper care of yourself. Eat right! LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You'll want to examine the policies proposed by someone else very carefully as the week progresses, to ensure your protection. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — A conflict arises when you choose to do what someone else has told you not to do. It may not last the week, but it will surely be a challenge to both parties. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may encounter criticism as the week opens, but you mustn't let it slow you down. You'll have your share of support, no doubt. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — What you've been exploring may not promise much in the way of tangible rewards, but it can provide you with something that is truly invaluable before the week is out. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Keep communication lines open throughout the week. Don't let anyone tell you that you've revealed too much; transparency is the key! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — You may have to learn something new this week in order to make an old plan come to fruition. You'll be excited by the potential that you uncover in the process.
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are quite dangerous if you try to hold them without adequate trainwald.world@yahoo.com ing and protection, as a healthy In the quest for unique raptor puts 200 pounds of pressure places close enough to into the talon and can cause a lot of enjoy without hopping damage to humans. The people at on an airplane, I report the Raptor Center who know what about the Blackland Prairie they’re doing take no chances — Michael Wald they wear protective gloves when Raptor Center about one hour outside Dallas on the holding the birds. shore of Lake Lavon in rural but fast-develThe Raptor Center is a charitable oping Collin County. The actual site lies on organization run by a staff of three, on a Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) land that very slim budget (under $200,000). Its very the Raptor Center has leased from ACE enthusiastic director, Erich Neupert, has since 2004. The center encompasses a very put together one of the 10 best centers of fertile strip of land that once ran from San its kind in the country with the help of Antonio up to Oklahoma known as the about 60 volunteers, all with hardly anyone Blackland Prairie, mostly disappeared, and noticing, save the police, game wardens, one of the largest lost habitats in the U.S. and local veterinarians who are called The Raptor Center also encompasses an old upon when a raptor is injured by accident ACE park that was abandoned due to lack or malfeasance. It’s against the law to hurt of funding known as Brockdale Park, east these animals, and there is a hefty fine of Lucas. Scouts frequently use the area for awaiting those that do, but most of the time campouts. the raptors fly into windows, cars, netting What are raptors? They are birds of or some other human-made hazard. Birds prey that live on other animals and do not are brought to the Center from all over eat plants. Examples of raptors include Texas and Oklahoma. Two years ago, the eagles (there are bald eagles in the area), center opened a hospital to care for and owls of all kinds, hawks, falcons, osprey release these animals, if possible. The hospiand caracara. All these birds are fairly large tal is doing so well that the next expansion and all have sharp claws, called talons, and of the center is to move the hospital to a hooked beaks that help them grasp and tear TRAVEL cont'd on page 9 apart their prey. Of course, these birds also
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Our Favorite Restaur ants INDIAN Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 IRISH PUB
Black Friar 2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 ITALIAN & PIZZA California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911
11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100 Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest. 2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest. 4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848 LATIN AMERICAN Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393 MEALS TO GO – CATERING The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 MEDITERRANEAN Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 MEXICAN & TEX-MEX Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120. 214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest. 5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 MIDDLE EASTERN Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 MOROCCAN
Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233
St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511
Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855
NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351
SPANISH Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731
VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157
SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd. 214-368-9212
VIETNAMESE Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468
NEW AMERICAN City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 SEAFOOD Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411
LIFE ON THE TRAIL By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com
Thump, thump, thump went the bass in the techno “music” blaring from the poolside speakers. I thought my head was going to explode. I went on vacation for peace and quiet, not nerve-jarring club music. Like me, the other guests at this Mexican beach resort were closer to their 50s than their 20s, so I was surprised no one had complained. After searching unsuccessfully for a quieter area, I asked the Dr. Leermakers concierge to have someone turn down the volume. Thirty minutes later, when nothing had changed, my father asked to speak to the resort manager. Apparently she was at lunch, but the front desk staff promised to pass our request on to the person who controlled the music. On our walk back to our lounge chairs, we spoke with several people who thanked us for speaking up. They, too, hated the loud, thumping music but hadn’t said anything. Some of these folks were property owners and elite members — VIPs the resort staff should want to keep happy. We’d been suffering through the same loud, beat-never-changes noise (I can’t even call it music) all week. Why didn’t anyone say anything sooner? People want to be liked. Some people are afraid they will be labelled difficult or pushy or worse if they speak up. My mother admitted she didn’t want people to think she was an old lady who didn’t like that young people’s music. She wanted to ask everyone seated near us what they thought of the music. If everyone around us agreed
said. “I think the reason for that was that whatever the thoughts or formation of these professors were about the nature of truth or goodness or the divine. They didn’t have time for the faddish that had taken over the classroom. All of them were committed to making a good work of art. They were concerned about making a good novel, writing a good novel or crafting a good poem.” Wilson would go on to get two degrees at Notre Dame University, a M.F.A. in creative writing and a Ph.D. in English literature and Irish studies. He jokes that he went to Notre Dame to make up for his diversion to Michigan. “I always say I have two degrees from Notre Dame,” Wilson said, “one is for repentance
STEAKS Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320 THAI Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540 214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100. 214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 TURKISH Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919
WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 YOGURT, SMOOTHIES & JUICES The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037
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it was awful, it would be OK to complain. I finally said, “I don’t really care whether they like this music. I don’t like it (and I didn’t even when I was in my 20s), and there’s nowhere to get away from it. If people want to listen to loud music, they can use their own earphones.” What’s the worst thing that could happen if the staff thinks we’re difficult? What are they really going to do to us? Spit in our drinks? (Hope not!) We’re the paying guests, and we have the right to ask for what we want. I don’t really mind if the DJ and resort manager don’t like me. I’m never going to see these people again. People assume somebody else will speak up. Because many people don’t like to make waves, they wait for someone else to take action. Surely another guest will do something about this annoying noise that’s ruining our relaxation. Unfortunately, we know that isn’t always the case. In my social psychology class years ago, we learned about the classic, sadly-true story about the apartment residents who failed to call 911 when they heard a woman being attacked. Apparently everyone assumed someone else had already called, so no one picked up the phone. Take action yourself so you know at least one somebody said or did something to correct the situation. Will you get what you want when you ask? Maybe, or maybe not. Although the volume was turned down for about an hour, it slowly crept back up later that afternoon. I can only hope that the guests who arrived the next day spoke up on day one instead of waiting until their last day. However, if you don’t ask for what you want, your chances of getting it are extremely low. In most cases, someone else isn’t anticipating your every need and desire. It’s up to you to take action. Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars and coaching. Contact her at 214-9233766 or bethleerwork@gmail.com.
from going to Michigan and the other was to get back into positive yardage.” Now associate professor of religion and literature at Villanova University in Philadelphia, Wilson said that “I am someone that gets paid to think about intrinsically good things and also to think about the relation of those intrinsically good things to God as the good itself. “I always tell my students that there are three goals for education. One is to acquire a sensibility, a refinement of your taste just from being around other people who are concerned with good things. The second goal of education is to see intrinsically good things for what they are and to understand a work of literature as a good has come into the world. Something to be revered, respected,
TRAVEL cont'd from page 7 permanent bigger building. This year the Center is set to take in around 700 injured raptors to nurture back to health. The main work of the Raptor Center since its opening in 2004 is education. Erich and his staff regularly visit schools, outdoor shows and exhibitions to explain the usefulness of raptors and to allow school children to learn about these descendants of dinosaurs. Last year, the Raptor Center did about 200 of these offsite educational visits. The Raptor Center is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month ($5 adult admission) to see what it offers. Non-public parts of the Center have huge, well-constructed, sturdy and wind-proof cages where recovering raptors fly built to stringent government
contemplated and understood. A symphony, a painting, the work of a philosopher or theologian and to be able to see those things are good. And finally, to order your love and appreciation for those things to a larger totality.” He credits Dante’s Divine Comedy as his “Ah Ha!” moment. “When I first read that poem, and all of the commentary attached to it, my first reaction is that I thought I had been lied to. Not by Dante, but by everyone that had never put it before me.” Wilson has written several books including The Vision of the Soul: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the Western Tradition and Some Permanent Things, which is a collection of his poems. His prize will enable him to continue his search for intrinsically good things.
specifications by volunteers. As the raptors eat rodents, snakes, insects, rabbits, squirrels, skunk and similar living creatures, they are necessary in our eco-system to keep everything in balance. The Raptor Center has a rat breeding shed where it raises rats to teach baby raptors how to hunt, but most of its food arrives frozen from zoo feed supply sources. More information is available online at bpraptorcenter.org about activities and ways to contribute. An annual fundraiser takes place each November. You or your favorite child can also sponsor a raptor at the Center, a great way to get into life science! Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow him @ Adventourist and see where he is off to next.
co-hosted MSNBC’s “With All Due Respect” during the 2016 presidential campaign, teaming with his writing/reporting partner, John Heilemann. HBO adapted “Game Change” into an Emmy-winning movie starring Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson and Ed Harris. The premium pay cable network also had planned to make a TV series based on what was supposed to be Halperin’s and Heilemann’s upcoming book on the Donald TrumpHillary Clinton campaign. But HBO since has abandoned that project, with Halperin now disgraced and possibly down for the count as someone that anyone will ever want to do business with again. Bill Clinton’s famed campaign strategist, James Carville, recently told “The Daily Beast” that “In my experience with political journalism, there’s a fair amount of jealousy and career-envy that goes on in that profession. And what happens is what I call The Splat Ceremony. When somebody rises to the top of the flagpole, and they fall, there’s blood and guts everywhere, and everybody goes, ‘How terrible!’ This is a big splat.’” And now to the most recent and even bigger Splat — Kevin Spacey. Charges that he had sexually assaulted or harassed numerous young men likely have ended the career of the two-time Oscar-winner (“The Usual Suspects” and “American Beauty”) who had been best known of late for his portrayal of conniving, amoral politician Frank Underwood on Netflix’s “House of Cards.” Allegations that he had made the set of the acclaimed series “toxic” led Netflix to quickly suspend production on Season 6 before firing Spacey and mulling whether his character could be killed off-camera as a way to keep “House of Cards” afloat for what now officially will be its last season. As of this writing, that’s still up in the air. Spacey seemingly could do it all, and I admired just about everything he did. Besides his first-rate TV and movie acting, he also performed with a soaring voice at NBC’s recent 90th birthday tribute to Tony Bennett and could be counted on for deft impressions of Johnny Carson and others during his late night talk show appearances. In admitting that he needs help, Spacey also came out as a gay man after dodging questions about his sexuality for years. This further enraged some as Spacey’s heinous connection between being gay and sexually abusing minors. Spacey first became famous as a TV actor with his arc as arms dealer Mel Profitt in the CBS series “Wiseguy.” Not as well known: Spacey also played televangelist Jim Bakker in the 1990 TV movie “Fall from Grace.” How fitting and unsettling that now seems. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.
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