Dallas Lifestyle
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Monday Mantra: No Mental Cobwebs
Last week I was walking in the park by where I live in an effort to enjoy the nice spring weather when suddenly I collided with an older woman walking her dog. she apologized (as her dog had cut me off) and explained that she walks to “clear out the mental cobwebs–and I don’t think Continue reading
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Best Buds: Spring in Dallas
Spring might be my favorite season in Dallas. The weather is mild, everything is blooming, festivals are starting, and there’s a feeling of change in the air. In Dallas, fall and winter aren’t exactly traditional, and summer seems to never end, but spring is pretty true to its nature around here. I only wish it Continue reading
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The Longhorn Ballroom
Does it ever seem like sometimes things just fall into place? While I’m sure there’s more to it, I must say I’m glad that The Longhorn Ballroom landed in Jay LaFrance’s hands and not those of a development company. Finally! Someone is listening out there. Someone is taking advantage of the history that this city does Continue reading
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8 Tips for Surviving the Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Last year was my first official time to experience the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dallas. I’d been on Greenville during the SPD shenanigans, but had never been in the thick of the debauchery. Needless to say, I had a blast! But there are a few things I’d do differently this year. So I’ve compiled Continue reading
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Six Good Places To Eat Alone In Dallas
Often it seems that there’s a stigma around dining alone. But sometimes there’s no other option. Friends are busy, schedules don’t line up, or you just happen to be hungry at 4:30 pm – hey, no shame in the geriatric game! Whatever the reason we find ourselves eating alone, it doesn’t have to be a Continue reading
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This Weekend In Dallas
Here’s my top picks for what’s going on in Dallas this weekend. Friday: Deep Ellum Arts Festival – 11am (all weekend) Yonder Mountain String Band at The Granada Theater – 7pm The O’s at The Rustic – 9:30pm Big Texas Beer Fest at Fair Park – 7pm (also Saturday) Saturday: Valise at Texas Lone Star Continue reading
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Coming Up: Camp Our Way Field Day at Sandbar Cantina
Remember when you knew summer was on its way because you’d look forward to things like field days and summer camps? Yeah, I’m ready to bring that back too – and now we’re in luck! Camp Our Way, an adults-only camp in Texas, is hosting a FREE, open to the public, field day at Continue reading
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My First Photo Shoot – Marlee and Jon
I was so excited when my friend, Marlee, asked me if I’d take holiday pictures of her and her boyfriend. I’d never done a photo shoot before, and since it was for a card I was especially honored and nervous. But I was quickly put at ease as we casually walked around my neighborhood, joking Continue reading
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11/22/1963 in Dallas
It’s been over fifty years since JFK’s motorcade took that fateful route in our city’s downtown. But had you been here only a month ago, you would have thought you had travelled back in time. The streets were cleared, modern signs were nowhere to be seen, and people were dressed in the clothes of yore. Of course, the Continue reading
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I Stopped Doing Yoga And Started Doing More Of This
Anxiety runs in my family and is something I’ve always lived with. I’ve done things like yoga, running, and various fad boutique fitness centers to try and focus my energy and calm my nerves, but those activities always felt like more of a chore for me than as a way to gain strength and peace. On top Continue reading
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