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Snake Me Home
Just when I thought Mother Nature was finally done throwing seasonal surprises our way, my own mother sent the following text message. (Please be warned…if you can’t stand snakes, don’t look) Of course, curiosity got the best of me and, like a human, I enlarged the image. Blegh!!! Unreal! And look how Continue reading
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Dallas, 51 Years After JFK
It’s November 22nd. I’ve been sitting by the window in my living room. The blinds are open and I can see a few drops of rain accumulating in the corner of only one of the panes. I’ve been observing the gloomy overcast clouds that swirl around the city. Considering this day in history, the weather Continue reading
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Thoughts on The Union Bankers Building- Deep Ellum
With the resurgence of Deep Ellum and the recent razing of buildings in downtown Dallas, I’ve been thinking about the old Union Bankers building on Elm Street and Good Latimer and did a little reading on it*. The building was erected in 1915 and designed by Dallas’ first African American architect, William Sydney Pittman. It Continue reading
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Tonight- Late Night Zombie Exhibit at The Perot Museum
Still haven’t hit up Dallas’ science museum, The Perot, yet? Me either. But that could all change tonight because it’s their First Thursday Late Night for October, and guess what? The theme is Zombies! Yes. According to their website, the event will have several activities, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments. You’ll get a chance to learn about Continue reading
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Happy State Fair Opening Day!
The countdown is over- the state fair is officially upon us! I think I can smell the fried food from here 🙂 What are you most looking forward to doing at the fair this year? Here’s my little to-do list: Get saltwater taffy Go to the car show Cruise the Midway Do one of the haunted Continue reading
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This Weekend in Dallas
Happy Thursday friends! Lots of stuff going on this weekend, what are your plans? Here are some things on my radar- check it out: TONIGHT: Fort Worth Oktoberfest starts today and runs through Saturday at Panther Island Pavilion Live on The Lawn Jazz Series at Klyde Warren Park (7PM) Gas Monkey Bar and Grill celebrates 1 Continue reading
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Whiskey Wednesday at Sundown
Congrats, you’ve made it halfway through the week! And what could be a better way to celebrate the middle of the week than with whiskey and a movie? Thankfully, this is Dallas and Sundown at Granada has you covered. Every Wednesday they have 1/2 priced whiskey and show a movie on their rooftop. This is the Continue reading
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Throwback: Good Luck Karaoke at Twilite Lounge
I love going to Twilite Lounge on Thursday nights for Good Luck Karaoke. So this morning I thought I’d do a throwback post to a couple of weeks ago when the guys’ theme for the night was Kiss on Vacation. This has to be the most fun and entertaining karaoke in Dallas! You definitely need Continue reading
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Scenes From Last Night- Birthdays at The Twilite Lounge
Last night was a combined birthday celebration of long-time friends, and Dallas natives, Rhett Miller and Robert Jenkins. The event was held at the Twilite Lounge in Deep Ellum, and the place was packed! Not only did Twilite fill up with some talented and friendly faces, but partygoers also got to see performances from Madison King, Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Pierre!
Today marks the second year of being alive for my favorite dog in Dallas, my mini poodle, Pierre! He was recently groomed up nice and short to keep him cool during these “dog days” of summer. Even though I had to work most of the day, Pierre got to go for a long walk, take a Continue reading
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