Category Archives: Dallas
Elvis (Costello) Has Left, Um, Dallas? [Music]
Wednesday night, Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes came to Dallas. It was out at Nokia Theatre, sight of The Incident, but everything went fine. Oddly, the venue was way undersold, so they moved everyone in closer and to the stage. … Continue reading
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A Concert Featuring Music Older Than Me: Clapton And Winwood [Music]
I’ve long been a huge Clapton fan, so I gladly bought tickets when it was announced that he and Steve Winwood would bring their tour to Dallas. Holly, as she always does when we go to Clapton concerts, pointed out … Continue reading
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Sometimes Work And Family Isn’t Enough: Artsy Stuff [Me]
It’s been a little quieter than normal around here lately. All of the spring sports have wound down, school is almost over–only three days left, and the summer bustle is still a week away. But I’ve been busy. The last … Continue reading
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Possible Funnels: Local Weather [Dallas]
Last night, we had a bit of bad weather–lots of rain, high winds, and some moderate hail. And there was a tornado warning or watch (can’t remember which). And we even had the tornado sirens go off, which means, per … Continue reading
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A Yummy 21-Day Week: A Restaurant Aside [Dallas]
I don’t usually say much about Dallas restaurants, but this is a rare aside. Every August KRLD puts on Restaurant Week to benefit the North Texas Food Bank. A vast majority of the 118 participating restaurants are really fine dining … Continue reading
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Summer Associate Program Events 2008: Gluttony [Office]
Lunch Toulouse (5.13) Group at Strong’s (5.23) La Cubanita (5.28) La Duni (6.5) JG’s Burgers (6.9) Pescabar (7.3) Joe’s Crab Shack (7.14) Margaux’s (7.15) Herrera’s (7.16) Villa-O (7.28) Taverna (7.30) Dinner Manny’s (5.13) Abacus/Trece/Corner Bar (5.17) Mi Cocina/Social House/The Loon … Continue reading
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A Big Spin And A Tower: Terrifying Rides [Funny]
Earlier this week, Layla informed me that she was ready–beyond ready, really–to ride some serious roller coasters and wanted to schedule a date for very soon. As luck would have it, she and Emma were invited to go to Six … Continue reading
Emma’s Seven: An Eight Hundred Day Celebration [Birthday]
When I announced last Thursday that it was Emma’s birthday, I had no idea that I was in the eye of a birthday tornado. To hear the other kids tell it, it’s just another data point–okay, so they probably don’t … Continue reading
PEHDTSCKJMBA: Tom Waits Comes To Dallas [Music]
Waits is only a few days into his Glitter and Doom Tour guided by the word “PEHDTSCKJMBA,” which either means “People envy happiness, dogs sense courage, knowing jubilation means better ass…sets.” or it’s an acronym for the cities he’ll be … Continue reading
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Reformed Killers, Motherhood, Fatherhood, & Good Ole Westerns [Movies]
Just as my book reading has been well behind my usual pace this year, so has my movie watching. The latest group: Ben Kingsley is very good at what he does. Starring Kingsley as an alcoholic hit man for a … Continue reading
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