9935 Windlake Circle Our Dallas neighbors across the street are Bill (William B, II) and Betty Vandivort. Bill's a CPA who offices at home, and Betty's a retired public school teacher who has never stopped working. Bill's also very active in city politics, the Republican Party, and as a fund ra
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12/20/2009
A service station owner in Rockwall, Texas had this to say. BILL CHERRY, REALTORS DALLAS - HIGHLAND PARK 214 503-8563 WEB
12/17/2009
There is a universal rule of law in the United States that many people either don't know or they fail to take it into consideration. Here it is paraphrased: When you designate beneficiaries on financial contracts, those elections take precedence over how you've directed your executor or trustee
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12/17/2009
The Christmas Season brings so many good things. One of my favorites is getting cards from friends. My very favorite one so far this year is this one. It's from Robert and Ruth Lacquement. Ruthie is the artist. Robert is the ex-Marine who is active in the Coast Guard Reserves. The message ins
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12/14/2009
MENORAH (The candel in the middle is called the Shamash) Lighting the Menorah on Hanukkah is the most important Jewish custom. The Menorah is a candelabra that holds nine candles. Jews light Hanukkah candles to remember the miracle of the Maccabees' victory and the miracle of the oil that burnt
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12/11/2009
While eaten year around, latkes are a potato fritter that is a customary dish served during Hanukkah. Interestingly, many Jewish cooks often substitute sweet potatoes. I've found that I actually prefer the sweet potato version that I learned from our neighbor about 40 years ago. SWEET POTATO LATK
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12/10/2009
826 WESTMOUNT AVENUE - DALLAS REDUCED TO $97,500 Because of its location to Downtown Dallas as well as the great amenities and new shops, stores, million dollar homes and restorations of the old, OAK CLIFF appears to me to be the current new area for equity appreciation. Westmount is a neat and
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12/09/2009
I've just finished reading a piece by Geoff Williams that intrigues me. "Last August, (Joel Gross) hung up his shingle on the Internet and created Prayer Helpers. The product Gross's company sells: prayers. If you're down and out and want someone to pray for you, you just send $9.99, and Prayer H
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12/07/2009
CHRISTIE "THE BEACHCOMBER" MITCHELL Ducky Wucky Was Santa to Crazy Frank, Pee Wee, Dirty Gertie and the Rest By Bill Cherry The Beachcomber told me this story. It happened one Christmas Eve about 10 years after the war. There was a fellow from a good Catholic family who had two talents. One wa
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12/05/2009
When I was growing up, there were two eggnog recipes that were both secrets and legendary. One was served every Christmas Season by the Walter A. Kelso, Srs. The family was in the concrete and building supply business as well as the heavy construction business. Mr. Kelso, for an example, suppl
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12/04/2009
