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2008 

Who would have thought that a smiling happy snowman snow globe could cause such a serious safety hazard? According to news reports, a Snowman Snow Globe sold by Hallmark has been blamed for starting fires.  Now, dont get me wrong, this is not a case of Frosty the Snowman coming to life and becom...
12/24/2008
What are you going to be doing when 2009 arrives? Taking place at Victory Park in Dallas, last year's free New Years Eve event under the stars at Victory Plaza was such a huge success, it drew roughly 25,000 people, that they're doing it again to celebrate 2009! This year's event promises the sa...
12/20/2008
Each Saturday, I have been writing about a recent dining experience and lastely I have been dining at a few "old favorite" places.  Last night it was Royal Thai, located at 5500 Greenville Avenue in Dallas. I am a huge fan of Thai cuisine and Royal Thai is definitely a favorite here in Dallas.  ...
12/20/2008
In less than an hour from now, the final regular season game will begin at Texas Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys.  Since it opened in 1971, it has been the site of many great memorable moments and individual fan and player memories.  Next season will mark the start of new traditions at the Co...
12/20/2008
OK Dallas... here's your reminder.  As Bob Dylan sang, The times, they are a changin'! January 2, 2009 will be the final Classic to be held in the actual Cotton Bowl stadium in Dallas' Fair Park. As the Fair Park website explains:  "The Cotton Bowl game debuted January 1, 1937 when 17,000 fans w...
12/13/2008
Tonight and Tomorrow night, Saturday and Sunday, December 13-14, Dallas' Fair Park will host Fair Park Holiday Lights festival from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M.  This free event promises fun for the whole family with fun including: Official City of Dallas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Saturday, with ...
12/13/2008
On June 4th of this year, a 3 alarm fire destroyed the original location for the Cremona Bistro, near the Katy Trail, in Dallas' Uptown neighborhood.  Since 1977, a long time tradition for Dallasites who love traditional Italian food, Cremona was an institution.  When news of the fire got around,...
12/13/2008
Last night I had the opportunity to visit the construction site of home being built for the Augustin family of Keller, TX.  What was interesting about the experience is that the home is being built as part of ABC TV's Extreme Makeover Home Edition.  Those of you familiar with the show know that t...
12/13/2008
They say that man (and woman) does not live by bread alone.  That's probably why Fireside Pies exists.  Because man wants toppings on his bread, and also perhaps a salad to start off with.  And, maybe some sangria to wash it all down with! Last night, my friend Suzanne (another REALTOR®) and I w...
12/06/2008
Just because it's cold outside and flowers aren't blooming, does not mean that things aren't going on at the Dallas Arboretum.  There are several holiday activities going on at the Arboretum including the Nutcracker Display of Liz Minyard and Paul Lokey at the historic DeGolyer Estate.  The tours...
12/06/2008
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