By David Mullen It has been a ritual for young sports fans for generations. Mow lawns. Wash cars. Sell lemonade. Do chores around the house. Maybe even get a paper route. You did whatever it took to have your own money and not just any money. Baseball card money. My retailer of choice was Art’s […]
By Nancy Black Ghosting. If you’re not familiar with the term, here’s the definition from Psychology Today: “Ghosting is abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation. The concept most often refers to romantic relationships but can also describe disappearances from friendships and the workplace.” I was ghosted recently, and it really hurt. I hadn’t spoken […]
By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson announced this week he is partnering with TikTok as part of its first ever Small Biz Block Party, a nationwide 20-event workshop series where business owners can come together to learn industry-leading tools and tactics that will help them reach new communities and grow their business. The Small Biz […]
Suzie Patterson and Shelia Huffman hosted a book launching and luncheon last week for local author Valda Dracopoulos to celebrate her first novel, “Woven Web.” Since childhood, Dracopoulos has loved writing stories and journaling them in notebooks. To her family and friends, she is a storyteller. “Woven Web” is a murder mystery set in small-town […]
By Judy Babb Dallas City Council member Paula Blackmon is a force to be reckoned with and one whose efforts resulted in things Dallasites are familiar with. She has had her hands in countless projects during her 25 years of public service. The successes are many. If you’ve visited Klyde Warren Park, you are standing […]
Prepare to be captivated by the holiday season as Enchant, the whimsical and heartfelt Christmas light maze and village, announced their return to Dallas from Nov. 26-Jan. 2. Known for transporting guests to a world of festive wonder, Enchant is proud to present The Great Search, the first in a series of five fascinating adventures. […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Let’s say your family is well organized enough to maintain a list of must-have “Fair food” in advance of every trip to the annual State Fair of Texas (SFOT). Now say you’re obsessed enough to fold that list with the leftover coupons for rides and food, still in your wallet since […]
4 (1/2-inch thick) slices baguette 4 cups watermelon, seeds removed and cubed 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 cucumbers, seeded and diced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 6 baby sweet peppers, thinly sliced 1/2 jalapeno, diced (or to taste) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bread 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon smoked […]
By Ariana Hajibashi It’s been a trying time for restaurants. Nearly 18 months out from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are struggling to hire, and restaurants in particular are competing for a shrinking workforce. Greenville Avenue Pizza Company has always prided itself on paying competitive wages and investing in employee growth. Now, the […]