Culture

TOASTED Coffee + Kitchen
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Dallas got its own gourmet toast shop last year, and it didn’t just stop there. TOASTED Coffee + Kitchen, an elevated eatery and bar featuring artisanal TOAST, is a brand new concept on Lower Greenville and Ross Avenue from co-founders Joel Roldan, concept creator, and Bob Sinnott, Dallas restaurant industry veteran. At TOASTED, they feature [...]

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Happy New Year!!!
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Dallas Ft. Worth has become such a vibrant, exciting, metroplex over the last decade. There is much to do and choose from, that there is something for everyone. From Fireworks and Light Shows, Symphony’s and Live performances, Meditations to Craft Beers and even The Perot Museum. Here are a few links to explore and research [...]

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Book : The Four Agreements
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My little brother called me the other day and was beside himself with joy. He had started reading this amazing book. His son is having some challenges and the counselor recommended the book, so Christopher decided to read it as well. He’s like…”why didn’t you make me read this years ago?” I laugh and share [...]

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Kaws : Where The End Starts
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Ft Worth, our sister city, is just 30 minutes away, and the perfect place to explore with your friends and family that are visiting for the Holidays!!! The Fort Worth Modern was named one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Art Museums” by Travel + Leisure magazine. You can always stop off and have lunch or dinner at [...]

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Private Holiday Light Tour
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The holidays are filled with joy, and one custom many families enjoy is taking a limo tour of holiday lights in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. There are a number of neighborhoods that cater to this desire every year, and it can be quite an experience. Unfortunately, traffic tie-ups can leave you feeling more frustrated than [...]

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Mistletoe Magic
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A sophisticated holiday show the whole family will love! Back by popular demand, Mistletoe Magic returns for one night only—Tuesday, December 20—on stage at Dallas City Performance Hall at 8:00 PM. Mistletoe Magic features BWDP’s beautiful dancers and Broadway stars Hugh Panaro, Liz Callaway, and Joseph Thalken in an elegant and entertaining evening of song [...]

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The Light that Shines in Darkness: Free Meditation Course
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A lot of people have been asking me lately about meditation and having a meditation practice. I’ve taken many courses with Sally Kempton and I highly recommend this course. You can take it in the privacy and sanctuary of your own home. You don’t have to run off to India or an Ashram, Temple, or [...]

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Army Navy Game
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Speaking of my Brother Christopher William Carlson…GO NAVY!!! After graduating from Cistercian Prep School here in the Dallas Metroplex, Christopher went on to attend the United States Naval Academy and played football for Navy. I was fortunate to attend both Army Navy Games that Christopher, #90, played in, as well as a few after. Navy [...]

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Movie : Love Actually
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This is my little brother Christopher’s favorite Christmas Movie and he watches it every year at his home with his family in Annapolis, Maryland. It’s become one of my favorite movies as well. Fun, Crazy, Kooky and so full of LOVE. If you haven’t seen it yet, you are definitely in for a sweet surprise. [...]

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Nutcracker Ballet
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Yes… its Nutcracker season and Yes, when I was in my early 20′s I performed with “Dallas Ballet Company”. I played the role of the Arabian. Wow, that was a long time ago and now Dallas Ballet Company is celebrating their 30 year anniversary of this classic and timeless holiday story. The Dallas Ballet Company in [...]

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