“Berthe Morisot has been the least known and least appreciated of the great French Impressionist artists.” That’s the first sentence in the official catalogue from the only solo exhibition of her work in the United States in more than 30 years, before now. The current exhibit called Bethe Morisot: Women Impressionist showing at the Dallas…
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Songs for Homesick Texans
I love San Francisco, but sometimes I still really miss Texas. My oldest nephew started 2nd grade today, and another nephew — who we playfully call #2 or goo goo bear — got stitches last night on his left eyebrow, in the exact same spot as I had them! Whether celebrating, cuddling, or crying is needed,…
5 Funny Old Texas Postcards
Some things never change. These cowboys and cowgirls have every bit as much gumption and attitude as any modern day Texan. Maybe more! These idealized Texans of the past made me think of the closing lines of a combative article that Larry McMurtry wrote recently for Texas Monthly. […]
Little Known Treasure Trove of Spanish Art in Dallas
Today is a busy day at my alma mater, Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas. As I type this, the dedication of the Bush Presidential Library is taking place with all living Presidents in attendance. It’s a big deal for a university to get a presidential library, but like the former President himself, it’s not…
20 Truly Local Dallas Favorites
Dallas does not have a monopoly on pretentiousness or even on big hair! Here’s a list of 20 of my local Dallas favorites in an effort to sing the praises of the wonderful things that Dallas has to offer… Each is unique to Dallas. No big box stores or chains here.
A Little Piece of Texas
This weekend is one of the craziest weekends in Dallas every year. It’s the last weekend of the Texas State Fair and TX-OU weekend – when the fans of the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners descend on Dallas for the Red River Shootout!
