Feng Shui in the neighborhood
While most East Dallasites haven’t hired a feng shui consultant, we’ve probably at least heard the term recently or noticed the feng shui magazine at the Whole Foods checkout counter.
The Mielke’s turn-of-the-century house
Getting settled in a new home always has its challenges. But for people like the Mielkes who undertake an old-house renovation, it can seem almost impossible.
Furniture-maker Bob Hart
To say that Hart loves his work is an understatement. This self-taught furniture maker has put his “all” into his creations for most of his life.
The (J.L.) Long Run
The Long Run is a 5K run and 1K fun run/walk that benefits J.L. Long Middle School in Lakewood.
The Avalon Sewing Club
The fourth Thursday of every month, these faithful friends have gathered at someone’s home to do lunch, very little mending, and a lot of talking.
Buckner Orphan Care International shoe drive
The goal? To collect 50,000 pairs of new shoes that will be sent to orphans in Russia, Romania, China and Mexico.
Henk’s European Deli & Black Forest Bakery
As family affairs go, this is a most tasty and friendly one.
Beers to pair with German Food
Consider the following brews, served well-chilled with a plate of sausage, sauerkraut, strong mustard and crusty bread.
Neighborhood news and notes
A roundup of happenings from our neck of the woods …
Learning from life’s storms
All the storms we get caught in are not the wind and water type. Some of them we kick up ourselves and others just catch us unawares.
Change in East Dallas means plenty of adjustment
There’s been more and more anecdotal evidence lately that big changes are in store for that part of East Dallas from Lakewood to Downtown.
