As beautiful as this day started, it is closing with a dark cloud hovering over the Dallas Zoo. The hunky “little” Nile hippo Adhama died suddenly last night.It was just last year that the seven-year-old arrived at his new digs at the Simmons Hippo Outpost and to get to know shy 10-year-old Boipelo. Immediately, the 3,722-pound cutie proved himself to be a showstopper … [Read more...] about A Passing: Adhama
We Regret
Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
Since Neiman Marcus Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hurst moved to Dallas in 2013, he’s proved to have the NM DNA of creativity and style. One example was when the decision was made to no longer use the crawl tubes that had been featured in the NM Downtown store windows at Christmas time. Instead of tossing them out, Kevin arranged to have them donated to … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Back in the early 1900s young women were limited in their opportunities. If they were born into families of wealth and standing, they made their debuts, married well, had children and tended to the family's prominence within the community. If they were what-would-eventually-be-called "middle class," they would attend school and/or get a job until they married a respectable … [Read more...] about A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Faith And Liberty Will Never Be Near “Daddy” Again … Thank Heaven
How did the last 16 years slip by so quickly? So much has happened. An African American/Caucasian was elected president of the U.S. Social media replaced the major means of communications. Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were sparkly newlyweds. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were sparkly newlyweds.But two little sisters never knew any of this. They never attended high school. … [Read more...] about Faith And Liberty Will Never Be Near “Daddy” Again … Thank Heaven
The Passing Of The Great And Little Known Of 2017
On the eve of 2018, it would be impossible to move ahead without recalling and honoring those whose life journeys ended in 2017. Their kindness, generosity and personalities have served as an inspiration for their families, friends and strangers in the past and will continue through the years to come. Some were well-known throughout North Texas; others were only known to those … [Read more...] about The Passing Of The Great And Little Known Of 2017
A Passing: Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler
The Idlewild Club went dark during World War II. But in 1946, it came alive again with a dozen young debutantes. One of them was Nancy Ann Smith. Five years after “bowing” to Dallas society, she attended a charity ball at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Returning to Dallas, she realized that Dallas needed a similar fundraiser for Dallas children. In her suitcase was … [Read more...] about A Passing: Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler
It’s That’s Time Of Year When All Sharing Ain’t Good
Tis the season of giving and sharing…to a point. Unfortunately, there appears to be a couple of peeps who aren’t in the right spirit. They’re “Flu Flory” and “Cold Cory.” No, they don’t have a Facebook page and post selfies. They’re kissing kin to Typhoid Mary.Speaking of which, they get around by doing cheek hugs, air kisses, warm handshakes, sneezes and croupy … [Read more...] about It’s That’s Time Of Year When All Sharing Ain’t Good
JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s GM/CEO Keith Cerny Resigns To Head Up Calgary Opera
The Dallas Opera's GM/CEO Keith Cerny has just turned in his resignation to take over the position of general director/CEO of Calgary Opera in January.During his seven-and-a-half years with the Dallas company, Keith presided over five consecutive balanced operating budgets and a host of artistic projects, expansions, and technical innovations. These include a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s GM/CEO Keith Cerny Resigns To Head Up Calgary Opera
A Passing: Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler
Perhaps it was just selfish, but no one ever thought Dallas would be without Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler. She exemplified the city with her energy, determination, humor and ability to rise above loss. That’s why her death Friday night will cause many to recall their favorite stories about “their Ruth.”There won’t be many who will remember the little girl who started life … [Read more...] about A Passing: Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler
A Passing: Al Hill Jr.
The tapestry of Al Hill Jr.’s life was one of many threads, colors and textures. For many young people, Al was the behind-the-scenes patriarch of Highland Park Village and a very generous and supportive philanthropist. As one person told a new nonprofit development director on how to raise funds, “Go visit Al. He’ll take the meeting and listen. If he likes what he … [Read more...] about A Passing: Al Hill Jr.
A Passing: Eli
Eli worked with more patients than most doctors. You might say he was a general practitioner since his skills were limitless. And his bedside manner was better than even Marcus Welby's.For a decade, Eli was the Numero Uno member of the Baylor Animal Assisted Therapy program. From his birth on March 13, 2007, there was something special about the Golden Retriever. … [Read more...] about A Passing: Eli