Edie and Norah Sounded Awful Good

Pete Freedman Edie Brickell and Kenny Withrow, not necessarily new but Bohemians nonetheless As promised yesterday, Pete’s posted to DC9 at Night some rather nice aural souvenirs from Saturday night’s Arts Magnet homecoming performance. Me, I’m partial to the new Norah Jones cut myself, though the hometown crowd surely appreciated…

Classy Reunion

Now, where’d we put that embalming fluid? If you sense a light blogging day, you’re very perceptive. 1. Not a lot of stimulating sportsiness in the air. 2. I’m chin-deep penning a cover story about you-know-who. So, in a very transparent attempt to be both dismissive and productive – I’ll…

You Can Be Kevin Tighe. But I Get to Be Randolph Mantooth.

I briefly considered getting a Prius, till I was informed they’re only for earth-hating douchebags. So, instead, I think I’ll pick up a used 2001 Greater Dallas EMS ambulance, currently available on eBay for $22,800 — which sounds a bit high, given the 233,230 miles, but it does come fully…

Are You Affluent? Time-Starved? Too Cheap to Buy The News?

For those who read The Dallas Morning News’ announcement of its latest print product — Briefing, a “quick-read” freebie aimed at “time-crunched families” — the press release outlining the August 27 debut left out a few things. Which is why you should also read the Editor & Publisher piece, which…

Lisa Garza Offers Her Take on the Surreality of Reality TV

Lisa Garza For those so interesting in the doings and musings of Lisa Garza, Suze co-owner and would-be Next Food Network Star, she’s posted a rather lengthy what-up in the comments sections of yesterday’s wrap-up. She begins thusly, before reposting a treatise she wrote earlier for SideDish: “I only wish…

In the Hunt: Fort Worth-Based XTO Buys History For $4 Billion

This morning, Fort Worth-based XTO Energy Inc. announced it’s spending $4.186 billion to buy Hunt Petroleum Corporation — “and other associated entities,” which would include its real-estate endeavors. Of course, the 83-year-old company started by wacky bigamist H.L. Hunt isn’t getting the whole briefcase of cash: There will be $2.6…

Do You Think DCVB’s CEO Phillip Jones Thought He Was Being Punk’d?

I do not know what in the ever-lovin’ eff The Balancing Act is. An infomercial? An access-cable program? Something broadcast over closed-circuit television from host Wendy Walsh’s basement? (Oh, you say it’s available on Lifetime at 6 a.m.? So, the answer to all three questions is “yes,” then.) Well, regardless,…

Please, Just Ask Yourself, Tony: What Would Roger Do?

Tony Romo’s graduated from gossip-item fodder to magazine covers — you saw his Us Weekly close-up last week, right? Well, after the jump is the latest In Touch Weekly cover, which is even better. And though it’s probably all lies, damned lies, it’s a right tickle nonetheless — though not…

NFL Officially Suspicious of Terrell Owens’ Ripped Body

What, you mean most 34-year-olds don’t look like this? According to this story just posted on ESPN.com, Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens has been placed in the NFL’s “reasonable cause” testing program for performance-enhancing drugs. Which means? Owens, who recently botched some telephone calls to set up off-season drug tests, can…

Good Ol’ Southwest Cuisine

When your dad starts yapping about “back in the day”, this is what he’s talking about. Wanna see something cool? I know where you can jump in a time machine. Back to the days of 57-cent gas. Back to the days of Kern Tipps. Back to the good ol’ Southwest…

Never Give Up, Jared Padalecki, Never Surrender!

Jared Padelecki’s back on the market. Or something. Till this morning, I’m not sure I knew the name Jared Padalecki — maybe some guy with whom I went to Hebrew school? Guess I shoulda paid closer attention to Patrick “Buzz” Williams’ beloved Gilmore Girls. Or, more to the point, The…

I Make An Amazing French Toast. So Where’s My Cooking Show?

Dora the Explorer makes French toast on a train. Backpack, of course, acted as sous-chef de cuisine. OK, so a few folks from the neighborhood gathered last night to watch the second installment of The Next Food Network Star, since, well, Suze’s Lisa Garza actually lives in our neighborhood. And,…