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As golfers, we know that December  21st marks the shortest daylight day of the year and, after that, we start gaining a bit of extra daylight every day. That means more golf.  This time of year, I usually am inundated with questions around the clubs, dealing with live (plant) Christmas decorations and how to choose and care for them. I …

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The Porsche brand brings visions of quick, superb handling, engaging sound and downright adrenalin-driving cache, delivering on the euphoric promise their rides check the boxes on all sensational counts. And now with three four-door options, Porsche is no longer deemed all fun but light on practicality.  For those who relish their two-door 911 but require practicality with a growing family, …

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Indian food is one of the culinary world’s conundrums. Some love it. Some are indifferent. Personally, I have very little experience with Indian food over the years, as it doesn’t usually come up when the wife and I are deciding on what we might have … well, that and there aren’t really many Indian joints near where we live. In …

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We’ve all had standard take-out Chinese. I would guess that most of us order delivery or take-out Chinese at least a couple times a month. Generally speaking, Chinese cuisine has something for everyone … from egg rolls and soups, to fried rice and dishes featuring all sorts of proteins, veggies and noodles.  Well, in North Dallas, there is a spot …

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It truly appears electric vehicles (EV) are here to stay. If you’re old school like me, it took a while conceding the impending demise of petrol fuel rides. As they say, it’s best to adjust and survive rather than stubbornly hold onto dying technology. Every auto manufacturer has done so with varying degrees of success and acclaim. Acura took its …

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Welcome to November, avid golfers! Last year’s November article was so popular that, as I wandered the first tees and clubhouses of both big and small clubs, the very same questions or group of questions came up. As I try to keep things relevant and useful, I will be adding a few new insights over and above last year’s article.  …

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The west side of the Metroplex is one of the fastest growing areas in all of DFW. Cities and towns west of Fort Worth, such as Willow Park, Weatherford, Aledo, and even as far as Peaster and Brock, are seeing massive growth as families look for a quiet place to raise their children and enjoy some country living.  If you …

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It’s been a spell since Infiniti offered a truly new vehicle. The good news is your patience will soon be rewarded.  The anticipated debut of the third-generation 2025 QX80 SUV checks nearly all the boxes when looking for a good looking, comfortable, cool tech ride in the popular three-row land yacht people-hauler segment. Yes, QX80 is large, so you may …

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For those of us who play golf regularly, birdies are a good thing. And if you are a resident of East Dallas, you now have another option for some birdies, and it is just as good as the ones you make on the course. Birdie’s Eastside is the newest brainchild of restauranteur Jon Alexis, who is known for his other …

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Congratulations, avid golfers! We have officially made it to September and the worst of the summer heat is behind us. This year has certainly provided us with some unpredictable weather extremes. Now I know we are all looking forward to some amazing golf course conditions this fall. I also know the last thing you want to think about is turf/lawn …

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