Articles for August 29th, 2007
Re: Young, Slender, Hot, Clean
Wow, what a guy. He’s willing “to help with bills or whatever.”
Re: Cafe Pacific
This requires more research. Was it Scott?
Young, Slender, Hot and Clean
An Overheardian in need of more Park Cities classified dirt sends this beauty, a craigslist.com user looking for some action. But you have to be young, slender, hot and clean. Â
Re: Huddleston Playing Hardball?
One Overheardian thinks Albert Huddleston will strike out with this new tactic:
Who cares, I’ve never seen more than five cars in that parking lot anyway and they were mostly people with luxury cars trying not to get dinged while they eat breakfast. Who does he think he is punishing anyway, the Snider Plaza store owners who opposed him (and are still smiling about the fact that he caved) or the UP residents who could care less about his little parking regime? Go away little man.
Confluence of the Blog Posts
Merritt’s favorite Overheardian (besides her dad) succinctly sums up today’s activity on the blog:
I think “Guy Smart” would include noticing that your wife has a new purse and then turning very nasty when you discover that she spent $216,000 on it!!!!!!! (The exclamation marks are for Merritt).
Gossip from Cafe Pacific
I know, Merritt, you don’t care where I had lunch. But it’s worth mentioning that one of the first things our server at Cafe Pacific said to me was that one of the men I work with had been in the restaurant with a pretty blonde who may have been his girlfriend, but probably was not his wife. My dining companions (not People employees, mind you) were shocked.
Cafe Pacific can’t hold all those secrets, I guess.
Grape News
From a press release:
Popular local chef Brian Luscher who gained acclaim at Greenville Avenue landmark The Grape has left his current position at TPC Craig Ranch where he was named 2007 Avid Golfer Best Private Club Chef in the Metroplex. Rumor has it a Grape reunion might be in the works. Stay tuned….
Re: Guy Smart
That argument is definitely not “Guy Smart.”
Eco-Krista Part 3
Overheardians, unite! Krista needs your help, or she’ll be appallingly “carbon positive,” responsible for emitting dangerous toxins into the air, just like the rest of us:
I successfully completed my round trip experience with DART. It still took an hour, but was less chaotic.
Today’s plan was to plant a tree because it’s impossible to be 100 percent completely carbon neutral (and because I’ve been spewing carbon like crazy today). However, I was told that’s an AWFUL idea at this time of year. So on to the next plan: buy carbon offsets. But which company should I go through? Any ideas?
Re: Guy Smart
It’s true. And I happen to support her use of multiple question marks based on this compelling argument:
…the five question marks are a true sign of my flabbergastedness. I know that’s not a word, but sometimes you have to make one up to adequately describe a situation, because there’s just not an existing one in the English language.
Huddleston Playing Hard Ball?
The lot behind Chase Bank will be closed to public parking. This announcement comes a week after Legacy Hillcrest withdrew its rezoning request for the site at Hillcrest and Daniel. The Snider Plaza merchants had opposed the deal, in large part because they were concerned about whatever is built there not having the same amount of parking provided there now. Well, looks like property owner Albert Huddleston decided Snider Plaza could do without his parking altogether, if they don’t like his new deal.
Look for the complete story in Friday’s paper.
See This Handbag? It’s $216,000.
Ladies, gather ’round the computer screen and let’s have a little talk. See, the thing is, sure, we all want to be pretty– I get that. But, ladies, we need to look at the bigger picture. Like, oh, I dunno, the fact that one-third of all Dallas children live in poverty, something like that. Anyhoo, I say this because Forbes has an enlightening article on the world’s most expensive handbags and we all know that we know a lady or two living in the Park Cities who has spent a pretty penny (maybe even 17,000 and above pennies) on a purse. (One woman I know has at least 10 ostrich Birkins.)
Ladies: The purse cannot go with you to heaven. And it can’t slow down time to ward off heaven. Oh, and the starving kids? Not sure if they even believe in heaven right about now. Just a thought.
P.S. It also can’t make your husband love you.
RE: Guy Smart
I like to think I’ve never had an employee who would use five question marks at the end of a sentence.
Re: Guy Smart
Jason, this just in from one of your previous employees…you know, from that time you flipped out and went all Dallas Morning News on us. (oh, sorry Paige!)
Jason just copped to using a coupon for a free haircut. Seriously. Should someone explain the dangers of using a coupon for a free haircut?????
Re: Guy Smart
Jason, at least you got a cut before your curls got out of control again. And maybe you could take that $19 you saved and buy a cell phone?
Re: A Dog’s Life
Really, Paige? What would Petey say about all this? Now that I think about it, your dog doesn’t seem like the mall type.
Want to be on TV?
I love Bravo for “Top Chef” and “Project Runway,” but I’d rather watch TV than be on it. If you want to be the next reality star, here’s your chance: Casting directors from Bravo are holding a casting call for a show called “Make Me a Supermodel” (based on UK series) — they’ll be in town Sept. 14 and 15, but the location hasn’t been announced yet. Check Bravo’s site for updates.
RE: A Dog’s Life
Speaking of dogs, while at the mall one weekend, my friend Anne and I noticed that a whole heckuva lot of people had brought their dogs with them to shop. Now, I love my dog as much as the next guy (as long as the next guy isn’t Michael Vick) but I’m a little non-plussed when, as I’m shopping for shoes at Nordstrom, a lady walks in on her cell phone, her precious pooch leading the way on his lead. Give me a break. When did we become a society that has to take our pets EVERYWHERE? It has gone too far, people. Do not take your dogs to the mall. Leave them at home with a Milkbone and bowl of water, they’ll be much happier and I won’t have to worry about slipping in pet mess in brand-new heels.
Are You ‘Guy Smart?’
Last night I decided to take advantage of a coupon I got in the mail for a free haircut at the new SportsClips sports-themed shop on Lovers Lane. It’s hard to argue with getting something for free that normally costs $19, but I have a few bones to pick with SportsClips and its “Guy Smart” stylists. (more…)
Are you Wealthy, Affluent, or Super Affluent?
So there are differences between the Wealthy, Affluent, and Super Affluent, or didn’t you know that, dah-ling.
Re: A Dog’s Life for Me
While the $12 million is ridiculous by itself, don’t forget that’s $84 million in doggie dollars. That could buy a milkbone about the size of Utah, couldn’t it?
So does the dog have to pay estate taxes on that money? Or is that only a human institution. Hmm. Sounds like this might actually be a well-crafted tax loophole. Just a thought.
A Dog’s Life for Me
Fights over inheritance are dirty, especially when a crazy old lady leaves $12 million to her dog. It’s only a matter of time before this happens here (if it hasn’t already).