University Park Kiddo Finds a Diamond at the Park

DMN tells us that a nine year old University Park boy, Matthew Smith, found a 2.75 carat diamomd at an Arkansas park.

Matthew’s rough diamond hasn’t been appraised, but he said someone at the park told him it could be worth about $3,000.

Re: Vote For Survivor Jennifer Griffin

There are a few days left. Vote everyday until July 31st for our local hero Jennifer Griffin.

Local Author Turns Pole Dancer?

Charles has offered to do the pole dance, see comments. I know it’s for chicks but maybe they’ll let us bring a guy just once. The publicity from the photos of Geilich on the pole would be…wow! Maybe we could get Jason to take a spin too.

Slaves of Honor?

I know I’m a bit crazy when it comes to the whole wedding thing, but seriously. I’m not this bad. So not only do brides arrange weekend work outs, but they also arrange botox and breast enhancements. I’m sorry. That’s too far. Photoshopping and push-up bras, that’s all you need.

Waters to Teach HPHS to Sing

Mrs. Waters will be taking the reins of the Highland Park High School Choir. From the district:

Natalie Waters has been promoted to Highland Park High School’s choir director effective Aug. 18. She has served as assistant choir director at HPHS since 2005 and as Highland Park Middle School’s choir director since 2007. Waters previously served as assistant choir director at Abilene High School. (more…)

Critical (M)ass

The best Urban Word of the Day- EVER.

Dear Girls Room, Pole Dancing Isn’t For Me. But Tierney…

From the Girls Room:

Merritt & Tierney–
 
Big thanks on The Girls Room plug!
 
Tierney, sounds like you’ve already been there, done that– but I’m sending you both a gift certificate for a complimentary spin.
 
Thanks again!

I can’t take the free pole dancing, Jason says it’s because of ethical considerations and stuff. So, ethically, I can’t pole dance.

Is Dunkin’ Donuts Ready to Give Food Away?

I try not to read Frontburner if I can help it, so you’ll forgive me for linking to this, posted by former People Newspapers managing editor Stacey Yervasi, until just now. Guess there’s nothing wrong with Mustang Donuts? Think Dunkin’ Donuts will offer this service?

Cute Kids and Puppy Dogs

I often joke (only half-kidding really) that the heart of the community newspaper business is pictures of cute kids and puppy dogs. This morning Diane Galloway with the University Park Public Library once again delivered the goods:

Say hello to 3-year-old Morgan and her mother Hilary Shouse.

Now, does anyone have any Park Cities pooches to show off?

Fire on Beverly Last Night

Sorry, I just got into the office, so I’m a little late in sharing this news with Overheardians:

At approximately midnight, while on neighborhood patrol, Officer Chantell West observed flames coming from the rear pool house at the corner of Beverly and Westside Drives. Fire equipment was dispatched, and arrived on scene at 1209 and began extinguishment of the structure which houses a cabana, laundry room and art room. Several solvents and flammables exploded in the fire, causing it to spread to the entire contents which included furnishings and a large number of books and other combustables. (more…)

Water-Wise Gardening

I’ve received a lot of positive feedback from readers who enjoyed last week’s real estate story on water-wise gardening. Different versions of the story ran in some of our other papers, including our East Dallas editions, Lake Highlands People and Lakewood People. At least one reader was less than impressed: (more…)

How to be Socially Savvy

Speaker Joy Weaver is coming to the F.I.G. on Aug. 6 to teach all the socially inept (or just plain awkward) Dallasites just how to be savvy on the social circuit.

Actually, this class isn’t just for the wallflowers but for social divas as well:

With her high-energy and fun style, Joy will polish our social skills and help take our corporate business successes to a new level.

For reservations and/or information, call 214-634-0204.

Camp Ozark or Bust. Or Both.

Tomorrow, my wife and I make the trek into Arkansas Territory (is it a state?) to retrieve our 10-year-old from Camp Ozark.  I’m sure many of you Overheardians are veterans of this journey.  Any advice for rookies, other than to make sure my iPod is full?

That Crazy, Funky, Junky Wizards of Waverly Place Hat Song

Do you ever get a song stuck in your head and it just plays over and over and over? My kids have this one from the Wizards of Waverly Place haunting me today. I actually caught myself at a stop light singing it to myself:

What’s that?

A hat.

A crazy, funky, junky hat.