G.R.i.D. (Get Rich in Dallas)

In this month’s local magazine, Advocate’s True Crime column, details about Swiss Avenue resident James Crowell’s house being burgled is revealed with the headline “Christian DVDs Aren’t Big Pawnshop Items.” Obviously the sucky part is he got robbed and a few times losing a leaf blower, electronics and some DVD’s, but his course of action was pretty stunning.

Now, I don’t know if Rebecca Aguilar is going to head his way but someone should give him a good knock upside his head. He suspected a yardman working nearby. No description or details about the yardman were given but I would almost make bets that the worker probably wasn’t a white guy. Of course, I don’t know if Mr. Crowell is a white guy but I’ll almost make bets on that too. I’m just saying. Now, moving on. He calls the guy over saying the police are on the phone, scared the guy and out of fright, paid Mr. Crowell $450. “His eyes got as big as half-dollars,” Crowell says. No mention in the article if said yardman was a suspect or anything and no telling what rightfully happened to the money.

I’m gonna go out on a limb and give in to my suspect thoughts. I’m going to assume the yardman was Hispanic. I’m going to say IF that’s the case then the possibility of the man being an illegal immigrant is high as well. Or in some sort of citizen transitional status. Not racial profiling, just possibilities. So if a guy is threatening him with the police, OF COURSE he’s gonna throw down any money he has. The man told the officer he had no idea what he was talking about. AND, although I don’t know if this was the case, WHO has that kind of money readily available anyway? The story implies the man paid up right there and then.

BUT, get this. Crowell had a friend impersonate a policeman on the phone when he was talking to the guy! Seriously! The “policeman” said there were witnesses to the crime and threatened arrest.

UGH. This story makes me so angry. No word either if Crowell’s friend was charged with impersonating a police officer which IS considered a third-degree felony. Mmmhmmm. The article does add that DPD Lt. Michael Woodberry totally discourages this kind of behavior as it can be dangerous for the “victim” involved. Or in this case, dumba$$.

Crowell, sorry you got robbed but they obviously didn’t steal your brain as it wasn’t there to begin with.

How did I miss this? Love it. Which reminds me to tell you. Go early vote now and don’t forget to vote on Nov. 6. DO IT! Grrrr

I just received note from DCET about their Silent Hero awards for 2007. DCET or Debes Creer En Ti (Believe in Yourself) is a nonprofit that “dedicated to providing cultural programs for the social and economic well-being of Hispanic youth and their families, helping them in the areas of literacy, education, mentoring, and personal and business development.” To be honest, I don’t quite know how I got on their mailing list but hey, blog fodder is always welcome.

So the Silent Heroes are those who have given some awesome community service to the city of Irving in areas of education and health. I can dig that. And what’s not to appreciate about those who give of themselves? If you don’t, well then, yer just nuts.

Without further ado, here are the honorees and the announcement of their upcoming luncheon.

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If you didn’t make the annual Oak Lawn Halloween Block Party, well, thanks to Pop McGee, you can see it through his/her eyes below. Some long stretches of video but it’s like yer there. I went but can’t say I got in the groove. Dunno what it was about that night but the energy didn’t seem to be there for me. My one suggestion would be to get rid of the lame parade. Or at least organize that mofo.

I’m in love with Frank Campagna of Kettle because a) he probably epitomizes a true Dallas coolness, b) because I’ve forever thought his art is amazing c) we finally met face to face this weekend and d) he bought me a drink yesterday. Thanks man!

So, he sent out some info on what’s going on his way and I wanted to share that with you. I’ll probably post up something again about one or a couple of these as they get closer but from Frank’s mouth himself…or hands because I guess he typed it, here’s his latest:

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This Saturday, November 3rd we are having a closing party for Collaboration from 7:00 - 10:00PM. There are still a few pieces unsold that are truly amazing, all each created by more than one artist. This exhibit was a one time only concept and this will be your last chance to grab one…

Following this closing the crew and friends plan to head next door to show some love to Lovie as their first cd release party will be happening at Club Dada. (I’m totally there)

Last but not least our Fall installment of our Three of a Kind series will be opening on the following weekend on Saturday November 10th. Featured are Photographer - Erica Felicella, Painter - Lisa Lindholm and Collage works by Jayme Nouralla. All three are top notch, killers in their own class and not to be ignored.

So for those who like beefy strong aggressive dudes and comingle with them while they eat, have the Dallas Diablos got a deal for you. If you’re not out and about dressing up Halloween night (or even if you are), head over to Lucky’s Wednesday night between 6 - 10 p.m. for some dining with the rugby team. See, it’s a cool kind of fundraiser where if the have so many peeps, in this case, a hundred, then 10% of the night’s sales go to the team. And we need to keep them funded so they can bring home the Bingham Cup this time around.

As of right now, I can’t say I see a championship on the horizon but I’m still fully behind this season. Not saying I DON’T NOT see a championship either. I’m just saying I’m gonna wait. In the meantime, I’m all about giving this team some major props and support. You should too…and do it tomorrow.

Free tequila somehow never sounds like a bad thing. Although it probably is. But I don’t see how. Thank you, Soda Gallery!

I’m not even going to try to recommend where to go tonight as SO much is going on. I’m just posting stuff up that might have a range of interests. Heck, I don’t even know where i”m headed to this evening. But surely it’s going to be one or some of these places.

OK, maybe not this one.

I am leaning to this one.

And there’s always the Block Party in Oak Lawn which is a huge fun mess.

Club Dada’s always reliable.

And for anything else, I’m just gonna look here.

Happy Halloween, witches.

And take advantage of early voting. Oops, you got one hour left but you also have every day till Nov 2. Do it.

Just a couple of fair warnings. There’s a bunch of stuff yer voting for that’s state related. Read it slowly before making up yer mind. And then, don’t get caught up in all this Vote Yes Vote No language since you only vote For and Against. Which is essentially the same but in case you are the type that panics at change.

Now I’m not gonna tell you how to vote (ahem) but for you Dallas folk, the least you can do is give a rat’s a$$. Do it.