Posts by Georgia Fisher

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    • Georgia Fisher is a reporter for Park Cities People and Oak Cliff People, and a contributor to D Magazine’s business publication, D CEO. For about a year, she's had a company-style reminder — "serial comma" — scrawled in large letters and taped to her computer monitor. Some people think it's a prison nickname.

  • ESPN to Highlight SMU Runner’s Strength, Spirit

    Back in 2009, SMU runner Monika Korra had a bold message for the world: She’d been kidnapped and brutally raped, but the experience wasn’t going to define her.

    This spring, ESPN plans to run a TV feature about the Norway native’s story, which was reported last April in The Dallas Morning News. (This DMN post links to a trailer and the original writeup.) And rest assured, Korra’s still running her heart out.

    Just … wow.

    By Georgia Fisher Feb. 2, 2012 | 7:21 am | No Comments | Comments RSS

  • ‘Migration Matters’ Series Starts Tonight at SMU

    Luis Urrea will kick off SMU's 'Migration Matters' series.

    That’s right. “Migration Matters: An Interdisciplinary Program on Immigration at the U.S.-Mexico Border” is kicking off at 6:30 p.m. at SMU’s McCord Auditorium, with a talk from Pulitzer-finalist author Luis Urrea. He’s the man who penned The Devil’s Highway – required reading a few years ago, by the way, for incoming freshmen — and first in a lineup of weekly speakers including artists, religious leaders, teachers, and people in law enforcement who’ll visit SMU through April 26.

    “This subject isn’t about so-called ‘foreigners’ and making distinctions between ‘us’ and ‘them,’” says program coordinator and English professor Jayson Gonzales Sae-Saue, who specializes in Chicano/a and Asian American literature. “It’s about understanding how we imagine complex social relationships that implicate everyone.”

    For scoop about upcoming speakers, visit the event page on SMU’s website.

    By Georgia Fisher Jan. 26, 2012 | 7:47 am | No Comments | Comments RSS

  • Eat Like a Pig, Look Like a Twig

    That’s right; It’s humanly possible, or so says Kristi Carbonelli of Chiro One Wellness Centers. Tonight, she’s offering a free nutrition workshop — aptly titled “Eat Like a Pig, Look Like a Twig” —  with tips on super foods, nixing fad diets, and more.

    Carbonelli’s program starts at 7:30 p.m. at Chiro One (5910 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 600), and you can RSVP by calling 972-619-6450.

    (Yeah, never mind the fact that I have actual Cheetos residue on one hand as I type this. Just never you mind.)

    By Georgia Fisher Jan. 19, 2012 | 8:08 am | No Comments | Comments RSS

  • HPISD Gifts: January Edition

    HPISD trustees waved in more than half a million dollars in gifts at last night’s board meeting. Here’s the rundown:

    - $350,000 from the Highland Park Education Foundation. This final pledge from Mad for Plaid will go toward teacher salaries.

    - $75,000 from the University Park PTA to support staff salaries.

    - $41,700 from the Highland Park Sports Club for improvements to Scotland Yard. Included are new signs bearing the names of two famous alumni — Clayton Kershaw and Chris Young — above the left field (at $6,000 for the pair).

    - $41,544 also from the University Park PTA, for staff development, training, and travel; technology/technology supplies and computer training; and instructional supplies.

    - $18,051 from the Park Cities Asian American Families. The money will buy iPads and a cart.

    - $10,000 from IBM for technology-based projects, given in honor of volunteer Bruce Lin.

    - $10,000 from Sam and Cheryl Wyly, for unspecified use.

    - Another $6,380 from the HP Sports Club, in the form of an in-kind donation of soccer balls for HPHS girls soccer teams.

    - And a $349 Xerox machine from parent Joan Wilk, for the HPHS volleyball team.

    By Georgia Fisher Jan. 18, 2012 | 2:59 pm | 5 Comments | Comments RSS

  • Ready to Walk the (Peruna) Walk?

    Seems SMU’s logo has spread to high-end slippers.

    JP Crickets, purveyor of “the go-to his and her shoe that combines an Italian-made loafer with the comfort of a classic velvet slipper” has added the ol’ red mustang to its collection, says a company spokesman, and you’ll be able to find it online soon. Shoe prices start at $225.

    By Georgia Fisher Jan. 11, 2012 | 2:23 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS

  • Writer’s Jaw Drops For HP

    Anyone catch this Boston Globe travel story over the holiday? It’s flattering in general.

    Highland Park and SMU made the shortlist of Dallas highlights (“jaw dropping,” the writer says of the former), but I’m curious to know what you (y’all) think of the story overall, namely the ol’ tourist-in-a-cowboy-hat part. And the TV references too, I guess.

    Thoughts?

    By Georgia Fisher Jan. 5, 2012 | 7:36 am | 1 Comment | Comments RSS

  • Richard Branson to Keynote ‘Living Legend’ Event

    Richard Branson

    So, Sir Richard Branson will keynote the 22nd annual “A Conversation With a Living Legend” luncheon Jan. 4 at the Hilton Anatole, where he’ll be interviewed by former CNN reporter Miles O’Brien and — I hope, I hope — perhaps mention the whole space-tourism thing.

    Which leads me to this. Virgin Galactic, Branson’s space-travel agency, has a smattering of “accredited space agents” around the U.S. and the world. Two of the five such agents in Texas — Andrew Rocchio at Strong Travel Services and Rudi Steele, of Rudi Steele Travel — are Dallas-based, in University Park and Highland Park, respectively.

    Cool, right?

    (Right.)

    By Georgia Fisher Dec. 22, 2011 | 7:44 am | No Comments | Comments RSS

  • Peruna Says Hi

    Reporter makes friend

    Someone adorable just inexplicably ran through our office! I started chasing him before I could even tell who he was (SMU’s mascot; OK, and we know now he’s here for a photo shoot with D, but there was much dismay at first).

    Click below for a shot of the initial sighting.

    Read More…

    By Georgia Fisher Dec. 16, 2011 | 12:36 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS

  • HP Village Will Host “Civilized” New Year’s Party With Jackopierce

    Highland Park Village Theatre already has its New Year’s Eve shindig lined up — they’re calling it “A Civilized New Year’s Eve” — and it’s centered around Jackopierce, a rock duo half-comprised of Hyer Elementary dad Cary Pierce.

    So. $179 buys you admission, food from Marquee Grill’s Tre Wilcox, a copy of Jackopierce’s new album (tentatively titled Everywhere All the Time) and another Jackopierce CD of your choice, membership in the band’s founders’ club (yep!), party favors, professional photography services, valet parking, and a champagne toast with a souvenir Jackopierce flute by Riedel.

    Sound like fun? You’ll find tickets and more info here.

    By Georgia Fisher Dec. 15, 2011 | 7:38 am | No Comments | Comments RSS

  • Find Belles’ Cookbook at Christy M Anniversary Party

    'Served by the Belles,' the Highland Park drill team's inaugural cookbook, is now available at Christy M Boutique.

    So Christy M Boutique — subject of a Park Cities People feature back in February, and a Snider Plaza store I literally cannot visit without buying something, dangit, even when I’m on the clock — is throwing a four-year anniversary party from 5 to 7:30 p.m. tonight.

    I’m told Christy Mesec and her employees will be offering up wine, cheese, discounts, party favors, and the whole lot. They’re also selling copies of Served by the Belles, the Highland Belles’ new cookbook, alongside the store’s collection of clothes and accessories. You can find the book here, too, and at Kid Biz in Preston Center.

    By Georgia Fisher Dec. 8, 2011 | 7:42 am | No Comments | Comments RSS
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