Mimi Perez
Mimi Perez is a freelance writer and photographer for CandysDirt.com who lives in the Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood located in northwest Dallas.
Last year I learned how to play the game Mahjong. My friends told me it’s a great game for keeping my mental acuity in good shape. So we’ve been playing at least once a week for the past year. The key to playing this game is developing the ability to pivot. Mahjong requires you to…
The reviews are already in for the Dallas Love Field Observation Area, and they’re glowing. “It’s a five out of five!!!” said an excited Raeydon Ramsey, a young airplane enthusiast who attended the ribbon cutting of the Dallas Love Field Observation Area this past Saturday. His father agreed. “I think it’s awesome,” Kevin Ramsey said.…
“Stunning, one-of-a-kind retreat on 5 private acres. What started as a simple bridge in the 1950s has evolved into an architectural marvel that defies expectation.” What they left off was “Bog monsters can be moody at times. Be careful.” They also left out: “Beware of trolls.” Short, squatty bodies with big butts. It’s understandable that…
Dallas Arts Month is halfway through, but there’s still plenty of time to catch the city’s cultural lineup of events. This marks the 13th year for the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture’s monthlong celebration, which spotlights local, national, and international artists (and personally, I think one of the best reasons to live here). “Dallas…
Known for its Natural Beauty, Bluffview Neighbors Want Answers to Bluff Destruction Practically the Hill Country of Dallas, Bluffview homes are tucked beneath old-growth canopies and behind shrubs that have been allowed to proliferate to keep the area as native as possible. For many homes, the nearest neighbor is the wildlife. And there are actual…