Jon Anderson

Jon Anderson: 500 (Oops) 503 Columns Down, And Lots to Go

By Jon Anderson / August 22, 2018 /

This was supposed to have been my 500th column, but time and scheduling got away from me. This adventure began in January 2015 after a particularly egregious HOA meeting when I sent Candy a screed on the loony-ness of my HOA. Candy being Candy, immediately replied wanting to publish the inner dirt. When I woke…

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Forever 21 at 3883 Turtle Creek, Part 2: More Than Monetary Rewards

By Jon Anderson / April 19, 2016 /

The first installment of this transformation story can be found here. Aside from the hard-dollar utility bill savings, this overhaul delivered other benefits to residents as well as uncovered some interesting history. Temperature Control In 21, the building at 3883 Turtle Creek, units on one side froze in winter while the other side baked in…

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Have a Highrise Story? Share with Jon!

By Jon Anderson / March 10, 2015 /

We at CandysDirt.com have been set atingle by the comments readers have posted in public and (scandalously!) in private. First of all, I wish to thank all of my readers. This is the first time I’ve had fans that haven’t been attached to the ceiling! Share the HOA Luvin’ To expand the theme, we’ve created…

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Confessions of Dallas High Rise Living: High Rise History — Dallas’ Original Style Setters, Part 2

By Jon Anderson / February 13, 2015 /

By Jon Anderson Special Contributor Correction: In last week’s column, I made a rookie mistake of believing a friend without checking (he’s been flogged and I’ve been humbled). The history of the “21” building at 3883 Turtle Creek is far more interesting than the story I was told about the 21 name reflecting the number…

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