1. Among the apartment listings, furniture-for-sale postings, and personal ads, you’ll find something new on Craigslist this year. A family in Arlington wants to barter for Christmas gifts. And a bunch of other families need help. Salvation Army understands what these families are going through as it’s projecting 8,000 more recipients will be a part of their Angel Tree program.
2. One of Dallas’ leading pastors is undergoing brain surgery tomorrow. Matt Chandler of the Village Church collapsed on Thanksgiving morning. His doctor, David Barnett, will be the one doing his surgery. Barnett said he’s not sure whether or not the tumor’s malignant. Also, Barnett’s one of our Best Doctors for 2009, so we know Chandler’s in good hands.
3. Big news for the Capital One Bank Adolphus Children’s Parade this Saturday: there will be a special guest stealing the show. That’s right, Remington, the world’s tallest living horse, will be there! He’ll be pulling the sled of some girl named Selena Gomez, who I’m sure will make the tweens all happy. If you’d like to get a good look at Selena Remington, it’s advised you arrive at least two hours early.
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I thought Pastor Chandler was in the best hands with God? Why is he appealing to the efforts of man?
I pray that the surgery goes well with Mr. Chandler and that the prognosis is hopeful. But (with apologies to Seth Meyers): Really, DMagazine, do you really want to use this anxious and scary situation as an excuse to shill for that giant advertising supplement you call your “best doctors” issue? Really? Really! You’re shameless. Which really means shameful. Really.
Actually, Topham, I wanted to mention Mr. Chandler’s surgery. While reading through the article, I recognized Dr. Barnett’s name and thought, “Here’s something else I can link to.” I hope the best for Mr. Chandler’s surgery. I remember driving to one of his services at the Village while in college in Oklahoma. His messages have a great impact.
For years, my family has taken a carriage ride through Highland Park to see the fancy Christmas lights. For probably eight years or so, we’ve ridden with Belle Starre Carriages, owned by Bunny Morrissey — who also owns Remington. Which is a roundabout way of saying I got pulled around by that horse before he was famous. My guess is Bunny’s price will go up this year. (Either that, or Remington has graduated from the light-tour scene.)
#2 – I don’t want to knit pick but I think you meant to say that the doctor was not sure if the tumor was malignant – hopefully not. Cancer and malignant are synonymous.
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i wouldn’t pass the moderation if I described what I think of your statement. Are you really that petty?