You drive up the steep driveway, to the top of a hill that used to be the highest point in Dallas County how it lost that status isn't quite clear; haven't seen any volcanoes or glaciers around here recently. You get out and wander around this quiet place, and pretty soon you're hit with a breathtaking, panoramic view of everything west of the city: from Joe Pool Lake, to undeveloped prairie, to the stacked peaks of brand-new McMansions in the valley below.
Not a noise is heard on a hot, windless day except for the muffled drone of I This is "Prayer Mountain," on the grounds of Mountain Creek Community Church, and "anyone from any church" can come here to pray and meditate on the grounds, which include wooden decks overlooking the cliff, picnic tables, a fountain and forest trails.
They much prefer, though, that you direct your prayers to "the Lord. The best view in Dallas is at its loveliest at sunset, or when there's a full moon.
And there are people who live on the grounds and watch the facility, so shake off the urban jitters for a moment and relax. We've said it before on Unfair Park: To look at a painting by Jennifer Morgan is to be embraced by the artist herself.
The incredibly prolific painter has an insane knack for putting herself into each of her works. And neither that skill, nor her raw talent, has gone anywhere despite a transformation in Morgan's work. Over the last year or so, her style has changed from more whimsical, feminine caricatures into a softer, more thoughtful, nature-driven series titled "We're All Pink. Layer after layer, Morgan paints emotion and energy onto the canvas to create what might appear to be just a moose paired with cherry blossoms or a great ape but is really a very personal portrait.
We imagine it's that gentle, almost maternal cradle of the paintbrush that moves through the eyes of her subjects and wraps itself around the viewer of each of her paintings. You need stats? We got stats: 85, gallons of "saltwater with marine life from around the world.
The eight-story Mundo Maya "immersion exhibit that takes visitors from the waters of the Yucatan's Gulf coast to the highland rainforests. What the kids dig most are the sharks and Mexican food and the waterfall.
And being on the inside, where it always feels like a tropical jungle, no matter the weather. Last we looked there was supposed to be an aquarium at Fair Park; last we looked, it was as small as your neighbor's fish tank and half as clean. Till Dallas gets something along the lines of, oh, the Shedd in Chicago, this is about as good as it gets. Griffin, Dallas, Map www. When you're a kid who just wants to rock, there is absolutely nothing worse than a guitar or whatever instrument instructor who wants to make you learn their favorite songs.
In fact, we'd probably be crazy-skilled on the piano if we hadn't had to learn "Big Swiss Horn" and "Heart and Soul" instead of songs that truly inspired us. That sort of thing is why musician Marc Solomon created his school of rock. It's one that employs energetic, exciting teachers you'll most likely have seen them in bands about town who actually listen to the goals of their young pupils.
It's one that teaches the Who, Springsteen, Black Sabbath and the worthy vestiges of new rock. Zounds-Sounds offers rock shows instead of stuffy recitals and, even cooler, a chance for parents to throw up the rock horns right next to, or in support of, their kids. A good portrait is hard to come by. Olan Mills and its smoky, swirly backdrops just don't cut it.
No, environmental portraiture and a more natural expression is so the way to go. A person hanging out in normal surroundings will interact with the camera, not act for it. Conversely, a bride seated on a swing set, or someplace more casual and less stressful than a studio setting, will relax. These are techniques used by a good photographer. But Hal Samples is a great photographer.
Though known mostly for gallery showings, Samples also shoots commissioned portraiture. But "commissioned" doesn't mean "less artful. A combination of childlike enthusiasm and natural charisma exudes from the man, putting subjects--from small children to stuffy businessmen--instantly at ease. It is said that certain indigenous peoples believed a camera could steal one's soul. In this case, Hal Samples doesn't steal your soul with his camera; he coaxes it out of hiding and shows you what it looks like.
A night out at the bar. You've been knockin' back a Stella or 10 with your gang, maybe playing a little game of "Who Would You Rather? You're starting to get a little hungry. But you're smart, and you didn't drive to the bar, which means no trip to Jack in the Box for some grease pocket tacos.
Better hope you're at the Old Monk, 'cause the Knox-Henderson staple kills every other burger-and-fries-servin' drinking establishment in town when it comes to bar food. Two words: cheese plate. Floppy, frozen french fries don't stand a chance against the Five Counties cheddar, tasty deli meats and tiny little gherkins on the Old Monk plate. If you want heftier fare, the Guinness beef stew will tide you over till you wake up from that hangover tomorrow around noon.
And the sandwiches? Oh yes, the sandwiches are big enough for two jonesin' drinkers to feel plenty satisfied. After you've felt the love of the Old Monk, you'll never look at a 2 a.
Or ever again. If you love the outdoors to think and meditate. This is the place and the views are great.
A friend took me here and it was a great outing to just walk around and sit and relax if you want. There are even swings! There is a church, so check times for services because parking is limited. Prayer Mountain is a beautiful place to attend especially for those that have the spirit of Christ in mind and heart.
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