Get Out of Here!



Seems to me I am making a regular habit of travelling to Dallas.  This previous Saturday I had made arrangements to meet a friend for an hour or two of fellowship.  Not wanting anything to go to waste, I made a day of it after bidding farewell to my friend.  With smartphone in hand, Siri gave me directions to the Historic West End.  To honestly confess, I have visited this area a few times before; however, I always seem to find some new twist during my excursion.  It is in the Historic West End that Dealey Plaza, the place where John F. Kennedy was assassinated, is located.  People are continually mesmerized by the allure of the "who-dunnit" mystery.  (If Lee Harvey Oswald had anything to do with it, he was only a small figure in the greater cover-up and conspiracy.)  After walking around snapping numerous pictures, I found another memorial to JFK.  Satisfied with my adventure, I grabbed lunch at The Spaghetti Warehouse.  Fond memories soon began to flood my consciousness.  Growing up in Austin, my parents would treat me to a Spaghetti Warehouse dinner for my birthday.  That was one of the highlights to growing another year older.  Once finished with dinner, I made my way back to Fort Worth.  The rest of the day was spent recouping from my fun-filled day.  If you are ever in the D/FW Metroplex, check out Dallas and all it has to offer.


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