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That Time I Went to Paris

It’s been kind of quiet around here the past couple weeks. Between writers block, a hectic work schedule and doing what we all love to do around this time of year (our taxes), traveling and checking out events had been pushed aside. With all of that out-of-the-way, it’s time to get back to the FUN!

How to cure writers block – take a trip! Texas has a little bit of everything and I’m now convinced that there’s nothing that we can’t find in this state, including a little bit of Paris. Situated just northeast of Dallas, lies the town of Paris, complete with the town square, a cafe and the Eiffel Tower of Texas.

Complete with a cowboy hat, the tower is easy to find. Just outside of town at the Love Civic Center stop by to grab a photo or two. You can’t miss it. A trip to Paris isn’t as far as you think!

Texas Eiffel Tower
Love Civic Center
2025 South Collegiate Drive
Paris, Texas 75469
Free

Toto, Are We In Texas Anymore…?

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The past two weeks have left those in Texas wondering if they’re really in Narnia. Ice, snow, temperatures down in the low 20’s, waking up to beautiful (I’m sure only to me) white blankets of snow in the mornings. North Texas isn’t prepared for this debacalry which leaves behind accidents, impatient drivers and many people working from home if working at all. On the flip side, did I mention how beautiful it is? For this Vermonter, it’s a little piece of home that I’ve missed and let’s be honest, appreciate.

Let it snow! Let it snow!!!! This is Texas, right?! Who wants to make snow angels?! #VTinTX #LovetheSnow #dfwsnow

A photo posted by Diana Bockus (@downhometraveler) on Feb 27, 2015 at 1:40pm PST

Last night we received a little more snow and today I for fortunate enough to work from home and be able to go for a little lunchtime run at the park. I haven’t ran in the park in months due to it being dark out by the time I arrive home. The crisp air has never felt so good with the warm sun at my back. Here are a few photos to share. Perhaps this is the beginning of my writers block. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for future adventures down the road. This little lady is quite ready! Cheers!

Snow day lunch break. Had to go play (run) for a bit. It’s beautiful outside, perfect! Love, love, love. #HappyVermonter #dfwsnow #texassnow #winterrun #nofilter A photo posted by Diana Bockus (@downhometraveler) on Mar 5, 2015 at 11:50am PST

Snow, Arlington Texas,

March 2015: Events in Fort Worth

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March Events, Fort Worth, Texas Events

Spring is just around the corner! Here are some great events set to take place in March around the Dallas/Fort Worth area!
(Be sure to come back as schedule may be updated with new events!)

Weekly Events

Everyday: Dallas Blooms, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Every Tuesday thru Sunday: Forest Park Miniature Railroad (see website for times)
Every Wednesday: Karaoke @The Landmark 9pm
Every Thursday: Trivia Night @Magnolia Motor Lounge 7pm
Every Friday/Saturday: Stockyards Championship Rodeo @Stockyard Station 7pm
Every Friday/Saturday: Witherspoon Distillery Tour, Lewisville
Every Saturday: Dallas Bites Walking Tour (see website for locations/food tour specialty)
Every Saturday/Sunday: Fort Worth Cattle Drive @ Fort Worth Stockyards 11:30am & 4pm
Every Saturday/Sunday: Grapevine Vintage Railroad between Grapevine & Fort Worth
Every Sunday: Texas Red Dirt Roads @ Magnolia Motor Lounge – Attend the live radio show featuring favorite Texas and Red Dirt musicians in one of the best venues in town! 3-6pm

Special Events

02/28-03/06: Steel Magnolia’s @Casa Mañana
03/01: Cowtown Marathon @Will Rogers Memorial Center
03/01: Jason Eady & Courtney Patton @The Live Oak
03/05: 52nd Annual Fort Worth Show of Antiques & Art
03/07: AQHA Cowtown Showdown @Will Rogers Memorial Center 5pm
03/07: Adam Hood @Magnolia Motor Lounge

03/11: Jonathan Tyler (Solo) @The Live Oak
03/12: Miranda Lambert, American Airlines Center
03/13: Ronnie Milsap @Billy Bob’s
03/14: Cowtown Goes Green @Fort Worth Stockyards
03/14: Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
03/14: Mansfield Pickle Parade, Mansfield
03/14: The Giving Tree @Magnolia Motor Lounge

03/18: Wine Thief Wine Tasting @Omni Fort Worth 6pm
03/20-03/21: Grapevine Jazz Wine Train
03/20-03/22: Art on the Green, Richard Greene Linear Park, Arlington
03/21: 8th Annual Squirrel Run @Fort Worth Botanical Gardens

03/23: Della Mae @The Live Oak
03/26-03/29: Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival
03/27: REO Speedwagon @Billy Bob’s
03/27: Reckless Kelly, Granada Theatre, Dallas
03/28: 18th Annual Fort Worth Zoo Run