James W.

Luke's Locker Run Club is the best free running community in DFW. Show up Wednesday evenings, run 3-5 miles with a group, no commitment.

The Cane's coleslaw-to-toast swap is mandatory. Nobody actually eats the coleslaw.

I hire a tax consultant for my $650K home in Frisco. They charge 40% of first-year savings. Last year they got a $45K reduction, saving me $1,100/year. Their fee was $440. Net positive.

the representation thing matters more than people think. seeing a female purple belt or brown belt on the mat shows you that progression is possible. at my first gym there were zero women above blue belt and it felt like there was a ceiling

Go on Sunday afternoon if possible. Saturday evening is the most crowded time. Sunday afternoon has shorter lines and the same food.

Adding this to the list. My wallet is not going to be happy.

im a triangle guy. i have long legs and once i lock it up its over. similar situation though — my coach wants me to work on my top game but i just keep pulling guard and hunting triangles

Wolff's Law is real science. the same principle applies to knuckle conditioning in boxing and karate. progressive loading causes bone to remodel stronger. the key word is PROGRESSIVE — not traumatic

Google does remove fake reviews if you report them but it takes weeks. Flagging works better in bulk — get multiple people to flag the same reviews.

My unpopular opinion: DFW doesn't need mountains or beaches. The lake culture is actually great. Possum Kingdom, Texoma, Eagle Mountain — we do lakes well.

The written confirmation step is CRITICAL. My old complex tried to send me to collections for "unpaid rent" 4 months after I terminated with a 2-month penalty. The written agreement saved me.

Power line thing is important. My friend bought a house near Miller Rd with a transmission line running through the backyard. Beautiful lot, great price, but the Oncor easement takes up 40% of the usable backyard. They can't build a pool, a shed, or anything permanent in the easement.

Turkey legs at Scarborough are non-negotiable. You will eat a turkey leg the size of a small child and you will enjoy it.

the culture is what keeps me here. ive dropped in at fancier gyms with newer facilities but the people at Mohler are what make it special. genuine community, not just a gym

Keep your repair orders organized chronologically. The TxDMV examiner will want to see the pattern clearly.

BBB ratings are meaningless. A company can have an A+ rating and dozens of complaints. Look at the COMPLAINTS, not the letter grade.

Baylor Garland ER wait times are insane. Took my kid there with a 104 fever and waited 2 hours and 40 minutes. Never again. Lake Pointe is closer to Rowlett anyway.

As a viewer, I watch every Thursday game because it is football and I am an addict. But even I admit the product is noticeably worse. More sloppy play, more blowouts.

Martin House Sour Pickle Beer is either the best or worst beer you'll ever try. There is no middle ground. I love it.

The 2am Whataburger run transcends alcohol. Sober or not, that Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit hits the same.

SB 1264 saved me from a $9,000 surprise anesthesiologist bill at a Baylor ER. I only owed my in-network copay.

Kent & Co in Fort Worth is doing natural wine RIGHT. If you're into natural/biodynamic wines, this is the spot.

September in DFW is the cruelest month because everyone else in the country is posting fall content and we're still dying.

You know multiple routes to everywhere because WHICH highway is backed up determines your entire day.

Mid-cities having "no personality" is mean but accurate. Irving and Grand Prairie exist for commute convenience and nothing else.

Lula B's in Oak Cliff is amazing for furniture. Furnished half my apartment there for under $500.