Standing at the Shores of a New Life

Near the banks the waters are calm.

It has been a turbulent year to say the least for me. So many changes have happened that I could not have expected a year ago.  I have grown as a man and have faced some of my fears with trepidation but seek to conquer the darkness that may lies ahead. The relationship has been … Read more

Weekend at Birthdays, Brienna and Brian’s

Spencer, Brian and Allan

I had a wonderful time Saturday night. It was Brienna Becker’s and Brian Scate’s birthday celebration and we all got together to spend it with them. I started the evening early and had dinner with my friend Spencer at Hillstone (formerly Houston’s) in Dallas. After dinner, drinks and great conversation, we proceeded to meet everyone … Read more

Excursions to Dallas Startup Happy Hour 2.0

Marshall Hymel, Malcom Hymel, Lore Hymel (foreground) Matt Spradley (background)

The startup and entrepreneurial community is growing in Dallas. Over the past two years, there has been a convergence of intellect and opportunity. Chance encounters can lead to a really good idea or even to a business partner. I have lots of ingenious friends in the startup community. I love hearing about their latest ideas … Read more

Social Media Club Dallas at Ghost Bar | @SMCDallas @ghostbar_Dallas

Mariam Shahab, Craig Fisher, Jill McFarland, Joe Hughes, and Zane Aveton

Social Media Club Dallas started the year with a spectacular event at Ghost Bar. Gleaming from the 33rd floor of W Hotel, Ghost Bar hosted first event of the year for SMC Dallas. Attendance at SMC Dallas events has soared over the past year. Once again tickets sold out. I believe much of this has … Read more

Gathering at The Common Table – Review | @Common_Table

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This month’s gathering was another success. The Common Table hosted the event and I am happy to see that they sponsored a great evening.  Owner, Corey Pond, was very accommodating and provided us with a background on The Common Table. This laid back yet hip Uptown tavern is located at 2917 Fairmont St in Dallas. … Read more

Social Media Club Dallas Event – Scott Stratten UnBookTour | @SMCDallas @UnMarketing

Andy Valverde with fan Scott Scratten of Unmarketing fame

Social Media Club Dallas hosted a fantastic evening with guest speaker of Unmarketing Scott Statten. The city of Dallas was honored to be the opening stop for Scott’s UnBookTour to discuss and promote his book, ‘UnMarketing – Stop Marketing. Start Engaging.  The event was held at Gilley’s in Dallas and this may have been Social … Read more

DFW Unplugged at House of Blues | @OCDFW @HOBDallas

marshall neil

House of Blues and Eventbrite hosted DFW Unplugged last Thursday in Dallas. Billed, also, as the OpenCamp Reunion, many of the speakers and guests from the OpenCamp Conference came together to share innovative ideas and their experiences in the online community. The evening featured guests included Gabriella Draney (Tech Wildcatters), Mike Merrill (Social Media Club … Read more

Evening of The Big Quarter Bar Social | @TheQuarterBar

Danielle Glick, Craig Fisher, Matt Surina, Lacee Surina, Josh Lipscomb, and Kate Lynch

Last Thursday, The Quarter Bar was gracious enough to host this months social event at their upstairs bar. Located in the trendy Uptown district of Dallas, the bar has the look and feel of an authentic New Orleans French Quarter bar. With the decor of old world New Orleans, The Quarter Bar boasts and wonderful … Read more

Mad Men in Preston Hollow and at the Londoner

Class in 60s style

Mad Men are everywhere. Mad Men, the Emmy winning show, is short of influencing all in style and decor. With that in mind, I considered it would be a fitting theme for this week in review. 60s decor is very sleek and stylish. This is evident in the exterior when walking up to R+D Kitchen … Read more

Evening with Social Media Club Dallas at BuzzShift | @smcdallas @BuzzShift

Attendees register and mingle at SMC Dallas event

Social Media Club Dallas’ August meeting was hosted by Buzzshift at Mockingbird Station. It was a great evening made complete with Neo Pizzeria as food sponsor.  It was my first SMC Dallas meeting apart from the Happy Hour at Quarter Bar last month.  I knew this would be an interesting evening and a great way … Read more

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