The other night I had a deja vu moment. So there I was. Watching Perry Mason and eating watermelon, while the sliding door was open and the wind blowing the curtains around. This was a distinct memory from the house on Tartan back when Perry Mason was just starting into reruns. Fine summer night memories, I must say. Channel 11 now plays Perry every week night at 10:30 PM. It is kinda late for me, so I have to record it and see who the guilty party is at another time.
A couple of reflections on the old show, from an older point of view. Lt. Tragg was quite a snappy dresser, with the hats and all. He also is prone to some funny, wry comments which have stood up through time. I still enjoy the end of the show when Perry puts the pinball into play, and the accusations bounce around the courtroom until the guilty party ends up on "tilt." There are so many episodes that I can't remember who dunnit from one show to the next.
On to other things. Kat and Andy came over for some holiday hijinks and food on the 4th. A fine time was had by all, with Andy sporting a new facial look. As you can see, alot of time was put into this look; there are varied opinions of those close to him. I haven't seen him since, so I don't know if the look has been updated or not.
And here's another one. Some Wednesdays Denny goes in to work evenings, so Emma and I are left to forage for roots and berries. A couple of times we have ended up at Chick-fil-a's "Wednesday Kids Eat Free" night of bedlam and no-holds barred wrastlin'. What an experience. It's like a kid's cage duel without the cage. The last time there, we stood in line for about 45 minutes to get Emma's face painted. Turned out good, but made a mess of her pillow later that night (I guess I should have cleaned it up first, eh?).
Then last night we were invited over to a friend's house for a great bbq and mix-'em-up. A wonderful time was had by all. Denny may post more about it later, but I thought I would put up a photo from the occasion.
All in all, a fine summer in deed. The Giants are in the lead for the NL wild-card, and have a great pitching staff. OK then.
6 comments:
Great post, Joe.
A bevy of cuties in that last pic.
The Perry Mason theme music is so very hip. I just googled it. It's called "Park Avenue Beat," by Fred Steiner. It's got that 12/8 thing going on, which I like. And the closing music is even better. The violins get so overwrought.
Foraging for roots and berries, indeed. I am looking forward to the type of Haynie foraging I know and love NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!
I was so glad you came to the BBQ~ It was so nice to see you and to get to know you all better. Emma is a doll. I still can't get over how she and Maylin look a lot alike. I love Chick-fil-a and I love Perry.
It was fun to see you at the BBQ last week. Our Em's Baba is a Perry Mason Lover a well. What a coincidence! I loved your last post and the pictures courtesy of Emma:) We are planning to meet at Liberty Park for Moms, GFC and sibs around 10 on Monday, August 17if you want to come. Also any other GFC are invited:)
Oops, make that 10:30 at Liberty Park August 17.
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