God Rest ye Merry Gentleman

Although I wasn't a part of the right generation to know how talented Peter Boyle was and I only really "liked" Raymond, I was sad to hear about him passing away yesterday. Of the few episodes of Raymond that I have seen, Frank Barrone was an honest, brutal, and unforgiving character that Peter Boyle made Everyone love. Frank Barrone was a listener and when he spoke, it was something that defined who he was. Pardon the play on words, but his frankness was a representation of his generational upbringing. He was a part of a group of men that went to work while the mother stayed home and took care of the children. He probably worked for the same company for most of his life and got a gold watch and a party when he retired. Frank went to school with kids named Lawrence, Henry, and Jonathan who were called Larry, Hank, and John. He fought for his country and his wife worked while he was overseas. He went to drive-in theaters and asked his girlfriend's father for a marriage blessing. He listened to radio, walked to school, and spanked his children when they needed it.

A moment of silence for Frank, the signaling of an age that has come and gone and will be remembered as simpler and better times.



Christmas Tree Cake: 7 boxes consumed

Times watched A Christmas Story: 2