tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post4896381930741433214..comments2024-03-28T01:36:51.952-06:00Comments on Mysteries and More from Saskatchewan: Billy Strobe and Movies Involving the LawBill Selneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-65173962277304115312014-07-27T19:20:50.275-06:002014-07-27T19:20:50.275-06:00Kathy D.: Thanks for the interesting information o...Kathy D.: Thanks for the interesting information on yourself and your family. The Saskatchewan regional library system came to our part of the province when I was 7 years old. I always had access to books but never in the variety of a big city library. I can remember my excitement each Christmas as I knew I would get 1-2 books as presents.<br /><br />I look forward to hearing more about your family's involvement in the Civil Rights Movement when you find a suitable post for a comment.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-67821751903843900092014-07-26T02:40:51.355-06:002014-07-26T02:40:51.355-06:00I was 7 before we had a television.
My parents ...I was 7 before we had a television. <br /><br />My parents did make sure we had a well-rounded education, and even when classmates were reading trashy books, I always chose good ones. Tried one bad book, which my father tried to dissuade me from reading, but being 15, I had to read it. I did so, and agreed that it was not worth reading, and never did that again.<br /><br />But my own life has been rich with books, news, discussions with friends who keep up with news and politics. And music has always been around. My sibling is a fabulous classical singer. And art is appreciated and surrounds my apartment.<br /><br />Love of and respect for books was a large part of my history. If I see friends putting books on the floor, it's sacrilege. <br /><br />My parents were also active in the Civil Rights Movement and took us to hear Dr. King in Washington, D.C. in 1963. And there's lots more to that story, all good. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-17982342254190868552014-07-24T23:58:03.117-06:002014-07-24T23:58:03.117-06:00TracyK: Not to worry the music of Billy Strobe is ...TracyK: Not to worry the music of Billy Strobe is the music you grew up with in the South.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-88437754185698476092014-07-24T23:56:52.322-06:002014-07-24T23:56:52.322-06:00Kathy D.: Thanks for the comment. I can better und...Kathy D.: Thanks for the comment. I can better understand your knowledge in depth of many topics. Your family made sure you had a well rounded education. You must be very proud of your parents.<br /><br />I was 6 years old before our family bought a T.V set.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-55769599521119809812014-07-24T02:17:46.416-06:002014-07-24T02:17:46.416-06:00My parents steeped us in culture, lots of reading,...My parents steeped us in culture, lots of reading, not much television. We had limits on TV for a few years, which encouraged our reading. Books were everywhere; regular trips to the library were made like clockwork.<br /><br />But my father believed in taking us to one play, one concert, one opera and maybe one ballet a year. He was very methodical about this. My mother took us to museums, and she read about music, art, Indigenous cultures and anthropology.<br /><br />Our home was filled with music, mostly classical, my mother's favorite, but also other genres. And we had nice artwork and art books all around.<br /><br />And our dinner table was always abuzz with news of the day, politics, wit. Yes, humor was encouraged, too.<br /><br />I was surprised as I grew up and encountered classmates that everyone did not grow up with this rich an environment, which is a shame. I appreciate now some things I didn't appreciate as a teenager. The Internet also helps round out the edges.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-5430671159276847942014-07-22T21:05:50.098-06:002014-07-22T21:05:50.098-06:00Maybe, but you know I heard a lot of country music...Maybe, but you know I heard a lot of country music in the south, and still have some favorites country artists (mostly older): Willy Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams. Now if they are more recent country singers, or songs, I probably would not get the references.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-19814687930578690422014-07-22T00:29:35.520-06:002014-07-22T00:29:35.520-06:00TracyK: Thanks for the comment. I am sure you woul...TracyK: Thanks for the comment. I am sure you would be familiar with all the movie references. Now the country music references in the book might be more challenging.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-81997943807798774252014-07-22T00:24:58.160-06:002014-07-22T00:24:58.160-06:00Kathy D.: Thank you for all your memorable experie...Kathy D.: Thank you for all your memorable experiences with the movies, T.V. series and play mentioned. You had a youth rich in cultural experiences. I think A Man for All Seasons would be excellent on the stage. Delving into ideas is often done best on the focused setting of a stage.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-23893379523822127192014-07-22T00:15:04.729-06:002014-07-22T00:15:04.729-06:00Prashant: Thanks for the comment. You watch far mo...Prashant: Thanks for the comment. You watch far more movies than myself. It was intriguing how Strobe recalled the movies to further his legal education.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-18541601315596038672014-07-21T07:00:06.393-06:002014-07-21T07:00:06.393-06:00Bill, I have seen many of the movies you mention a...Bill, I have seen many of the movies you mention and I almost watched "Twelve Angry Men" the other day. I liked "Philadelphia" and "The Firm" (and "The Client," too). Some day I intend to see "To Kill a Mockingbird" again. I'm sure I'll discover new elements that I missed the first time I saw it many years ago.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-50464880644388776022014-07-19T19:36:36.974-06:002014-07-19T19:36:36.974-06:00The Verdict is a great movie. Philadelphia is exc...The Verdict is a great movie. Philadelphia is excellent. There are many movies that deal with the law, lawyers and interesting cases.<br /><br />I was brought up watching movies and reading legal mysteries, and whatever TV shows dealtt with these themes. Perry Mason was the first on TV. Then the excellent show The Defenders.<br /><br />This is because my father liked legal dramas and books. Actually, he took us to see A Man for All Seasons on Broadway. I think I was too young to understand the dilemmas and issues.<br /><br />A great genre. Twleve Angry Men is a classic, too. Anatomy of a Murder is good. Witness for the Prosecution is an old classic, a good one.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-25779630327220562982014-07-19T14:32:44.600-06:002014-07-19T14:32:44.600-06:00Very interesting use of movie references in a book...Very interesting use of movie references in a book. Even more reason to give it a try.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-50851092184496633762014-07-19T09:55:50.588-06:002014-07-19T09:55:50.588-06:00Margot: Thanks for the comment. I could not come u...Margot: Thanks for the comment. I could not come up with such a list of movies. I know alot more T.V. lawyers. Sharon loves Suits.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-89533932089819276032014-07-19T09:54:47.684-06:002014-07-19T09:54:47.684-06:00Moira: Thanks for the comment. I can remember lovi...Moira: Thanks for the comment. I can remember loving the first big Book of Lists.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-48249925732028889792014-07-19T05:43:17.111-06:002014-07-19T05:43:17.111-06:00Bill - I like it when an author adds an interestin...Bill - I like it when an author adds an interesting aspect like that to a character. It gives the character more depth and interest. And I do like those film references. Interesting that it's not the same for him with TV shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-64620059686104988002014-07-19T02:11:01.122-06:002014-07-19T02:11:01.122-06:00I enjoyed that Bill - a nice addition to your orig...I enjoyed that Bill - a nice addition to your original review, and I love a list, so one involving books and films is even better....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.com