Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for October 09, 2013

Ha! That waiter looks a lot like Wally’s nephew Andy.

I may be over age, but I would like a Shirley Temple.

When will Phil pop the question?

Good move, Phil! Discriminating taste with the IPA, AND a “cocktail” for the girls! Shirley Temple can be explained later. As for the ring, this COULD be the moment! Sets up right, and has the girls involved also.

But a moment like this usually portends the end of a comic. I hope not! Too many “step-” story lines available.

Sixth grade trip to Montreal- Mom as chaperone- fancy french restaruant and my first Shirley Temple. Good memories. Felt so grown-up. Thanks Mom!

Be great if waiter ID the girls.

I loved Shirley Temples as a kid. Wait. I still do!

Nationality? American. Race? Black. So’s his aunt, who lives down the block from the Stones. And Wally’s Jewish.

You don’t need it for now Alex.

At least a Shirley Temple is easier to order than a Virgin Mary.

…Oh that’s sad. I love Shirley Temple!!

good to see Phil again!!!!

@BobBlumenfeldAnd Evie’s Unitarian.

At least Phil drinks good beer……

The Shirley Temple may be renamed soon as few adults (much less kids) remember her in films. My parents were much into the films and music business and dad started as a band leader before he gave up back in 1935 and went into the family Realty business with one brother.

When my uncle got married, the reception was held in a German bar. My sister and I, being underage, drank Shirley Temples all evening. I love that blue-eyed, curly-topped little princess!