No-one's gonna make a monkey outta me. I'm the rightful ruler anyone can see chants the malevalent King K. Rool in this episode of Donkey Kong (DK). The song brings a smile to James. His smile is more joyful than sinister. It becomes a shared thing with Papa Wes who is also entertained. He's a bad guy but this is his way of trying to beat the odds against him when he tries to take bananas from DK. (K. Rool hates bananas but he wants to take something away from DK.)
James is learning something this week about good vs. evil. DK will prevail. Pete the Cat will make good choices. Mario and Luigi keep moving. Life goes on.
James takes the bus to school each morning and enjoys seeking friends at the bus near the English Manor just off Logan Avenue. He's escorted by mom and/or dad every day. The pick him up after school at this location too.
James enjoys a light snack after school (maybe a bagel with cream cheese, or a salad). His palate is pretty sophisticated, He likes pink lemonade. He might enjoy a salad with chunks of chicken or a carefully prepared and cut PB&J.
His pal Felix comes over and taps on the door. They play pretend games or find their way to the neighborhood trampoline in Felix Martinez's backyart which helps to make the next door neighbors yard part of the Morgan-Martinez compound. 5-6 kids might be experiencing a kind of weightlessness as they bounce. Weather permitting they might engage in water fights.
James is thrilled to win an octopus and a clown fish on the Jenkinson's Boardwalk at Point Pleasant beach after a family dinner at the Lobster Pot with mom, dad, maternal grandmother (Jean/Gigi) and paternal grandfather (Papa Wes). He wins the octopus and clownin in a "fishing" booth but doesn't beat the odds in the ring toss. The guys throwing bullets through tire swings with NFL recievers painted in the backdrop.
There is just enough time for Gigi and Papa to watch James enjoying a chocolate milk shake with whip cream and a cherry on top. Dad is heading home and Mom is our ride.
Mom showed up just in time. Security and bicycle cops are involved in an intervention of some rough looking gals that have some sort of altercation near the boardwalk. (Just another day on the job, it seems.)
