Live Imitates Seinfeld

Two recent events in my life were reminiscent of classic Seinfeld episodes.

At the Costanza’s, Elaine left with George’s dad’s TV Guide, then left it in her Subway seat. Elaine tried to replace Frank’s magazine with one with sandwich drippings, further enraging Mr. Costanza. A suitor found the magazine and returned it, thinking Elaine lived there. First he cut up the Guide into an elaborate work of art. When the suitor arrived, Frank was outraged all the more. At least the suitor and Mr. Costanza agreed about TV Guide’s greatness. This was the famous Cigar Store Indian Episode.

Recently Braves’ youngsters Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman were featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. As usual, after reading the issue I save it as part of my collection. Our neighbor gave his Braves cover to Will. Knowing it would languish in his room, it took it to work and cut out photos for my scrapbook…throwing away the rest of the magazine. When Will decided he wanted it, the only one I had to bring was my saved copy. My dad had a SI subscription at the time, but he gave that edition to a neighbor.

In another Seinfeld episode George rescued an injured squirrel, to impress a girl. Meanwhile, Kramer had fished the Merv Griffin Show set from a dumpster, and was staging mock shows in his apartment. George showed up with the squirrel while Jim Fowler was showing off his falcon. Later George visited Jerry, with scratches all over his face.

Last week Matthew rescued an injured baby squirrel, who playfully crawled on his and Anna’s leg. All I could think about was George and his scratched face.