LIDSVILLE!

  I got to thinking about an old
kid's TV show the other day.
 The program was called
'Lidsville'
 The producers, Sid and Marty
Krofft,featured characters
made up like various kinds of
hats that talked and walked and
got in to all kinds of funny
situations.
 Over the past few days I've
seen some 'characters' in
hats that attracted my attention.
 The first was a gentleman in
a newspaper photo. He was one of
many people taking an oath of
office at the County Courthouse
to join a volunteer program
to mentor young people.
 I can remember a time when
Sheriff's deputies would help
you remove your hat when
entering the 'halls of justice.'
 I don't remember any judges
allowing you to wear one during
an official ceremony.
 And didn't this guy see the
camera?
 Then there was the cast of
characters who showed up at
the Driver's License Photo
Center.
 Again, inside a public
building.
 Here we saw a wide range of
chapeaus ranging from baseball
caps with team logos
to a couple of bandannas
carefully draped over layers of hair.
 To be fair a couple of the
baseball hats were worn with
the peak facing forward.
 I got the feeling some of
them thought they were just
showing up for a routine
'Mug Shot.'
 Anybody can get caught on
camera anywhere these days.
 But when you know you're going
to have a picture taken you
might consider the possibility
of taking off your hat and
trying to look a little bit
presentable.
 On the other hand 'Lidsville'
could make a comeback and, if
so, there's a ready made
audience who will probably
assume it's 'Reality TV!'
 So a tip of the hat to all
and may all your NEWS be good!