Yesterday afternoon, I watched Home Alone II for the umpteenth time with my grandsons. I waited patiently for the only redeeming scene in that rather violent "family" series.
As one might guess, it was the interaction of Kevin with the Pigeon Lady whom he meets in Central Park and who lives above the orchestral hall. Raising important issues in human relationships (empathy, trust, kindness, honesty) this brief segment has always been my favorite part of the Holiday classic.
Over the years, it has impressed me even more and I always ask my grandkids and others in attendance to pay close attention to that scene. Sometimes, popular media comes through and one should not miss such rare opportunities.
