With everything going on, I need an escape, a diversion, a way to get my mind off of stuff. I don't drink and the only drug I take is an occasional aspirin. I also have never drowned my sorrows in ice cream or used chocolate to lift my mood.
But there is television. When I watch a series, it becomes like an event for me. I like to read about it and find out where it was filmed, about the actors, and read the reviews. There is something else and it why I watch TV alone. I laugh at inappropriate times, like when something is too ridiculous to be taken seriously. I also will say out loud what I think is coming next.
Someone recommended SULLIVAN'S CROSSING on Netflix and from the first episode, I knew I had found my perfect escape show. I read a review of it that said the person didn't really like it, but couldn't stop watching it. That's where I'm at. There is so much stuff that is ridiculous, like the lead female is 13 years younger than the two men in love triangle and they are presented as if they are all contemporaries. Another couple in the show have a twenty year age difference.
The female lead is a neurosurgeon who seems like a super hero. She uses a power drill from a tool kit to save a fallen climber, delivers a baby and goes out in a hurricane to find a veteran with PTSD who is looking for his dog.
There are lots of problems and most of the episodes end on a cliffhanger. It's nice that every other word isn't a swear word and the characters are nice people who care about each other.
A couple of hours of that and I'm ready to deal with everything again. Though what's funny is that my writer's mind is always on. I get way into all the details.
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Good morning -- You do get involved!! Glad you've found something to help during these trying days.
I, as always, continue with my crocheting. I'd no more than put the last stitch in the granny horizontal stripes blanket when I got a call from my granddaughter, asking if I had a blanket suitable for a four-year-old boy -- this blanket was perfect so it's gone to its new home.
Even though it is monsoon season in Arizona, we've had very little rain -- a few drops the other day that evaporated as fast as they hit the hot concrete. The temps are up to around 110 again -- I stay in with the a/c on.
Enjoy your tv show!! Take care.
I really look forward to evening because I don't feel lonely when I watch my continued series. Such things as '45 days to get Married', and all it's spinoffs. Sister Wives, my Big Fat Wonderful Life, The Seven Little Johnstons, etc. I know they are basically scripted, actually soap operas, but I love to be part of the actor's daily lives. I feel like I am included in the experiences of these often distraught people. On Thursday night I watch "Hoarders", hoping to get myself motivated to start scaling down my stuff--my kids will not want it I'm sure. It's a great way to forget my own worries and give the families advice outloud.
If you want to watch something funny, google "Grandma Reading Wonky Donkey." It is hilarious.
Patty, how nice that the blanket you finished went to a four year old boy. I bet he'll love it and keep it forever. Our weather has been unusual too, but in a good way. We had all those gray mornings and temperatures that stayed in the 80s.
I will look for that video.
Linda Osborn, the reality shows are scripted in that they edit them. I tried to watch Back to the Frontier, but it was kind of boring. I understand what you mean about feeling part of the contestants life. It is kind of like seeing behind the scenes.
I am starting to get rid of stuff. Of course as fast as I do, Jakey's stuff takes it's place. I do notice that the older I get, the less I want things. I can admire them and leave them in the store.
During a particularly trying time of my life, I became addicted to Downton Abbey. After a few episodes I thought I might have developed a British accent. Good to escape now and then. Hope the reality of life gets easier soon. :)
I've started another granny horizontal stripes, alternating two rows of granny stitches with two rows of double crochet stitches -- so far, so good.
Sally, very funny about the English accent. I am amazed how watching some TV helps. I started a new series last night called Virgin River. After a couple of episodes I was ready to face all again.
I also like to escape into tv. During the pandemic I leaned how to stream. Now I watch shows on Peacock, Amazon and Apple TV. I love watching when I want to instead of the broadcast times. I loved Netflix when they mailed out dvds. I loved watching the shows then listening to the commentaries afterward.
Miriam, streaming is great. Except last night when I tried to watch the new episode of Guilded Age. It was fine for a couple of minutes then it was suddenly in Spanish. I could not find the problem and finally gave up and watched something else.
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