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Majestic visions
Today there is no emphasis on anything good. Dance, humor, sing, enjoy..... Nothing original! Guess they don't like us contemplating the serious issues!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:49 PM
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AnneDeNapoli
Thanks! I know of the radio stories. I personally listened to many of them..Alice Springs, The Shadow, Peter the Rock etc etc. A lighted torch and a day well lived makes for a good night! Luv ya!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:45 PM
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Re: ok soulbuilder, I'll do that
Thanks Whirlwind! I love travel channel! The food portion with Andrew Zimmern and Anthony Bourdain . Yet, it is a cultural ride that is estrangement!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:40 PM
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Re: Happy to
Thanks Greenfields! It seems that your values affect what you like to see. Thats OK! Once you know that TV can program you!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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Re: A great idea..
Thanks Wigopa! I guess less TV means more BLOGIT!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:34 PM
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Sam39
Yep! Peter Finch is a professional! I don't care for TV, just like you!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:33 PM
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Re: That was excellent...
Thanks Cheugon! I don't look at it much! Once a week is fine!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:32 PM
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Re: Please don't talk about the idiot box !
Thanks Afzal! That box is deadly!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:30 PM
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Contagion Pub
Good for you! I love crap you can forget like I love Lucy!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:30 PM
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ZenMom
There are indeed some good movies! See them then forget them. I am partial to those on FX and SCI FI channels! Normal talk shows and SOAPS are crap!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:28 PM
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Elyse
Peter is an exceptional actor! Tom Hanks and Robin Williams are nothing compared to him! Yet, it is what is meaningful that we stay with. I so love the performances of GRANNY in the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES! Or, of Jack Kelly in MAVERICK! James Garner was one of the MAVERICKS!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:25 PM
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Sam444
Yeah! Boredom is big business!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:18 PM
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Vogue
I guess that you are right!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on April 23, 2008 at 8:17 PM
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Twilight zone is right on the button! I don't watch tv at all hardly. CNN now and then and that's ONLY because someone else has been turning it on. I have not turned on a television since last November 2007. WOW, even shock myself. It has been a long...........time!
posted by
majesticvisions
on April 23, 2008 at 5:54 AM
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I could not agree more! We have been forced to deal with what is known to us as 'loadshedding'. To explain this, it is a system where the electricity is turned of at certain times, in order for the power companies to save on coal and other recources. They need to save at least 10% soon. But to get back to the TV bussiness. During the times (normally about four hours at a time) when the electricity is turned of, this actually forces one to look at other ways of entertaining the family. There are board games, writing of journals and listening to radio stories(something that has not been done for ages). Do you still remember the radio stories, the old folks used to listen to as younger siblings. Well, it makes us appreciate the simple things in life! Thankyou for your blogg ... I do enjoy it so much!
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posted by
AnneDiNapoli
on April 23, 2008 at 2:33 AM
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ok soulbuilder, I'll do that
but I must say, I am going to miss Travel and Living for a bit..
posted by
whirlwindaffair
on April 22, 2008 at 9:31 PM
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Happy to
but I like to watch every now and then. We have good BBC news and entertainment, good movies and some American serials like Ally Mcbeal, Grey's Anatomy. We don;t have a TV in the bedroom. Only one in the house, in the den.
posted by
Greenfields
on April 22, 2008 at 9:07 PM
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A great idea..
gives me more reason to read on here!
posted by
Wigopa_
on April 22, 2008 at 7:39 PM
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I love the video. I watch very few if any each week and
if I get busy or have something better to do I might miss
my program for weeks or months and not even miss it. TV
is just not my priority anymore.
posted by
Samantha39
on April 22, 2008 at 7:31 PM
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That was excellent...
...and such truth. My TV watching has almost disappeared in the last couple of months and I don't even miss it. Thank you, Soul Builder.
posted by
metalrat
on April 22, 2008 at 7:17 PM
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Please don't talk about the idiot box !
posted by
afzal50
on April 22, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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I don't watch much anyway
posted by
contagion_publishing
on April 22, 2008 at 6:37 PM
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I don't agree w/ you often (headcase) but, I'm with you on this. Television is a waste of time - for the most part. However, there is the occasional nugget...i.e. Rock of Love2
posted by
ZenMom
on April 22, 2008 at 6:21 PM
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Thanx Dave...I think its neat Finch is doing this --- my fave movie of his is Network ---"we're mad as hell, and we're not going to take it anymore" --- and of course, a lot of his movies...(the Nuns Story...) Now, with that in mind, this is the only type of tv entertainment (besides the animal planet or history channel) that I will watch...the old Turner Broadcasting movies...or network. Excellent black and white good old fashioned movies... I will not watch TV for any other reason. This is a good blog and good effort on your part
Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on April 22, 2008 at 4:40 PM
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Rather interesting. He is so right, in the boredom business. I watch very little. Mostly sports! sam
posted by
sam444
on April 22, 2008 at 1:02 PM
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You know what? I do not own a TV and have no intention of buying one. The news I get from the internet and the papers (on Sunday) and the entertainment is provided here on blogit. Does a happy person need anyhting else?
posted by
vogue
on April 22, 2008 at 11:47 AM
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