The Joy of Options!

Guest Post by Gerard Mcdaniel

My daughter and I enjoy watching cooking shows on television but because she spends most of her day attending to and running after three boys, she does not have a lot of time to spend in front of the television. She does, however, understand the benefit of learning how to cook healthfully for her family, especially when shortcuts are involved or she can be creative with a slow cooker! When we were discussing various cooking shows and which ones would be the best use of her time, as well as the best package for her money, I suggested she call CableTVAdvisor and discuss it. She lives in a different region of the state from me and the packages available to her may be different from those offered in my area. She really just wanted my opinion, wanted me to make her weekly viewing schedule, but I would certainly have had her watching every cooking show that I watch, which are way too many. At least, I told her, I do not watch as much nonsense television as my friend. My friend spends hours every week watching reality television! I guess the great thing about options and preferences is that we all have them – and they do not all have to be the same!

So What Did You Think?

Did you watch the Super Bowl last night? I don't care for the game, but I do enjoy the commercials.
My favorite was the Doritos dog who did away with the cat. I liked it even more when I realized it was the winner for the submitted commercials rather than one they came up with themselves. The fat dog one fell kind of flat for me, but it seems many people liked it.

And then there's always the half time show. Madonna isn't one of favorites, but I thoroughly enjoyed the costumes. Loved the Egyptian theme and her original costume was so rich looking! Kudos to the costume designers on that one. And even though I'm not a fan, the finale was awesome. I don't know who the art director was for the whole thing, but it was truly a visual treat.