"It's not for me to say".....but,

Most TV viewers, these days, subscribe to some sort of cable or TV Service. Long gone are the days of free TV.  Now we have, at the very least, over one hundred channels to watch, at any given time. And, we are paying a great deal of money, monthly, in order to have those choices.
Why then, when compared to the days of three channels, ABC, NBC, and CBS, do there seem to be fewer and fewer shows, being televised, that I actually want to see? Have my tastes changed or are the shows not so watchable?
I can watch News, on a myriad of channels. News is there to see twenty-four hours, every single day. News choices include: real news and fake news (depending on your personal political views), local news, world news, celebrity news, British news, news from Canada, Mexican news and occasionally breaking news.
Then, there are those reality shows. Are there really people who want to know what the Kardashians are up to....or making up!?? "Naked and Afraid"......no thank you. How about "Zombie Rehab"? Or,"The Deadliest Catch", "Ice Road Truckers" or the "Swamp People." How real is it, when you have a camera crew standing around taking pictures? No one is "for real", when there is a camera in your face.
Drama shows, these days, include more Zombie "doings", shows based on video games, and cop shows, complete with blood and guts!  I'm not interested in any of them.
Talk Shows are on all day and night long. Why? Anyone can talk. I can talk!
I prefer to read. Give me a good book, over TV anytime.

Dear Lord. Remind me that it takes all kinds to make this world spin. Show me the ways to appreciate everyone and criticize no one's choices. I am blessed.

Behind the Smile

Here is yet another small comment on the joys of technology.
Not a day goes by when I do not assist someone with directions. The directions could be to a resident's apartment, or a local store, shopping center or doctor's office. I don't receive many complaints, so most destinations must be reached.
However, my directional skill is a mystery to me. I don't know how people can follow my directions, because many of the folks (generally young people) ask me for directions while they hold a phone to one of their ears. Sometimes, they are actually carrying on a conversation, on their phones, as I attempt give them directions.
And, sometimes, it's not just a phone. They are often typing on a laptop or tablet, while I talk to them. Now that's just rude.
I want to yell, STOP IT. You asked, I would tell them... now, at least be courteous and listen to me! Oh, I dream up a whole bunch of smart lines to reel off, but the bottom line is.....I just give them the directions, with a smile.
Smiles can be so deceiving.

Oh Lord. Help us with our patience. Remind us that life is short and we should work to keep it sweet. Help us to calm rough waters. Teach us peace making skills and keep us safe. We praise your Holy Name.

Do you Hear What I Hear?

As any senior will readily inform you.... technology has passed us oldsters by!
Smart phones are too smart for the majority of us and IPADs, IPODS and IPuddles are way beyond our learning curve. However, there are a few times when I wouldn't trade my electronics for a million dollars.
At around 7 p.m., most nights, my spouse and I retire to our bedroom. We sit down, in our comfy chairs, and proceed to watch whatever programs we want to see. Scott, generally, is under-the-covers by 9, and I watch something or read, until I go to bed at 10.
Last night, we were following our regular routine, and at 9, as he began at prepare for bed, I asked him, "Do you mind if I turn the TV down, a bit? It's really loud."
He replied, "I know it's way too loud for me, but I thought you needed it that loud to be able to hear."
He turned down the volume and I turned up my hearing aids. Yet another bonus to having my newly acquired hearing aids. He can listen at a reasonable volume and his lovely wife, MOI, can either turn up or turn down, her electronic ears! Imagine, cranking up the volume, without a complaint from my "hearing" partner.
It's music to my ears!

Dear God. Show us how to grow old gracefully. Give us patience to deal with one another with love.
We honor Your Power.