Joseph M. Jamison: July 2008 Archives
A Harsh Reality
I don't watch a lot of television. My leisure time is short, and to be honest, most of what is on is complete garbage. Programming these days is flooded with reality television that, in fact, is far from reality. While I can't really get a handle on why viewers choose to watch shows like The Hills or Denise Richards: It's Complicated, my guess is that they do so to escape their own realities. Personally, the lack of intelligent, thought-provoking television, I feel, is making our country dumber by the day.
The DVR has become my best friend in regards to television, recording my favorite shows when I can't watch them at their regularly scheduled times (which I don't even know, by the way). The Phillies are really the only thing I make room for in my day, but it's summer, and my schedule has really calmed down. And they play almost everyday, so it's easy to remember.
Back to the Future
Brooke and I spent some time last week in Colonial Williamsburg; it was my second trip and her first. While most come to this bastion of colonial America for a family getaway combined with a learning experience for the kids, we got much more out of it than that. With that being said, I'd be a liar if I told you that this was our expectation, or if anyone else but us interpreted their time there as we did. All we really wanted was nice weekend away at a bed & breakfast while learning a little of our country's past. The United States of America is in the midst of a new revolution, and in its own way, Colonial Williamsburg is doing its part.
