the big O

about six weeks ago I made the conscious decision to watch less tv. Coinciding with what i now see as an enormous (yet positive) upheaval in my life, I realized how much tv had become my way of zoning out- a magical tool for avoidance of all things difficult and challenging.

Honouring this decision was a lot easier then I thought it was going to be. Perhaps it is because it is re-run season, the time of year (as short as it is here in this great country) when it's much easier to find things to do outside or because I can find a zillion things to do on the internet...whatever the reason, i'm enjoying the lack of assault on my senses.

but now and again i do give myself over to a bit of time in front of the tv and I have to say..Oprah is pretty good tv. I'm not sure why i enjoy her shows, but she is thoughtful and her subjects are important. I try not to get caught up in the world of entertainment gossip and caring what celebrities do (though it's hard to do sometimes, especially when you can't ignore Tom's poor spiral into wackoville) but I do believe she uses her status and 'power' for good and has helped so many people over the years. But damn it if I don't well up with tears at some point in each stupid show.