I have been thinking about how to make my blog something that will be relevant enough to attract readers yet also personal enough to be entertaining for me. Sometimes the day is so busy with work, though, that not much creative energy can flow. In days like this (like today) I will tend to watch television quite intently. Instead of having to imagine my own story or outcomes, I can have a story be told to me... actually unfold before me without any need for me to think beyond simple observation.

The two television shows I watched this evening are a true contrast: "Joe Average" and "Third Watch". The first show, "Joe Average" is about as senseless as it comes. A rather conceited young lady is on her fantasy mission to find her true love. Little does she realize though, that her future suitors are simply regular guys.... no glamorous goons in the bunch. The show is a favorite of several members of my family, so I end up watching it. The show is really basically an ethology experiment gone horribly wrong, and therefore I find it somewhat captivating to watch. Yet, the overall message is that this rather conceited, materialistic, surface oriented young woman is likely too shallow to see much good in any of her suitors.

"Third Watch" was on tape from Friday, and I finally had a chance to watch. It is a bit melodramatic at times, but a few of the characters are interesting and entertaining. I especially like Bosco and his ex-partner (played by Lindsay Price). Overall a good show, but sometimes too over-the-top.

Characters I find especially amazing from television (a first list... I shall flesh out futher later) include: Rick Simon, Cannon, and Marlo Thomas. It may seem an odd list (and it is) but I can further elaborate in a future message.

The draining hurried pace of the day has kept me farther away from my beloved pipe than I would like. I have only enjoyed her company one time thus far today. I think I shall now go out and meld that beautiful leaf with flame so as to sooth my thoughts and calm the turmoil within.