silvermayne wrote on Oct 29^th, 2006 at 8:18pm:



silvermayne,

The NY Times reports that the 2006 World Series had the lowest viewer ratings in more than 30 years. It appears most of the country outside of Michigan and Missouri were largely unaware baseball was being played.

My television addiction became obvious when my former girlfriend and I realized that we were spending a mind-numbing amount of time watching a poor representation of life, instead of living life. Too many evenings, we would eat dinner in front of the TV, and then get sucked in for an additional 2-3 hours. We should have been cuddling. We should have been talking. We should have been enjoying each others' company more, and yet, we sat there distracted (and often mesmerized) by "entertainment" that did little to enrich our lives.

Until I'd abandoned the boob tube, I never realized how many social conversations revolved around discussing what had happened on some TV show. That, to me, is disturbing. Friday night, I attended a pre-Halloween party at a friend's home. A young woman and I spent the better part of an hour and a half outside talking. We talked about haircare. We talked about relationships. We talked about a range of topics, but not once did the conversation turn to TV programming. We enjoyed each others' company and created a bond where before we had only been casual acquaintances. When we finally returned to the party, we found the remaining 8 guests slouched down in their seats watching a horror movie involving, ironically, zombies.  

I do not sit in judgement of those who periodically choose TV as a way of winding-down. Occasionally, television is compelling. Other times numbing-out just feels good. I applaud you for keeping yourself occupied while viewing.

I've not read the Mander book, however, I will check it out of the library soon.

Thanks for the conversation,
hairapparent

Hi there hairapparent and welcome - this from a member who has not posted anywhere nearly as much as you though!

Its  interesting to hear how another fella is getting on with his hair growth.

Is this the first time your team has won the world series?  But personally I am pleased that the baseball has now ended. As there is only a finite amount of time for US sport, it now means that the TV in the UK starts showing the ice hockey.  Mind you it is on so late I have to video it and watch it the next day.

Redgate

Go Vikings. I've liked them since Fran Tarkenton...might have something to do with my favorite color being purple.

I'm watching my son's West Wing dvds.

Fran Tarkenton was my favourite!!!    

I read with distress yesterday about St. Louis being named the most dangerous city in the nation, and I was like, "What?!"     I mean, I know a city of that size is bound to have problems.  But to be voted THE most dangerous in the whole United States?  How sad!

I live a few miles north of Camden, NJ and we're all celebrating.  We moved from first place to fourth - woo hoo!!

Week Two
10/26 - Lazy, rainy day...did nothing to my hair.
10/27 - CO
10/28 - CO, followed w/ jojoba
10/29 - CO
10/30 - nothing
10/31 - CWC, Barbecued, needed to shampoo out the hickory smoke.
11/01 - CO, followed w/ jojoba
I am seeing more curls with this new regimen...which is fine with me. Previously, my hair would curl when wet and then lose them whenever I brushed. The result was an unkempt, frizzy appearance. Now, I am finding that by applying jojoba as my hair air-dries, and finger-combing allows the curls to stay all day. I still lean toward a non-styled look, but limiting brushings and adding the jojoba seems to keep the frizzies at bay. I'm noticing an increased shine and overall softness too. One shampooing this week - noticed less itchiness, maybe my scalp is beginning to adapt. Cool.

I should note that last week I started taking 1T of Silica Gel/daily. Can't comment on the effectiveness––should have perhaps waited a bit, instead of trying multiple new things at once. Also there is Biotin in my B-multivitamin.

redgate wrote on Oct 30^th, 2006 at 7:13pm:



Son-of-a.... men DO exist on Longlocks! Thanks for the welcome, Redgate.

As for the Cardinals, this is their 10th World Series win; second only to the NY Yankees. I had no idea that the NHL or MLB were seen in the UK . Our St. Louis Blues are trying to improve upon their (I think) worst season ever. I'll have to give them a look now...been pretty preoccupied with baseball...obviously.

hairapparent