BOOKS AND TV

Currently reading, as possibly reported before, John Ford, Joe McBride. Not quite half through, on page 254.
‘Tis a long book.
December was busy.
The book is big, heavy, and full of all sorts of details about the director; his family; his profession; his private life; etc.
And lots of good pictures.

Another book just made known to me: The Widower’s Tale, Julia Glass.

Haven’t started it yet, but the jacket appeals: [paraphrased] Percy Darling is 70; is settling into retirement quite happily; reads novels and enjoys old movies; and likes to swim naked in his pond.

Now, there is an interesting fella.
I know someone very well who does most of those things.
All  but one.

I would promise to report on my progress but I forget to keep such promises…
As a friend at Church remarked, “It is hard to manage retired guys.”

Regarding TV currently watched: Our purchase of a large flat screen TV has seduced me into trying out a few shows…some of them delightful fantasies…but delightful nonetheless.

Season 2 of Downton Abbey is eagerly anticipated… truly a masterpiece.

And then the other little items: Person of Interest; Gifted Man; Terra Nova; Bluebloods; and Body of Proof.

All of them appeal. All have interesting messages, albeit not new.

Have never watched so much TV since being a youngster.