Monday, July 27, 2015

A reality show


I turn on the radio in the car and they are talking about reality shows.  I suppose there is the chance that some can be educational or helpful, but most of the ones I have seen just appear to be wildly emotional people acting badly as if drama makes up for no real story line.

I try to imagine a real reality show.

Perhaps one based on my life.  What would I call it?  What does Gramma do all day?

It could start as I pick up my "at home uniform" and get dressed. Then I drive to my favorite fast food restaurant, the one that makes biscuits the way I like them and buy a sausage egg and cheese biscuit. I come home, make coffee and eat in my big chair while watching the weather channel or a morning news show.

My friend texts me and then calls and we talk for about an hour while he walks his dog. After that I shower, brush my teeth and sit down before my big computer to begin editing.  For the next three or four hours I read transcribed text out loud highlighting problem areas.

Occasionally someone calls and we talk before I go back to editing. In mid afternoon I eat lunch in my big chair while watching HGTV. (I especially like Tiny Houses.) Then I sit down to write a story for a friend. Breaking from this to answer phone calls, go to the mailbox, or do a crossword puzzle.

I eat dinner in my big chair watching a dvd or maybe a movie on the television and drawing a picture for a friend until it is time to brush my teeth and go to bed.

But wait! The day is not over yet! I read a book on my kindle for 30-60 minutes before dozing off and doing it all over again.  I used to throw in a walk around the goose pond, but that kind of action is on hold for the time being.

I guess I can see why people manufacture drama.  I wonder what kind of drama a director would suggest to spice up Gramma's life?  Perhaps . . . well, maybe I won't go there.


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