American television writer's strike got you down? Frankly, we think this is one of the best things to happen to pop culture entertainment in a long time. Marianne Schlies, agrees, according to the Satesman Journal (Salem, OR) Opinion column; "What will I do instead? Read more books. Join the gym. Watch movies (without commercials!). Do research on the Internet. Start a book club. Learn to play either the mandolin or the violin -- both are sitting in the closet. Thank you ABC, CBS and NBC. With your help, I can be mentally and physically healthier. I can kick television permanently."

We agree completely. More time to dig into that book of Choros purchased last Spring....

Posted by Ted at January 6, 2008 1:05 PM