Posted by CamW. on December 15, 2004, at 0:25:28
In reply to Re: Are all men heartless pigs? » CamW., posted by nikkit2 on October 20, 2004, at 5:12:36
Hey Nik! I've been thinking a lot about you for at least the past 6 months. I have not been to this site very often this year (actually, I have not used the internet much either).
I have been getting into British T.V. lately and buying DVDs of several shows. This may not mean much to many here, but I'd like your impression of my viewing habits from a native's point of view.
I have bought both seasons of "The Office", and recently obtaining the Christmas special. I find the show outrageously hilarious, but David Brent's (Ricky Gervais's) personality and his management style does make me wince a bit. I think it hits a little close to home. I watch him and sometimes feel that, "OMG, that's me!).
Also, my daughter has rented several seasons of "Worst Witch" from Blockbusters. I think I'll have to buy her the series. What a cute show! Oh drat, now I have the theme music going through my head ... sigh!
The CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) has started to show "Shoebox Zoo" (I know, it's a BBC Scotland production, but you guys probably get it, too). They only show it once a week (Wednesday at 4:30pm) and since I am on a two week rotation at work I only see every second one. My daughter does keep me informed of what's going on. She thinks that I am like the dad (ie. the way he sticks up for his daughter) and thinks that we have a similar close relaionship.
On the magazine front, I now suscribe to "Fortean Times", "Skeptic", and "BBC History" (and, until recently "Living History" until it was recently incorporated in the former). I buy "Medievel History", "History Today", "Focus" and "New Scientist" on a regular basis (I have tried to subscribe to the latter, but it seems that they don't want to take my money (I'd like to get the UK version rather than the US version, but right now I'd just like them to give me a subscription). I love them all.
I guess that from the above list that you can see what my new passion is .... finding my roots. I find British history facinating! I am not following psychopharmacology that much, anymore. In fact, I only subscribe to "The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry" now, where I use to follow more than 10 journals on a regular basis. i am reading as much as I ever did (especially since I am still spending, on average, a week per month away from home due to my job being 80km away - they just pay me too darn much, I just can't quit).
As for books, I have been reading a lot of Richard Dawkin's work, and have been trying to work my way through "Susan Blackmore's "Consciousness: An Introduction". Martin Rees, I find interesting. I do own most of Stephen Hawkings books, but I am tiring of him. I find that he is a bit arrogant and conceited.
I watch "BBC Newsworld" on satellite, rather than "CNN". I find that there reporting is much less biased and gives a more accurate description of what is going on in the world.
When I get the chance, I like to read "The Guardian Online". I find that this modern version of the "Manchester Guardian" tells it like it is, and doesn't pull many punches (When you have someone like Dawkins acting as a self-appointed watchdog, the reporters are kept on their toes). At work I like to listen to the reruns BBC programming online, but I recently had my "hands slapped" using the internet for other than work-related purposes.
So, whaddaya say, ya think you can make me an honorary (or is that honourary) limey? I'd love to come to England for an extended visit and just tour archeological sites and museums).
I found a site that specializes in making Medievel clothing from the original patterns and this Hallowe'en the whole family dressed up in 16th century clothing, right down to the shoes. We spent Hallowe'en in Disneyworld (yes, the court case is finally over and we were able to continue our Disneyworld vacation that was so rudely interruped 4.5 years ago. I still don't think that justice was served .... but that's another story.
I'm sorry to hear that Julian isn't treating you the way that you deserve. You are one nice person, and I miss chatting with you (as well as several others here) as we once did.
I am staying away because I feel that I have lost my "edge". I have no confidence in my ability to help people. I don't even log onto John Grohol's site anymore. I don't feel that I am able to contribute as I once did (that reminds me, I gotta contact him and tell him that I don't think that I am able to help him with his site). I do see that Larry Hoover is answering questions there, so people are still getting information from someone knowledgeable.
Anyway, I've rambled on way too long. You take care girl; I just wanted to tell you that I have been thinking about you of late. - Love Cam
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