Quickie P.S. On the optimisic TV side, there's Jeopardy.
quote:Yes, and it is my very favorite!
Quickie P.S. On the optimisic TV side, there's Jeopardy.
quote:Elaborate?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Yes, and it is my very favorite!
quote:??? I simply said that Jeopardy is my favorite TV show. I try to watch it, if possible, every weekday evening. Did I elaborate enough?
Elaborate?
quote:It's an abbreviated elaborate, but so be it.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Did I elaborate enough?
In continuation of previous: Perhaps the way to improve one’s reading ability is to turn off the volume and turn on subtitles when watching TV.
Are you speaking about adults or children?
I read that children under 5 should not watch anymore than 1 hour of TV per day. The rapid movement of the TV screen pictures affects their brain development. Thus, children that are left in front of TV as babysitters tend to have attention span problems along with other problems.
Why is TV better than some people...
... The TV has a brightness control.
... The TV has a brightness control.
[QUOTE] It's an abbreviated elaborate, but so be it.[/QUOTE I really do not know why you need more than that. I do not like sitcoms or soap operas. I don't like comedy. I do like interesting shows. I find this refreshing and interesting. End of subject.
quote:Regarding which subject?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Are you speaking about adults or children?
quote:The problem being one of too long or too short?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Thus, children that are left in front of TV as babysitters tend to have attention span problems along with other problems.
quote:So true – so true. Mute, reverse, pause would be helpful. Fast forward and eject would be wonderful when dealing with some people. Some people seem to have scratches in their DVDs.
Originally posted by Puppy Raiser:
Why is TV better than some people...
... The TV has a brightness control.
quote:Don’t forget that close bracket “]”.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
[/QUOTE
quote:Not a “need”. Call it a curiosity, or even an affirmation.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
I really do not know why you need more than that.
quote:Seriously, or is that a joke? Would explain the absence of a LMAO.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
I don't like comedy.
quote:Which “this” is ‘this”? Reading skills; attention spans; TV: Jeopardy; forum; ebay; ME; nun hair color; looking under habits; getting whacked; old books; $100 bills; extending Christmas shopping; skimpy costumes on science fiction pulp covers?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
I find this refreshing and interesting.
quote:Does that mean I have the last word?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
End of subject.
quote:.
Does that mean I have the last word?
quote:Elaborate? Or should I say, "Punctuate"?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
.
WORD!
“So many questions – so few answers.”
quote:Regarding which subject?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Are you speaking about adults or children?
quote:The problem being one of too long or too short?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Thus, children that are left in front of TV as babysitters tend to have attention span problems along with other problems.
quote:Seriously, or is that a joke? Would explain the absence of a LMAO.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
I don't like comedy.
quote:Which “this” is ‘this”? Reading skills; attention spans; TV: Jeopardy; forum; ebay; ME; nun hair color; looking under habits; getting whacked; old books; $100 bills; extending Christmas shopping; skimpy costumes on science fiction pulp covers?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
I find this refreshing and interesting.
It's all about your attention span, Rick! 
...7 more to go! 
...7 more to go! quote:Elaborate? 7 more what? Seconds? Auctions? Snipes? Years till the Itch? Purchases? Snow White’s Dwarfs? Bird perches? Brides and Brothers? Strikeouts? Yards for a first down? Days till birthday? Payments? Minutes on the parking meter? Vacation days? World Wonders? Years until parole? Cups of coffee? Shock treatments? LMAO’s? Avatars? Shopping days? Magnificent Zero? Days until next Wednesday (Thursday if Australia)? Steps in AA’s 10-step program? Obsessions? Cookies to delete? Number of reboots if AS is having a problem? Cards shy of a full deck? Seas? Gables? Abbreviated elaborates? Abbreviated abbreviates? Deviates? Jeopardy shows? Seconds until missile launch? Months of remaining community service? Minutes until the goose is cooked? Turkeys in the store? Continents? Days of continence? Dollars in checking account? Days before third quarter estimated taxes are due? Days before next Treasury auction? Deadly Sins? Witnesses for the prosecution? For 0-Up or 0/11 stores? Zeroth Heaven? Days till creation (minus time off)? Carlin’s dirty words? Lawrence Pillars?
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
7 more to go!
quote:Elaborate? I had a feeling it wasn't REALLY the “end of subject”.
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
It's all about your attention span, Rick!
quote:
Originally posted by Mrs.M:
… but the hardest part is practicing it, not writng it!