The past month has been a whirlwind of activity. My son celebrated his Bar Mitzvah. It was a perfect day, full of family, friends, and fun.
My daughter turned 8 and we had a Duct Tape Party. Lots of happiness and crafty goodness.
And now I am trying to recover while homeschooling, planning our next travel adventures, and training for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon in November.
But what I really want to talk about today is television. I don’t usually watch a ton of TV, but this new TV season has a few gems that I am enjoying.
- Revolution. Lights out – the end of the world as we know it. A cross-bow-wielding teenage girl. A strong mom with a big secret. Bella Swan’s dad kicking some serious ass with a sword. What’s not to love?
- Last Resort. I had high hopes for this show but, while I do enjoy Andre Braugher, my interest in the story line is waning. Bring back Men of a Certain Age.
- Arrow. Last week’s premier was promising. There’s the archery theme that has become so popular this year, along with an Avengers-like story line that makes this series compelling to me. A guy stranded on island for 5 years is found and returns to society to put right the wrongs of his billionaire father. On the island, he gained near super-human fighting skills, like his Spiderman-esque leaping from rooftops and ability to do just about anything with a bow and arrow.
- Vampire Diaries. This was the only show I watched last year. I think it’s gripping and unpredictable. I just hope they don’t ruin it by finding some dumb way to de-vampire Elena.
But my favorite new-to-me show is The Voice.
Really? Can Adam Levine get any more stinkin’ adorable?
So why is this my favorite show? Well, besides the obvious eye candy referenced above, I have three reasons:
- The format is much better than other reality talent shows. I like that they initially base their choices on the singer’s voice, rather than looks. I like that they don’t focus too much on the backstage antics and relationships between the contestants (one thing I hated in my brief viewing of The X Factor). I like that the singers have to work together to give a killer performance, knowing all the while that one of them will most likely not make it through to the next round (although the “steal” is a great concept).
- It’s a great show to watch with my daughter. The other shows I watch are too violent for her and she thinks they are boring anyway. But we can bond during The Voice. She loves to sing and dance, and she discovers new songs every week during the show. This works well because the songs performed are mostly appropriate for kids and I can pre-approve them before she buys them. She’s even asking for some “oldies” that I love. The more new, appropriate songs she stays busy with, the farther I can keep her from Nikki Minaj.
- I missed about 10 years of music while my kids were listening to Laurie Berkner, the Fresh Beat Band, and various Disney pop phenoms. I barely knew who Maroon 5 was a few months ago. After watching The Voice, I looked them up on iTunes and now have a playlist full of awesome music that motivates me when I run. My running is absolutely improved and more enjoyable with new music.
A friend just told me about the series Once Upon A Time, which sounds pretty intriguing too. I might have to catch up on that one in the off-season because my DVR is getting full. What are your favorite TV shows this season?
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