run time approximately 220 minutes

i just watched the entire season two of portlandia, all episodes back to back.  this from a person who never watches tv, barely owns one (it fits and mostly stays in my closet) and has so many other things she wants to do with her time.  but i have to say, i laughed alot. (alot!) and that may be worth it.

this space i'm in--this one that's not mine--is about the same or less square footage than my cozy nest and sports not one but two big screen television sets.  after i got over the initial shock of that, i found that it was nice to have the holiday movie channel.  but that was after scrolling through i think 400+ channels (which is great if you want to watch the home jewelry shopping network in spanish, which i don't).  except for the occasional cooking show, and that neat screen shot of a blazing fire with christmas music in the background, i found myself coming up with alternate uses for a big screen tv.

1)  dry rack  for fabrics too delicate to go through the drier, the tv makes a perfect hanging place.

2) life map  big screens are an ideal surface for mapping your life's goals with post-it notes.  that way you can prioritize, rearrange and organize your top goals all in one convenient space.  this could also work well for budgets, reading lists and house projects.

3)  light reflector in small spaces, smart interior design is a must, so lining up candles or lights to reflect off of the television's surface can make your space seem larger and lighter during winter months leading to a boost in both mood and overall aesthetic.

this after spending, as the dvd stated, approximately 4 hours of my time on earth engrossed in watching an affectionate mockery of the city i hold so dear. 

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