Closed Captioning - A Great Idea

We got rid of our subwoofer and surround sound quite some time ago. In a tiny apartment in a very old building that has no insulation, it's just not a good idea. We had an elaborate sound system in our tv room in the Midwest, and really enjoyed it. Things change when you move and when you get older. One of our neighbors mentioned that she uses closed captioning so as not to disturb her neighbor, who continues to complain. That gave us the idea to try it as well - just so we could see what was being said and keeping the volume low - especially since we routinely stay up until after midnight. Luckily, we just updated our Comcast equipment and could finally figure out even how to turn the closed captioning on and off. The universal remote was too confusing to figure it out. The idea does work well to keep the volume low, but we unexpectedly found that it really helps to understand all the British and Irish PBS shows we routinely watch. We can't believe how much dialogue we were missing. My hearing is no longer what it used to be - most of the time the constant ringing in my ears prohibits me from hearing a lot. I like it when it tells you "birds are chirping," or there is "knocking," or the type of music that is playing in the background. You can also see the lyrics of songs if someone is performing. So, I would highly recommend closed captioning for a whole host of reasons. And we are sure our neighbors appreciate it. 

Create a Pinterest Life History - A Great Way to Get to Know Someone - Yourself!

There are a lot of ways to get to know someone. But I think I found a way that is easy to put together, and fun to look at whenever you - or someone else - feel like reviewing your life. I don't know exactly what came over me to even think about it. I use a LOT of social media sites to promote my digital art. In fact, I spend a lot of time keeping things updated on a daily basis- including this blog. Pinterest is known for its visual appeal, and it is full of every category from food, to books, to movies, to TV shows, historical places, people - you name it. So a week ago I started thinking about the kinds of things I really like - the things that bring a smile to my face and force a recall of pleasant memories - and created a new Pinterest board called My Favorite Things. It began with my favorite borzoi dog, and ended up with the Masterpiece Mystery show Endeavor. I don't think there was one item I could not find as a sample picture of what I was thinking. There is a lot of stuff in between - Mr. Potato Head, Madame Alexander dolls, favorite movies and books, places we have visited. Now when I think of something else, I just add it on. I know it sounds a little sick, but it could be used as a eulogy in a manner of speaking. You might be surprised to see someone's personal favorite board. I'm wondering what my husband will think of mine. I highly recommend this little activity that could turn in to a pastime. It really does bring a smile to my face whenever I look at it.