We’ve had Netflix for just about a year and it’s been great. Only after we got Netflix did I consider cutting the cord on normal cable TV. That hasn’t happened (and probably won’t) but that says something about Netflix…and that’s my problem with Netflix. There’s too much to watch! Continue reading
Recently there’s been a lot of talk amongst friends and others about cancelling their Netflix accounts and switching to other services. We haven’t been on Netflix for too terribly long, not even a year, but I have to say there isn’t much to complain about so it kind of surprises me to hear such angst. Continue reading
I’m not afraid to admit when I’m wrong. Now I might argue my case for days before I make that admission, but you can’t argue with facts. And the fact is, Netflix is awesome. I had my doubts but after as little as two days with Netflix it has come to be that resistance was futile. Continue reading
And now it’s time to thank dad. Continue reading
Outside of a house and couple cars, the new TV we bought over Thanksgiving is the single most expensive purchase we’ve ever made. Last year we wimped out. This year we were determined. Best part is, no one had to get up at the crack of dawn to get a good deal. Continue reading
Despite us saying we’re not big TV people, we tend to watch a lot of TV throughout the week. But it’s scattered. One show on this night, another on that night. We’re not glued to the TV every night gagging on Dancing with the Stars. We also don’t have a DVR so we have to watch TV when it happens or hope for reruns. Personally, I like that part of TV watching, but one thing that has gotten on my nerves over the past couple years is the size of our TV. Continue reading
There are two challenges I love to face, presentation and efficiency. While I find the efficiency challenges are far more rewarding, I love thinking about how to present things to people effectively, how to communicate, educate. The Discovery Channel’s new show, Pitchmen, shows just how important presentation is to selling products. We are all too familiar with the As Seen on TV products, but this show highlights the true circus that is infomercials. Continue reading