Television has enhanced my life, especially now that my activities are restricted. Last week for three straight nights, PBS filmed the sea life at Monterey Bay, complete with oodles of humpback whales, sea lions, otters and one very large great blue whale. The films were taken from the air, boat and kayak. The programs were fascinating and well worth watching. And of course I still enjoy Antiques Roadshow on Monday evenings. In addition, this summer, every day at 6:00, I watched the 30 minute Antiques Roadshow from Britain, which is charming. They were first. Their programs are filmed outside historic buildings and gardens. And they film rain or shine.
The most fun on the TV has been the tournaments, both tennis and golf. Right now I am enjoying the US Open and tonight will watch Serena and Venus playing against each other. Seems a shame. In years past, Dave and Irene visited us in Maryland to watch all the games on TV. And on Monday, Labor Day, the families from the office came to enjoy our backyard for a potluck and a swim, with Irene a big help as usual. They are happy memories of past US Opens where we always kept the games on TV.
Since we are in Newark, we have seen signs everywhere advertising the tournament. But we will enjoy the games on TV. I always wonder why Tsonga is not a better player than he is. Does he not practice enough? Or is he bored? He seems to have all the tools to be in the top 10 but he is 23 in the world, and seeded 19 in this tournament. I know he has been often injured and during the match today the trainer visited him once court side. Interesting question. My habit is to watch in bits and pieces and furiously switch channels. Fun indeed, watching the US Open.
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