Hooked on Drama

Being out of work for a while, I have been relegated to my couch and lots of TV time.  Ugh.  But I noticed something today:  I like lawyer dramas.  Or maybe its mysteries in general.  

I remember growing up with Mission Impossible,  Magnum PI, and sometimes Murder She Wrote.  I was a huge fan of LA Law, and recently Suits and Lincoln Lawyer.

What is it about these dramas that pull us in?  

Is it the happy ending? Seeing justice served for the "bad guy"? Or the accused innocent being redeemed?  Or .... just good looking men with a brain acting out a good story?

I'll be honest:  good looking men help! But its not all looks, they need smarts and a certain suave to make it work.  I am all for the TV makers to keep on with good drama and handsome men! 

Its a Grandma Thing

After learning I am going to be a Great grandma, I started searching through my cedar chest.  (By the way, its a Lane, and I've had it since 1977) It's where I store those special pieces i want to keep for generations.  

I located the first baby blanket I made when I learned I was pregnant in 1981.  Its a Raggedy Ann and Andy, with a yellow satin binding.   I'm bringing it to the Gender Reveal party on Saturday!

I used to save much more than I do now. I have no idea if today's generations are interested in old keepsakes, or if they will keeping their own keepsakes.  

It seems to me that there needs to be some kind of continuity in a child's life.  I watch my niece and nephew play with toys that belonged to their parents and it brings both the parent and the child joy.  

After this precious great grandchild arrives, I also have the baby spoon I used with my daughter (1983).  I'll gift that to my daughter then. 

In my opinion, family and traditions are wonderful!