Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Life Lessons from TV

Monk
Sometimes you have to overlook people's idiosyncrasies to enjoy their talents.

Magnum P. I.
Befriend a wealthy patron who lets you live in his guest house and drive his sports car.
For Free.
Preferably in Hawaii.

Macguyver
Always carry the following items: A paperclip, duct tape, and chewing gum.

M.A.S.H.
If you can't be near your family, make a new family from the people around you.

Desperate Housewives
Lesson 1 -- Breaking the commandments really does bring misery.
Lesson 2 -- Random life circumstances can bring misery, too.
Lesson 3 -- We all need good friends to help us through our miserable lives.

The Office
Someone, somewhere, has a boss worse than yours.

Dancing with the Stars
Talent isn't everything. Hard work and a little charm will get you a long way.

Smallville
The making of a hero requires a villain. Who and what are your villains, and how will they help you become a hero?

Star Trek (any version)
Get out and meet new people, learn about new cultures, and expect the best of people. However, make sure you can defend yourself. You never know the other guy's agenda.

24 (or, as we call it at my house, the Jack Bauer Show)
Time is precious. A LOT can happen in a day.

Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?
We are NOT smarter than a fifth grader. Okay, well Maybe Alison and Danielle are, seeing as how they are fifth grade teachers....

7 comments:

Melanee Raynes said...

hooray! he's back!

Stefanie Raynes said...

Did you come up with all of it on your own? YOU ARE BRILLIANT!

Here is a lesson from my favorite show "Flip This House".

I am smarter than those people.

Anonymous said...

Very Very creative. This should be in the New York Times.

Neasy Grace said...

Yes, Stef, you ARE smarter than those people.

But, are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Dani and Bryan said...

She is! But if there is one thing I have learned from being a 5th grade teacher is I am not smarter than a 5th grader!:)

Dani and Bryan said...

She is! But if there is one thing I have learned from being a 5th grade teacher is I am not smarter than a 5th grader!:)

Ashlee said...

Wow...I hope to one day be even half as smart as you Raynes' folk are...

Love you, Neasy!