You know how sometimes you get a sudden moment of clarity? That’s what I just got. I was having some dinner, taking a break between this work and this other work, and looking at the list of shows I’ve recorded on Tivo I suddenly realized what a funny insight it is into mind. So here is what is on my Tivo right now:

• Three episodes of Planet Earth – they have been there a little while.
• Anthony Bourdain in Beirut (TRAV, “Within 24 hours of their arrival, Anthony and his crew are stuck in the middle of an intense and uncertain conflict in Lebanon. Special.”) – this was nominated for an Emmy and is fantastic!
• Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern (TRAV, “In Asia the freshest foods are still alive, and nearly everything is considered edible. Series.”) – there’s a bit on Tokyo I’m keeping to show to MB.
• Badal (LinkTV, “In a Muslim tradition, a brother and sister from one family marry a sister and brother of another family. Special.”) – I just keep trying to learn more about Muslim traditions and the middle east since it has become such an important topic for the U.S. lately.
• Bridge to Iran (Link TV, “And Along Came a Spider… The provocative story of Iranian serial killer Saeed Hanaei. Series.”) – this one too!
• Bill Moyers Journal (PBS, “Evangelical Christians against mountain top removal mining in West Virginia; wiretapping and domestic surveillance. Series.”) – if you aren’t watching Bill Moyers Journal, why aren’t you?
• 60 Minutes (CBS, “Workers at Ground Zero; electronic devices; Luciano Pavarotti. Series”) – I think it is mostly a repeat. :-/
• Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (TRAV, “Patagonia, Argentina. Series.”) – Woohoo! Bourdain in Argentina, I can’t wait!
• Getting Over It (LinkTV, “Election Integrity. Special.”) – I’m ready to be sad… have we fixed anything to do with the elections? It sure doesn’t seem like it.

Now you know what I’m thinking about when I’m not thinking about games.