What's Wrong With Your Picture?

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In Those Days, there was no cable television, let alone satellite TV. And, the televisions that we had only received channels 2-13, and there were not broadcasts on each of those. And, to change the channel, someone would have to twist a dial on the TV.

So, that was my job. My dad loved to lay on the couch, on his right side, with his head on the armrest, and his left leg draped over the back rest. He took up the whole length of the sofa with the exception of a tiny space beneath his left leg. No one ever sat there because they knew he would fart. Sometimes though, he would let you lay beside, and he would cuddle you.

Well it was usually my job to change the channel on the TV. He would say, "Son (aka boy), let's see what else is on." We never really had TV Guide, and if we did, it was expired. So, that meant we would, in today's term "surf" the 6 or so channels that were on the air. I'd first turn the knob to find the next channel, then twist the outer ring of the knob to "dial" in a picture. Then, sometimes, but only after his command, I'd have to adjust the "rabbit ears" (indoor antenna) to tweak things a bit to get the best picture possible, because there was nothing worse that having a fuzzy picture. And life would continue.

And, life has continued. Even though my dad has passed, my job is much the same as it was some 50 odd years ago. But, it's a bit more high tech, and I do it for you.

Today, I stand in the portal of the Thought Dock and sort through mounds of information. Not only from those old channels 2-13, but from the 800+ available to me. I sort through things that my audience provides, and even more that I locate on my own. And some was learned through my actual experiences. I sort through it all. Tune it. Dial it. Tweak it. Spin it. Adjust it. Clean it. Polish it. And create it. And pass it on to you in a way that you can better understand.

All for you. For free. At your finger tips. From the comfort of your sofa, just like my dad. And I do it just for you. To give you, like I did for my dad, the best possible picture. Because many of you can't really see the picture because you don't take the time to look closely at it.

You can see clearly now. Thanks to the wisdom of the Thought Dock. Rush out to start your Christmas shopping. I'll take care of the rest.
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