The West Wing

My husband and I have a new addiction.  It's not something harmful, but it has become a mutual monkey on our backs.  It sometimes keeps us from doing what we should be doing, like going for a walk, getting groceries, or calling our moms.  While physically inactive, the highly intellectual aspect of our new pastime draws us with a pull that stems from our need to feel smarter.  We've been told that the aging brain is a shrinking brain, so yes, it is a bit of a treat to immerse ourselves into a pool of intelligent, clever conversation.  Unfortunately, we are only observers, not actual participants, and any dialogue my husband and I might have in response goes unheard.   Nevertheless, each time we satisfy our craving for our new "brain drug", we ultimately find ourselves saying, "Let's do one more".  If this sounds like something you'd like to try, look up the old "West Wing" political drama series, and begin with season one from 1999 on Netflix.  Make sure to stay in sequence; it won't take long to get hooked.

This beach glass picture is called "Driftwood Platform".  Platform is a word used in politics, so it's the obvious choice for today's post.  See you next week!