Favorite Shows: Since, inexplicably, they have not included a category called "Analysis and critique of the very idea of television," i'm afraid i'm going to have to use this blank for that. One of the most disquieting symptoms of the decay of our civilization is the amount of time that people spend in watching TV, rather than reading or investing in other people's lives. It's a disease. Now, me: I own a television. It sits in my living room, but that's only because there's not another room in the house where it might conveniently be used--i don't like the idea of a living area being dominated by an entertainment vehicle. Living areas are for the sharing of lives, the exchange of ideas and the building of relationships. At any rate, i don't use the TV to watch television programs. I use it as a monitor for watching videos, either by myself or with my students. I am blissfully unaware of what's on TV these days. I don't even know what channels i get. Do forgive me for the slight tinge of pride you may have detected in my being able to say that. :) Most people can't say that.