I've had TV for 2 weeks or so. I find myself putting it on mute even when Lonny goes to take a shower or walk the dog. My relationship with television has continuously changed. I love all the interesting docs, ofcourse. I'll always love cooking shows, and maybe anything else that comes off as mildly instructional.
But right now, Lisa Ling is KILLING IT with these last two episodes of her documentary show on OWN network. Absolutely making me feel like this box in my apartment is sometimes more worthy than the internet or books (currently found the sequel to 'Waiting to Exhale' at the library! YES!) First there was one about people who are transgendered, including a little boy who always identified himself as a girl. Would draw herself with fairy wings on and high heels. Even changed his name himself.
Then there was an episode about nuns. It was really well balanced, showed a young girl get absolutely giddy about joining the strict convent. She is allowed to write one letter to people outside the convent a week, and can take only phone messages. Saying goodbye to her mother, she handed over all her jewelry, her credit cards, and sent her last status update on facebook. Another nun is this little librarian looking Irish lady. A part of a new wave of convents that doesn't wear habits and works bringing counseling, housing, food, etc to young runaways in Hollywood. Most of which are transgender, or gay, sometimes kicked out of their homes by their parents and live on the streets. Try to catch this episode, really well done.
