Writer’s Strike Got You Down?

The writer’s strike: it has sucked all of the joy out of winter entertainment. Grey’s is sporadic – as I sit on the couch like a strung-out addict waiting for my next McDreamy fix. Jack isn’t back for Day 7 (and facing “Monday” in the bleak snowy months without this adrenaline rush will most likely reactivate my seasonal depression *sigh*). Thankfully the Stewart/Colbert duo are still hysterical – embedding hope that I won’t have to completely succumb to an all-rerun-and-reality-t.v. diet. So what’s a Wisconsin girl to do when the weather outside is frightful and so is the Thursday night line-up (save your farm jokes, please)? Get creative, of course!

1. It is time to take your Darling Hubby out of his comfort zone. Have him trade in his “Sunday Best” (or T-Shirt and Sweatpants as it is in our house) for a pair of scrubs. Okay, maybe he’s more of a McNugget than McSteamy…but I am sure you’ll agree that having him channel his inner-Dr.Derek Shepherd is far more appealing than spending one more night listening to a lackluster “Top Ten List” on the late night talk show circuit. You pick which sappy soundtrack will be playing in the background. You choose which silly dialogue to say. This little interlude is guaranteed to produce more action than the On-Call Room at Seattle Grace!
2. The following takes between Month One and Month Eight of the Writer’s Strike. The experts say that we could continue to experience this prime-time tragedy for several months. As a result, Jack Bauer is taking a year off from kicking “you know what” and taking names. No “24”? It’s like having NO AIR. Jack Bauer makes a flak jacket look like an Armani suit, and now you can too! I’m not suggesting that you break out your copy of Season Two and watch it while in full CTU uniform...but I am not discouraging it either.
3. Alright fine. I am a simple girl with simple wishes. I really don’t care who wins the next presidential election – so long as it isn’t the same guy that currently has his feet up on that executive desk in the oval office. My suggestion is to taunt your friends and family by wearing a 2008 Official Presidential Mask Poll. Perhaps you are going through Clinton-withdrawals and Hillary is your gal? Maybe Mitt is the man for you with his Salt Lake City style? Barack Obama, you know you wanna! Watch the race to the Whitehouse unfold through the eyes of your favorite candidate! Even if dear old dad doesn’t agree with McCain’s political platform, he’ll have a tough time saying so to his face.

If all else fails, might I suggest putting pen to paper and taking a crack at script writing, yourself? 2009 is looking pretty scary, my friend. One more game show like: WHO WANTS TO MAKE BAIL MONEY (honestly, how many more shows can Ryan Seacrest host?) or GUESS THAT ANIMAL SOUND WITH CARRIE FISHER – well, I may have to debate poking my eyes out with a spork (I told you the depression would creep back). Join me next time as we explore the fascinating world of ‘Screenplays Gone Wild’. Respond with some of your ideas and they just may make the list! Until then, this is Shelby saying: Good night and good grief.

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