SEVEN FOR YOU â—½ TIPS
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Our Panel of Women
It’s the hottest days of summer, and we’re all inside watching something…but we don’t know what to watch next! When we meet friends for dinner, we both ask, “What have you been watching lately?” and then we share our favorites. After all, it’s fun in the late summer to sit back after a long, hot day and put up our feet, grab a cold drink and snacks, and watching something GOOD. Here’s what our panel of women had to share:
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We watch so little TV that we actually turn off streaming services in the summer and then -re=subscribe in the fall to watch our favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs. BUT, we always have Amazon Prime, so I can enthusiastically recommend House of David. It’s based on the life of King David in the Bible. Only one season has been released, and the seasons ends with David killing Goliath, so that gives you an idea of what to expect. The imagination and creativity that God gives humans to make such shows astounds me. They really bring to life the family of Saul, the giants of the time period, etc. Definitely worth the watch. Season 2 comes out this fall! Whoop! Can’t wait to break out the popcorn! – Laura
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My list of television programs is short. My husband likes shows that are easier to watch. Nothing over PG13. So, we like to watch Tracker, Elsbeth, Matlock, and Sherlock. For reality shows, we watch Survivor, AGT, and
American Ninja Warrior. For me, I prefer more dramatic, thrill seeking, and even horror-filled shows or movies. A few months ago, my D-I-L told me about Tubi, and I love it! It has FREE movies and shows to fit everyone’s desires, even and especially my sinister loving self.- Carole
We really enjoyed the film Green and Gold. It was a good surprise find and a great story. Good acting, too. It’s on Prime. Another delightful movie was The Ballad of Wallis Island, starring Carey Mulligan, one of my favorite actresses. The setting, the story, the humor…it was a thumbs up, for sure! Also, on Prime. Rosemary and Thyme is one of those series that’s a fun watch, pretty scenery, and a good murder mystery. The two women in it are horticulturists and help folks on estates with gardens…and then there’s a mysterious death! We enjoy this as a go-to fun watch. If you haven’t seen The Life List…it’s a good movie over on Netflix. And if you want a good limited series mystery/thriller watch Survivors and Ballard - Marcy
I watch mostly British shows. Many of them are much calmer than our American shows. Many are mysteries, and some involve murder, but they are never graphic or vulgar in nature. Some of their reality shows are good, too. My daughter and I loved watching the Great British Bake Off show. She said the show was "kinder" than our versions. It is!
Here's a list of some of my favorites:
Great British Bake Off
Grantchester
Father Brown
Sister Boniface Mysteries
Beyond Paradise
Call the Midwife (my very favorite). I love how the show progresses in time with each new season. They show what life in Poplar, London, was like for mothers-to-be and the social norms of the time.
Being a "Half-Brit", these shows remind me of home in the UK - Cathy
After my husband passed away, I cancelled all means of costly cable-type TV and have watched only free YouTube videos (although I pay $22/ month to Google for ad-free content) and sometimes Amazon Prime content that comes with my Amazon membership. I can get marvelous old movies on YouTube, as well as favorite sitcoms like Leave it to Beaver, Andy Griffith, etc.! There is no limit to what I learn, enjoy, and better myself from, by watching YouTube--for free!
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YouTube has unlimited videos posted by individual content providers on subjects that I love watching. My chosen genres are varied and change frequently--Such as, homesteading--most have a dozen kids (not exaggeration!), cows, pigs, chickens, etc., and while none of that is true in my own life, I've learned so much from them! I also LOVE to watch sailing videos--did you know that there are families who've raised their children living full time on a catamaran sailboat, homeschooling them, teaching them business, finance, technical skills and even mechanics, and meeting up with other families with kids for social events, ALL OVER THE WORLD!
I enjoy watching videos of remodeling old houses, cooking from other countries--Turkey, Mexico, Azerbaijan, Iran (I've made three amazing dishes from Iran!). I also LOVE watching people TRY to launch their boats at boat docks. OH MY GOODNESS!!! There is a boat dock in Florida that has a RESIDENT CROCODILE that lives at the BOAT DOCK! And, of course, there are many, many preachers and spiritual podcasters I like to watch.
Lately, I've started watching live court proceedings. Judge Boyd. Man, oh man. NO NONSENSE! Never been in a courthouse in my life, except for a 3-day jury duty 30 years ago. This has brought some sadness, too. The condition of SO MANY young people who are addicted to drugs is staggering. And then there are the often related high speed police chases (both court and police chases are public record--who knew!), and the famous PIT maneuver--Arkansas Troopers Byrd and Escamilla are pros at this!! And, probably my favorite right now are the K9 canine take downs! These dogs are American heroes. You can hear them in the back of the squad car literally 'screaming' with excitement to perform their jobs, whether it's drug smelling or criminal chasing--and they're so perfectly trained! In one episode I recently saw, the policeman literally busted out the driver's side window and picked up the dog and stuck him through the window because the guy tried to pull a weapon!! The criminal tried to gouge out the eye of the dog (thankfully, there was no harm done to the dog!) but that amazing hero never let go of his bite on the criminal! And the criminal was CHARGED with harming a law enforcement agent--the dog! It's comforting that the police are always careful to send the criminal to the hospital to get those bites cared for, before they escort them to jail! Who knows what will strike my fancy next! - Debbie
One of my favorite shows to recommend would be Down to Earth with Zac Efron.”It's a travel docuseries where Zac teams up with wellness expert Darin Olien to explore sustainable living around the world with each episode depicting the scenery, global cultures, and eco-friendly innovations of every location. It’s a light, uplifting, and insightful watch and you definitely get to see a different side of Zac Efron! – Sofia
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I love period shows. Maybe this is because times were simpler. But, I love to see how people navigated social issues in a different time or place.
MISS AUSTEN, on PBS Masterpiece is written from the perspective of Jane’s sister Cassandra Austen. It highlights their loving, sisterly relationship. It is one season with 4 episodes.
Another enjoyable watch is ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL. The 2021 version of this show is found on PBS Masterpiece also. It showcases the life of a rural British veterinarian. Animal lovers would especially enjoy this show.
Lastly, I recommend the ongoing series called HOMETOWN. It is found on HGTV. It is a reality show about a young couple who is gifted in renovating old homes in their small town while preserving the character of those homes.I hope you enjoy these shows about things from the past. - Gina
