Wednesday, December 12, 2007

What’s on??


In my blog index, a section only I, as the blog owner, can see, are several “draft” posts. Most are just a title, something to remind me of an idea for a possible entry. Place holders of sorts. One of these draft entries says just “TV Guide.” It’s been sitting there for months, taunting me, challenging me to flesh it out. The idea – which seemed so fruitful when I saved it into the index – is to take the bits and pieces of my cat-related activities and distill them resemble television listings.

Today, for some reason, the post finally took shape. Somehow I managed to transform my mundane life into talk shows, comedy, drama, and even a little education. Cable channels, broadcast channels and community access – my “TV life” has it all. So sit down, grab your remote, and choose a show.


6am (NBC) Today: Segments include: using a cat as a substitute alarm clock and scheduling your morning routine to include pet care. Guest Dr. Phil gives tips on shaking off early morning surprises and moving on with your day.

10am (Animal Planet) Cats! Cats! Cats!: Blending up a healthful raw diet for felines and a review of species-appropriate canned food options.

11am (Community College Channel) Accounting 12A: Saving for unexpected expenses.

1pm (Community College Channel): English 4B: Creative writing for bloggers.

2pm (FOX) Montel: Therapists stage an intervention to help a guest with double addictions: repeatedly testing her diabetic cat’s blood sugar levels and drinking Irish Cream.

3pm (NBC) Ellen: How to choose a pet sitter for special-needs animals. Special guests: the Broadway cast of Cats!

8pm (NBC): The Office: The office is thrown into turmoil when internet access crashes due to Angela’s excessive posting to an online bulletin board for diabetic cat owners.

8:30 (CBS): Survivor: China: Survivors are challenged to restrain and test a hungry, grumpy diabetic cat. Winners receive dried tuna flakes.

9pm (ABC) ER: A pancreatitis attack threatens the health of a cranky middle-aged patient. A family member holds ER staff hostage after receiving a shocking bill for services.

10pm (FOX) 24: The drama continues as Jack runs an overnight blood glucose curve.


11:30pm (NBC) Tonight Show: In his monologue, Jay pokes fun at the lengths some cat owners are willing to go to for their pets. Guests include feline diabetes specialist, veterinarian Lisa Pierson.

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