I got a new book last week and I just love it!! It's a Brady Bunch trivia book. I never buy books anymore because reading is just too hard for me since my brain injury in 1994 ( I can only read for about 20 minutes before a migraine sets in and then when I pick it up later, I don't remember what I read. Fun, huh?) Anyone who knows me understands why I'm so excited- two of my favorite things to do is watch Brady Bunch and play trivia games. There are only three people that I know personally that share in my enthusiasm for BB- Carol Ann (a good friend), Mel (my sister-in-law), and Rachel (my daughter).
I know many people think that the show is corny and full of "fluff", and they are exactly right. Maybe that's why I love it so much. It's a show that I can watch with Rachel and not have to worry about her seeing anything questionable. It's a show that I can watch for pure enjoyment, not trying to "get anything out of it". Every time I watch it, I am part of a simpler and safer world for 30 minutes. I can still remember watching it at my grandparents home, when it was still on prime time and not reruns.
With all of the turmoil of terrorism, war, famine, disease, crime, etc.. in today's world, it's nice to escape every so often. Watching Brady Bunch does that for me. Hey, it's cheaper than a vacation!!!