The West Wing Marathon
This five-minute entry is to explain why my entries have been sporadic lately. It's simple: Alexas and I are engaged in a West Wing marathon.
We were West Wing junkies when the show was on the air, but since it was canceled, none of the cable networks has carried it. (Bravo did for a short time, but I suppose the show wasn't enough like Queer Eye for their tastes.)
Besides the sharp-tongued dialogue that requires some knowledge of the Constitution, The West Wing has so many fine qualities that make it an absolute joy to watch:
- Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman's profound knowledge of Congressional procedures (for outmaneuvering those pesky lawmakers).
- Donna Moss's kooky crusades and her lovely tight sweaters.
- Sam & Toby's ability to write speeches on the fly, often while walking down the hall.
- CJ's bitch-slapping of the press.
- Leo's iron-will when dealing with subordinates.
- Charlie's earnestness and integrity.
- Jed Bartlet's ability to quote at length from The Bible.
The cast of my favorite modern TV show, The West Wing.
Alexas and I have been at this marathon since last Thursday—my birthday—and since we're only up to Episode 7 of Season 3, and since each season is at least 22 episodes and there are 7 seasons in total, it's gonna take a while....
Well, gotta go. Time for the show.