WHEN TV WENT DIGITAL

last week, I was reminded of a few things. And as usual, a question.

First, I remember well when tv shows were only in black and white. Then I remember when a few were shown in color. It made me want all the shows to be in color. Of course, later they were. It used to make our oldest grandson angry to see a show in black and white on one of the old movie channels or re-reruns. Like his G-Dad, he loved Leave It to Beaver, but hated the lack of color.

Second, I remember a college prof of mine who said he wouldn't mind death as much if he could tune in and see what his loved ones were doing. At the Heavenly control, he could just dial up a loved one or family friend and watch as they went through their day. When the activity became boring or disagreeable to him, he would just click his remote to another.

Third, what was the reason for the change? My tv reception looks the same. If it doesn't improve the picture, then why do it? Why knock out all those tvs being used by people that perhaps can't afford another one? I may very well be missing something here, but why the carnage?

The only thing I can think of is that they're getting ready for that Heavenly hook up. But somehow I think there just might be other things for us to do there.