I could talk for hours about how I feel the invention of the DVR (Digital Video Recorder) has bettered my life.  These devices (like Tivo) can automatically record certain television programs based on your preferences and settings.  The best part is that you can watch what you want when you want it (plus you can fast forward through commercials).  It allows me to watch a lot of shows and movies that I otherwise would not get to see.  As I said, I could go on and on. 

One television show I probably would not have gotten to watch had it not been for my DVR is Psych.  This series began back in July of 2006 on the USA Network.  I set my DVR to record the first episode because it looked like it might be entertaining and I have not missed an episode since then.

I would best describe Psych as sort of a live-action Scooby Doo.  It is about a wise guy son of a former cop who has a photographic memory and an eye for detail which allow him and his childhood buddy to solve crimes and mysteries neatly within the one hour program.  It is a little campy and farfetched, but really ends up being a fun, light-hearted, entertaining hour of television.  Both my wife and I enjoy watching it together and there are not too many other shows on tv that I can say that about these days. 

Now in its second season (Friday nights on the USA Network) the show seems to have developed a following.  If you get a chance to watch the show, I highly recommend it.  You may have to watch a couple episodes before you get hooked all the way.  If you have a DVR or Tivo, at least record an episode and see for yourself.  With the writers' strike still going strong, the choices on television are more limited than ever.  Give it a chance and I feel you won't regret it.  You can find out more about the show on the website:  www.psych.usanetwork.com  Actually, you can view full episodes (for free) on that website by clicking on the "video" tab and then "full episodes."  No excuses, you just need to go there and watch a couple at no cost.  The complete first season is available on DVD as well.  If you do check out the show, let me know what you think.

That's all I have for today.  I am very proud because I was actually a perfect 4-4 on my NFL playoff picks this week.  I will go back and look at those picks a little closer in tomorrow's posting.  Thanks again for reading and keep that feedback coming.  Peace and much love.

Check this out:  Each episode of Psych ends with some funny outtake which they refer to as "Psych Outs."  They are all usually pretty funny.  Here is a link to one that I find especially amusing since it makes an 80's reference with Gus doing a little Michael Jackson dance.

Quote of the day:  "I'd rather be a failure at something I enjoy than be a success at something I hate."  - George Burns (actor/comedian)

Download this:  "For You I Will (Confidence)" by Teddy Geiger.  He's an 18 year old with great sound reminding me a lot of John Mayer.  Might recognize him from the short run television series called Love Monkey which I really enjoyed but that was cancelled after just one short season.