We used to have Netflix, but the pricing went up so we decided to cancel our membership. Most of the movie rental stores around us have closed, so we were bummed about not being able to watch movies at home anymore. My husband was researching direct TV online and found out they carry a lot of movie channels. Most of the new movies show on these movie channels and it would be almost like renting a movie. We decided go ahead and set up direct TV and I am so glad we did. We have been able to watch so many more movies. However, I am not a big fan of all of the movies my husband likes to watch and he is certainly not thrilled to watch all of my favorite movies. We can occasionally find a movie that we mutually agree on. Most of the time, however, we have to take turns picking the movies so that we do not always watch chick flicks or shoot ‘em ups. We can tolerate each others movies pretty well in small doses.

My daughter, the social worker, sometimes comes home for a visit. She lives in a different world than we do. She is young, single, and does whatever she wants to do whenever she wants to do it. I always feel like a tornado has come through the house after she goes back home. She and her dad seem to butt heads a lot because she takes control of the main TV in our house when she is home. And since we got DIRECTV, all her favorite shows are right at her fingertips. So trying not to create an uncomfortable situation, I go along with what she wants to watch because she does not come home that often. What I don’t understand though is how can someone who is not married be so interested in a program called The Real Housewives of every major city in the country? And, when I watch those programs with her, most of the women on there are no longer married and are definitely not housewives. Maybe she likes the idea that they are independent and won’t let anyone tell them what to do. Sounds like someone I know.

My mom is really picky about her house so when she and dad got divorced and she finally got her own place I knew it was going to be a hard, long road helping her decorate. I came down for a week to help her and we spent the whole time looking at paint samples and new furniture but I have to hand it to her, she did a really great job and the place looks amazing. I spent some time looking into utilities and HD tv for her but you know all she cared about was curtains and making sure everything was in its place. My mom’s crazy and though I hate that she and dad have split up I know it’s for the best. I really think it’s going to be a good change for the both of them and I’m excited to see where they land in the coming years. They were great parents and I know they’ll always stay friends so it’s not to awkward.

I think one of the best chefs to watch on television is Paula Dean. She is such a genius and was able to make her success out of nothing. I love to see all of the baking recipes that Paula Dean offers up to audiences on her shows. She now has three shows on Food Network. She has been so successful in designing her own empire and has made millions of dollars. She even sells her own line of baked goods in stores throughout the country.

Overall, one of the best shows I watch on my Deals from directv is, “Paula’s Party.” I love watching this show for ideas on simple desserts to make for parties and cocktail events. As a lawyer, I am always hosting cocktail party’s at my home and always need to have plates of food out for the other attorneys. While one would think attorneys like only high class foods, the truth is that many of my colleagues prefer southern cooking that is filling. I am always sure to take some recipe ideas from Paula, before I set the menu for one of my cocktail parties. Whenever I use a recipe from Paula, I usually receive all sorts of compliments on it. I love cooking recipes made up from Paula, because she knows how to cater to the taste buds of all people!