Tuesday, 16 June 2009

• When TVs Had Ears

  Friday was a very important day in the work lives of both my husband and me. It was also an historic day for America. What happened, you may ask?? It was D-TV Transition Day! On Friday, all TV stations were required to discontinue broadcasting over an analog channel, and perform all broadcasting activities using digital technology. Unlike past changes in broadcasting technology (ex. black and white TVs to color), this was the first time which the entire nation was required to upgrade at a single moment. B&W TVs were upgraded to color on an individual basis, as a family chose to do so. This was entirely different. It’s the product of years of preparation, millions of coupons distributed to the public and countless hours of work on my part. As some of you may remember, my company is a government contractor and won the bid to manage the distribution of the converter box coupons. I was a young and fairly inexperienced FA when I was given the project. And now, nearly 2 years after the start of the project, we are entering the home stretch. Despite all the frustration, tears, and exhaustion that this project has brought me, I am so proud to be a part of it."Rabbit ears" will be added to the list of things our children won't understand. They will only look at us quizzically and say, "TVs used to have ears, Mommy?"
  

   

  The rest of the weekend was as relaxing as possible. We helped some friends move. We went to church. I attended a baptism party. I cleaned some. Oh and I bought plane tickets to Houston! I guess there is no turning back now. I was having a bit of buyers remorse at first. Flying costs so much money anymore. I’m so glad that both our families are so close and we don’t have to fly to see them. The couple whose house I was at on Sunday live here in Philly. But her parents live in California. His live in Florida. I’m very thankful that we can just hop in the car and in a few hours in home in MD or NJ. But anyways, I’m glad that I am going to TX in September. I’m so excited to see my lovely friend Alaina get married! Yay!
  

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