Reading this story in the Oregonian this morning about the Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush: Alaska, made me realize that I finally have to write something about this oddly engaging reality show.
For those who haven’t seen this series yet, it’s essentially about a group of out-of-work Oregonians from outside of Portland who head up to Alaska to mine for gold.
Television
Bob Saget’s New Show is Somehow Incredible
“You’re watching a show hosted by Bob Saget in 2010 and it’s not America’s Funniest Home Videos and it’s actually really funny?” asks my 12-year-old self. That is right before his time-traveling head explodes.
Noise: Endless chatter and bad ads during The Civil War
At the last minute, I opted out of two Civil War parties and headed instead to a local pub. That turned to be a good choice as the beers on tap were all new to me and the crowd at the bar not overly Duck or Beaver crazed.

