Have I ever told you that I didn't have cable growing up? And did I mention that my mom pretty much ordered cable the day I left for college? I didn't think so, but it is important in this story. (And no, I never really missed cable...And yes, mom, I know how lucky I was to grow up in your house).
So I was sitting at school today when I thought of something that hasn't entered my mind in years. Seeing as how I didn't have a plethora of channels to choose from growing up, I was a big fan of PBS. Nothing like a little Public Broadcasting.
I digress. Anyway, the thing I remembered. Ghostwriter!!! Oh my word, I loved that show. Basically it was a show about kids who solved mysteries with the help of a ghost who could only communicate with them using whatever letters he can find. So...if they were in a classroom, he would use the letters on posters, etc. to form words. Get it? Good. I used to LOVE LOVE LOVE this show. All the kids who could "see" ghostwriter's words got to wear special pens just in case they had to communicate with ghostwriter and the other team members. Whenever they had to meet up, they would write RALLY and everyone would come running.
And yes, they encouraged kids to keep up with the mysteries and the clues in their own ghostwriter journal. And don't think I didn't. Sigh. I miss those days. So, am I the only person in the world who remembers this show? Probably so since I haven't thought of it in years. Oh well. Maybe some day they'll bring it back like 90210. One can dream.
I remember this show. It was set and Brooklyn and I thought it would be awesome to live there. Someday! Did you ever watch Square One on PBS? I loved Mathnet. I also attribute my Geography Bee win in 7th grade to many hours of watching Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego.
ReplyDeleteyes you *we* had cable when we lived on Shawnee..tyvm
ReplyDeleteIs it possible that the lack of cable in my household contributed to your career as a teacher and librarian? One might even go so far as to say that the lack of cable contributed to your nerdiness which in fact led to you meeting and marrying another well known nerd. I will accept your gratitude in the form of a visit...or a cookie.
ReplyDeleteWhen I got married my parents went out and bought new tvs and took the rest of the family to DisneyWorld in Florida the following week. Talk about feeling cheated. LOL AT my old home in the country cable was not available until right before I moved. I did a lot more reading then and my young son enjoyed lots of outdoor activities. I think children spend way too much time in front of the tv these days. I do too now with so much to watch!
ReplyDelete1)You didn't have cable?! Lawsie Mercy...I'm proud to say that I don't remember a time without cable. 2) I was SO in to Ghostwriter, had the pen set, etc. LOVED IT!
ReplyDeleteI didn't have cable growing up either. I feel your pain. I was a big fan of PBS myself and watched alot of Ghost Writer, Reading Rainbow, Square One, 3-2-1 Contact, Wishbone, Carmen San Diego, etc.
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