My life on TV

Which TV show is the best reflection of the social world that you live in? Which show makes you say, "Yes, I know people just like that" or "Things like that happen in my own life"?

Old friends (4)

Which old friend opened your eyes to new experiences and different ways of thinking?

Time is of the essence

More and more people are recording TV shows in order to watch them later. But this kind of time-shifting isn't as common with sports. It almost feels pointless to watch the game unless you're watching live, while it's being played.

And there are people who routinely shift their birthday party to the nearest weekend, but can't imagine doing the same thing with their New Year celebration. For some things, timing is flexible, but for other things, the exact timing is essential.

What are some examples from your own life, things that you insist on doing at their exact, appointed time?

This week's theme is timing.

Tell us a story: culture, natural and adopted

Was there one time where you were at a traditional ethnic event and felt a great deal of warmth and acceptance? Was the event part of your own cultural heritage? Or were you playing tourist at someone else's cultural event?