The new season of “The Shield” starts this week and I’m faced with a tough decision. Do I watch the show as it goes on FX, which basically looks like garbage on my 92″ HD front projection system (as my cable company does not yet carry FX in HD) or do I wait for the DVDs, which will allow me to watch the season in semi-glorious 480p?
I find this dilemma quite humorous considering what quandaries my father and grandfather were likely facing at my age. My father, a teacher at a technical college, was likely stressed about the energy crisis in the ’70s. My grandfather, who moved all over the country chasing jobs as a welder, probably wasn’t sure where he’d be living in the next few months.
I guess we are a product of our times. So, do I wait for those DVDs?
