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Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:00 AM

I Like to Watch

American idle: If you can't live a life of leisure, at least you can watch one on TV, from "Big Brother" to "The Real Housewives of New York City."
By Heather Havrilesky

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  • Sunday, March 23, 2008 01:19 PM

    Stop watching? Are you taking a break from your good works to post?

    To AlienLoveSong (above), I notice you posted. If I didn't have silly shows to watch, I couldn't take care of my demented mother, cope with a 20-something still at home, run a business, and educate people with my insightful blog comments. This is my vacation! St Barts, it's not.

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