All week I’ve been helping a friend with a stocktake count. He owns a small hardware store so I’ve spent most of the time counting washers and screws. It’s not the most exciting experience of my life; although, after a few hours you start to get into it. The anticipation of the next count – ‘what will I be sorting next?’ – and the joy that comes when you’re offered larger items like drills and brush cutters. Each night I go home, turn on the TV, and flick through 116 channels. It’s not the most exciting experience of my life; although, after a few hours you start to get into it. The anticipation of the next show – ‘what will I be watching next?’ – and the joy that comes when you’re offered better programs like ‘The Wire’ or ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’