CBS Sunday Morning Power Rankings

So last week, I had a big preamble about sitting down to have a cup of hot chocolate before I actually got to the power rankings. This was what we like to call "writer's block". I didn't have a hook to get into the rankings last week. It is probable I would benefit from an editor, but you get to see how this sausage is made stream of consciousness style as I sometimes struggle to write my way into some coherent thoughts. This week, I'll take the direct approach. All I'll say before starting is this is a tough week to sort out. There were a lot of well done segments, making it hard to say if one really stood out above the rest. Jane Pauley was out this week, meaning... 1) Mo Rocca The first time I saw Mo Rocca on CBS Sunday Morning, I couldn't help but wonder what was going on. Wasn't he a comedian? My college years coincided with the heyday of the Jon Stewart era The Daily Show. The first time I saw Mo on CBS Sunday Morning, I think he was still wearin...

Oh. Hello there. I was just sitting down to a cup of hot chocolate. Some people would say the weather outside is miserable. It's cold and gray (well black now that it is night) and freezing rain and ice is supposed to make for a messy commute tomorrow morning. But me? I love winter weather. Well, maybe not this particular vein of winter weather. I can't vigorously disagree that it is miserable out. But I'm a winter person. I love cold weather and snow. There are a lot of terrible things associated with climate change, but the personal thing I'll miss the most is the snow. I already miss the snow. Significant snowfalls used to be a thing that happened 2-3 times a winter. Now it happens ever 2-3 years. But yesterday it was bright and sunny. It was a great day to be out if you can tolerate 20° F temps. One way to get through cold temps is to keep moving. Me? I put on some hipster shades and ran an impromptu half-marathon. It's not the smartest decision I've ever ma...

CBS Sunday Morning may be my favorite thing on television. In an age where everything is curated (usually by an algorithm) and supposedly tailored to my interests, CBS Sunday gives me an hour and a half to slow down a bit and relax and maybe learn a few things. I never know what is going to be covered in a given episode. There are recurring segments to expect, but it is the stories that I nothing about going into and would probably never seek out on my own that are my favorites. After watching regularly for some time I've grown attached to the show's regular correspondents both for their personalities and the stories they tell. It is out of appreciation for their work that I present the CBS Sunday Morning Power Rankings . Please know that these rankings are for my amusement, but if you happen to stumble upon this corner of the internet, feel free to leave your thoughts as well. I'd be surprised if this actually caught on, but if it does please comment in the spirit of the ...