I quit watching TV for almost 4 years. Talk about a change of pace. I only watched on Thursday nights and a occasional movie here and there. I actually get scolded by most of my friends because I can’t talk about certain shows or news things. This last year I have started wacthing more often. But you know what’s really weird is I almost have to make myself turn it on and sometimes I just shut it back off. Mostly I watch the Science channels and UCSD channel or PBS. I read alot. Its been hard not to be connected to the news. Though if its important I find out about it anyway. I recently started on the computer and I can see how it can become a instantaneous enviroment. Though I am for one enjoying the feedback and making new friends.

I don’t want to go on a fast at the moment, but I am trying to work in more outdoor activities and so on - its spring here, so it will become easier. See you!

I have to laugh about giving up TV. I faced up to the switch to digital TV this week. I have two VCRs connected to my analog TV and have figured out a way to do a similar thing when the analog transmissions go away. I do tape news programs and a couple of others so I can watch them in my study when I exercise (I don’t watch TV directly), but the point of the exercise was to understand the new system. It was a great test. It would be easier if we replaced our 24-year-old analog set with a new digital model, but TV isn’t a top priority. The mental challenge was the important part.

I’m looking forward to your future posts.