I love television, sometimes.
Sometimes all I really need is a mindless hour in front of the tube (yes, I still have a tube - no LCD flat screens here).
But recently I've noticed how much more quickly time moves when I am watching television than when I am not.
I went for a walk in the park the other day. I walked several blocks to the edge of the park, walked deep into the park, and sat down on a bench to write for a bit. After writing for a short while, I took a look at the clock on my cell phone and noticed that only a half hour had passed since I'd left my apartment.
I was pleased to discover that, in the time it takes to watch a sitcom, I had gotten some exercise, enjoyed some nature, and written some words.
When I'm watching television, on the other hand, a whole hour can fall away in a moment with nothing at all to show for the time lost.
I think I might try watching television less and extending my life more.
Notes on culture and contemporary issues, responses to the writings of others, and general observations by Catherine LaSota.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Monday, December 22, 2008
Gonna try, gonna try...
...gonna try to write a little something here everyday. Again. (While giving myself exceptions for vacations and such).
Let's see what happens.
Let's see what happens.
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