Four weeks ago today I called and cancelled the satellite hook up. No more TV. I remember that on the last day I felt like I needed to watch a lot of TV because I knew it wouldn’t be available thereafter. Sort of like when you binge on food the day before starting a diet. [...]
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The First Four Weeks
Posted in Commentary, The Process on August 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Welcomed – but Unwelcomed Silence
Posted in Commentary, Spirituality, The Process on August 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Before we gave up television, one of my favorite things to do after getting the kids to bed was to get a big bowl of ice cream, plop down in the recliner, turn on the TV, and watch some mind numbing comedy that would make me laugh. I think one reason some sitcoms are so [...]
Our Journey Begins
Posted in Commentary, The Process on August 8, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Posted by Betsy 8.8.07 For a long time now I have been aware of just how much time I spend zoned out in front of the TV. At the end of the day, when the kids are in bed and I’m tired, my ample hindquarters seem to gravitate toward the couch as if drawn by [...]
Fasting from TV: The Kids
Posted in Commentary, Fasting from TV, Kids, The Process on October 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Well, Autumn has definitely arrived in our part of the world and with it less access to outdoor activities. I’ve wondered how it would be to have the children in the house more with no TV but, while it is more demanding of my time, I am seeing some things that I don’t think I [...]
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