“Through money or power you cannot solve all problems. The problem in the human heart must be solved first.” - Dalai Lama
I'm going through another one of those periods in my life when I am reluctant to pick up a newspaper or watch the news on television. The world seems to be soaking in murder, mayhem, terrorism, natural disasters and vitriolic politics. Never mind the news. I can't even stand the political commercials that will consume our airspace until the federal election in October.
Because there is so little to watch on TV and I can't stand the news, I often turn to mindless watching while I colour or craft. I can pretty much repeat the dialogue of every episode of Murdoch Mysteries by heart. When I'm really strapped for something to watch, I turn on Say Yes to the Dress. It is pap but it doesn't require any effort on my part. I was thinking last night about how totally ridiculous many of the brides are. Last night, a twenty-something woman sobbed unconsolably when she couldn't get the dress she really wanted because the $8,400 price tag was too high for her $5,000 budget. Really? Such a first world problem. I don't know that I have the heart to watch anymore. Surely there has to be some middle ground between mayhem and self-absorbtion.
I'm extremely busy with work these days which is good. I'm still trying to get to my mom's every day. I've finished my colouring book and bought some new beads. I'm not feeling much like heavy reading. While I certainly won't wish the summer away as it is my favourite time of the year, I will be happy when the fall viewing season starts. Until after the federal election though, I will be looking for a way to watch it commercial free.
