The Search for Oxygen

Yes, its true, I'm in Rehab.  Shocking as it may seem I've given up news and current events. After many sleepless nights wondering if America will be great again, or if the country is truly crumbling beneath our feet, I've chosen to no longer "tune in". It started with my Facebook feed. The daily NYT and WP posts were all shouting and screaming at me to read about the the death of our culture. Before this, Fox news, Town Hall, National Review, etc. were all screaming about what Obama had done to our great country. NYT and WP were mostly diverse in reporting and offered some diversity. Ever since the  weeks before the election the hatred, bigotry, and fear have been streaming out of all publications.  What I once considered thoughtful, objective journalism has become histronics. I will no longer feed my habit or give in to my cravings. I will no longer quench my thirst for knowledge of current events. I will only live in the here and now with

I've got to start doing this more than once a year.  We spend a lot of time alone. After a while you forget what's going on in that world out there.  Yes, we get out everyday, dine out once a week, and occasionally meet friends on the road.  What I really mean by alone, is we are very out of touch with people who work and struggle with their lives. I would imagine that is nearly everyone. It's easy to forget what Sunday night really means to many people. Thoughts start running to all the things you have to do to prepare for the work/school week. Everyone has schedules, and commitments that makes you go on auto pilot and stop experiencing life. Except for the last 4 years, the only time I was actually enjoying my self 7 days week was at the Coffeehouse we had.  Before that, I never really felt my life belonged to me. I had schedules, commitments, pressure, and worries. I think that's why I really can't blame anyone for seemingly thoughtless, se