72. "Man, my girl did the same thing with NPR" In response to In response to 68
>they do a great job of getting us that info in so many >different ways. > >but like you, I won't let it consume me. > >I used to be a huge talk radio guy back when W was in office >and when O was running. > >I had to turn from that shit. Got my wife on it and saw her go >from happy and positive to doom and gloom. > >last night my MIL tried to show me some death and I was like >nope... "I'm good on that I reached my quota for the day" > >then I picked up my daughter and started playing with her.
It literally used to make her happy...music, book, TV or movie recommendations, odd little stories, upliftinng & inspiring tales.
That stopped after the election. She hasn't been able to go back to it ever since. She sometimes lets it get to her and I have to draw her back out.
But I can absolutely see your kids being able to flip the switch for you. That's more than enough of a reason to look forward and keep your head above the water.