What a depressing day. Not because of my work load. Not because of traffic. No, I didn’t get any bad news from any family member.

I listened to news radio.

What was I thinking? First, there was the ridiculousness that was the Olympic Torch in San Francisco. I’d type it all out again, but Michael already did.

Then, more on the housing problems. Coupled with news/reminder about how much the war is costing on a daily basis.

Finally, lets finish with a rousing round of increased oil prices! To which I say, no shit Mr. News Guy. I paid $3.91 for a gallon of the good stuff today and fully expect it to be over $4.00 by the end of the week, even if oil doesn’t go to $120 a barrel.

Much like going to the gym, I must remember to keep the ipod with me at all times. I mean, it’s nice to know what’s going on in the world and all that, but this much at once was just too much.

Uncle I say.

Maybe, Mr. and Ms./Mrs. News Person, next time you are going to pile it on all at once you can remember to dig out those human interest stories that you keep hidden for slow news days. Or maybe play a song, or a short comedy bit, maybe something from last night’s Letterman (He’s CBS, you’re CBS. Talk to your people).

Thank You.

2 Responses to “I need to stop listening to news”

1. Chuck Says:
   April 9th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

   You know getting the news on the internet using the Google Reader and selected feeds is better because you get the news you want faster than the major networks. You can put filters on the news rather than letting the major networks create the negative spin.

2. Radiationman Says:
   April 10th, 2008 at 10:29 am

   You know getting the news on the internet using the Google Reader and selected feeds is better because you get the news you want faster than the major networks.

   That’s of course assuming that you always have access to the internet… Not everybody has 24 hour access to the net and others have restrictions while at work on what and where we can go on the internet. Plus if you’re driving surfing the web is hardly safe in car entertainment…

   Finally, there’s no such thing as “spin free” news, just news that’s spun in a manner that’s agreeable to you…

   Oh and db - there are already several stations up here that have broken the $4 mark on premium and are at $3.95 - $3.97 for the mid-grade juice…

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