I was even a board op for several local talk radio shows here in Northern California (aka The State of Jefferson)
Shortly before the 2016 election, I was so sure Hillary was going to win I gave up on politics and news other than here on FR.
Even with my self-imposed blackout, enough news filters through for me to stay informed on what's going on but my life is so much more peaceful now. I actually take my wife out to dinner from time to time, go to grandson's football and basketball games, go wine tasting on the weekends.
Lo and behold! There's a life just waiting to be lived out there!
Take a break. God's got this. We know this crap is going to get worse before it gets better but, the point is, it gets better!
Just consider this a semi-opus. Your life will be all the better for it.
After this last hearing I vow to not watch another one. What a waste of time. I often take a break a few days from politics. It’s really s great idea. I have so many things I enjoy, like photography and my beautiful cats and I’m a painter. It’s such a waste to get so wrapped up in this stuff 24/7. And you can still stay informed just not living and breathing it every second.
Did you see the jeopardy question asking who was the attorney for the porn star? I’m wording it differently. But NOBODY knew! That made an impression on me. People, even smart people, out in the world are not living immersed in politics.
excellent post TE
I did the same. I pay just enough attention to know what’s going on. No more stressing over this garbage. I wasted 8 years obsessing over Obama. And I’m sure the older folks here spent 16 years obsessing over Obama and Clinton.
We're all going to hell in a handbasket, but there are still some laughs to be had.
"Take a break. God's got this."
Imagine His frustration!