Intentional Television

2012/04/19 Gayle 3

Last fall during my illness, I was astounded by the number of televisions available in health care facilities! While in the emergency room for hours, I was able to watch a television that was readily available to entertain me at my bedside. Every waiting room is television laden. I was SHOCKED to find a television available for my viewing pleasure as I lay in my hospital bed waiting in the hallway of the radiology department. TV’s were everywhere! I grew up in a house with one television. We only got three channels! The WHOLE family watched the same show! It didn’t feel strange to be offered a magazine as I waited to see a doctor. I could eat a meal in a restaurant without a The rest of the story

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Life Unplugged (at least from TV)

2012/02/27 Gayle 1

Like a lot of people these days, I enjoy looking at the fun and fanciful ideas on Pinterist. Tonight as I poked about looking at the variety of things, I was reminded that some times we need to unplug and relax. When I was a kid there was a lot of porch sitting, sweet tea drinking and relaxing after a hard day. My new project is to get my porch sit worthy! I’m adding in some comfy chairs, maybe a bench or two. Then I am going to indulge in end of the day relaxation. I am making something similar for my porch! Source: etsy.com via Kristina on Pinterest   We recently greatly reduced our access to Television. We left Direct TV and are using The rest of the story