A Lament: I don't watch the news any more.
Not so much now, anyway.
I used to be eager to see what was unfolding on the local, national, and world stage every day.
I usually get up at 5 AM.
I'm a geezer.
I'd watch an hour of local news, while surfing news websites (google, buzzflash, al.com) on the web.
Then CNN at 6:00.
I will not watch 'Morning Joe'.
The 'news' now, especially national, is so damned depressing (shutdown, debt ceiling, blame game) that many mornings I just opt for an old movie on TCM, AMC, or FX.
Much more soothing.
Helps keep my BP at acceptable levels.
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