I don't own a t.v.
I do have a computer and the interwebs.
I stream shows I like from Netflix (thanks, Nicey-Nice Lady!) and [gasp] occasionally stream new episodes illegally.
I generally do not read or listen to the news, see commercials, or watch movie previews.
My life is better because of this.
The products I buy are either the cheapest or recommended by friends or heavily researched on the afore-mentioned interwebs.
The shows and movies I watch are recommended by friends (my family has horrible taste in movies; ex. The Proposal) or involve actors/directors I enjoy.
Political ads hold no sway and I can research candidates with one less bias.
My kids cannot plop down in front of the tube and watch anything they want. I get to handpick shows for them to view (My Little Pony, bitches!) (yes, yes, and Sesame Street, too).
I'm not saying we read 10 books a day by candlelight (if children's board books don't count) or sew all our own clothes from flour sacks or spin pottery to eat granola out of.
I just like that the commercial world doesn't hold as much power over me as it used to.
Or do I....
[Wait for the flip side next Wednesday.]
One year ago: LLLL, again.
