These days, I barely have time to watch Modern Family. I have very little time for the news. (Priorities, people.) But that's okay, because now I get my news from Facebook. I know this should be embarrassing, and I suppose it is. But since I have friends who worship nearly every god in the political pantheon, I'll throw out the hypothesis that my news might be more fair and balanced than most, if not as comprehensive (I'm a little tired of Whitney Houston videos). Plus, it is peppered with the drama of the car-wreck lives of a few childhood acquaintances. So that's fun. (Although most of you are stable, not mentally ill, and thus, fairly boring.)
Today, for instance, I read this article, noting how some Americans' fears of a Mormon theocracy show a resemblance to the old story about Jews trying to take over the world. Well written, and includes interviews with author Orson Scott Card and my favorite historian, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich.
I recently located a friend I studied with in England, and I'm so thrilled about it. Her status updates on Downton Abbey, including this one about how Highclere Castle is falling into ruin, plus a link to these fantastic paper dolls (including evil accoutrements for Mrs. O'Brian and Thomas, and female empowerment accessories for Sybil), are my absolute favorite. We don't email or anything, but she knows I care because I 'like' her almost daily.
What? You don't think paper cutouts about period dramas count as news? Au contraire, mon frere!
Lastly, I have decided to celebrate Lent this year. Back in college, cousin Melanie would throw a big Mardi Gras party, to which we would invite every attractive boy we knew, stuff them with gumbo and king cake (don't break your tooth on the baby!), and then I wouldn't buy those big pink frosted cookies at the gas station on my way home from class again until Easter. This year, though, I am taking it further: NO COOKIES AT ALL. That's real, people. And it isn't going to be easy. I'm also incorporating a serious scripture study plan, and a goal of at least stepping onto the treadmill every day except Sunday. (I did some research, and in Roman Catholic tradition, they get Sundays off from their Lenten fasts and what not. But I'm going more Eastern Orthodox with my cookie rules: zero tolerance.) It may not be kosher, but I hope my self-imposed period of asceticism isn't seen as sacrilege. I think my heart is in the right place.
Where do you get your news?
Are you giving up anything for Lent?
4 comments:
Hey-I'm doing Lent as well! I'm going off junk food. For me this extends all the way down to instant mac&cheese since that's my current obsession.
I was debating the merits of not practicing on Sunday---you know, to be authentic and stuff--but your Eastern Orthadoxism is inspiring me. I'll try and be strong.
I get my news from Andrea too. And, I LOVE those pink frosted cookies from the gas station. Granny knows how to process one heck of a tasty cookie!
Every year I try to give up Sarcasm for Lent. (seriously)
Every year it's the same thing. Did I give up sarcasm for Lent? Yeah, right.
While there is nothing wrong per se with getting (all of) your news from Facebook.com,
You may soon realize that there is no news. In fact, some say there's nothing new under the Sun.
Man on the Moon?! News? Maybe. I dunno...
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