Breaking News

Do you watch the news or follow the news on websites or apps?  I'm betting most of you do.  Have you ever considered the effect that has on you?  I have and it has caused me to try to limit consumption.  Occasionally I realize that I am paying more attention than I should.  Today was one of those days.  

Like most days I woke up to a warm smile and hug from my wife.  My dogs were excited to see me.  I got up, shaved, showered and moved to the living room to catch up with the news.  Covid surging, violent crime, hateful politics, homelessness, government mandates, power shortages.  Often I find some joy in catching up with my favorite baseball team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Nope, we are in last place and among the worst teams in Major League Baseball.  We lost last night and the stadium looked deserted.  I got dressed for work and hit the road. 

Starting off I thought about how lucky that I am.  I have a wife and daughter that love me.  Dogs that bring me joy.  A house in a nice community and much more.  Traffic was heavy near the high school that I pass on the way to the freeway.  I saw groups of young men and women happily enjoying each other's company while walking to school.  At a crosswalk a young man carrying his shoulder pads jogged across the street on his way to class and probably football practice later.  Once on the freeway traffic was heavy as well with hundreds of my neighbors on their way to work.  I wonder, how is their day starting off?  Are they feeling as thankful as I am?  I hope so.  Finally, I arrive at work and my boss/friend's familiar truck is already here.  I recognize how lucky I am to be healthy and able to work, to work with a friend and do something that I enjoy.  

So today's breaking news?  Life is grand!  Enjoy every minute!