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There are compensations for everything in life.
When and if God allows me the time to cast another vote, my choice will remain hidden on an absentee ballot. I have no intention or desire to discuss my selection of a candidate or challenge and/or ridicule another’s.
Still apart from political affiliations, the past week of staccato news flashes, has been traumatic. I have returned to constantly waiting, watching and wondering about new updates. I admit I I have been literally glued to the direct TV above my round green table since Friday, July 12.
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I have abandoned the various soothing, nightly streaming choices on Netflix, Amazon and a long time favorite PBS.
Obviously, I feel strongly about the responsibility of every citizen to be informed about candidates and issues before casting a vote. Yet there is also the danger of over saturation, and I may be close to that line of demarcation.
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However, I believe I have done my civic duty this week. Now despite the ominous red flash that still constantly appears on the bottom of my TV, I plan to return to the somewhat antiquated mysteries available on Acorn and Britbox.
Once again I can silently cheer for the hero, weep for the victim, and wend my way to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Somehow after watching the commentaries, opinions, and alerts. that aura of relaxation evades my world.
However, now once again I will enjoy Netflix, Amazon and Apple TV (at least until August 19 when the second convention begins) but
Of course, if there are more updates, I may need to change my plans.