Secondly, I’ve all but completely kicked one of the most pervasive social drugs that there is. In fact, most people never even think of it as a drug.

It’s called television.

Think of it. More people use it to numb themselves out every day than alcohol, marijuana, cocaine or tranquilizers all put together. This electronic hallucinogen is why American society functions (if that’s the right word) the way it does. Millions of brains get laundered every night during what the industry calls “prime time”.

Yes, I might watch a show with friends or relatives, but otherwise I’ve done without it for years. I don’t miss it. (I can’t even tell you what’s on prime-time TV anymore, which has proven a bit socially awkward).

Finally, there’s this ancient book called “Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television” by Gerry Mander. I’ve only skimmed it, but it looks like interesting reading.

Now, if only I could do something more about being hooked on this “Internet” thing…:~)
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You pay for it a little bit in social circles, but once it’s established, it’s not a very big deal. I’m gonna go check out your log now.
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I have been enjoying the occasional coffee since I finished. But one cup a day is the limit, and I don`t have it at work. I used to have a big tall travel mug full of it, and it was just too much, it would burn me out.

Over a year after I quit I became pregnant and was so glad that I did not have to worry about how my drinking would affect my baby.

I went over 10 years without drinking a drop. I am able to have a drink now. One is my limit.

The AA people say I must not be an alcoholic if I can drink just one and not go on a binge.

Sometimes I feel like going on a binge these are the moments that I resist because I never want to go back to that place in my head.

I will not give up my coffee….