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But at least I have access to the internet, and quite a few of my friends can't make that claim. For lots of reasons (age, infirmity, finances, etc.) they rely primarily on television or radio for news.
I don't live in the best neighborhood and some of my neighbors are in a lot worse shape than I'm presently in; that goes for one of the nearby buildings, primarily occupied by seniors who are dependent on an assortment of assistance programs. One of those residents just called and asked me about what is going on today. She's on her way to a doctor appointment and wanted to check the news before heading out, and she seemed to think that there simply HAD to be something other than Tiger Woods happening. So, I gave her a brief rundown on what I'd gleaned so far from the internet. She thanked me and said she hoped her 'ride' would be able to take her to the library for a while after her appointment.
As it happens, I share her view that Tiger effing Woods belongs on ESPN or any of the many other all-sports channels. But at least I can turn off the television and turn on the computer. Access to real-time information is important, even on dialup. Time for me to work on that gratitude business.
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