tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post873978871984647159..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: How Much TV Time is Right for You?Jeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-3033431221653098582010-06-01T04:16:37.847-07:002010-06-01T04:16:37.847-07:00We have no TV. I don't like the way it chews u...We have no TV. I don't like the way it chews up my time (although Facebook isn't much better); but more importantly, I don't like the way it chews up my brain. I read excessively but it doesn't have the same impact on my imagination, and in particular, my fear level.<br />We own selected shows on DVD (MASH, Hogan's Hereos, Northern Exposure) and watch them on the 'puter. We watch WAY too much of them on the computer.<br />For space, you can now integrate your computer & TV, which may work for some families. I don't room in my life, physically or emotionally, for a TV.<br />And it always amazes me the number of people who say "Oh, I'd love to get rid of the TV but my partner/kids/dog would never let me." Hello?SueBKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484316295832915889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-32544440839727995372010-05-30T09:15:33.957-07:002010-05-30T09:15:33.957-07:00Interesting point, JustGail! I know some people re...Interesting point, JustGail! I know some people really want that background noise - be it music, radio shows or TV. I'm on the other end; I prefer the quiet. Whatever works!<br /><br />I agree that having the TV on but not watching it is <i>not</i> the same thing as actually watching the shows.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-86656221021574858832010-05-27T06:25:46.589-07:002010-05-27T06:25:46.589-07:00I do agree - too much TV watching going on. But t...I do agree - too much TV watching going on. But then, for me the TV on does not equal TV watching. I'm usually doing other things while listening, and only stop to watch if something catches my attention or I need a break. So I have to wonder if they are counting TV on-time, or actual sitting and *watching* TV. There are a few shows I try to make a point of watching that add up to about 7 hours a week, but the TV is on way more than that. Or am I wrong that reading the paper and then falling asleep while the TV is on doesn't count as watching TV? I don't know why, but for some reason, the radio just isn't the same as TV for background "noise".JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.com