the news — 100 words

Is it possible to ignore the news? I used to think not. I grew up with daily newspapers and newscasts. Flash forward to my journalism degree and news became my life, first as a reporter in a small town, then a big city, then behind the scenes as a CBC Radio producer. I watched and read everything all the time. A career change made current affairs a smaller part of my world. I cancelled newspapers to lighten my blue box. Now social media keeps me informed, but I exercise tight control. I decide when to click and when to avoid. News is no longer a habit. This helps with my sanity.