I was without internet service at home for the last few days. During the day, I found myself walking towards my computer to check my email... only to catch myself before I sat down. It was like when the power is out, and I keep trying to turn the lights on. I also realized how much I rely on my connection for news, even moreso now that we have a Tivo. I didn't even realize the war had started earlier this week. We don't subscribe to a newspaper, and I gave up on most TV news a long time ago. Although BBC Worldnews and the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer aren't so bad (season pass, set.) The Tivo is really changing my evenings. It's busy recording everything I like, and I'm getting behind. I feel like I have to watch the stuff I ask it to record, but it's recording a several hours of content a day. It's also taking a little fun out of my favorite programs. I'm avoiding most of the shit on TV, which made the good stuff seem so good. This is largely offset by the joy of skipping commercials, but I'm still feeling some overload watching the Simpsons, Futurama, Home Movies, Conan, Daily Show, etc every single day. I think I need to round out my Season Pass selections so I get the needed variety. I think a few days camping would do me some good. If I could shake this damn cold, I'd be packing my gear now. Till then I think I'm stuck on the couch (when I'm not in the kitchen getting more to eat.)