The 23rd Channel

Part of the struggle of getting back to school (or
getting on with your life in general is the One-Eyed
Monster. The Bo~ob Tube. My brother calls it "the
Beast".

You may know it as the TV.

But TV is only bad if it keeps you from your Best. And it
has a way of doing that as you try to get ready for school,
finish your homework, order and plan your day. Make sure to
put yourself at the top of the To-Do list and leave TV 'til
later.

Here's a little gem I found a long time ago. I don't know
who wrote it, but they have a good sense of humor (and a
good sense of humans).


The 23rd Channel
(with apologies to King David)

The TV is my shepherd; I shall not want.
It makes me lie down on the sofa,
it leads me away from my Best,
it distracts my Soul.

It leads me in the path of Commercialism
for the Sponsor's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the shadow of my
Responsibilities, there will be no interruption,
for the TV is with me; its cable and remote control,
they comfort me.

It prepares a commercial for me in the presence
of my Worldliness.

It anoints my head with consumerism;
my desire runneth over.

Surely laziness and ignorance shall follow me
all the days of my life.

And I shall dwell in the house watching TV forever.


Dr. Vince

P.S. to protect yourself from the physical dangers of
watching TV (or any other screens) check out
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm