Not counting WordPress (which would be biting off my nose to spite my face), I’m on a media blackout. That covers yesterday, today and tomorrow. I don’t want to hear about the inauguration. I don’t want to see news about it. I don’t want to look at photos of anyone.
Total.Media.Blackout.
I’m not pouting, I just feel super-saturated with the election coverage that seemed to last for 5 years. And, on top of that, is the spectacle of the inauguration.
I’m politically exhausted.
Let’s see if I make it until Sunday.
saneteachers 
Michelle Obama had some fantastic facial expressions today. Spoiler Alert.
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Don’t. Even.
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Media, media – I’ve heard that word before. Gosh, where was that … no, don’t tell me. I’ll get it in a minute.
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lalalala not listening lalalala
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I totally understand!! It’s just too much.
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I know, I just can’t anymore. I’m wrung out.
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I don’t plan to write about it. May do some more posts analyzing the Election itself, though…
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Shhhhhh……..don’t mention any names today…..shhhhhhh…..not even the election. Although, when I come out of my media blackout I’d love to read more of your posts like
https://ruinedchapel.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/why-are-there-rarely-two-charismatic-candidates-running-against-each-other/
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But today I’m staying clear of everything political. And drinking tea and chicken soup. No I’m kidding about that part.
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Chill….have a cuppa and read a nice book 😊
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I’m drinking water and reading nice blogs 🙂 Off to read yours ❤
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Thank you for always reading Barb!! Happy reading 😊
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I did something similar. Went to my favorite park today, even though it was foggy and dreary and cold and wet. Would rather walk in the woods than watch today’s spectacle. I have avoided the news. Avoided facebook. Still a bit of it leaked in. I quickly turned away. I don’t want to know either. I don’t want to have to unsee. I guess you are right, I need to do this tomorrow too. Maybe even Sunday.
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I went back to the eye doctor this morning and the news was on in the waiting room. I just read a book. And was thankful that my vision was healed enough that I could read without it on font 8 million (I’m wildly exaggerating). So I was lost in my book.
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Understand completely Barb and I’m an Aussie – we are over saturated with the crapola here as well👌
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It seems like every country is sick of hearing about our craziness. Or is there a vicarious thrill watching our political…I don’t even know the word for it.
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Oh God no Barb – no pleasure at all, anybody who understands how small this world really is knows what affects one affects us all. I could not believe he got in but then maybe it was as Elizabeth Gilbert days – to make everyday heroes, good people stand up against this aberration of a leader.
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I love that.
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You’ll like my post today then. 🙂
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I need to take a personal day from work to catch up (meaning, really, to go back to past posts) that you’ve written. I love every one.
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Thank you so much Barb. Today’s post is about Hugs, as it’s National Hug day, so one for you on its way!
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💟
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But if Clinton had won……
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Exactly.
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I haven’t felt this way ever, no matter who won from which party. This year is different. I’m giving myself a mental health break from the news for a couple of days.
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Understand perfectly. I’m suspending my NYT subscription for a few months. Their coverage is just too good, I started getting heartburn, need a break too. But I did get a good lift from looking at the footage from the Women’s Marches this morning 🙂
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I saw a bit of them because you can’t avoid everything. The marches can’t be ignored by the government. Very powerful. I know dozens of women from school who went to either to Washingon D.C. ( a good 5 hours from here) or NYC to participate.
I don’t think I can avoid any longer. Plus I am very interested in all news. I just needed a break.
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Could be a good idea to take regular breaks 🙂
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Excellent idea.
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Robins are nice this time of year. They are interested in worms and suet. They particularly dislike news. I’m with the robins. Well, except for the worms and suet.
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Perfect.
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