[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Time Crunches On

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Time Crunches On
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1238881468.shtml


   The economy has many of us in a crunch, directly or indirectly. Even
   for the fortunate employed, there are fewer people shouldering the
   wheel at most companies. It only takes one unforeseen problem or
   challenge to rearrange one's calendar significantly, as in extra hours
   to catch up.
   I like to think this is often a good thing, a time to recheck
   assumptions, starting with time itself. At our house, we decided to
   drop HBO, for example. We hardly watch it anymore; most of the new
   movies aren't worth watching and "The Sopranos" is over. We can spend
   some of that HBO money on Pay per View of the good movies, in fact. In
   reviewing the bill, also saw that we were being billed for the old
   receiver that we had upgraded to an additional DVR late last year, so
   we'll get a credit for that, too.
   On the audio side, the current work crunch has made it clear I don't
   have time to listen to it all. I recently subscribed to Bill Bennett's
   "Morning in America" podcast, initially just to hear Michael Steele
   filling in on a Friday. But Steele is now the defacto host every
   Friday, and he doesn't really know how to keep the show fresh week to
   week. Plus, Bennett takes quite a few other days off. He conducts some
   of the best interviews on radio, but I just don't have the time that
   justifies it. End of subscription.
   I eagerly rejoined "Pragertopia" when Dennis Prager finally settled
   his legal fight with Salem Radio. He's absolutely profound at times.
   Question is, is he profound enough to justify the time? I'm going to
   compromise here, canceling the podcast and recording on my Pogo
   instead. I'll just have to be more selective listening, hour by hour.
   That leaves me with Rush 24/7, Live 365 for music, and my "RUSC" old
   time radio service. I'm feeling more relaxed already.