I was watching a Netflix movie on Wednesday evening.  Suddenly the image froze and “0%” appeared onscreen and stayed there.

And so it remains … no Netflix, Disney Plus or Prime Video.  I’m sad.  I enjoy watching cool stories.

In the larger scheme of things, there are far deeper losses: a loved one dies, friendships end, health declines, self-esteem withers away.

But still …

I’m attached.

Here’s a sign promoting the elimination of television from our lives:

I’m not strong enough to say goodbye.  Or wise enough?  I’ve often had a thought bubble up: “I’m free.”  Maybe not.

The problem of my smart TV no longer being connected to the Internet will no doubt be solved.  The problem of needing TV in my life will take longer to fix.

I wonder if I’ll ever get there