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No television My two neighbors, Romney and Voda Brim, are both 95 years old and have been married for 78 years. From what I have witnessed, longevity and happiness must have something to do with “no television.” The happy couple has never owned one. Their information and news come from the radio or newspaper. Voda has a few health issues that hinder her from getting around much. Romney is a remarkable man. He does the cooking, the cleaning, mows his lawn sometimes as many as three times a week. He also tends the finest garden around. He will not let any of his nine children do very much for them. There have also been rumors that he will still climb a tree every now and then to better view any wildlife that might stroll by. Beside the fact that they are very godly people, I believe some of their happiness and longevity has to do with not owning a TV, because sitting in front of the TV can make us lazy, inactive people. Keeping yourself busy is much healthier. If we just look around us, we can always find physical things to keep us busy. Judy McMillian |
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