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Good Screen | Bad Screen

November 27th, 2006 Leave a comment Go to comments

So yesterday was “No Screens” day chez nous. I spend most of my work week staring at computer screens and a lamentable part of my free time staring at more screens. And as the season of increased irritation rolled round, I snapped.

The No Screens Measure was invoked householdwide. No vetos allowed. No computers and no televison and no dvds. Householders had to fall back on old-fangled amusements.

Much paper was used. Drawing pencils and beading needles were seen in action. Naps were had. Three and a half books were read. Actual conversations took place.

Verdict on No Screens: Some twitchiness observed at usual-podcast-listening time. Additional twitchiness observed at Google/Wikipedia withdrawal. Less inner twitchiness reported by all householders.

Heather

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  1. Douglas
    November 27th, 2006 at 19:34 | #1
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    That wasn’t so bad. I read one and a quarter books by Nick Hornby and one by Lynda Barry, and inked two cartoons. I thought No Screens might dredge up certain Sabbath/boredom issues, but there was too much to do. I’d do it again.

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