Fuck The News...

"14 dead, 50 wounded in shooting at Colorado theater during premier of the new Batman Movie."


"Long Island Daddy reads five year old daughter classic fairytale before tucking her into bed."


"Naked man allegedly eating victim's face shot and killed by Miami Police Officer."


"Family pet lizard turns three years old. Mother and children sing happy birthday to him and shower him with love and affection."




"Maryland student, 21, admits eating housemate's heart, part of brain."


"Five year old swims by herself for the first time without the help of floaties. Family and friends stand nearby and cheer!"


"Tom Cruise Leads Paparazzi on High-Speed Chase through Manhattan."


"A man and his nine year old daughter pay a visit to his 85 year old grandmother and have lunch."

I'm slowly losing my faith in humanity.

I'm quickly coming to realize that the news in the mainstream media trigger dark thoughts in my head. The thoughts get caught in my brain like a dragon fly, helplessly trapped in an intricate, impenetrable web spun by an unassuming but lethal spider.

I need to shut off the television.

I need to disconnect the wi-fi.

I need to shut down the smart phone.

There is no "Impending Zombie Apocalypse".

There is no "END TIMES".

I need to make my own news.

I need to make my own news and report it.

We need to make our own news.

Good news.

Please make your own news and report it.

I'll read that.


Comments

  1. BellaDaddyJuly 20, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    "Local Daddy says 'I Love You'to his 6 year old daughter, followed by hugs & kisses every night before bedtime. 6 year old responds lovingly with same!"

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  2. ronnibunny72July 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    i like our family news!!!

    yuv!!!

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  3. ForgottenJuly 20, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Mommy drops her kids off at daycare with kisses galore and sprints off to work. When she returns later, she is met with cheers and hugs and more kisses. It is good to have such adoring fans. :)

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  4. Redhaired FriendJuly 20, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Egypt democracy and votes in the Muslim Brotherhood; Syria is in the midst of a Civil War; Iran is developing nuclear weapons; US involvement in Afghanistan- for what reason? And in local news, a group of people meets at a beach cabana and opens up their doors, sand space and pool to their friends all summer long!

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  5. MikeJuly 20, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Husband and wife enjoy beautiful sunset from their backyard at their new home.

    ReplyDelete
  6. MaryJuly 20, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Family at home waiting for the boys to return from sleep away camp - they were missed.

    ReplyDelete
  7. KaraJuly 20, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Husband and wife deeply in love and have beautiful children, living their dreams!

    ReplyDelete
  8. AzzJuly 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Man reaches the 4 month mark in his backpacking trip around America. Says he is proud of himself of the achievement.

    Really brilliant post by the way.

    ReplyDelete
  9. charlene cambridgeJuly 21, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Breaking Charlene News!!!!
    FIFTY-TWO YEAR OLD WOMAN GOES ON DATE!!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. BloggerFatherJuly 21, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    You're right. A lot of good things happened today. A lot of people who needed mental health care got what they needed, for one. Why do we focus on this guy (giving him what his deranged mind wanted), while letting the amazing things that happen daily pass us by?

    ReplyDelete
  11. JaysDadJuly 24, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Man comes home and his dog runs downstairs to greet him and nuzzle between his legs. Dog gets treat while man prepares dinner and then takes his companion for a walk which was much anticipated and appreciated. Wife comes home and all three spend a wonderful evening together watching a movie.

    ReplyDelete
  12. JaysDadJuly 26, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Son, what happened to your fan club? You used to have 11 responses the first day posted. I was waiting in anticipation of your next post. Love you.

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Delurking. Family takes annual vacation to the beach. Typically anti-social with all except peers, the 16 year old asks family to play mini golf - miracles do exist!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Delighted ScribblerAugust 2, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Orange alert! Vermicelli is substituted with glass noodles in what became a clash of civilizations on the dinner plate. Local couple unashamedly claim dinner was awesome and threaten to continue with culinary mayhem.

    ReplyDelete
  15. WIDNEY WOMANAugust 8, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Love it.

    ReplyDelete

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