AVOIDANCE is my answer to keep the darkness from my door. I use to wake up to the morning news until it became constant BAD NEWS. Someone once told me bad news sells. Really? I know people that have stopped watching the news for that very reason. I do not need that constant negativity in my life. Even under Russia’s invasion, which is a horror, so many people have reached out to help the Ukrainian people. A light in that darkness. In whatever disaster, so many UNSUNG caring people are always ready to help. THAT is my news heard on talk shows, etc.
My home ( a very small condo) has become my sanctuary. A place of comfort and light. A place to write, dance, sing (off key), enjoy time with my friends and grandson and I refuse to let CONSTANT negativity in my home. COVID was enough.
At 75 I am nearing that final EXIT door, and I intend to enjoy whatever time I have left on planet earth, which, for me, is starting the day without negativity. I have traded that morning news for a muffin and tea, which makes me much happier.
ElderChicks 
What a beautiful story, and I share your position on enjoying the rest of this journey in peace of mind and positive attitude. We’ve earned and paid dues to get where we are at. Let’s embrace it.
Exactly Linda.
Donna
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I’ve tried that avoidance and find it makes feel like I am no longer “in this world”. I totally get where you are coming from but at 75, I don’t feel that close to the EXIT. Hopefully! lol Your world sounds delightful, just not quite for me!
I’M WITH YOU BETTY. JUST JUST HIT 90. MY FATHER READ THE NEWS AT 102.
My American friends told me there are a lot of people avoiding the news now. I understand your point of view, Donna, but I feel like Betty. I want to know what’s going on in this world, and even though it’s heartbreaking to see what’s happening to the people in Ukraine, it makes me cry I still want to know. I donated money, and if refugees arrive here I will donate household things. Maybe some day there will be positive news…
Hanni, I am not avoiding all news, I listen to current talk shows, etc. I am aware of the world plights, but it is no longer my morning habit. I am not having that negativity starting my day.
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