Days 5 and 6

As I continue my news fast, I find that my remote finger has become less *itchy.* This morning I got up and read a little bit of inspirational material first thing. One book, All Saints, is a Catholic devotional that profiles an individual or individuals who are might serve as role models - not just Catholics but people of all faiths. The other book, The Impossible Will Take a While, is a collection of essays, a secular book but also very inspirational. Both books make one see hope when conditions seem insurmountable. Rather than being dragged down by the daily grind of the media, I'm drawing strength from the stories contained in these books.