I spent about 2 1/2 hours today running errands and spent a large part of that time in the car. (mainly because I was willing to drive an extra 15 minutes to shop at the brand-new Walmart. And it was worth it.)
As soon as I got about a block away from home, I realized I should have brought a CD I'd been meaning to listen to. Instead of turning around, though, I turned on Sirius Radio. I've had it for more than a year now and even though I enjoy the variety of music and programming available to me, it mainly just stresses me out.
Over 170 channels is just too much for me. I can't listen in contentment to any one song or program, because something better must be playing on another station, right? Or maybe I should be listening to local radio; I don't want it to die the way local newspapers are. And then there's always my 6 CD changer. I should be making use of that, especially when there was a time I had to plug in my Discman to the cigarette lighter and carefully balance it on the cup holders to listen to a CD.
Today I decided to stick with Sirius and learned about the toxins found in anti-perspirant, decor changes made to the White House, Levitical law, the rally today on Wall Street, how breathalizer laws are reducing drunk driving accidents in New Mexico, and couples who are hesitant to marry, but not reluctant to have children. I didn't even make it to the music stations!
In the spirit of cutting back during tough economic times, I'm all for reevaluating our need for satellite radio. But I don't think I'm going to make it past Matt on this one.
