Richard Norton: >One thing that I have learned >even with this web stuff is to remember that all news is a form of gossip.
Chris and I watch very little TV, but one program we enjoy is The West Wing. Last night's episode included a bit on a reporter recently returned from a dangerous overseas assignment, now assigned to the White House press pool. He made it known that he was less than enchanted with the assignment. He underlined his values when, having a scoop on something sensational that a top White House staffer had said, assured the press secretary that, no, he was not going to run it because he was not interested in writing gossip. I browse about a dozen domestic Internet news sites, ranging across the political spectrum, as well as overseas sites for a non-American perspective. Also listen to NPR and read Utne Reader magazine. After moving to Heartwood, I went for a year and a half with no TV, no newspapers, no magazines, no radio. Unloaded. Only rarely did I hear friends say something had happened that I thought might have caused me to consider altering my actions. Knowledge is power, but it is critical to understand the power we need. Gardeners can look their potatoes in the eye and feel good about what they see there. Gene GeRue Author: How To Find Your Ideal Country Home: A Comprehensive Guide http://www.ruralize.com/
