It seems that I keep running into multiples. First, I find something of interest. Then, I find that there are alternatives.
Take email, for instance. It can be difficult to stay up with one's email. So, some people create multiple email accounts. But then, when I email my friend, I send my warm and important message to the account he never gets around to. I have no idea why he doesn't respond. I don't know that I chose an email address he rarely uses.
Same with phones. I have four phone numbers. If you call the right one, we can probably talk. Otherwise, your urgent matter may sit untended for weeks since I don't know about it.
Or, books. I like books. In fact, I am reading a book these days. But I actually have other books. They call to me, tempt me to pay attention to them instead. Same thing with streaming tv. While I am watching The Worst Witch on Netflix, I realize I could be watching the latest Acorn series.
Books are just one branch, tv streams are just a 2nd branch. When I am reading, I am missing out on some fine audiobooks I could be listening to. If I try to simultaneously watch a Netflix show and read a book and get in some knitting, I am missing some fine public lectures on the local university Zooms, not to mention the great stuff waiting on YouTube.
You have heard of radio shows and I have, too. We have a super state radio system but I just don't have time for that. You can see why I can't fit broadcast tv into my day. I don't have patience for the news or political debates. I realize I decide how to spend my time and what to put my attention on. I am trying to keep it all going.
