Television.

I don't really like

watching television.

I'm no saint

who sits around

reading great works of literature

all day, either.

Don't get the wrong idea.

But I do like

Parks & Recreation

quite a bit.

Last year,

there was a solid month

where all I did

was go to work,

go running,

and watch Parks & Rec.

I was very happy.

Today,

I finally decided

to catch up

on the new season.

And from the first instant,

it was pure joy!
Like catching up with friends

I haven't seen.

Hearing about

what's been going on with them

for the past 3 years--

their families,

their jobs.

I love them.

But.

There was a moment

when I caught sight

of my own reflection

in my computer screen.

The moment you see do that,

the magic is broken,

and you realize

that you're actually alone

at your kitchen table.