Here was my morning news round-up before even putting my feet on the floor. From bedside perch, I'd call out, "Hey, Google, play 'NPR News Now." (Could call out to Alexa, but she doesn't live here.) Five-minute episodes updated hourly that cover top headlines. When that was finished, I went to "CNN 5 Things to Know," then "AP Radio News Update" and, finally, New York Times "The Daily." I wanted to be sure I was au courant with what was happening in the world.
Now? I tune into "NPR News Now" and that's it.
The news is all so disturbing. Every one of these words triggers anxiety: Gaza, Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Trump and his lovely wife Melania, the Epstein files, and these are just top o'the news stories.
I feel crazzzzzed even telling you this, but I've found a better way to start my day. Not listening to all the news first thing. (Breathe deep, Bonni.)