tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348538274672638282.post6636282372906241786..comments2023-09-29T01:27:05.972-07:00Comments on Know Your Place: Common PlaceGregory Zimmermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09607287993605837055noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348538274672638282.post-42201579603958406502010-06-09T03:24:23.469-07:002010-06-09T03:24:23.469-07:00You mentioned people spending too much time watchi...You mentioned people spending too much time watching tv. I think in this region, with a long winters that keeps people indoors for the most part, effects people in ways they do not realize. One begins to live in a bubble and it also spills over to the other times of the year. Interaction with the community is important to feel connected and energized. <br /><br />I got tired of not finding satisfaction with the line up on television. It seemed that I was always dissatisfied after watching pretty much anything on tv. I would walk away uninspired. Not to mention having a little less money in my pocket with what I considered too high a price for the cable service. I canceled my cable tv and kept the internet connection. To my surprise, I found so many things to do instead of watch television. I feel like a different person now, after nearly four months without watching the boob tube. I rent movies, sure, but no more getting bombarded by people trying to sell me things and influencing my thoughts and telling me what I need to have, think or feel. <br /><br />Best of all, there is peace and quiet in the house. I also feel I have taken control of my life and found more time to be productive. I feel like I have detoxified to a certain extent. I feel like I know my place better.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358651287156367163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348538274672638282.post-11799305647501901032010-06-01T12:25:27.197-07:002010-06-01T12:25:27.197-07:00thanks for the comment. Our local sportsmen's ...thanks for the comment. Our local sportsmen's group does indeed do an excellent job of not only promoting conservation of our precious resources, but also encouraging others to get into enjoying the outdoors. keep up the good work!Gregory Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607287993605837055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348538274672638282.post-67876513267823233422010-05-26T11:58:17.338-07:002010-05-26T11:58:17.338-07:00Our local sportsmen's club has done quite a bi...Our local sportsmen's club has done quite a bit in the past to help promote our sense of place. There are three boat ramps in town, two of which have been improved by the club. The ramps represent the only places to launch a boat for many miles up and down the river. More important, perhaps, the club - and its president at the time, especially - was instrumental in establishing a kids fishing pond in the city. It's very popular with young anglers and serves as a great way to get kids outdoors to learn more about their place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com