My experiment in media-avoidance is over. Can a person truly dodge hearing arguably the biggest news in politics for centuries?

I did for almost five days.

Here’s how:

1. Wake up the morning after the election absolutely refreshed and at peace. The main event was over and I wanted to keep the feeling […]

Sam, yelling from the bathtub: Mom, you’re going to think I’m cuckoo! I’ve planned my whole birthday!

Me, yelling back: Oh, yeah? What did you plan?

Sam: I’m going to have it on January 3rd, here at our house. I’m inviting five guys. You can make lunch.

Me: When is your birthday?

Sam: July 13th. […]