I had a very scary moment the other day. In fact, for a few hours, I had to deal with an intense feeling of dread.<\/p>\n
Lying on the couch in the early morning as I am wont to do, I noticed something funny on the television set. I had made my way downstairs at some point in the night so ESPN could help solve my insomnia.<\/p>\n
As I started to stir, I noticed something funny about the screen. The highlights from the previous night\u2019s basketball and hockey games had given way to a few squiggly green lines.<\/p>\n
I rubbed my eyes, trying to stave off the inevitable panic. Once I got my bearings, I managed to confirm my worst fears. The cable box had died.<\/p>\n
Normally, this would only send me into a small-scale tizzy, but a couple of things lined up against an easy solution.<\/p>\n
First off, the cable company has closed its Hanover office, which means I would have to run to Gettysburg or York to get a replacement. Secondly, this happened over the weekend with a busy week ahead, making plans for the trip pretty difficult.<\/p>\n
The development got my mind thinking about a phenomenon called \u201ccord cutting.\u201d This is what people so when they get rid of their cable or satellite package and find their entertainment from other sources.<\/p>\n
At first, the thought of not having cable television gives me the heebie jeebies. But, last year, I purchased a Roku box which allows me to access tons of online sources right through my TV. With just a few subscriptions, I can get all of our TV shows and still save a bit of money.<\/p>\n
Only two obstacles exist. I would lose access to a ton of sports if I cut the cord. Plus, we would have to wait until the day after the shows aired to watch them. That might not sound like a big deal, but routine plays a huge role in my enjoyment of my favorite TV shows.<\/p>\n
I have had a ton of evening commitments the past few weeks so have had to get creative in order to keep up on my shows. But when I don\u2019t have anything to do, I really want to watch those episodes as they air.<\/p>\n
Few things make me happier than sitting on the couch or sliding under the covers to watch TV. I love seeing the creativity and comedy of my shows as it happens. I\u2019m not one of those people who gets all up in arms if I hear \u201cspoilers\u201d before I see a show. I just like to be in on the joke first.<\/p>\n
After a whole day of worrying, I came home from an event and started to think about how I would fit getting a replacement cable box into my week. I could bring the one from the basement to the living room for a temporary fix, but had to hit the road eventually.<\/p>\n
But before I did that, I grabbed the remote, said a silent prayer and hit the power button. Apparently, the box just needed a day to rest. And I didn\u2019t have to make any big decisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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