library instead of paid tv

Over the years, while analog tv channels were available from long distances away to me, free, just because I live on a hill with few trees and a good view, I had no intention of purchasing satelite tv. It was not even considered. Now with the end to analog, I was sent the coupons from the USA government for the converter boxes. I bought one. It is a little better now, than
in June with the initial switch over to digital. I still get my ABC, CBS, NBC, WB, PBS, and FOX. I have no desire to pay for satelite. I have always been an avid reader. Using money to buy books that I can learn something from, enjoy reading, recipes to cook from, craft books, etc., purchases from thrift shops, twice a year friends of the local library book sales, book clubs, book stores, online bookshops for used and new at greatly reduced prices.
My eyesight is getting bad so I did recently stockpile reading glasses.
The money that I have saved by not giving into peer pressure shows in my extensive book
library, pattern, and fabric stash. I am never bored, for I always have something to do, something to read, something to learn, something to make, and it is fun to me.
Each to his own, I always say.