I was fascinated reading the "We should all become peasants" thread, and became curious as to what y'all do with regards to the media. Do you have a television? What about radio, newspapers, music, books you choose, etc.?
I don't have a television. I was already well on my way of weaning myself from the evil box several years before I became Orthodox. I had already weeded out much of my CD collection before my priest said he doesn't approve of secular music besides classical (or maybe it was only modern music? can't remember! 
). Listen to AM radio a lot. Since I found Ancient Faith Radio, I listen to that lots. I'm learning how to chant, so surrounding myself with Orthodox music is a very good thing, aside from profiting from it spiritually. Don't get the paper as I never took the time to read it. I used to read all sorts of trash, but I found I liked older books better, so aside from Orthodox books, I read lots of the classics.
And I'd like your input on a question:
In my office, radios/music are allowed. I tried chant CDs - very low and I can't hear them, any louder and coworkers complain (now mind you, they play all sorts of rap and hip hop!). I listen to AM radio without any trouble (although only one station comes in due to interference from computers - a relatively conservative station, they have Rush who is good for entertainment!). I've also tried NPR. I appreciate the news coverage on NPR, as well as the lack of commercials, some of which are just appalling! However, sometimes the left-slant makes my teeth itch!
Working in silence isn't an option for me, as the radio helps distract me from the very unedifying conversations of my coworkers!
Thanks,
Marie
