"Granby" > wrote in message
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> Well sir, being nearly blind myself, sitting in a hotel room when they are
> not dealing with people doesn't sound like fun either. Her DH can watch
> TV, read the newspaper, etc. The being online works on several levels,
> Looking for things that insurance will replace, communicating with family
> and friends and all sorts of things besides usnet. A person's mind is
> active better on positive than not.

I would agree. Not to mention the actual utility, there is also the
diversion.