In the space split between my birth religion (Western) and my chosen religion (Eastern) Lent is observed in percentages.

The fraction of me that remains Roman Catholic by default surrendered TV for 40 days. My upbringing taught me the sacrifice for Lent had less to do with food and everything to do with being symbolic, significant and involving discipline that would bring you closer to God. Starting yesterday, the Western Easter (Eastern Easter is May 1), I can watch the idiot box again. For the first time in my adult life, I couldn’t care less.

I’ve come to enjoy the silence.