Five-star advice

Lo and behold, Indonesia is facing another crisis of gargantuan proportions. Not only has this most recent matter been fodder for office chitchat but it has most recently come to light in letters to the editor.

Yes, I am referring to the loss of STAR programming for those with access to cable television. The poor children, the unfortunate fathers, and let us not forget the exasperated mothers and wives. How can they live without these extra channels?

Although I wish I could take credit for my mother's infinite wisdom, I will share her advice to the suffering masses and cure them from their channel blues. Grab a book. Play outside. Take the family for a walk. Engage in a family conversation. The sad state of this world's affairs truly come to light when there is expressed grief over the loss of a few television shows on the tube.

EDWIN PIEROELIE

Jakarta