I'm almost afraid to watch the news anymore. Let's face it - there's awful, horrible, tragic news everywhere, and most of the time, that's what the networks focus on. Are they TRYING to get us all depressed? Because it's working!

But I might start watching ABC News because they're launching a series called "Spirit of America" that will air weekly during World News With Charles Gibson. Ok, so it's only two- to three-minute segments once a week, but hey, it's a start. I'll give 'em that.

"Even with the economic crisis and the problems that affect so many people, we're trying to show that people can make a difference, both big and small," said World News executive producer Jonathan Banner.

Recent and upcoming segments include a program where fathers take a day off and spend it at their child's school; a Texas church's adoption program; and a recycling program in Massachusetts.

But once a week?! That's it?! Come on, people. You've gotta give us more to grab onto. In case you hadn't noticed, it's tough out here! And no, this probably still isn't enough to make me start watching the news.