Author: marga (Page 93 of 158)
Vox Publica now has a new look. In reality, I’ve imported the entries to a newer version of Movable Type, the blogging program I use. I just like the look better. Alas, a new blog comes with a new RSS address, this one is: http://www.voxpublica.org/img/atom.xml – so if you are subscribed to my blog, change it. If not, this may be a good time to subscribe š
Doing the change in blog has been a pain. Not so much for Vox Publica, but for Human Rights Listings, a blog I keep where I post jobs, internships, conferences and so forth in human rights. I haven’t found a way to export the notifications, so I’m afraid I may have to enter them one by one. That would *really* suck. Anyone has a solution?
This week the Economist had a very interesting article about happiness in America – who is happy (conservatives and extremists on both sides of the political spectrum) and who is not (liberals). Parents are usually happier than non-parents, but not about spending time with their children.
Eating, shopping, exercising, cooking, praying and watching television were all rated more pleasurable than watching the brats, even if they don’t bite. As Mr Brooks puts it: āThere are many things in a parent’s life that bring great joy. For example, spending time away from [one’s] children.ā
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This makes me feel much better. I love my kids with all my heart, but I don’t particularly enjoy spending time with them. I like to have them around, but not be responsible for their entertainment (or care, really). Fortunately, I’m not the only one who seems to feel this way.
I arrived from Kenya yesterday afternoon. But for the work that remains, and the plight of its people, it would almost seem like a distant memory.
In all, I had a very good time. I met some very nice people, learned quite a bit about the country, the culture and the politics, and I hope I’ll be able to help in the fight against impunity there. I wasn’t as useful as I hope I’d be, but there is still time, and I may go back.
I’m glad to be home, with the kids and Mike, but it’s definitely a readjustment. From having nothing to do but work (and blog), I come to having everything to do but work (though I’ll still blog). Spring break starts Monday. I’m afraid.
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