Addendum to happiness post

Uhm, I am feeling a little self-indulgent about my earlier happiness post. Yes, it sucks that we probably won't get to rent exactly the house I want. Yes, it's a little trying to figure out how to work from home, care for Liam, keep things tidy, and stay fulfilled as a person.

But, really. Jamie. Shame on you.

Did you all hear yet about those 2 American female journalists who have just been sentenced to 12 years hard labor in a North Korean camp? Or that one of them has a 4-year old daughter? I think about them in a cold, dank cell somewhere...I imagine their terror as they wonder, "Will I ever see my family again..." Speaking of bad weeks, imagine what kind of week they have had....or what about the weeks of the women these two were filming? Those who are illegally trafficked across the Chinese border for sex work?

So, yes, I find such counterpoints sobering. And I do appreciate all the many, many good people and things in my life. And I hope these two journalists get home safely. And I wish that life didn't have to be so damn miserable for so many people.

Sigh.