Yipes.

I'd read some chatter on my local parenting list about the NPR reports from China on the earthquake aftermath, but I hadn't heard any.

Last night, driving to my condo board meeting, I caught some of Melissa Block's reporting. Wow. I had to turn it off. It was so painful to listen to. Have any of you been hearing her reports?

Despite being unable to stand it, I am glad it worked out for them to do such thorough coverage. And while I suppose some might call it unprofessional for Melissa Block to cry on tape, I found it really moving.

ETA: She's married to Stephen Fastis! That's an NPR nerd match made in heaven, I'll bet.

UGH. And to think I forced him to join Campfire again this year

This weekend represents another episode of Selfish Wants vs. Parental Duties.

I do NOT want to go camping with the child this weekend. I cannot summon more than two grains of enthusiasm for it. However, this is not about What Mommy Wants.

They are forecasting rain, however. This might change the equation.

Speaking of things that I want, can I go home yet?