As I mentioned yesterday, we had an election this week. I have many friends who love elections, love watching the 24 hour, up to the minute coverage, love the discussion, debate, etc., right up until all of the winners are announced.
I used to love these things too. Then I married a newspaper man.
You see, all of that information that everyone craves? He provides it. From the time the polls close to the last ballot counted, my husband has to be all over that like white on rice. Until it is done. Which means I become a newspaper widow.
John worked until 12:30 last night, and he publishes weekly newspapers. WEEKLY people. One day per week. When he worked for the local daily, he worked until all ballots were counted, or until the last possible minute before the press could run.
My husband loves his job, and I do believe he provides an invaluable service to our community and the communities in which he has publications. But man, I could sure do without the 20 hour days he has to work to provide that service.
So, today, give a shout out to the journalists of the world. Because whether you loved the results of yesterday's elections or want to crawl into a cave for the next two years, there were journalists working long hours to provide you your information. And there were journalist's spouses sitting at their house alone with their children, wondering when the hell their husband would be home because they were OVER taking care of kids for the day. :)
JT, and LT, you both rule. What would the world do without you both? Or, at least, what would *I* do???
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