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It really sank in yesterday that I'm doing too much, especially now that I have a new job and a new kid. So help me, will you? Love me anyway when I say "Nope, can't do that fun thing with you that I really want to do." This next 18 months or so will be about going to work, keeping a clean and happy home, and spending time with my loved ones. If you want to see me, please do come by for dinner some night. We eat at 7, and we're happy to share what we're having with you. Otherwise, here I'll be on LJ when time permits, and we'll see how things go in 2010, when the munchkin turns 18, shall we?

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The best moment from yesterday was when a young man said he couldn't vote because he's a felon. I said, "Did you finish your parole?"

"Yes."

"Then you're an EX-felon, and you can vote."

"Are you SURE?!?!?"

I showed him the FAQ, where it says clearly that once you've served your parole, you can vote, and he was SO excited. He registered, and now he can't wait to vote in the election. He had been feeling really disappointed that he couldn't vote at such an important time.

(In my opinion, people should be able to vote even if they're on parole or in prison, but that's not the way it is in California, where I live and vote.)