Return to Domestic Bliss

I've gone back and forth on whether I should keep this blog.  I've deleted it, only to recover it shortly later, and then promptly resume ignoring it.  I guess I just didn't feel like I had a voice, a reason, anything important to say.  It seemed so pointless... until now.  Now, I feel the need to do more than simply exist.  I feel like I need to document - for myself - that I am indeed here and have a purpose... perpetually pursuing domestic bliss (and often failing).  I think the problem before was that I was writing for everyone else - those elusive potential readers that I hoped one day would show up and comment and commiserate with me.  Now, I realize, maybe I just need to write for myself? Maybe instead of posting lengthy things others might enjoy, it's okay to just journal my thoughts and what I've been up to, at least for now.

So, here goes...

Today, I'm listening to Act of God, by Jill Climent.  So far, it is ok.  A few lulz moments, but I'm only on Chapter 7, so...

Yesterday, I finished The Drowning Season by Alice Hoffman.   It was interesting, but not quite as detailed and intense as a more recent book by Alice Hoffman, The Dovekeepers.  That book was amazing.  Couldn't put it down.  Loved the plot twists and the intermeshing of the various characters' lives.

In an effort to justify the purchase of this Party People tray by Vacu Vin, I made blueberry agar fruit snacks for the kiddos, following this recipe.  I used agar powder and mixed everything together in the blender and then boiled it.  It seems like it's going to set up okay, though, so no harm done.  I really hope the kiddos like them. We have to send nut free, non-liquid, mess-free, crumb free snacks for the kiddos every day, and I am so tired of running to the store for the pre-packaged variety.  

It's time to go get the kiddos!  I have to say, it's been a pretty fun day!