I don’t have a lot to say, but I’m trying to get back to regular posting, so I thought I’d just check in. 

Well, I do have something: I’m on the wagon.  Off the sauce.  I’ve been this way now for a WHOLE week and two days.  I feel pretty good, except that I’ve totally let myself eat way too much of the kids’ Halloween candy.  Sort of, “well, my body wants the sugar it would naturally take in via a few glasses of red zin, soooo… why not eat seven of these Almond Joys?”

Anyway, I hope to curb sugar next; fun size M&Ms don’t have quite the same draw for me as dark, craft beer or champagne, so hopefully all will go smoothly.

In other news, I am contemplating a new blog based on my 41st year (or, really, I guess it’s my 42nd year, right?) of life.  I am on a serious search for genuine health and happiness and, to that end, I’m trying to narrow my focus to the few things that I really want to do well: getting sober and fit (physically, spiritually, mentally); rearing well-adjusted and happy children; maintaining positive relationships; and WRITING.  All that should take up most, if not all, of my time.  (Although, I’d like to do some of that while traveling, so count that, too: travel.)

I’m thinking of a one year blog.  Operation 41.  Project 41.  Something like that. Fred suggested Area 41, which I thought was funny, but not what I want.  Anyone else have any suggestions?