2013? Already?

It's a new year, already. In a little over a week, my grandson will be five years old. That's just mind-boggling.

My life has been through even more weird twists and turns since I last posted here. I found myself editing previous blog posts to help remove traces of venom. 
Ah, yes, I have now read all the Twilight books, though I have not seen the last movie yet. I may wait till it comes out on video. I recommend reading yet another Twilight book, if you are a fan. It's The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner . I was intrigued by the title character, especially since my glimpse of her (Jodelle Ferland) in the movie (Eclipse) made me think of the actress (Olivia Hussey) who played Juliet in the 1968 movie Romeo and Juliet.
Compare these two photos from IMDB.com:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2768404992/nm0272706
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm339063040/nm0001377
They don't look just alike, but she reminded me of her. I owned the book that had Ms Hussey on the cover (with the dishy Mr. Whiting) until its binding fell apart. I think the pieces are still in a box in storage with most of my other paperbacks from my pre-apartment days.

Yes, I live in an apartment now. I thought I was going to be living in another house before Christmas, but things changed. That was the theme of 2012. 

Eve and Aaron moved to Allen County from Texas. I finally got to meet Spock, Bones, and Sulu, who are their two beagles and their cat, and my granddogs and grandkitty. 
Paul and I are working at the track, which has been somewhat revitalized by Instant Racing games. One of these days, it may become a full-fledged casino, if the laws in the commonwealth change. At this time, our hours are in flux. I'm not sure how things are going to go. 

Sometimes I think it might be liberating to pull up roots and leave. Entirely. Franklin. Maybe even Kentucky. Period. 
Where would I go? Maybe just Bowling Green, or Glasgow, or Burkesville. Maybe Nashville. Or Columbus (even as much as I try to avoid snow!). Or perhaps somewhere like Savannah, or Charleston. I'm not sure what I would do there, but the job market couldn't be much worse than it is here. But at the moment, I would be happy with a decent work schedule and the possibility of finding a home where I can get my furniture out of storage. I miss the four-poster bed I bought when I was pregnant with Eve.

Which brings to mind the subject that inspired me to blog today. I have several guilty pleasures, some of which you know, if you have followed either this blog or Lorilei-tees, my more commercial publication. They include Harry Potter, Twilight, Jane Austin, Phineas and Ferb, and several I have not mentioned before. I also love "Good Luck Charlie," on the Disney Channel. And I love watching HGTV.

I may never own a home of my own. But since I was a kid, I was interested in designing, building, and restoring homes. I also had a sketchpad with plans for a solar-influenced home that would start with a log house my first husband and I owned when we were newlyweds. Of course, we divorced, and nothing ever came of the home idea.

But I can get the vicarious pleasure and live the dream, in my head, watching HGTV. My favorite programs are currently The Property Brothers and Buying and Selling, both featuring an amazing team, twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott. Besides being intelligent, well-spoken, resourceful, and talented at their professions, they are also humorous and upbeat, even when giving their clients an often-needed reality check. Besides that, I think they're both adorable. But I'm not always snagged by good looks, you know - my little sister was in love with Beany Boy on this show - http://beanyandcecil.com/ - whereas I had a soft spot for the big green guy. Go figure.

I think I'm missing The Property Brothers right now. Besides, it's time to make supper. I can get back online later.