Stuck in the middle with you

I'm trying to get serious work done in the lab, trying to make the most out of time with my son and mother, trying to write a novel, trying to write a blog, trying to keep a clean house, trying not to worry that the money in the bank account probably won't cover the bills this month, trying to figure a way out, trying to be pratical about things, but trying to be hopeful, trying to buy lottery tickets under stupid optimism thinking anything can happen, so why can't it be good.  But I don't know how long I can tread water before I drown.  So, I am trying something new.  I'm going to try to blog the novel and perhaps kill two birds with one stone, if anyone even cares.  Oh well, writing is good therapy in any case.