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I had every intention of writing yesterday, but time did not allow. The peanuts woke me early, like 5:30 a.m. early, and begged for my attention all morning. I don't know how people can blog when children are literally clinging to legs and making sounds like: "moooooom...." or "uuup, uuup" or "ahhh." I find it virtually impossible to sit at the computer while the peanuts are awake. They just make my brain cells shut off and writing cannot and should not flow from a dead brain. You would hate what you read if I wrote like that.

And while I could've written last night, I selfishly chose to finish the last book in the Hunger Games series with Tim. We've been reading it aloud to each other for the past week and a half and well, we were very ready to find out how the book resolved itself. Sadly, the resolve was lacking somewhat. I felt the author put so much into the preparation of the war that the war itself was short and strange. The book left me disturbed.

I didn't sleep well last night so in my wakeful periods I sat thinking about the book and its purpose. I wondered about the motive behind the series and how the author came up with the idea. Had she been privy to a different life and wanted us to know about it? Was she watching her children play guns and arrows in the yard and think why not have children battling each other in an arena? Or was it pure fiction created from a more intelligent mind? I do not know the answer. I feel mixed about the series because while it kept my attention with every page, I am not sure how much I loved the idea of children killing children.

What are your thoughts on the book? Did you like it? Hate it? Haven't read it yet? Do tell.

Enjoy my chatter for the day:

I watched him dive into that crystal blue water...that picture is stamped in my memory: Mark Lenzi dies at 43

An intelligent book review: The Hunger Games
I almost grabbed my wallet at the sight of these but stopped when I realized they're sold out: Carnation Mary Janes
Doesn't this dress scream whimsical?: Blissful Roses Maxi Dress
I downed a half pound burger from this swanky joint on Saturday...I only regretted how big it was: Cafe Hollander
Can summer come sooner? I really want potato salad: Pioneer Woman's Potato Salad
Mya loves flags so I can't wait to make this with her: Crepe Paper Flag
I love singing to this song really loud: Jason Aldean--Dirt Road Anthem