“I’ve had my fair share of attempted and abandoned hobbies,” writes Molly Wadzeck Kraus. “Some filled a temporary gap, a craving I didn’t know I had, while others fell flat, miserable failures from the start. Each one taught me the importance of balancing the demands of motherhood with my need for personal fulfillment. But one stands out about the rest. One has stood the test of time. And that hobby is the circus.” And she’s written a lovely essay explaining just what appeals to her about it. Maybe it’ll inspire you!

Listen, there’s just too much TV to watch it all. There’s always something new arriving to push the older releases further and further down your queue. (I mean, what are you gonna do — miss out on enjoying the Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives memes in real time?) Also, you know, kids take up a lot of your time. So there’s a good chance you missed a few of these 15 TV shows when they first came out. But you know what? They’re pretty good! Give them a chance.