I hear your frustration. I am so tired when I get home (get up at 6:00 AM and get home at 6:00 PM. By the time I change and eat dinner (DH makes dinner - he's retired) it is 6:45. I read mail, watch news. I don't sew in the evening because I make mistakes (too tired). So, I occasionally take a vacation day to "treat" myself to a day of doing what I want. The weekends are usually taken up with family, grandchildren, shopping. I think I will be joining the retired set next year and be able to pursue some of my passions. In the meantime I spend more time creating quilts in my mind than in my sewing room.