Page Scrawler

Normally, Max is the type of kid who's an early riser, but today he crawled into our bed for some snuggle time, so we got up a bit later than usual.

Hey, Drewbear!

I refunded The Book of Dreams, and now I'm reading Like Real People Do, by E.L. Massey. Nineteen-year-old hockey phenom Alexander Price is the youngest-ever captain in the NHL. With a polarizing social media presence and a predilection for dirty play, he typifies the stereotype of young, out-of-control athlete. But away from the cameras, Alex is a kid with an anxiety disorder and the expectations of an expansion franchise on his shoulders. And maybe he tries too hard to fit the part of asshole playboy, but it’s better than the alternative; in his line of work, gay is the punchline of an insult, not something he can be. Eighteen-year-old vlogger Elijah Rodriguez is a freshman in college recovering from an injury that derailed his Olympic figure-skating dreams. Mixed-race, disabled, and out of the closet since he was fourteen, Eli is unapologetically himself. He has no qualms about voicing his disapproval of celebrity jocks who make homophobic jokes on Twitter and park their flashy cars in the handicapped spaces outside of ice rinks. After an antagonistic introduction, Alex and Eli’s inexplicable friendship both baffles and charms the internet. But navigating relationships is hard enough for normal teenagers. It’s a lot harder when the world—much of it disapproving—is watching you fall in love with your best friend.

I loved how Hua Cheng is technically aligned with the "villains" of the story, but he doesn't harbor any malicious intent.

Yeah, but not for you!

Hey, Dugh! Glad you're feeling better.

Excuse me. DNF means "Did Not Finish". As to the rest, I can only assume it pertains to the world of Bondage literature.

A typical Spring/Autumn day in Traverse City.

The only cake I see there is Beef. Hey, Terry! Have fun!

Currently, I'm reading a new book called "The Book of Dreams" by Kevin Craig. It's sort of like a gay Young Adult version of Inkheart. I'm only five pages in, and I already want to DNF. The narrative doesn't sound like a 17-year-old; it sounds like an adult author trying to impress his readers with a sophisticated, mature protagonist who's wise beyond his years. That's not to say that teenagers can't be mature or use complex words, of course. Teenagers aren't known for being formal, so it simply makes the MC sound less believable as a person.

Strawberry soup is also pretty tasty.

According to Alton Brown, it's good for up to three months after being frozen. It's also recommended to use ice cube trays. If you're defrosting the soup in a microwave, the smaller pieces will melt more quickly, preventing hot spots which could result in burning.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is getting a film adaptation! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9428746/

Congrats!

I bought this one for myself, a few years ago.

Hey, Drew! How are you?

Hey, Terry! Glad to hear you're doing well. I understand if you need to take some time off from GA for "real life". I hope you have fun in the kitchen!

Let's not forget the budgies!

.

He's doing well. Max is pushing a rubber ball around on the floor to keep him entertained for a bit.

Karma is served.

If it were me, I would have carried on until the wee hours of the morning....But no-one ever offered to do anything like that with me, sadly. I've always thought there was something romantic about sleeping in a tent with a good friend/potential love interest, and this was a good example of some fantasies I had as a teen. Thanks for the story, Comsie!

Hey, Drewberry Pi! How are things in the Imperial Household?

Hey, Drewbear! How are things in Texas?