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Hey, Terry. Yup, Max is happy to be back, and his skills are progressing steadily. He's also grown more confident, not so shy compared to when he first entered our home. As for dinner, I'll be serving the sandwiches with some fries. 😋

Five tries again for me. We're doing well. Max's ballet class has finally returned from winter break. The temperature has been dropping close to -10 F/ -23 C for the past few days, though luckily road conditions aren't too terrible. So, I'm going to make Croque Monsieur for dinner tonight. Drew's right. He may be cute like a puppy, but he's not hairy enough.

Hey, Clo.

Hey, Spunky Drewster!

@BigBen Thanks for the suggestion, Ben. Although, I'm not seeking suggestions for reading; rather, I want to hear other people's thoughts on how the "urban fantasy" genre could be built upon.

I got it on the fifth try!

Nope, but it sounds interesting. Perfect for a smarty pants like you.

Hey, Albert.

Hey, Pi Boy!

Wrote a new prompt!

Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 32 - 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 Cup butter 1/3 Cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 1/2 Cups milk 4 Cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese* 3 Tbsp melted butter 2 Cups Panko bread crumbs *I use 4 cups of whatever cheeses I have: Cheddar, Colby, Gouda, Parmesan, etc, and grate it fresh; pre-shredded cheese often has starch added to prevent clumping. Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 400 F/204 C/Gas Mark 6. Coat 18 x 13 inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions. 2. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbling. Stir in mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add milk and stir frequently until mixture boils and starts to thicken. Remove the milk mixture from heat and add the cheese, stirring so the cheese is completely melted. 3. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce, then spread the macaroni evenly onto the sheet pan. In a bowl, mix 3 Tbsp of melted butter with 2 cups of Panko bread crumbs, sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese. Bake in the oven for 32 - 36 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are browned.

Even the movie "Bad Teacher", although not a story about super-humans, has an anti-hero in the form of Cameron Diaz. Education is definitely NOT the ultimate goal for this teacher; she just plans to embezzle enough money to get her breasts enhanced, so she can marry a rich guy and never have to work again. Sesshomaru, from the anime series "InuYasha"....although not exactly buddies with the "Big Bad", Naraku, he has no problem exploiting weapons or weaknesses presented by Naraku if it means he can get an edge over his little brother. Deadpool is probably my favorite anti-hero. "I never said this before, but Don't Swallow!" Gets me every time! Anti-heroes add spice! The story becomes more interesting! Do the ends really justify the means? For these guys, uh, DUH! OF COURSE it does!

Hey, Gary. How's Cookie?

@Comicality Something to make your day.

School was closed today, so Max spent the day at the restaurant with me. He was turning a few ballet moves in the parking lot (which I warned him not to do, because snow isn't the most stable surface). Anyway, the "trash mouth" lad was returning after putting some garbage bags in the dumpster, and he saw Max's fancy footwork. He applauded for Max and even gave a few whoops; Max was all smiles and chatter on the way home. He definitely enjoyed the admiration from an older, unbiased lad.

Max and I are fine. Morgan should be home soon.

Hey, Drew!

You're right, I really shouldn't be. But I am.

No. I'm shocked, not surprised.

Val! Omg!

Hey, Drewpop!

Yup. Max helped me prepare lunch. Broccoli-cheese soup.

Hey, Bertie. How are you and Steve faring?

Hey, Cassie!

Hey, Drew!