Morgan is definitely more laid back, and also a pushover when Max wants something. I'm usually the 'bad cop' who sets rules and limits, but I always try to give a reason why the rules exist. Also, if anyone tries to hurt my boy, I will destroy them.
He'll be turning 10 on March 20th. (Yup. First day of Spring.) I guess I'll need to have "The Talk" with him sooner rather than later. Obviously, he's not old enough to start dating, but if he wants to do regular 'hang out' type things, that would be okay with me.
Oh, dear. I think Max may have a crush on a boy in his ballet group. I went to check his homework, and a page fell from the back of his notebook. He wrote his name, the other boy's name, and various combinations of them, over and over. Little hearts drawn in the margins.
I think it all depends on the story you want to tell. For some stories, like Circumnavigation, less is more. I love how all of the rich geographic, meteorological, and historical details in the story, but sex and romance takes a backseat. It's just enough to draw a person in, but not get bogged down in the lusty, steamy details.
Hehehe... Disney+ presents Tim Federle's first novel, Better Nate Than Never, in an all new movie! Starring Rueby Wood as Nate, with Lisa Kudrow as Aunt Heidi!
I wonder about Blake. As others have said, he sounds as if he comes from modest means, and I'm interested to hear his history. If only Aric can keep it together long enough to have a meaningful conversation without launching himself at Blake's lips.
Hey, I'm eating smarter these days!
Yes, the pickles are usually sliced and breaded before frying. I've seen a restaurant or two that serve fried pickle "spears", but I prefer pickles which are sliced into "coins".