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One of my nephews is named Haley. Hey, Marty. Hey, Tim.

Hey, Drewberry Pi!

You'll be the cutest guy at the retirement home.

Going well, thanks.

Hey, Bertie.

Maybe you could call the strippers back, restrictions permitting.

Hey, Marty! Excellent work on the property, I must say.

Without a doubt. I love it. It reminds me of a book I read in middle school. A young man inherits a handsome manor estate from his sole relative, whom he wasn't aware even existed until his uncle's lawyer contacts him. But as charming as the manor is, and as friendly as the villagers may be, the house holds more secrets than it appears. As I remember, it was more of a relaxing mystery than a suspenseful one. Also, the young man struck me as more of an observer than a hero. There was no rising action, no climax, and the finish left much to be desired, but I enjoyed it all the same. A pleasant walk in the garden can be just as interesting as an adrenaline-pumped hike in the mountains.

Hey, Leo!

Hey, Drewpop!

Hey, Drew!

Soup sounds excellent. I love a good broccoli-cheddar.

We're having beef tacos with cilantro-lime rice.

Hey, Leo.

Awww! Why do shitty things have to happen to cuties like this? Poor guy. But tough as nails!

Hey, Dugh, Mum, and Thistle. *scratches for Thistle*

Me, too.

Thanks for the article, Comsie. One of the challenges, for me, isn't getting started writing; rather, the issue is finding (or making) time to write. Or just not being in the right mood.

So, I've been playing this game on Steam (also available for Windows, Apple, and Android) It's a Visual Novel called Our Life: Beginnings and Forever, produced by GB Patch. If you've never played a Visual Novel before, think of Japanese anime, with dialog options to choose from. However, what sets this game apart from others of the same genre is that choices are actually important. Instead of 2-3 responses for choice, this game gives a player 7-9 or even 12 options to respond with! And instead of a cardboard cutout of some lame character "archetype", these choices also impact the love interest, Cove Holden. How you respond to him will change his growth as a person over the course of the story. Seriously, I laughed, cried, and even got angry/annoyed with some characters at various moments! I am absolutely enamored with this game and its heart-melting cuteness! 4 chapters featuring free and paid downloadable content, spanning four life stages. (Chapter 4 is currently TBA.) 15 years, 4 summers, and (maybe) a $20 bill? Play as male, female, or non-gendered, with a fully customizable avatar. Details can be changed in later chapters, including gender! The game features two "rival" romantic characters, but the romantic scenes are also TBA. Choose to ignore Cove Holden, romance him, or simply stay friends until the end.

Hey, Bertie. We had pork chops with cheddar-Ranch roasted broccoli.

Those 12" scale-models must really be intimidating to any cockles on the shoreline.

Hey, Drew! Playing rather fast and loose with the word "truth", aren't you?

No. Never. Morgan is my husband for as long as he wants me.

I'm only two years away from 30. "Baby" is not an adjective that describes me.

I can't even begin to imagine myself at 40. You think so?