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Mickey and the other boys are out cruising on the boat right now.

Drew is much like a terrier himself, isn't he? He's loud, hyperactive, constantly demanding attention...and when he gets excited, he pees. (I know I'm going to get nuked for this, but I don't care anymore.)

Hey! I was only trying to make conversation!

Hey, Drewbear! Is there anything else to report from the Republic of Texas?

I imagine that would be terribly itchy and chafing.

I love boys who can cook. And Greek food is so sexy! I couldn't help smiling, too, when I read this chapter. But I still wanna see the hammer fall, cuz I'm evil that way. @Comicality My one complaint, though: Change the part where Shane says that the food is "yummy". It makes him sound five years old. It's too childish of a word for a boy his age. Other than that, this chapter was excellent. Also, I found Deme. Or my version of him, at least.

Hey, Albert.

Hey, Albert.

Good night, Albert. I'm gonna head out, too. Later, everyone!

Not the house we rented. Seemed redundant.

Well, I'm sure the lake is pristine. But with visibility being so limited underwater, especially at night, you just don't know what could happen.

No. Aside from boat traffic, there's the undertow. Fishing lines and loose bits of netting are also a concern.

A couple of times. No swimming, though. Too much of a risk.

Not as dark as I would like, unfortunately. Being right on the water gives you a good view of the downtown area in Saugatuck/Douglas, which means the nightlife looks like this: It's pretty, but you may have to keep the curtains closed to get a good night's sleep.

It's a cute store. Black and white checkerboard tiles, brushed silver stools with red upholstery, and ice cream floats with a whipped cream "head" as big as your own.

All of your talk earlier gave me a craving. Took the boys to Saugatuck Drugstore Soda Fountain. Which is exactly what it sounds like: a soda shop from the 1950's.

Had this one for breakfast this morning, with sliced almonds on top! http://momsbistro.net/start-your-mornings-right-with-this-quick-and-easy-10-minute-homemade-maple-brown-sugar-oatmeal-recipe/

Montgomery Clift was G-A-Y!

It was an excellent book. According to Goodreads, it's planned as a two-part story. The sequel will be available next year. And OMG! I totally agree! She was my favorite Avatar, probably even more than Aang!

I have a recipe for a honey-and-walnut ice cream infused with rosemary. Too bad we couldn't bring the ice cream maker with us. https://www.scoopadventures.com/cookbook-preview-rosemary-honey-walnut-ice-cream/

The Rise of Kyoshi, by F. C. Yee, with Michael Dante DiMartino. Brought it with me for reading on vacation. I had no idea it existed until I popped into Horizon Books a few days before departure. It follows the early life of Avatar Kyoshi, a formidable woman who was merciless in her pursuit of justice and peace amid an era of turmoil 430 years before the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Forced to flee after the "false Avatar" dies at the hands of his treacherous mentor, Kyoshi seeks aid in a group of daofei, brutal gangsters who adhere to a strict code of honor and blood. Together with her best friend and bodyguard, a Firebender named Rangi, can this humble household servant who can barely lift a pebble bring order and stability to the Earth Kingdom? Perhaps, but first she'll need someone to teach her how to bend the Four Elements.

Hey, Marty. Hey, Albert.

Brat.

Not even the weather?

You "whip out your wand"?