chapter 9, Page 3 Just a cartoon!

In case you're curious, or couldn't guess, Mary and family are watching X-Men: Evolution in this episode.

That still bugs me...

Chapter 9, Page 2 Over thinking.

Mom's suggestion was a good one. It's just that Mary has a way of overdoing, well, everything. She also tends to be rather dramatic. Or did you already notice?

Chapter 9, Page 1 Minnesota action hero

I wouldn't say that I (or Mary) had a crush on MacGyver at this point. That would necessitate wanting to be with him. I just wanted to *be* him. Doesn't hurt any to find out that your favorite action hero hails from your home state.

Chapter 9, Title Page

Here it is, as promised. The new chapter starts now. Whether I can maintain a regular update schedule is yet to be seen. (Life has been, ah, interesting.)

Chapter 8, Page 22 Sad movie

It doesn't really help to point out that it's just a story. Even with that knowledge firmly in place a good story will still affect Mary as if it were real. And she's easily affected by sad things. Rather annoying, actually. (To her as well as everyone around her.)

Note, next Monday the new chapter starts. Back to the old familiar layout.

Chapter 8, Page 21 Zoom!

Never would have guessed turtles could move like that. Of course, they aren't terribly maneuverable, but they aren't all that slow, either. At least that species. Red-eared slider, I think is the name.

Chapter 8, Page 20 Serene moment

I love that old willow. And I do mean old. It's probably older than the house and that's roughly 100-years-old.

Chapter 8, Page 19 Study sleep

Mainly because it gets boring sooooo easily.

Chapter 8, Page 18 Feeding time.

Honestly, would you be hungry?

Chapter 8, Page 17 Face to...beak?

Dad isn't scared, just startled. Can't blame him.

Chapter 8, Page 16 Pet in a bucket

Seems Mary is happier about this than the others.

Chapter 8, Page 15 Shell station

Maybe Mom has warm feelings for the cold blooded?