2 headed monster

No, that's not the Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde version of my teenage son. Nor is he Siamese, though he does like the Smashing Pumpkins.  Josh got a haircut today.  And it was a buzz cut.  Had to bribe him by offering to take him to Jack's and chipping in on his new wet suit shirt and sneakers.  Totally worth it to get rid of the bird's nest that was on his head.  Besides, now if he doesn't listen, he's all ready for military school.

Dusted off the novel that I have been working on.  Thought I was making good progress.  So for kicks, I did a word count.  25,602.  Not bad.  Out of curiosity, I googled what an average novel (or publisher requires for a manuscript) and it's about 80,000 words.  Not good.  What if I type "I" 50,000 more times.  Ay yay I....