Greg Howe used to be such a sweet boy, but a bad experience over seas has left him scarred and skittish.  Forced to return home to help out at the family Sugar Shack, Greg is confronted with his old friend Alex, who he hasn't spoken to in ten years.  The bitterness of their lost friendship fades away as Alex helps Greg struggle to cope with his pain, while rebuilding their old closeness...and something more.

To enter the contest, send a recipe that calls for maple syrup to jandrus@mac.com.  

Contest closes July 12 at midnight.

Now I'm off to enjoy my last day of freedom until September!