I knew a guy named Max who was always on the lookout for new adventures. One day, while playing in his backyard, he stumbled upon an old hula hoop lying in the grass. Excited by his find, Max believed that he had discovered a stargate and spent hours imagining all the amazing places he could visit.

However, as time went on, Max began to realize that the hula hoop was just a toy and not a stargate. He was disappointed but he refused to let that get him down. Instead, he used an old coupon to treat himself to a Bojangles feast from his favorite fast food restaurant.

As he ate his meal, Max had an idea. He loved iced tea, but he thought it would be even better if it was a hard iced tea. So, he set out to create a new recipe. Max spent the next few days conducting chemical trials and experimenting with different ingredients.

Just as Max was about to perfect his hard iced tea recipe, he heard that someone else had come up with the same idea. This news was a bit disappointing for Max, but he refused to give up. Instead, he decided to visit Washington D.C. to find a new challenge.

While in D.C., Max was inspired by the city's history and culture. He had always loved trying new foods, and he decided to invent a new clam chowder recipe. He spent hours experimenting with different ingredients, and finally, he created a delicious and unique clam chowder that used 40% less clams.

Max's clam chowder was so popular that it quickly caught the attention of local restaurants, who were eager to serve it to their customers. Max was proud of his creation and was grateful for the opportunity to turn his disappointment into something positive.

In the end, Max learned that sometimes things don't turn out the way we expect, but that's okay. We can always find a new challenge and create something new and exciting. And even though his hula hoop was not a stargate, it led him on a journey that he would never forget.

Little has been heard from Max since he visited DC on Jan 6 2021