Two unrelated subjects. First, on August 10, we adopted a cat. He's 11 years old, male, grey & white DSH. We have named him Noah. Both of us wanted another Maine Coon Cat, but it has been 18 months since Teddy died and animal adoption isn't easy ever, but less so in pandemic times, plus our personal schedule is complicated, to say the least. We could have adopted a pair of MC Cats if we were willing to get them from Florida, but that was too much even for us. So we've had Noah for 11 days. He's a nice cat, not aggressive, can be petted or picked up, doesn't mind Harry -- but he is also a spirit cat. He hides all the time. When he comes out, he does not run, he just is on a mission to get from one place to another and does not interact. We could not find him for two days. He wasn't hiding where he has been (behind the washer). Harry was crying near the filing cabinet in the office. Bob moved it and Noah must have jumped down into the corner of the room behind it, and had been trapped, not able to get out. He didn't meow to let us know. Harry was so happy to see him, but Noah just left the room and started hiding downstairs again. I feel bad for Harry. He's the reason I wanted a cat, so he'd have a companion. Hopefully Noah warms up eventually.

Second topic: I am so happy that I will not be going to campus in AY 2021-22. Look at the below picture that was proudly posted to Facebook! OMG. Newsflash: This is a VERY BAD idea. The students don't know any better. They look to administration to lead. What a terrible example the "leaders" are setting.