MJ and I were able to take Parker and Brody, who turned 16 years old yesterday, to have their nails clipped and a well needed bath.  I will not miss the click…click…click of their long nails as they trod across the wooden floors.  Janet, of Southern Paws Pet Services, came out to our car and retrieved the furry Brooks kids, and they will return them in the same manner at 5:00 p.m.  I was sporting my handcrafted face mask, that my friend, Wendi, made for me and MJ and Jonathon.  MJ said that it fit me well…  Janet, beamed when she saw us!  We were glad to see her…and she was glad to see us.  I believe that we all were thinking that we have survived, thus far, and we are all part of the accosted and beleaguered human family…

Jonathon and I walked campus earlier today.  I am struck…