Long Weird Day

First it was long - not the longest ever, by any means, but way long enough. Second, well, it was busy and hot, although no way as hot as last week... Third, we - i.e., the College - got hacked - or something - no end of problems with email, courseware, etc. And then I had to go and lose my peace sign - when I came in tonight the chain was still draped around my neck, but the charm was gone. Drat. I'm still hoping it will turn up in my car or office or driveway or. But if not I'll probably take it as an omen, and be even more depressed than I already am. So, the heck with all that, let's talk cats and "kittens" and - thx for asking, TPC - the porch. They poured the slab yesterday, and asked me if I wanted it "broomed" or not. Broomed? (I said Yes, in the end.) Today as I left for work they were putting on the stone facing - and it was pretty! It was dark when I got home tonight, so I don't know if they finished or not, but, especially since I had no idea what to expect, I was totally surprised and delighted by what I've seen so far. Cats and "kittens" this morning were kind of getting used to the porch workers - after initially disappearing, some of them crept back to watch - Banshee and Lucy from the dining room table, and Cloud from the little table by the window....