Also, this potential change to my job responsibilities was delivered after I got feedback on all sorts of things that a) are not actually my fault, but b) things that need to be fixed so guess who gets to take ownership of it.

I don't have enough in savings to retire, so I'm going to email an old manager for advice.

Also, my roommate's kitten had to have emergency surgery this afternoon because she had an intestinal blockage. Turns out her kitten had a bezoar.

Work has sucked today. Just can't keep my head in what I'm doing. Sherri being gone from this world feels wrong. She fought so hard, approaching the battle in her own way on her own terms. The news this month has been of her decline. I never really got to say goodbye. She didn't have the energy for visitors and was very firm in that all her energy had to be focused on self care, not helping others manage their grief. Which I completely understand, but now I'm being selfish and wish I could have had that last conversation, that last hug.

I'm sorry, Suzi.

And I'm sorry about the work stuff, Shrift.

I am sorry about your friend, Suzi.

shrift, I vote for option b.

In terms of the nail polish box, it is still in Seattle. Assuming we can get it out of Seattle, can people let me know if they are still interested in participating and/or if someone else would like to take over the organizing?

I'm sorry for your loss, Suzi.

Oz had a run-in with another cat. Thankfully, I got them apart before they fought. (By yelling and throwing water.) But I did get bit by Oz twice, after I thought he was calmed down enough to try and grab him. I made a grab at awkward angle and he went for me. It's not a puncture wound, so I hope it won't get terribly infected.

Timelies all!

I'm so sorry, Suzi.

Suzi, I'm sorry for your loss.

In other news I got a new job today! I'm moving schools on a date to be determined (and it's one at the old Ambassador Hotel where RFK was shot).

Is that a good thing, Kat?

YES! I applied for this job a few years ago and the person who got the position instead of me is moving to a different position at the school. I sent my resume in on Monday night, interviewed Tuesday after school and was offered the job today.

It's a pilot school (which means I don't have to leave the district), small, and doing stuff I believe in. They rarely have openings, even though they are relatively new. And they are heavily supported by UCLA. It's a school I could send Noah and Grace to since it's K-12. Info on the school is here: [link]