So sorry about Java. He was a nice boy.
Plei, re: cars, you might see if you can get a used Prius V. They have a surprisingly large rear: it's basically a wagon. Or on the cheaper side, an older Subaru wagon? Won't get the mileage of a hybrid, but they're reliable.
Or even a Honda Element, if you can find one. People hang on to them like woah.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Java. I'm glad you had him for such a long time, but it's never easy.
How about a class called "Editors: Not Your Slaves, Not Your Enemies"?
"Editors: will save you from yourselves when you try to name things". If only I could get project managers to understand that.
What a triumph for a cat to live so long, and yet saying goodbye hurts so much.
I had a passenger who was a dual comp sci and African-American Studies major. We discussed jazz on the ride.
I'm sorry about Java the cat, Javacat. 20+ years is a wonderful long life for a cat but we're never ready to let them go.