The cat sneezed four times yesterday is and mewing forty percent more and seventy percent more pitifully than usual. There is WebMD for pets, and it is possible that it is even more dangerous than WebMD for humans.

I think Hilda has herpes, I emailed Sparks earlier. Jokes about the historical accuracy of chastity belts sold at the American Girl store ensued. But the herpes would explain her wonky eye. It is very common in cats who have hung out with other cats. I got her from the pound, and who knows where she was before that.

I’ve been back in Chicago for a week from my haphazard east coast road trip. I have been out every night of the week. Work is very slow because my interns are just getting back from break themselves. School starts tonight. Sparks and I bought matching backpacks. I still hope the other kids like me.