This afternoon I made an unscheduled walk to the library on campus. the three front doors have signs designating new traffic flow patters, one entrance, one exit and the third has become the area for IT appointments complete with a walled off area. This requires an appointment with no walk ins allowed due to the pandemic. I had an IT appointment, but also needed to return a book. As I entered the library proper signs noted that I was to wait in line until my appointment time. I was the only one there, so held my book up and asked if I could return this inter-library load inside. They acquiesced. There is an outer return slot now that we should be using. I know I didn't miss an e-mail with all this information, so wondered how everyone else learned it <smile>. To remove the annoying error message on my laptop screen required only a cold boot and login while hardwired to the campus system. Bizarre, but it is now working without telling me the OS licence will expire at some nebulous 'soon'. So, all is well there. <smile>
The mix of clouds and sun showed the amazing light of autumn which accentuate the leaf colours. The ivy (actually Virginia creeper) covering the library is turning red. Some shrubs have become red and a fuchsia pink -- stunning.
Being on campus in the fall always reminds me of the many times in my life I've returned to an academic schedule as a student or faculty member -- the excitement and laughter and comradery. Today, though, felt so different while walking around -- a type of melancholy. A positive moment was walking by a choral quintet and conductor practicing in the square -- all distance. It sounded so soothing.
Lyrics that touch on the feelings from that campus walk today note that something is missing. Contrary to the lyrics, I understand what it is -- just don't know what things will look like when it is 'fixed'. It also has a great line about how fall sneaks into the summer feelings. Stay safe. Enjoy!
Something Missing -- John Mayer
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