SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS

Let it snow, let it snow!! And boy, did it. Since the Arkansas School for the Blind is a state agency rather than a public school we often are here when other schools are out for snow days, especially when we have residential students on campus. That was the case Monday; I had secondary kids in the library and we were all glued to the window as the snow came down in big flakes.

“Does Alex like the snow?” Mary asked.

I didn’t know the answer because he has never been out in it. “We can find out,” I told her.

We wrapped Alex up in a blanket and the whole gang headed out to the snow-covered fire escape. The kids were excited at the snow and Alex was…not impressed at all!

He kept shaking his head as big wet flakes landed on his face so we went back in to dry him off.

He got a snack of Fancy Feast and lots of petting and hugs as a reward for braving the elements.

Since most of our nutrition staff hadn’t made it to work teachers and aides pinch-hit in the kitchen making sandwiches and serving lunch.

As the snow came down harder and harder the kids were sent back to the dorms and we were able to go home.

We may complain about having to be in school when others are out, but actually we always have a fun day! And when other schools are doing make-up days we are really glad we had to come.