SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS

What a strange kind of week this has been. We are missing Alex and yet we are loving Tank.

Our tiniest students brought me wonderful pictures of Alex, with what they liked about him written in for them by their teacher. Each student handed me a picture which was
accompanied by a big hug.

The fourth graders went right to Alex’s portrait, painted by artist Rene Hein. It is on the front desk with his last place trophy for the Homecoming Parade and his school picture. Today, along with these things, is a beautiful arrangement of white flowers, sent by friends of Alex. We are all enjoying their sweet smell. (more…)

SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS

I brought something new to school with me this morning! Little Rock artist Rene Hein just completed a portrait of our Big Footsie in oil and it is now on the front desk for everyone to admire.

Mary and Lea showed it to Alex. He seemed to be appropriately impressed, and he rubbed the edge of it over and over to mark it with his scent. Was he possibly thinking, “Welcome back to your library, Footsie?”

Then all of a sudden he jumped down. (more…)