Hello, friends. What's been happening in your corner of t...

Hello, friends. What's been happening in your corner of the world? Any news?
My tidbit: I received the Excellence in Education Award last week where I work. And no I'm not an instructor. I received it in the staff category. But enough about me, what's going on with you?
~*~ What the Owls Said
On those nights when the owls are singingI linger outside attempting to distinguish
Whether the Great Horned owls areOr the Long-eared owls areOr the Barred owls areOr whether they all areHere to accompany each other,Filling the night air withA dazzling chorus of improvisation.
And the Great Horned owl said,Sing, brothers, of the glories of the night.And the Long-eared owl said,Yes, Yes.And the Barred owl said,Sing brothers; it is thy birthright.
Here I am, a paltry audienceTrying to write lyrics forMusic that transcends my voice.                                                  
                                                            Michael Cox