Today was an interesting day on the campus as the students organized a “Boycott the Canteen” day. I guess they planned this yesterday with the intention of having their drivers bring in food from the outside. I think this has been an on-going issue that has carried over from past years. The administration caught wind of the protest and met the students at the gate and did not permit them to bring in the food. During the scheduled home room period, the administration addressed the students about the issue and answered questions that were raised. It became somewhat uneasy towards the end of the question-answer period. Throughout the day, the issue was a big topic of discussion. It will be interesting to see if the students work through the proper channels to seek a solution to their concerns.
One of my technicians’ father is scheduled for a major surgery tomorrow in Cairo. What is rather unique is that the family has to arrange for seven blood donors to give blood to the hospital before the surgery can take place. This is not blood needed by the patient; rather it is a way the hospital has of getting blood donated.
Today is our daughter's birthday -- we hope she is having a great day with her wonderful family. Tomorrow will be my birthday and it is customary for someone on the staff to make a card and then other staff members sign a personalized message in the card. They did this at the beginning of the school year for Pat as her birthday was during the summer months and now for me. Our staff is very genuine in their warm wishes. We do enjoy them so much.
