We’re here today to see off Vivian. I think there should be at least one black cat here also, although I don’t think the pool would be much of an attraction.

I was going to say our Vivian, but I don’t think we can lay claim to her. Her parents molded a beautiful, intelligent young woman who is moving to Japan to study super conductors.

She visualized this, took the steps necessary, and did the schoolwork, and not only that, she loves cats, where I was lucky enough to meet her.

In a short time she has also become a member of the cat council, and hooked her allergic brother on cats too.

Vivian, you are one of the special people that I have met since I have moved here, and I will miss you ferociously. It’s people like you and Kayleigh, young, intelligent, creative that give me hope for humanity. The rest of us have come to a point where we will have less impact to affect change.

Go out there and have fun. We will all be watching. Come and visit us every once in a while.