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Last week was the University’s Spirit Week and Employee Appreciation Day.  What is Spirit Week?

Yale's Staff Spirit Week is a week-long celebration recognizing and thanking the university's staff for their dedication and contributions. It features various events, including Staff Appreciation Day, campus games, and activities aimed at boosting morale and community spirit. The week typically includes a main event, like Staff Appreciation Day on Old Campus, with food, music, and other fun activities. 

Some of us went around Noon time.  Some of us are walking (not me) and others are taking the shuttle over. 

This year’s Spirit Week was no exception, with an impressive turnout and a lively atmosphere that made it a memorable event for everyone involved. The blend of camaraderie and celebration was palpable as colleagues gathered to enjoy the festivities and reconnect in person.

The menu was excellent.  It's catered by Bear's Smokehouse Barbeque.  Pulled chicken over corn bread and macaroni. 

The energy was infectious, with laughter echoing across the campus as staff engaged in games, shared stories, and sampled delicious treats. Booths were set up showcasing various initiatives and programs, adding an enriching layer to the festivities. Live performances added a melodic backdrop, rounding out the experience with rhythm and joy.

I was able to have a picture taken with some of my colleagues and it can be found on my Facebook page. 

At least the weather held out that day because that weekend and into the beginning of this week we had rain.  The Forecast calls for rain tonight and tomorrow.  The Temperatures ranged from the 60’s to the 80s

The rest of the work week was aggravating.  Several of us had printing issues.  Some new code had to be inputted and then it would let us print.  Mine was finished by Tuesday.  Now the scanning computer screen isn’t turning on.  Everything else is working but apparently the Lavoro updated.  It's beeping constantly, just loudly enough to be annoying.   I I have been using AC’s while she is out.  I will email ITS on Monday.   

Late last week, I received a text message from Elia V, my union leader, requesting that I perform a favor for her.   That was to pick up JT the next morning from a Shelter and bring her to work.  JT had problems with current Asshole.   Thus, I consented.   She explained what happened, and it made me angry.    JT has been working very hard to get her work life together and get her personal life together.  I didn’t see why I couldn’t help.    It went well for two days but JT did say she was getting an Uber for now.  Elia expressed her appreciation for the help.

Only time will tell.  I hope JT can leave the guy for good.