Harvey Update

We took advantage of a lull in the rain to go see what’s going on over at Rice. Turns out to be not much. RUPD reports all Italian cypresses are still standing and we were able to confirm. I saw a Harris County Emergency Corps vehicle gong the wrong way on the loop. The sign in front of Lovett Hall fell over:

We ran into Mark Ditman, head of Housing & Dining, who swears everything is fine:

And I just like the way this looks:

Bonus: The Avalon Diner was full up this morning with a cheerful crowd. As always, a beacon of light in a dark world. Nobody knows what’s going to happen next so try to follow their example and be flexible.