I sure hope those pandas quit messing up things soon!

Steinbeck, what on earth are you talking about?

Well, isn’t it because of the pandas that we all had to stay home for the last year?

No.

Well, isn’t it because of the pandas that Mom has to wear a mask whenever she goes out?

No.

Well, what have the pandas done?

The pandas haven’t done anything. You’re getting it all mixed up. It’s not Panda Mess; it’s called a pandemic. It’s a virus that humans can easily catch and it’s pretty dangerous. Mom has already had her first shot and next week she gets her second shot.

Do we have to get shots, too?

Do you go to the grocery store, or to concerts, or out to eat?

You know I just go out in the back yard.

Then I think you’re safe. Now will you please let me get a little nap time in? Mom’s busy “working” at her office over there and as soon as she finishes, I want to remind her that I’m hungry.