A shady tree filled campus and lovely gardens are not enough when economic troubles caused Saint Gregory University to close it's doors forever.

Yesterday, I went with friends to preview some of the books, art and furniture to be auctioned off. We were dismayed to find that the books are going in lots of 30,000 which limits the sale to libraries.
I was very interested in the art but it is being combined with entire suites of office furniture. They had at least l00 nice stacking chairs and my friends and I discussed dividing them but there were not enough of us to make it practical.

It was an interesting day and a picturesque one. Monks in robes transported us on golf carts from building to building. It was so hot and we were grateful for the rides.

I have a special interest in this University because one of my former students is a monk there. I could never have predicted that he would long for the solace and peace of an abbey. Life is full of surprises.

They have a wonderful museum on the grounds but fortunately it is independently funded so it will remain open.

We had a late lunch at Hamburger King which is one of Shawnee's
famous restaurant. It was delicious as always and a threat to
cholesterol levels. I had a bacon cheesburger, potato wedges and a coke and split home made coconut pie with a friend. I felt guilty but it was worth it.