Scientists threw a coming-home party Wednesday for 20 African penguins at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park and I’m offended that I was not invited. They were on the news the other night and looked like they wanted to get snuggled by me. I’m not a penguin stalker or anything. the news also showed some images of the reconstructed Cal Academy of Sciences building and it’s incredible, I get giddy just thinking about it. I think the 2nd grade field trip here was a universal experience for many who grew up in the Bay Area so I am really happy that it’s been rebuilt and modernized. this is what it looks like:

all that green on top is a living roof, 2.5 acres of native plants will thrive there. 99 days til the grand re-opening! i feel like i’ve been waiting forever.