In an effort to take care of my fracturing mental health, in these, once again, unprecedented times, I took my husband and dog to Lake Roland to touch grass, or touch snow, as it were. I was thrilled to see that, in general, the snow still looks fresh, albeit covered with a very thick sheet of ice, but this meant a phenomenal opportunity for a penguin slide.

For everyone's safety, meet in a public place and never send money to strangers to recover a pet. Verify anyone who claims a pet before arranging a meeting.