Kathy Streid

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WHEN KATH COMES TO MIND

She handles that phone with finesse
(How she does it is anyone’s guess)

Call after call,
She answers them all. . . .

When Kath comes to mind, we say Yessss!

She’s beautiful, she’s smart, and she’s funny
She’s sensitive, she’s strong, and she’s sunny

Nothing can dismay her —
She’s clearly the player

On whom you can place all your money

With the Treasurer, Admissions, Personnel
Whatever she does, she does well

In so many various
University areas —

A list that is too long to tell

She’s left a long string of success
No fanfare, but lots of finesse

Her work was unfailing
In sending out mailings —

When Kath comes to mind, we say Yessss!

The vaidyas have all diagnosed her —
She’s enlightened — but hardly a boaster

And Kathy’s Grand Master —
No one is faster —

At making the instant Dome poster

Into her template goes text
Then “Print” — and now watch what comes next:

With a flash, glue and board —
Slam dunk and she’s scored! —

So fast that we’re awed and perplexed

When work piles up, we confess:
She never shows signs of duress

Remaining quite calm
She task forces Tom —

When Kath comes to mind, we say Yessss!

She’s Kathy, with a capital K
(Be sure that you spell it that way)

She’s Brooks, with a B
Divine, with a D
Absolute, with a capital A

(And she’s here, and she’s planning to stay)

She’s been faculty, student, and staff
Ever ready to serve (and to laugh)

Whatever time needs
She’s there, and she leads

As she works on Maharishi’s behalf

Look at that light in her face
Shining Atma all over the place

Together with Tom
Her Atma is Brahm —

Bliss bubbles beyond time and space

Our feelings? No words can express —
She cannot be praised to excess

We’re following Kath
Down a glorious path

And when Kath comes to mind, we say Yessss!

January 27

DO THE MATH!

Do the math
You’ll find that one of the brightest faces
In these places

is Kath

Do the math
You’ll find that one of the keenest minds
Of all kinds

is Kath

Do the math
You’ll find that one of the warmest hearts
In these parts

is Kath

Do the math
You’ll find some of the deepest devotion
In this ocean

is Kath

Do the math
You’ll find one of the best of pals
In these locales

is Kath

Do the math
You’ll find one of the brightest lights
At these great heights

is Kath

Do the math!

Happy birthday, Kath!

January 27