generally speaking, when you hear the term “new normal,” it means something is wrong and there’s nothing you can do about it.  it means life has taken a turn towards suckiness and it will likely stay that way until something radical happens.  as previously reported, a bit of suck appeared when this canine came to live with us. 
he loves to study how fast a cat can move and how high a cat can jump and how long a cat can survive on top of a kitchen counter.  despite his sweet face, he’s rather presidential in that he seems to be experimenting with us most of the time.  just when we think we can relax for a moment, he springs into action.  the gal assures us that he’ll settle down eventually, but she can’t say how long eventually will take.  so we wait.  and wait.  and wish for a new new normal in which the valleys are lifted and the mountains made low and the puppy behaves.  purr, y’all.